Abstract: The present invention is a head cradle for supporting the head of an individual during physical or massage therapy. The device of the present invention attaches to an article of furture such as a table and is lockably adjustable in position. The device may be used with individuals who are lying in either the prone position or the supine position. The device of the present invention supports the head of the individual without obstructing the access of the therapist to important portions of the neck and spinal region. A preferred embodiment of the present invention is substantially J shaped and includes a detachable head rest. Furthermore, the present invention includes an accessory tray which is adapted to be used in combination with the head cradle and has a centrally located ointment holder and a projecting towel holder.

Abstract: A pillow is disclosed which comprises a central portion having a pair of head support limbs which curve outwardly from the head end of the pillow towards a foot end of the pillow. A pair of neck, chin and jaw support limbs extend outwardly at the foot end and inwardly of the head support limbs. The limbs are provided with curved, concave surfaces and define air breathing spaces between the limbs.

Abstract: An exercise device is provided including a head, neck and thoracic supporting member spaced apart from a force receiving or hand grip member. A connecting member extends at a pre-selected angle between the head, neck and thoracic supporting member and the hand grip member. The connecting member includes at least one pivot for cooperating with a portion of a user to provide leveraging of the head, neck and thoracic supporting member via the hand grip member.

Abstract: An adjustable pillow, wherein through-holes 7 are formed at the both ends of a plurality of parallel support bars 6 constituting the head rest. Protrusion adjustment bolts 8 are inserted into these through-holes, and screwed into vertical female thread holes 4, 5 formed in a female thread hole unit section 2, 3 erected on both sides of a base 1. A blocking piece 9 carrying the support bar is attached to the protrusion adjustment bolt 8, at the lower surface of the support bar 6, for blocking the movement in the direction along the axis thereof. A substrate 12 is disposed under the base 1. Height adjustment bolts 14 are inserted into a plurality of through holes 13 formed in the substrate. On the upper side of this substrate, another blocking piece 15 is attached to the height adjustment bolt 14 for blocking its displacement of the substrate in the direction along the axis of the bolt 14 and so as to allow its rotation in respect to the substrate.

Abstract: A head clip pillow is designed for being worn about the neck of a user to cover the user's ears in order to eliminate a substantial portion of ambient noise while providing support for the user's head. The pillow defines a substantially U-shaped configuration for being received about the back of the neck of a user. The central portion of the pillow defines a height to be received by the nape of the neck, while the terminal portions of the pillow define a height to cover the sides of the user's face, including the ears. A base member fabricated from a resilient material defines a contour substantially proportional to the overall contour of the pillow. A spring member is received about a portion of the base member. The spring member is configured to apply a biasing force about the neck of the user. Pressure applied to other areas of the user's head is accomplished indirectly through the base member. Surrounding the base member and spring is at least one layer of foam rubber or other cushioning type material.

Abstract: A portable headrest for sunbathing including a head support member having a generally U-shaped configuration. The head support member includes an outer material covering, an internal foam support cushion and a rigid support plate on the bottom thereof; a rigid base support member having a generally curved-shaped configuration for providing a stable support on sand, soft ground, or grass; a plurality of spaced-apart support connecting members for connecting the head support member to the base support member; and the plurality of spaced-apart support connecting members defining a plurality of air passageways between the bottom of the head support member and the top of the base support member for allowing the passage of air therethrough to the user's face when the face is embedded in the head support member.

Abstract: A proper height pillow for both upward and side-facing head positions. It comprises a base pillow having a unique adjustability feature wherein the height of the neck support region may be selectively increased by the addition of at least one further cushion within a slotted receptacle within that region. Moreover, the present invention comprises a pair of side posture support cushions which are preferably attached loosely to the base pillow along the lateral margins thereof. The side posture support cushions provide proper support for both the head and neck of a side-facing user. The attachment of the cushion to the base pillow permits the user to either position the side cushions on the base pillow for side posture support (while still allowing access to the underlying base pillow between the side cushions) or position the side cushions off the base pillow to permit access to the entire base pillow surface without encountering the side cushions.

