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Granted Patent B2
US 12686312 · App. 17/701,216 · Granted Jul 21, 2026

Ergonomic headrest assembly

Inventor: Stephanie Joyner (Middleburg, FL)
B60N2/885A61H1/005B60N2/879B60N2/976B64D11/0642A61H2201/0207A61H2201/0214A61H2201/1604A61H2203/0431
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 12686312
App. No.
17/701,216
Granted
Jul 21, 2026
Kind
B2
Abstract

An ergonomic headrest assembly which can be used by a user such as a passenger on an airplane or other vehicle to prevent or restrict side-to-side head movements of the user to enhance comfort of the user may include a lower portion. A headrest portion may be provided on the lower portion. The headrest portion may include a middle headrest section. A pair of side headrest sections may extend from the middle headrest section. The side headrest sections may be adjustable at selected angles with respect to the middle headrest section to support and prevent or restrict side-to-side movement of the head of a user as the middle headrest section of the headrest portion supports the user's head.

Claims (82)

1 . An ergonomic headrest assembly, which is comprised of:

a headrest portion,

wherein the headrest portion is further comprised of a middle headrest section,

wherein the headrest portion is further comprised of a pair of side headrest sections,

wherein a cushion is provided on the middle headrest section,

wherein the cushion in the middle headrest section is removable,

wherein a pair of cushions are provided on the pair of side headrest sections,

wherein the pair of cushions on the pair of side headrest section are removable,

wherein the pair of side headrest sections are joined to the middle headrest section on opposite sides of the middle headrest section,

a middle backing panel,

a rear side panel surface,

a pair of hinges,

wherein the pair of hinges secure the middle headrest section to the side headrest sections,

wherein the pair of side headrest sections operate independently from each other,

wherein the pair of side headrest sections are configured to be adjusted to a specific angle with respect to the middle headrest section,

wherein the middle headrest section has a top surface and a bottom surface,

a lower portion,

wherein the lower portion has a top end and a bottom end,

wherein the top end of the lower portion is connected to the bottom surface of the middle headrest section,

wherein the middle headrest section is supported by the top end of the lower portion,

wherein the lower portion is comprised of a plurality of discrete bodies, the plurality of discrete bodies including at least four rectangular bodies connected end to end and configured to contain a power source,

wherein a plurality of joints are provided between the plurality of discrete bodies of the lower portion,

wherein the plurality of joints allow the plurality of discrete bodies to be rolled,

wherein the lower portion is configured to be detached from the middle headrest section,

an assembly securing mechanism,

wherein the assembly securing mechanism is further comprised of a first attachment strip and a second attachment strip,

wherein the first attachment strip is affixed to the back surface of the middle headrest section and a portion of the adjoining pair of side headrest sections,

wherein the second attachment strip is affixed to a chair,

wherein the ergonomic headrest assembly is attached to the chair with the first and second attachment strips.

2 . The ergonomic headrest assembly as described in claim 1 wherein the width of the discrete bodies of the lower portion are longer along a horizontal direction.

3 . The ergonomic headrest assembly as described in claim 1 wherein the width of the discrete bodies of the lower portion are rounded.

4 . An ergonomic headrest assembly, which is comprised of:

a headrest portion,

wherein the headrest portion is further comprised of a middle headrest section,

wherein the headrest portion is further comprised of a pair of side headrest sections,

wherein a cushion is provided on the middle headrest section,

wherein the cushion in the middle headrest section is removable,

wherein a pair of cushions are provided on the pair of side headrest sections,

wherein the pair of cushions on the pair of side headrest section are removable,

wherein the pair of side headrest sections are joined to the middle headrest section on opposite sides of the middle headrest section,

a middle backing panel,

a rear side panel surface,

a pair of hinges,

wherein the pair of hinges secure the middle headrest section to the side headrest sections,

wherein the pair of side headrest sections operate independently from each other,

wherein the pair of side headrest sections are configured to be adjusted to a specific angle with respect to the middle headrest section,

wherein the middle headrest section has a top surface and a bottom surface,

a lower portion,

wherein the lower portion has a top end and a bottom end,

wherein the top end of the lower portion is connected to the bottom surface of the middle headrest section,

wherein the middle headrest section is supported by the top end of the lower portion,

wherein the lower portion is comprised of a plurality of discrete bodies, the plurality of discrete bodies including at least four rectangular bodies connected end to end and configured to contain a power source,

wherein a plurality of joints are provided between the discrete bodies of the lower portion,

wherein the plurality of joints allow the plurality of discrete bodies to be rolled,

wherein the lower portion is configured to be detached from the middle headrest section,

an assembly securing mechanism,

wherein the assembly securing mechanism is further comprised of a first attachment strip and a second attachment strip,

wherein the first attachment strip is affixed to the back surface of the middle headrest section and the adjoining pair of side headrest sections,

wherein the second attachment strip is affixed to a chair,

wherein the ergonomic headrest assembly is attached to the chair with the first and second attachment strips,

a control unit,

a massage device,

wherein the massage device is further comprised of a massage motor,

wherein the massage device provides massage movements to the middle headrest section,

wherein the massage device provides massage movements to the lower portion of the headrest assembly,

a heating coil,

wherein the heating coil provides heat to the middle headrest section,

wherein the heating coil provides heat to the lower portion,

a cooling element,

wherein the cooling element is provided in the middle headrest section,

wherein the cooling element provides cooling in the lower portion,

wherein the control unit interfaces with the massage motor,

wherein the control unit interfaces with the heating coil,

wherein the control unit interfaces with the cooling element,

wherein the power source interfaces with the massage motor,

wherein the power source interfaces with the heating coil,

wherein the power source is an external power source.

5 . The ergonomic headrest assembly as described in claim 4 wherein the width of the discrete bodies of the lower portion are longer along a horizontal direction.

6 . The ergonomic headrest assembly as described in claim 4 wherein the width of the discrete bodies of the lower portion are rounded.

7 . The ergonomic headrest assembly as claimed in claim 4 wherein each of the side headrest sections is detachable from the middle headrest section.

8 . The ergonomic headrest assembly as claimed in claim 4 wherein the lower portion is detachable from the top middle headrest portion.

9 . The ergonomic headrest assembly as described in claim 4 wherein the external power source is a battery.