US20240188721A1

US20240188721A1 - Head resting device

Info

Publication number: US20240188721A1
Application number: US18/077,579
Authority: US
Inventors: Micah Ewart
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2022-12-08
Filing date: 2022-12-08
Publication date: 2024-06-13

Abstract

A head resting device, including a main cushion to receive at least a portion of a body of a user thereon, a base disposed on at least a portion of the main cushion to support the main cushion on an external surface, a plurality of movable bars movably disposed on at least a portion of the main cushion and movably disposed on at least a portion of the base to move the main cushion from folded against the base in a first position to at least partially extended away from the base in a second position, and move from extended away from the base in the second position to folded against the base in the first position, and a plurality of sliding tracks disposed on at least a portion of the main cushion to facilitate movement of the plurality of movable bars therein.

Description

BACKGROUND

1. Field

The present general inventive concept relates generally to cushions, and particularly, to a head resting device.

2. Description of the Related Art

While traveling, it is common for a traveler on a plane, a bus, or a train will encounter cramped seating conditions. In other words, a seat on the plane, the bus, and/or the train is limited in space. Accordingly, the traveler will be uncomfortable during a trip.
Many travelers tend to attempt to sleep during the trip. Although travel pillows are available, it is unlikely the traveler will gain any restful sleep. The travel pillow relies on bending a neck to allow a head to lay on the travel pillow, which can also increase discomfort in the seat. Delays during travel also exacerbate the entire travel experience.
Therefore, there is a need for a head resting device that prevents discomfort to the traveler during travel while taking advantage of the limited space.

SUMMARY

The present general inventive concept provides a head resting device.
Additional features and utilities of the present general inventive concept will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the general inventive concept.
The foregoing and/or other features and utilities of the present general inventive concept may be achieved by providing a head resting device, including a main cushion to receive at least a portion of a body of a user thereon, a base disposed on at least a portion of the main cushion to support the main cushion on an external surface, a plurality of movable bars movably disposed on at least a portion of the main cushion and movably disposed on at least a portion of the base to move the main cushion from folded against the base in a first position to at least partially extended away from the base in a second position, and move from extended away from the base in the second position to folded against the base in the first position, and a plurality of sliding tracks disposed on at least a portion of the main cushion to facilitate movement of the plurality of movable bars therein.
The plurality of movable bars may move by at least one of sliding and rotating with respect to the main cushion.
The plurality of movable bars may move only by rotating with respect to the base.
The head resting device may further include a plurality of locking hinges disposed at a joint between each of the plurality of movable bars on the main cushion and a joint between each of the plurality of movable bars on the base to lock movement of the plurality of movable bars to at least one predetermined position.
The head resting device may further include a plurality of locking latches disposed on at least a portion of the base to prevent the main cushion from being extended prior to detaching the plurality of locking latches from the main cushion.
The head resting device may further include a plurality of latch receiving grooves disposed on at least a portion of the main cushion to receive at least one of the plurality of locking latches therein.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and/or other features and utilities of the present generally inventive concept will become apparent and more readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a top isometric view of a head resting device in an extended position, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept;

FIG. 2 illustrates a rear perspective view of the head resting device in a partially folded position, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; and

FIG. 3 illustrates a rear perspective view of the head resting device in a folded position, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Various example embodiments (a.k.a., exemplary embodiments) will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings in which some example embodiments are illustrated. In the figures, the thicknesses of lines, layers and/or regions may be exaggerated for clarity.
Accordingly, while example embodiments are capable of various modifications and alternative forms, embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the figures and will herein be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intent to limit example embodiments to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, example embodiments are to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure. Like numbers refer to like/similar elements throughout the detailed description.
It is understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another element, there are no intervening elements present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.).
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art. However, should the present disclosure give a specific meaning to a term deviating from a meaning commonly understood by one of ordinary skill, this meaning is to be taken into account in the specific context this definition is given herein.