Abstract: A therapeutic pillow for inducing a state of physiological relaxation. The pillow is formed from a substantially shaped sustaining material and comprises an upwardly facing concave supporting surface formed by four component surfaces which are separated by a cruciform shaped recess.

Abstract: A baby pillow includes a base plate and two frames connected to two sides of the base plate. A cotton body surrounds each frame, and a layer of cotton cloth is made to cover the base plate and the two side cotton bodies. A soft cushion layer is formed with a cotton bag filled with cotton and then sewed with a side of the cotton cloth of the base plate, and then folded to overlap the base plate. The head of a baby may be laid on the soft cushion layer overlapped on the base plate, with the two side cotton bodies folded up to two sides of the head of the baby to help prevent the head from turning to a side, keeping it in a normal position, and preventing noise from reaching the ears of the baby to permit it to sleep soundly.

Abstract: A spinal brace and exercise implement for the human spine, and particularly its cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions, including a rigid cylindrical base surrounded by a high deflection factor foam material.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a recreation utility pillow offering comfort, security and entertainment for the user thereof. The pillow of this invention is particularly adapted for use at the beach, or pool side, where such pillow includes a waterproof cover for use in or near water. The pillow utilizes a yieldable foam-like material to give comfort to the user, includes an audio transmitter and speaker to allow private listening, and further includes storage facilities for personal items.

Abstract: A travel pillow includes a block of resilient, open cell foam material that can be compressed, rolled-up and secured within an outer protective covering. The outer protective covering includes a pre-stretched, dimensionally stable compression wrapper of a hook or loop-compatible fabric material, a strip of complementary hook or loop fastener material secured along one edge portion and a compression rod secured along an opposite edge portion of the wrapper. The resilient foam pillow block and protective compression wrapper are convolutely wound together about the compression rod as the resilient foam block is rolled-up and compressed. The pillow assembly is releasably secured in the rolled-up, compressed configuration by engagement of the complementary fastener strip with the hook or loop-compatible fabric material.

Abstract: A new therapeutic cervical pillow for aiding individuals with cervical spine aliments. The inventive device includes a concave pillow member having a back portion having an arcuate surface, and a pair laterally opposing arcuate side portions extending from the back portion. The arcuate side portions and said back portion arcuate surface define a concavity for accepting the neck of a person for supporting the cervical spine when in a seated position. A pivot pin is employed to permit pivoting of each of the side portions of the pillow relative to the back portion and the other side portion of the pillow.

Abstract: A protection apparatus for protecting elderly individuals that fall in a bathtub and hit their head on the edge thereof, as well as hospital patients who may cause damage to themselves by striking the restraining bars placed on a bed includes a longitudinally extending internal member adapted to be draped over a hard relatively narrow edge such as a bathtub; a first protective material covering the internal member top and bottom surfaces, a second protective covering completely covering the first protective covering and being completely sealed around the edges. The first protective covering is padded or sponge-like and will soften a blow protecting an individual who may fall thereagainst.

Abstract: A headrest which can be used on an operating table to maintain the head of a supine, unconscious patient in steady position for the surgeon to conduct an operation is described. The headrest has a low profile to provide maximum unobstructed access to the top, forehead, sides and face of the head. The headrest includes two, tapered, elongated lobes rigidly spaced apart in a V-shape configuration which allows one headrest to fit many different size heads. In use, the patient's head is wedged at points of tangency between the lobes. The V-shape configuration also permits the surgeon to easily adjust the head position to a new, steady position with only minor head movement, and therefore, reduced risk of dislodging the patient's breathing tube.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an individual's head or neck which includes a base member and a cushion portion being removably mounted on and spaced from the base member. The cushion portion includes a first section adapted to support an individual's head or neck, and additional recessed regions extending angularly from each end of the first section to form a substantially u-shaped cushion portion. The cushion portion is selectably engageable with an individual's head or neck forming an air channel when an individual lies in a horizontal prone position.

