Chairs and seats – Headrest
Reexamination Certificate
1999-02-09
2001-01-23
Kim, Harry C. (Department: 3629)
Chairs and seats
Headrest
C229S190000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06176549
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a head-and-neck rest and more particularly to an inexpensive, disposable head-and-neck rest.
2. Description of the Related Art
Many types of head-and-neck rests have been provided for use during travel. For example, head-and-neck rests are available that may be inflated to a horseshoe shape for positioning on either side of a person's neck or head. Other head-and-neck rests include horse-shoe-shaped members filled with beans or U-shaped and horse-shoe-shaped pillows. Although these neck supports do perform their intended function, they are expensive and must be re-packed after use so that they may be re-used at a later time. This re-use of head-and-neck rests between different consumers raises some health concerns.
Further, these head-and-neck rests also did not lend themselves to creative packaging whereby the headrest could function multiple uses, including advertising.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A disposable head-and-neck rest is provided which is formed from a generally rectangular member preferably comprised of a cardboard material with the rectangular member having a forward side, a rearward side, a top edge, a bottom edge, and first and second ends. The rectangular member has first, second, third and fourth fold lines formed therein. The first fold line extends between the top and bottom edges of the rectangular member inwardly of the first end thereof to define a first flap portion. The second fold line extends between the top and bottom edges of the rectangular member inwardly of the first fold line to define a second flap portion. The third fold line extends between the top and bottom edges of the rectangular member inwardly of the second end thereof to define a third flap portion. The fourth fold line extends between the top and bottom edges of the rectangular member inwardly of the third fold line to define a fourth flap portion. The second and fourth fold lines define a base portion therebetween. The first and second flap portions are foldable along the first and second fold lines to form a first triangular-shaped support. The third and fourth flap portions are foldable along the third and fourth fold lines to form a second triangular shaped portion. The first and second triangular-shaped supports are spaced apart to provide an area to receive the users neck or head therebetween. In the preferred embodiment, the first and second triangular-shaped supports are maintained in position by means of tabs having locking flaps. The tabs extend through the spaced-apart slots formed in the base portion, and the locking flap can be configured to maintain the head rest in position.
It is therefore a principal object of the invention to provide an improved novel head-and-neck rest.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide a disposable head-and-neck rest.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide a head-and-neck rest which is constructed from an inexpensive paper material so that the head-and-neck rest may be thrown away after use.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide a head-and-neck rest which may be folded flat prior to use but which may be folded to a shape wherein first and second supports are provided at opposite ends of the head-and-neck rest.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide a disposable head-and-neck rest which is convenient to use.
These and other objects will be obvious to those skilled in the art.
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Karding, Inc.
Kim Harry C.
Lathrop & Gage LC
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