WO2016151601A1

WO2016151601A1 - A protective head-rest

Info

Publication number: WO2016151601A1
Application number: PCT/IN2016/050091
Authority: WO
Inventors: Gyan KESARWANI
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2015-03-22
Filing date: 2016-03-22
Publication date: 2016-09-29
Anticipated expiration: 2017-09-22

Abstract

Protective head-rest attached to a pillow which comprises a cushioned body attached to a lateral side of a pillow, wherein the cushioned body is capable of being extended outwardly to form an angle nearly perpendicular to the horizontal plane of the pillow, and wherein the cushioned body so attached is capable of being anchored at the said angle, and wherein the cushioned body is of suitable thickness to provide protection to the cranial part of a user.

Description

A PROTECTIVE HEAD-REST

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of protective head -rest attached to a pillow.

1. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Neck and back pain are one of the few consequences of wrong pillow choice. In order to maintain neck at right position, it is important to use a pillow that encases the head correctly without exerting pressure on the neck. Use of wrong pillow has been known to trigger already existing pain in shoulders and back.

In the present art, there is a need for protective head-rest attached to a pillow to provide support to the head with an extendable feature, while providing a pleasant appearance to the pillow.

The present invention in its various embodiments addresses the above problems and by providing protective headrests for pillow

2. OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The object of the invention is to provide a protective head-rest or a head-guard to the cranial portion of the user, such that, the user avoids accidental collision of the head portion or cranial portion of the user to the wall, or any hard surface present near the user's head portion or cranial portion, wMst in the lying position

3. SUMMARY

The present invention in a preferred embodiment provides a protective head-rest attached to a pillow which comprises a cushioned body attached to a lateral side of a pillow, wherein the cushioned body is capable of being extended outwardly to form an angle equal nearly perpendicular to the horizontal plane of the pillow, and wherein the cushioned body so attached is capable of being anchored at the said angle, and wherein the cushioned body is of suitable thickness to provide protection to the cranial part of a user.

In an embodiment of the invention, the cushioned body may be optionally detachable from the pillow.

In an embodiment of the invention, the cushioned body may be fixed permanently to the lateral side of the pillow.

In an embodiment of the invention, the pillow may be of any suitable shape or size.

In an embodiment of the invention, the cushioned body may be of any suitable shape or size.

In an embodiment of the invention, the pillow may be of any suitable material.

In an embodiment of the invention, the cushioned body may be of any suitable material.

In an embodiment of the invention, the pillow may be inflatable.

In an embodiment of the invention, the cushioned body may be inflatable.

In an embodiment of the invention, the cushioned body may be decorated with but not limited to a figure, geometry, a shape, a picture, which may be displayed by method of molding, sewing or other manufacturing methods.

In an embodiment of the invention, the angle of the cushioned body to the horizontal plane of the pillow when extended outwardly does not exceed 280 degrees.

In an embodiment of the invention, the mid plane or plane surface of the pillow and the cushioned body may be the surfaces; it may not necessarily be a plane in pillow. In an embodiment of the invention, the cushioned body may be folded over the pillow. This may be helpful during storage or transport.

In an embodiment of the invention, the cushioned body may be attached or fixed to the pillow using fastening components such as but not limited to Velcro, buttons, hooks, pins, zippers, or any combinations thereof

In an embodiment of the present invention, the cushioned body remains firmly attached in a vertical manner to the pillow while user is lying on the pillow.

4. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent upon reading the following description in conjunction with the drawing figures, in which:

Figure 1 shows the cushioned body extending outward at an angle nearly 90 degrees to horizontal plane of pillow;

Figure 2 shows the decorative form of cushioned body;

Figure 3. A shows the vertical attachment of cushioned body at the lateral side of pillow lying in horizontal fashion;

Figure 3B, Figure 3C and Figure 3D are similar to Figure 3A illustrating the vertical attachment of cushioned body to the pillow.

5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS:

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In an embodiment of the invention, the pillow may be of any suitable material.

In an embodiment of the invention, the pillow may be inflatable.

In an embodiment of the invention, the cushioned body may be inflatable. In an embodiment of the invention, the cushioned body may be decorated with but not limited to a figure, geometry, a shape, a picture, which may be displayed by method of molding, sewing or other manufacturing methods.

In an embodiment of the invention, the mid plane or plane surface of the pillow and the cushioned body may be the surfaces; it may not necessarily be a plane in pillow.

In an embodiment of the invention, the cushioned body may be folded over the pillow. This may be helpful during storage or transport.

In an embodiment of the invention, the cushioned body may be attached or fixed to the pillow using fastening components such as but not limited to Velcro, buttons, hooks, pins, zippers, or any combinations thereof.

6. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 2 shows the decorative form of cushioned body;

Figure 3B, Figure 3C and Figure 3D are similar to Figure 3A illustrating the vertical attachment of cushioned body to the pillow. 7. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS:

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In an embodiment of the invention, the pillow may be of any suitable material.

In an embodiment of the invention, the pillow may be inflatable.

In an embodiment of the invention, the cushioned body may be inflatable.

In an embodiment of the invention, the cushioned body may be folded over the pillow. This may be helpful during storage or transport. In an embodiment of the invention, the cushioned body may be attached or fixed to the pillow using fastening components such as but not limited to Velcro, buttons, hooks, pins, zippers, or any combinations thereof.

8. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 2 shows the decorative form of cushioned body;

9. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS:

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

It is to be noted that while the present invention has been discussed predominantly in reference to utility for protection of head or cranial portion of the user, the head-rest may have useful application as sitting back-rest, for example, in conditions where a user desires comfortable back-rest while in sitting posture and in which pressure or contact with a hard surface or a wall would cause considerable discomfort or pain or even damage to the user's body. It is believed obvious that the head-rest of the aforesaid invention hasinvention has utility in a variety of applications requiring support to the body. When the user desires to utilize the head-rest of the present invention to support the neck or head or back portion, the user may merely change to any position user desires, without the necessity of raising himself to manipulate the main pillow body or to change the position of the head-rest thereof

In an embodiment of the invention, the pillow may be of any suitable material.

In an embodiment of the invention, the pillow may be inflatable.

In an embodiment of the invention, the cushioned body may be inflatable.

In an embodiment of the invention, the cushioned body may be folded over the pillow. This may be helpful during storage or transport. In an embodiment of the invention, the cushioned body may be attached or fixed to the pillow using fastening components such as but not limited to Velcro, buttons, hooks, pins, zippers, or any combinations thereof

10 . BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 2 shows the decorative form of cushioned body;

II. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS:

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

W e the present invention encompasses embodiments in various forms in the drawings and will hereinafter be described embodiment with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered an exemplification of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments illustrated. The use of "including", "comprising" or "having" and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items.

The tenrrinology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. 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" or "comprising," when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, or components, but do not preclude or rule out the presence or addition of one or more other features, , elements, components, or groups thereof

Furthermore, this invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments or examples set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments or examples are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the description of the figures or diagrams. In an embodiment of the invention, the cushioned body may be optionally detachable from the pillow.

In an embodiment of the invention, the pillow may be of any suitable material.

In an embodiment of the invention, the pillow may be inflatable.

In an embodiment of the invention, the cushioned body may be inflatable.

12. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 2 shows the decorative form of cushioned body;

Figure 3B, Figure 3C and Figure 3D are similar to Figure 3A illustrating the vertical attachment of cushi

13. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS:

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

present. As used herein, the term "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

The aim of this specification is to describe the invention without limiting the invention to any one embodiment or specific collection of features. Person skilled in the relevant art may realize the variations from the specific embodiments that will nonetheless fall within the scope of the invention.

It may be appreciated that various other modifications and changes may be made to the embodiment described without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

13. Claims:

1. A protective head rest attached to a piHow providing protection to the cranial portion of the user, the said headrest comprising a cushioned body attached to a lateral side of the piHow, the said cushioned body is capable of being extended outwardly to form an angle nearly perpendicular to the horizontal plane of the said piHow, the said cushioned body so attached is capable of being anchored at the said angle, the said cushioned body is of suitable thickness to provide protection to the cranial part of a user.

2. The protective head rest of claim 1, wherein the cushioned body can be optionally detached from the piHow.

3. The protective head rest of claim 1, wherein the cushioned body can be fixed permanently to the lateral side of the piHow.

4. The protective head rest of claim 1, wherein the cushioned body and piHow can be of any suitable shape or size.

5. The protective head rest of claim 1, wherein the cushioned body and piHow can be of any suitable material.

6. The protective head rest of claim 1, wherein the cushioned body and piHow can be inflatable.

7. The protective head rest of claim 1, where in the cushioned body decorated with such as but not limited to a figure, geometry, a shape, a picture, displayed by method of molding, sewing or other manufacturing methods .

8. The protective head rest of claim 1, wherein the angle of the cushioned body to the horizontal plane of the pillow when extended outwardly does not exceed 280 degrees.

9. The protective head rest of claim 1, wherein the mid plane or plane surface of the pillow and the cushioned body may be the surfaces; it may not necessarily be a plane in pillow.

10. The protective head rest of claim 1, wherein the cushioned body may be folded over the pillow.

1. The protective head rest of claim 1, wherein the cushioned body may be attached or fixed to the pillow using fastening components such as but not limited to velcro, buttons, hooks, pins, zippers, or any combinations thereof.