Abstract: A removable headrest device for seats with headrest. The device includes two boards that are joined by an elastic and an non-elastic band that embrace the headrest of the seat, and extend forward a sufficient distance to serve as a support for a user. Velcro pads are used to cooperatively tighten the non-elastic band in order to keep the removable headrest device firmly in place. Advertising or promotional or any other graphic material can be placed in the free areas of the boards. Optimally, protective covers with advertising material are removably inserted on the distal ends of the boards.

Abstract: A head rest for supporting a human head relative to a ground surface. The inventive device includes a base frame positionable upon a ground surface. An upper frame is supported at an angle relative to the base frame by a plurality of stanchions extending therebetween. A perimeter pad extends about the upper frame for engaging a human head. The upper frame is substantially oval in shape to accommodate a human head in both prone and supine positions.

Abstract: The arm protector head rest is a half cylindrical shaped head rest with an outer and inner surface having a soft foam wall body. The head rest has support ridges of integral skin polyurethane foam on the inner surface sufficient to support the weight of a person's head when resting. A passageway exists between the inner surface and the bed such that a person may place their arms under the head rest and thereby under the resting head without the weight of the head on the arms. An alternate head rest uses U-shaped ribs in the wall to provide the structural support for the weight of the head.

Abstract: A headrest which can be used on an operating table to maintain the head of a supine, unconscious patient in steady position for the surgeon to conduct an operation is described. The headrest has a low profile to provide maximum unobstructed access to the top, forehead, sides and face of the head. The headrest includes two, tapered, elongated lobes rigidly spaced apart in a V-shape configuration which allows one headrest to fit many different size heads. In use, the patient's head is wedged at points of tangency between the lobes. The V-shape configuration also permits the surgeon to easily adjust the head position to a new, steady position with only minor head movement, and therefore, reduced risk of dislodging the patient's breathing tube.

Abstract: A pillow apparatus including an arch member having a generally rigid configuration, a cushioning material extending over an exterior of said arch member, and covering enclosing the cushioning material and the arch member. The arch member has a strength suitable for supporting a human head thereon. The arch member includes an interior radius suitable for allowing a human arm to extend therethrough. A hole is formed at a top of the arch member. This hole has a diameter suitable for receiving a human ear thereon. The hole is centered along the length of the arch member and is also centered along the width of the arch member.

Abstract: A device, particularly a contoured pillow, is disclosed for supporting the torso of a person. The pillow includes a top and a bottom separated by a side panel. The side panel is appropriately curved to provide a pair of shoulder support regions, a pair of scapula support regions and a sternum support region to permit a woman to rest or sleep with her chest facing downwardly without placing undue pressure on her breasts. The pillow is particularly designed as a therapeutic pillow for use after surgical procedures, such as breast enlargements or breast reductions. The various regions of the pillow are designed to support the person without placing undue stress on the areas which have undergone surgery.

Abstract: A new and improved head support which enables a user to comfortably rest upon his or her stomach. The support includes a horseshoe-shaped head support having a first opened end, a second closed end, an inner periphery, an outer periphery, an upper surface, a lower surface, a first side and a second side. The inner periphery is adapted to support a user's head. A first set of legs is provided for supporting the first side of the rigid head support. Each leg of the first set is pivotally connected to the lower surface of the head support. Furthermore, each leg of the first set has a first position adjacent the lower surface of the head support, and a second position substantially perpendicular to the lower surface of the head support. A second set of legs is provided for supporting the second side of the rigid head support.

Abstract: A radiolucent head clamp having a C-shaped frame with a fixed head-engaging pin on one side and a pair of head-engaging pins on the opposite side. The opposite side of the clamp has a radiolucent rotation mechanism for adjusting the angular position of the pair of head-engaging pins and a radiolucent translation mechanism for linearly moving the pair of head-engaging pins with respect to the fixed head-engaging pin.

