Headrest for head and neck
View Patent ↗Certain embodiments of the present disclosure are related to a supportive apparatus for the head and neck. Embodiments of the invention incorporate a C-shaped apparatus shaped to support the posterior region of the neck. A center region found in certain embodiments of the C-shaped apparatus is placed on the posterior of a neck. Lateral supports found in certain embodiments of the C-shaped apparatus are placed on the lateral aspect of a neck. Embodiments of the invention include an opening across a center region functioning to support the apparatus, and to further act as to ventilate a user's nape.
1. A headrest comprising:
a core, said core further comprising:
a c-shaped form;
an inner surface having a shape configured to support the back of a user's neck;
an outer surface;
a center region;
two end regions extending laterally and curving symmetrically from said center region;
an opening through said center region, said opening extending from said inner surface to said outer surface,
an upper support structure and a lower support structure located above and below said opening;
at least one protrusion flanking said upper support structure, said protrusion extending upward and towards the middle of said c-shaped form;
at least one protrusion flanking said lower support structure, said protrusion extending downward and towards the middle of said c-shaped form;
said user's head resting on said upper support structure and between said protrusions;
a base of said user's neck resting on said lower support structure and between said protrusions; and
a material encased by said inner surface and said outer surface;
a shell piece curved substantially similar to said outer surface of said core and attached to said outer surface of said core;
said shell piece further comprising and opening;
wherein said shell piece provides torsional rigidity;
a housing covering said core and said shell piece; and
a bezel having an opening and attached to said shell piece.
2. The headrest of claim 1 , wherein the material of said core comprises a polyurethane foam.
3. The headrest of claim 1 , wherein the material of said core comprises a foam mixture.
4. The headrest of claim 1 , wherein said shell piece comprises a material that provides structural rigidity.
5. The headrest of claim 4 , wherein said shell piece comprises an injection molded plastic.
6. The headrest of claim 1 , wherein said bezel comprises an injection molded plastic.
7. The headrest of claim 1 , wherein said headrest supports the user's occiput.
8. The headrest of claim 1 , wherein the shape is symmetrical about a vertical plane.
9. The headrest of claim 1 , wherein the shape is symmetrical about a horizontal plane.
10. The headrest of claim 1 , further comprising a vibrating feature.
11. The headrest of claim 1 , further comprising a heating feature.
12. The headrest of claim 1 , further comprising a cooling feature.
13. The headrest of claim 1 , further comprising a magnetic feature.
14. A headrest comprising:
a C-shaped form, said C-shaped form further comprising:
a center region substantially aligning with a user's spine;
two end regions partially curving around said user's neck;
a curved inner surface configured to said user's nape;
protrusions located on said inner surface, said protrusions projecting inward and projecting laterally from a horizontal plane;
a recess located between said protrusions, said recess configured to support the back of the user's head and the base of the user's neck;
an outer surface having a curved form;
a single channel connecting said inner surface and said outer surface and located in said center region;
a curved plate attaching to the outer surface of said c-shaped form, said curved plate further comprising:
a through-hole, said through-hole having a rim matching the shape and position of said channel of said c-shaped form creating a continuous opening;
an inner surface, said inner surface of said curved plate affixing to said outer surface of said c-shaped form creating torsional rigidity;
a housing encapsulating said C-shaped form and said curved plate; and
a bezel attaching to said rim of said curved plate.
15. The headrest of claim 14 , wherein said C-shaped form comprises a polyurethane foam.
16. The headrest of claim 14 , wherein said curved plate comprises a foam mixture material.
17. The headrest of claim 14 , wherein said curved plate comprises an injection molded plastic.
18. The headrest of claim 14 wherein said housing is a material selected from the group of a nylon type fabric, a canvas type fabric, cotton, and a hand-washable fabric.