Apparel – Head coverings
Reexamination Certificate
2000-07-25
2001-10-16
Hale, Gloria M. (Department: 3741)
Apparel
Head coverings
C002S171800, C002SDIG001, C297S393000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06301716
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND
The present invention relates to a head support assembly and more particularly to a head support assembly used to securely hold the head of a disabled person without undue restraint.
Individuals with poor musculoskeletal control find it difficult or are even unable to hold their heads for feeding, drinking, washing etc. In order to care for these people, the caregiver typically has to hold the individual's head up by hand. Fixed restraints are not acceptable because they can be invasive and uncomfortable and in most jurisdictions are not permitted.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention overcomes the above problem by providing a head support assembly that includes a headpiece with an attachment cord having one end attached to the headpiece. The other end of the attachment cord is adapted to be connected to a fixed object, such as for example a chair back. The attachment cord is resilient and provides secure support for an individual's head to facilitate the care of the disabled individual but still allow for movement of the head. The resiliency of the attachment cord allows the individual's head to move about freely but still be held in an upright position.
In the preferred embodiment, the headpiece includes a headband that fits about the individual's head. Preferably, the headband is adjustable and in the disclosed embodiment a hook and loop type fastener such as a Velcro® before words fastener is used. As one of ordinary skill will appreciate, other fasteners will work such as a buckle, slide clasp etc. The headpiece also includes a head strap that extends over the top of the individual's head. The head strap keeps the feeding cap from sliding down on the individual's face.
The attachment cord is connected to the headpiece for example by sewing the cord directly to the headband. In one embodiment the cord includes a clasp that allows for adjustment of the cord with respect to the chair back.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2726714 (1955-12-01), McAndrews
patent: 4339151 (1982-07-01), Riggs
patent: 4607885 (1986-08-01), Fierro
patent: 4707031 (1987-11-01), Meistrell
patent: 5081714 (1992-01-01), Liu
Hale Gloria M.
Howard & Howard
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