Abstract: A safety pillow assembly is provided for use by an infant to prevent suffocation of the infant when lying in a face down position thereon. The pillow assembly includes a hollow, rigid core having spaced-apart top and bottom walls defining an air reservoir. A multiplicity of openings are formed in the core for allowing substantially unobstructed passage of air into and out of the reservoir. An air-permeable, cushioning sleeve encloses the core and provides a soft comfortable surface to cushion the head of the infant. The sleeve allows a free flow of air from the reservoir through the openings in the core and to the infant when lying in a face down position.

Abstract: A pillow that forms into a head and neck roll support, as well a support for other body parts. The pillow is continually adjustable to the user's individual body shape and requirements. The pillow has two rectangular layers of woven material (22a, 22b), covering a core layer of filler material (24), and fasteners (20a, 20b, 28a, 28b) for securing the pillow body (30) in folded and rolled spiral configurations of various shapes and sizes.

Abstract: A pillow core (1) is made from a foamed plastics material which is softly resilient, and has its upper thickness formed with upright parallel ribs (5) spaced from one another by slots of elongated cross-section. The ribs have their upper surfaces attached to the underside of a porous web (3) which is soft and flexible but relatively inextensible in its own plane. The lower thickness of the core (1) is formed with cylindrical sockets (11) containing removable plugs (14) of foamed plastics material removable from their sockets through respective slits (12) formed in the underside of the core. The upper thickness of the core gives the pillow surface a soft plush feel, and the plugs are selectively removable to alter the resistance to compression of the pillow.

Abstract: The present invention is a sun shield which can be easily attached and/or detached from most standard sized beach chairs. In another embodiment, the sun shield is attached to a frame which has a bag stretched around the frame to provide a carrying case for beach items as well as a comfortable pillow for the user to rest his/her head upon. Additionally, the sun shield may fold up to act as a handle, and to facilitate carrying that bag. In yet another embodiment of the invention, the sun shield is attached to a cooler which is designed to carry items in a cooling environment to or from the beach and/or the poolside. It also provides the user with a comfortable headrest to rest his or her head upon while sunbathing.

Abstract: A cervical tee appliance including a cervical support member disposed at an angle of ten degrees to a vertical reference and affixed to a base member. The base member comprises a thick plate having a slot for engagement of the cervical support member and a frictionally engaging treatment of a surface engaging a floor. Frictionally engaging treatment of the base member may comprise rubber feet or a non-skid coating. The cervical support member comprises a central semicircular cutout which does not engage the cervical spine and symmetrically disposed scalloped portions which engage the atlantoocipital joint, and furthermore the engaging portions are covered by a cushioning layer. An alternate embodiment provides an adjustment for the angular disposition of the cervical support member.

Abstract: A bilateral immobilization support is disclosed for placing and retaining the arms of a patient in an overhead position during patient examination, diagnostic procedures and/or radiation therapy. The adjustability of the wrist and upper arm supports carried upon a base provides for immediate accurate sizing adjustment in location consistent with the needs of the patient and continuing comfort for the duration of use. The initial settings of the support are visually observable and readily reproducible at subsequent times for the same or similar purposes during which the arms of the patient are immobilized and comfortably supported out of alignment with the area of the body being subjected to a medical procedure. The patient is not restrained, but with both arms above the head the patient inherently tends to relax and remain in a single position.

Abstract: The frame of an elastic arcuate cushion according to the present invention consists of four frame plates molded integrally, and shaped to conform with the arcuate human body. The frame is provided with a plurality of longitudinal or transverse guide holes for threads that support large numbers of closely spaced beads in the space circumscribed by the frame. The thread-supported beads provide a cushion that has a full elasticity and an elevational shaping and curvature conforming to the arcuate human body, such that the user can feel comfortable when he sits and leans on the cushion.

Abstract: An inclined body support includes a frame having a pair of triangular end braces joined-together by stays extending between corresponding corners of the end braces. A releasable coupling arrangement permits the frame to be varied slightly in size and disassembled for storage. A transverse connector joining the lowermost pair of stays near their respective midpoints reinforces the frame. Each of the stays further includes a pair of arms joined by a hinge for relative movement thus permitting the frame to conform to nonplanar supporting surfaces. A padded tent is suspended from the stays for retaining the upper body of a user at an inclination. For additional user comfort, the frame is covered with close-fitting foam pads.