LIST OF COMPONENTS

- Head Resting Device 100
- Main Cushion 110
- Cushion Support Frame 111
- Base 120
- First Leg 121
- Second Leg 122
- Connecting Rod 123
- Pegs 124
- Movable Bars 130
- Locking Hinges 140
- Sliding Tracks 150
- Locking Latches 160
- Latch Receiving Grooves 170

FIG. 1 illustrates a top isometric view of a head resting device 100 in an extended position, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.
The head resting device 100 may be constructed from at least one of metal, plastic, wood, and rubber, etc., but is not limited thereto.
The head resting device 100 may include a main cushion 110, a base 120, a plurality of movable bars 130, a plurality of locking hinges 140, a plurality of sliding tracks 150, a plurality of locking latches 160, and a plurality of latch receiving grooves 170, but is not limited thereto.
The main cushion 110 may be a plush cushion and/or pillow. The main cushion 110 may absorb an impact thereon. For example, the main cushion 110 may receive and/or absorb at least a portion of a body (e.g., a head, arms, hands, etc.) of a user thereon.
The main cushion 110 may include a cushion support frame 111, but is not limited thereto.
The main cushion 110 may have an arcuate shape extending away from the cushion support frame 111 with respect to a direction. The cushion support frame 111 may be rigid and/or incapable of bending. Also, the cushion support frame 111 may be more rigid than the main cushion 110. The cushion support frame 111 may receive and/or support the main cushion 110 thereon.
The base 120 may include a first leg 121, a second leg 122, a connecting rod 123, and a plurality of pegs 124, but is not limited thereto.
The first leg 121 may have an elongate shape. The first leg 121 may be removably disposed on at least a portion of an external surface (e.g., a tray on a plane, a tray on a bus, a tray on a train, a ground surface, a table, a countertop). As such, the first leg 121 may support the main cushion 110 on the external surface.
The second leg 122 may have an elongate shape. The second leg 122 may be removably disposed on at least a portion of the external surface. As such, the second leg 122 may support the main cushion 110 on the external surface. Also, the second leg 122 may be disposed a distance away from the first leg 121 to increase stability on the external surface.
The connecting rod 123 may be disposed on at least a portion of the first leg 121 and/or the second leg 122. The connecting rod 123 may connect the first leg 121 to the second leg 122 to increase stability on the external surface and/or prevent an increase of the distance between the first leg 121 and/or the second leg 122. Also, a length of the connecting rod 123 may correspond to the distance of the first leg 121 from the second leg 122.
Each of the plurality of pegs 124 may include a friction surface (e.g., a rubber surface, a textured surface, a knurled surface, a ribbed surface), but is not limited thereto.
The plurality of pegs 124 may be disposed on at least a portion of the first leg 121 and/or the second leg 122. The plurality of pegs 124 may be removably disposed on at least a portion of the external surface. The plurality of pegs 124 may prevent movement (i.e., slipping, sliding) of the first leg 121 and/or the second leg 122 on the external surface.
FIG. 2 illustrates a rear perspective view of the head resting device 100 in a partially folded position, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.
FIG. 3 illustrates a rear perspective view of the head resting device 100 in a folded position, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.
Each of the plurality of movable bars 130 may be movably (i.e., slidably, pivotally, rotatably) disposed at a first end on at least a portion of the cushion support frame 111 and movably (i.e., pivotally, rotatably) disposed at a second end on at least a portion of the first leg 121 and/or the second leg 122. More specifically, referring to FIGS. 1 through 3 , the plurality of movable bars 130 may slide and/or rotate with respect to the cushion support frame, and/or only rotate with respect to the first leg 121 and/or the second leg 122. Moreover, the main cushion 110 via the cushion support frame 111 may move from retracted against the first leg 121 and/or the second leg 122 in a first position to at least partially extended away from the first leg 121 and/or the second leg 122 in a second position. Conversely, the main cushion 110 via the cushion support frame 111 may move from extended away from the first leg 121 and/or the second leg 122 in the second position to retracted against the first leg 121 and/or the second leg 122 in the second position. As such, the main cushion 110 may fold against the first leg 121 and/or the second leg 122, or extended away from the first leg 121 and/or the second leg 122. In other words, the main cushion 110 may adjust a height above the external surface using the plurality of movable bars 130.
During use, the height of the main cushion 110 may be adjusted based on a preference of the user for rest. Also, the main cushion 110 may be folded to be compact, portable, and facilitate storage.
It is important to note that movement of a connection between the main cushion via the cushion support frame 111 to the plurality of movable bars 130 may move independently and/or simultaneously with a connection between the plurality of movable bars 130 to the first leg 121 and/or the second leg 122.
Each of the plurality of locking hinges 140 may include a ball detent, but is not limited thereto.
The plurality of locking hinges 140 may be disposed on at least a portion of a joint, such as a connection of each of the plurality of movable bars 130 on the main cushion and/or the cushion support frame 111, and/or the first leg 121 and/or the second leg 122. Referring again to FIGS. 1 through 3 , the plurality of locking hinges 140 may lock movement of the plurality of movable bars 130 at a plurality of predetermined positions based on the preference of the user. As such, the main cushion 110 may be moved to a total of the height above the external surface and remain at that position. However, other positions may be used based on the preference of the user.
