Flexing head support suspension system
View Patent ↗A flexing head support suspension system for supporting the head, neck, and, face of a subject while the subject receives a treatment. The suspension system comprises a pressure sensitive apparatus for supporting the head, neck, and face. The apparatus includes a face plate and a suspension support unit. The suspension mechanism in the support unit maintains a neutral placement of the head in relation to the body while the subject is undergoing treatment. The apparatus alleviates discomfort and pain that often comes as a result of the pressure on the body during treatment of various somatic modalities. The apparatus may be a stand alone unit or attachable to both standard and non-standard massage tables.
1. A head support suspension system for supporting the head, neck, and face of a subject during a body treatment on a massage table, the system comprising:
a. a face plate having a top side, an underside, and an attachment bracket fixed to the underside of the face plate;
b. a suspension support unit having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end being rigidly connected to the attachment bracket;
c. a universal track support bracket having a plurality of horizontal tracks and a plurality of vertical tracks; and
d. a plurality of adjustable connecting rods, each rod having a first end and a second end, each first end is adjustably attached to one of the plurality of horizontal tracks and each second end is inserted into the massage table;
wherein the lower end of the suspension support unit is adjustably attached to each of the plurality of vertical tracks such that support and compensation is provided when pressure is applied to the subject.
2. The suspension system of claim 1 , wherein the face plate is substantially U-shaped and further comprises a cushion attached to the top side of the face plate.
3. The suspension system of claim 1 , wherein the suspension support unit comprises a plurality of spring coils attached to the attachment bracket.