Abstract: An pillow with a height adjustment device comprising a driving mechanism consisted of an axle, two driving gears spaced on the axle, and a knob coupled to the axle at one end, and two rack assemblies meshed with either driving gear and disposed beneath the cover cushion of the pillow, each rack assembly being consisted of a first rack and a second rack, slidably mounted in and extend through two guide tubes horizontally meshed with the respective driving gear at different height, the guide tubes being adapted to curve upwards at the outer portion of which so as to guide and support the first and second racks curved upwards at the portions near the end of the racks attached to the cover cushion to lift the cover cushion as the axle is turned by the knob in one direction; the first and second racks of each rack assembly will thus be moved downwards to lower the cover cushion as the axle is turned by the knob in the reversed direction.

Abstract: A head support device to be used in cooperation with a treatment table for humans such as a chiropractic or therapeutic table. The head support device provides a comfortable support for a patient's head during therapy, wherein the head support device includes a baseplate of polygonal shape having at least four sides, including two opposing, longer sides and opposing top and bottom sides. The bottom side includes an opening that allows airflow to a patient when face-down on the table. The baseplate includes a pair of flanges connected to the opposing longer sides of the baseplate and extending upward from the baseplate within a range of 20 to 90 degrees. Attachment structure coupled to the head support device enables attachment of the head support device to the treatment table. A patient controlled pressure adjustment mechanism is attached to the pillow to permit the patient adjust air pressure to a desired comfort level. A second pillow having a medial hinged section is suspended from the baseplate.

Abstract: A head rest for supporting an individual's head when resting or sleeping to protect their coiffure which includes a pivoted base from which vertically extend a first "comb-like" cradle for engaging the individual's head above their ears and a second cushioned pad for engaging the head below the ears.

Abstract: A device for supporting the head of a bed-ridden patient off an end of a bed during shampooing and cutting of the patient's hair. The device includes a frame with an open top, a series of straps traversing the open top of the frame, and a watertight collection tub disposed over a lower portion of the frame.

Abstract: A surgical head clamp having two arms, one with a single head engaging pin and the second with two head engaging pins mounted on a bracket. The bracket is capable of being rotated to reposition the head. The operating knob which releases the bracket to allow rotation has a safety locking pin which prevents the inadvertent rotation of the bracket when the pin is in a locked position.

Abstract: A pillow of composite construction comprises a first mass of resilient material for conforming to the head and neck region of a human body resting thereon and providing a comfortable support thereto, and an underlying mass of resilient material having a greater density than the first block. The underlying mass is shaped to provide a reactionary force that provides a manipulative action on said head and neck region of the user.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention is a cooling pillow comprising a flexible pouch and thermal transfer fluid composition hermetically filled in the pouch. A second aspect of the invention is a cooling device which comprises a pad having a flexible pouch and a thermal transfer fluid composition hermetically filled in the pouch, and means for holding the pad therewith to bring the pad in contact with the human body. The fluid composition comprises a mixture of fine particles of hard or graphitic carbon having good thermal conductivity and water. Sodium chloride, surface active agents, bactericides and preservatives may be further added to the composition. Since the carbon particles have good thermal conductivity, the fluid readily reaches a temperature close to ambient temperatures and can gently cool the human body. Long use allows the body to be continuously cooled down to a temperature close to the ambient temperature.

Abstract: A surgical head clamp having a C-shaped frame with a fixed head engaging pin on one side and a pair of head engaging pins on the opposite side. The opposite side of the clamp also has a rotation mechanism for adjusting the angular position of the pair of head engaging pins and a translation mechanism for linearly moving the pair of head engaging pins with respect to the fixed head engaging pin.

Abstract: A facial support mask supports the face of a patient in the prone position during surgical procedures in spaced relation above a support surface and in a variety of selectively fixed positions relative to the torso and the support surface. The mask has a plurality of transversely spaced longitudinal crescent arms; at least one cross-strut interconnected with the longitudinal crescent arms; an inflatable chamber attached to the crescent arms and adapted to contact the patient's forehead and sides of his face; means and securement strap for securing the mask to the patient's face. The mask may also include an integral secretion collection dish for draining away secretions during the surgical procedure.