The plurality of sliding tracks 150 may be disposed on at least a portion of the cushion support frame 111 and/or connected to the plurality of movable bars 130. More specifically, a first of the plurality of sliding tracks 150 may be disposed on at least a portion of a first side of the cushion support frame 111, and a second of the plurality of sliding tracks 150 may be disposed on at least a portion of a second side of the cushion support frame 111 opposite with respect to the first side. The plurality of sliding tracks 150 may facilitate movement (i.e., sliding) of the plurality of movable bars 130 thereon.
The plurality of locking latches 160 may be disposed on at least a portion of the first leg 121 and/or the second leg 122. The plurality of locking latches 160 may removably connect to the cushion support frame 111 while the main cushion 110 is retracted against the first leg 121 and/or the second leg 122. As such, the plurality of locking latches 160 may prevent the main cushion 110 from being extended prior to detaching the plurality of locking latches 160 from the cushion support frame 111.
The plurality of latch receiving grooves 170 may be disposed on at least a portion of the cushion support frame 111. The plurality of latch receiving grooves 170 may be recessed with respect to an outer surface of the cushion support frame 111. Each of the plurality of latch receiving grooves 170 may receive and/or detachably connect to at least one of the plurality of locking latches 160 therein.
Therefore, the head resting device 100 may prevent discomfort to the user while traveling on a bus, a plane, and/or a train by maximizing available space. Also, the head resting device 100 may increase an ability of the user to sleep during travel.
The present general inventive concept may include a head resting device 100, including a main cushion 110 to receive at least a portion of a body of a user thereon, a base 120 disposed on at least a portion of the main cushion 110 to support the main cushion 110 on an external surface, a plurality of movable bars 130 movably disposed on at least a portion of the main cushion 110 and movably disposed on at least a portion of the base to move the main cushion 110 from folded against the base 120 in a first position to at least partially extended away from the base 120 in a second position, and move from extended away from the base 120 in the second position to folded against the base 120 in the first position, and a plurality of sliding tracks 150 disposed on at least a portion of the main cushion 110 to facilitate movement of the plurality of movable bars 130 therein.
The plurality of movable bars 130 may move by at least one of sliding and rotating with respect to the main cushion 110.
The plurality of movable bars 130 may move only by rotating with respect to the base 120.
The head resting device 100 may further include a plurality of locking hinges 140 disposed at a joint between each of the plurality of movable bars 130 on the main cushion 110 and a joint between each of the plurality of movable bars 130 on the base 120 to lock movement of the plurality of movable bars 130 to at least one predetermined position.
The head resting device 100 may further include a plurality of locking latches 160 disposed on at least a portion of the base 120 to prevent the main cushion 110 from being extended prior to detaching the plurality of locking latches 160 from the main cushion 110.
The head resting device 100 may further include a plurality of latch receiving grooves 170 disposed on at least a portion of the main cushion 110 to receive at least one of the plurality of locking latches 160 therein.
Although a few embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A head resting device, comprising:

a main cushion to receive at least a portion of a body of a user thereon;

a base disposed on at least a portion of the main cushion to support the main cushion on an external surface;

a plurality of movable bars movably disposed on at least a portion of the main cushion and movably disposed on at least a portion of the base to move the main cushion from folded against the base in a first position to at least partially extended away from the base in a second position, and move from extended away from the base in the second position to folded against the base in the first position; and

a plurality of sliding tracks disposed on at least a portion of the main cushion to facilitate movement of the plurality of movable bars therein.

2. The head resting device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of movable bars move by at least one of sliding and rotating with respect to the main cushion.

3. The head resting device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of movable bars move only by rotating with respect to the base.

4. The head resting device of claim 1, further comprising:

a plurality of locking hinges disposed at a joint between each of the plurality of movable bars on the main cushion and a joint between each of the plurality of movable bars on the base to lock movement of the plurality of movable bars to at least one predetermined position.

5. The head resting device of claim 1, further comprising:

a plurality of locking latches disposed on at least a portion of the base to prevent the main cushion from being extended prior to detaching the plurality of locking latches from the main cushion.

6. The head resting device of claim 5, further comprising:

a plurality of latch receiving grooves disposed on at least a portion of the main cushion to receive at least one of the plurality of locking latches therein.