PORTABLE PERSONAL SUPPORT |
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申请号 | US13417292 | 申请日 | 2012-03-11 | 公开(公告)号 | US20130232696A1 | 公开(公告)日 | 2013-09-12 |
申请人 | Henry M. Halimi; Mark Nourmand; | 发明人 | Henry M. Halimi; Mark Nourmand; | ||||
摘要 | A portable personal support includes a u-shaped base support having a proximal end and a distal end, an intermediate support has a bottom end and a top end, where the intermediate support is pivotably adjustable and lockable relative to the base support. A u-shaped head support has a chin end and a forehead end, where the head support is pivotably adjustable and lockable relative to the intermediate support. A u-shaped headrest is removably attachable to the head support. In a stored configuration the head support is disposed within the intermediate support and the intermediate support is disposed within the base support where the base support, intermediate support and head support all reside in substantially the same plane. In a deployed configuration the base support and head support are generally horizontally positioned and the intermediate support is generally vertically positioned. | ||||||
权利要求 | What is claimed is: |
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说明书全文 | The present invention generally relates to sleeping supports. More particularly, the present invention relates to a portable personal support that is used by a person sitting in a chair to rest their head upon. Many times throughout the day a person may want to take a nap or rest. These situations may occur while at work or while traveling in a plane, train, bus or automobile. Unfortunately, when a person wants to rest in these situations there is seldom a bed or appropriate area where the person can lie down. Furthermore, many people cannot rest comfortably while sitting in a chair because the head and neck must be properly supported to facilitate a resting state. Accordingly, there is a need for a portable device that is a personal support for a person such that they can rest comfortably. The present invention fulfills these needs and provides other related advantages. An exemplary embodiment of a portable personal support includes a generally u-shaped base support including a proximal end and a distal end. An intermediate support includes a bottom end and a top end, where the intermediate support is pivotably adjustable and lockable relative to the base support between the proximal end and bottom end. A generally u-shaped head support includes a chin end and a forehead end, where the head support is pivotably adjustable and lockable relative to the intermediate support between the top end and chin end. A generally u-shaped headrest is removably attachable to the head support. In a stored configuration the head support may be disposed within the intermediate support and the intermediate support may be disposed within the base support. Also, the base support, intermediate support and head support may all reside in substantially the same plane. In a deployed configuration the base support and head support are generally horizontally positioned and the intermediate support may be generally vertically positioned. The base support may be extendable and lockable relative to and between the proximal end and the distal end. The intermediate support may be extendable and lockable relative to and between the bottom end and top end. The headrest may include a padded cushion or an inflatable cushion. A first arm may be pivotably adjustable and lockable between one end of the first arm to the top end of the intermediate support and pivotably attached between the other end of the first arm to the forehead end of the head support. A second arm may be pivotably attached between one end of the second arm to the chin end of the head support and pivotably and translatably adjustable and lockable between the other end of the second arm to the top end of the intermediate support. A belt may be attached relative to the base support or intermediate support. A first locking mechanism may be disposed relative to and between the base support and intermediate support. A second locking mechanism may be disposed relative to and between the intermediate support and the head support. The first and second locking mechanisms may each include a threaded knob oppositely disposed relative to a pivotable cam. The first and second locking mechanisms may each include a geared interface and a threaded axle. Another exemplary embodiment of a portable personal support includes a base support, an intermediate support pivotably adjustable and lockable relative to the base support, and a head support pivotably adjustable and lockable relative to the intermediate support. In a stored configuration the base support, intermediate support and head support all reside in substantially the same plane. In the stored configuration the head support is disposed within the intermediate support and the intermediate support is disposed within the base support. A headrest may be removably attachable to the head support, wherein the headrest includes a padded cushion or an inflatable cushion. Both the base support and intermediate support may be extendable and lockable. Another exemplary embodiment of a portable personal support includes a base support, an intermediate support pivotably adjustable and lockable relative to the base support, a head support pivotably adjustable and lockable relative to the intermediate support, and a belt receiver attached relative to the base support or intermediate support, such that a belt can be wrapped around a torso of a user to prevent the portable personal support from slipping while in use. A headrest may be removably attachable to the head support, wherein the headrest includes a padded cushion or an inflatable cushion. Both the base support and intermediate support are extendable and lockable. A first locking mechanism may be disposed relative to and between the base support and intermediate support. A second locking mechanism may be disposed relative to and between the intermediate support and the head support. Another exemplary embodiment of a portable personal support includes a base support including a proximal end and a distal end, an intermediate support including a bottom end and a top end, where the intermediate support is pivotably adjustable and lockable relative to the base support between the proximal end and bottom end, a head support including a chin end and a forehead end, where the head support is pivotably adjustable and lockable relative to the intermediate support between the top end and chin end, a first arm pivotably adjustable and lockable between one end of the first arm to the top end of the intermediate support and pivotably attached between the other end of the first arm to the forehead end of the head support, and a second arm pivotably attached between one end of the second arm to the chin end of the head support and pivotably and translatably adjustable and lockable between the other end of the second arm to the top end of the intermediate support. In a stored configuration the head support may be disposed within the intermediate support and the intermediate support may be disposed within the base support where the base support, intermediate support and head support all reside in substantially the same plane. In a deployed configuration the base support and head support may be generally horizontally positioned and the intermediate support may be generally vertically positioned. A headrest may be removably attachable to the head support, wherein the headrest includes a padded cushion or an inflatable cushion. Both the base support and intermediate supports may be extendable and lockable. A first locking mechanism may be disposed relative to and between the base support and intermediate support. A second locking mechanism may be disposed relative to and between the intermediate support and the head support. Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following more detailed description, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of example, the principles of the invention. The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention. In such drawings: As shown in the drawings for purposes of illustration, the present invention for a portable personal support is referred to generally by the reference number 10. In a stored configuration the head support 24 may be disposed within the intermediate support 18 and the intermediate support 18 may be disposed within the base support 12. (Best shown in As shown in To control the height of the intermediate support 18 relative to the bottom end 20, one embodiment of a release mechanism 68 is shown. The release mechanism 68 is best depicted in The distal end 84 may be formed, as shown here, to allow upward movement of the intermediate support 18 while preventing downward movement of the intermediate support 18. This is accomplished through the angled surface 86. In an alternative embodiment not shown, the distal end 84 may be formed to prevent both upward and downward movement of intermediate support 18 unless a person presses the proximal end 82 thereby releasing the distal end 84 from the holes 72, 76. Although several embodiments have been described in detail for purposes of illustration, various modifications may be made to each without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Accordingly, the invention is not to be limited, except as by the appended claims. |