Abstract: A generally triangular bolster of rigid material provides firm support for persons wishing to recline or lounge upon a surface, while at the same time providing the comfort desired due to its specific structure. The bolster includes three sides which may be equilateral, with each of the sides preferably including an inward or concave curvature. The curvature not only provides additional comfort for the user, but also results in relatively sharp apex edges. The apex edges thus tend to penetrate a compliant surface, such as carpeting, grass, or sand, and thereby prevent the lateral displacement of the bolster when a person reclines upon it. The bolster may be formed of a variety of materials, such as plywood or other wood sheet, or molded or extruded from plastic. Handles near each apex edge provide easier portability, and the bolster may further include internal bracing which also provides storage shelf space within.

Abstract: An adjustable headrest whose height and angle may be selectively adjusted. The selected height may be adjusted by the use of a cam clamp that requires the use of only one hand to operate. The selected angle may be adjusted by the use of a cam clamp that also requires the use of only one hand to operate.

Abstract: The invention is an improved head support stand used to smoothly and accuely position a patient's head when imaging the patient's upper spinal area. The improved stand includes a compound turnbuckle mounted between a base of the stand and a head cradle or face plate mounted to the base. The compound turnbuckle includes two rods threadingly engaged to a turnbuckle body so that the rods translate with respect to the body when it rotates. When the compound turnbuckle is in a fully retracted position, the rods are in a telescoped configuration within the turnbuckle body. When the compound turnbuckle is in a fully extended position, the rods are axially remote from each other and project substantially all the way out of the turnbuckle body.

Abstract: The headrest for a seat backrest, especially of a motor vehicle consists inter alia, of a U-shaped frame (10) with an inner part (101) and an outer part (102), a cushion (20), for example annular, in which the inner part (101) of the frame (10) is housed and an outside covering (30) enclosing the cushion (20); it is characterised in that the cushion (20) is made of a closed-cell foam with a density of approximately between 20 g/l and 300 g/l and is obtained by moulding and in that the covering (30) has a surface film (31) and an underlayer (32), is made of a foam with a density of approximately between 100 g/l and 1000 g/l, on which (32) this surface film (31) is autoformed, and is obtained by overmoulding.

Abstract: A cervical pillow is provided having a multi-component polyurethane foam construction with an upper portion, intermediate portion and foundation portion. The upper portion includes a convoluted support surface preferably having multi-density upwardly extending protrusions and is laminated to the intermediate portion. The intermediate portion is configured having two generally perpendicular channel depressions of equal depth for supporting and stabilizing the head and neck in an anatomically neutral position, the upper portion conforming to the channels and communicating the channel contour to the support surface. Local support adjustment along one channel is facilitated by a cut-out in the intermediate portion which houses a removable insert. The foundation portion includes a removable base to provide adjustable vertical height of the support surface to adapt to a wide range of users.

Abstract: A bath pillow for use as a head rest within a bathtub has an outer casing enclosing a resilient plastic foam filler. The casing includes a front covering and a rear covering secured together at respective peripheral edges corresponding to the peripheral configuration of the pillow. A sheet of film is disposed between the front and rear coverings and secured to the peripheral edges thereof. A resilient suction cup is secured to the sheet of film and projects outwardly from the rear covering so that the film and the front covering provide a water impervious enclosure about the foam filler, and the detaching force is not applied directly to the rear surface but is applied to the film sheet which is aided by the rear covering.

Abstract: An apparatus for immobilizing the head of a patient during ocular, facial, or dental surgery comprises a flat cushion headrest bordered by a neck-supporting bulge. Adjustable lateral head-clamping arms incorporate padded headphones. A shroud-supporting frame extends obliquely from each side of the headrest over the patient's chest area, and provides a means for mounting ventilation lines and sensors for patient monitoring.