US 12,599,242 B2Granted

Recumbent sling headrest/leg rest suspension system

OwnerEvelyn Tejedainventor

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Abstract

A recumbent headrest suspension system (10) comprises a pair of frames (13) that suspend a bridge-like fabric platform (8) adjustable for height, droop, and angle. The system functions as a sleep pillow alternative that allows a user to customize support to meet anatomical needs and comfort, distributing weight-bearing forces and minimizing restlessness by shifting pressure points. In one embodiment (FIG. 2A), the suspension system includes a U-shaped base or platform (5, 7b/7a) adapted to be placed beneath a mattress or bed, supporting a vertical frame member (4) connected to a horizontal frame member (3). The horizontal frame member includes a central roller (1) that suspends the fabric platform (8) and enables rotational adjustment, while user-activated control elements adjust platform tension or droop, the tilt of the horizontal frame member (3), and the height of the vertical frame member (4).

Claims5

Dependent claims

A recumbent sling headrest suspension system configured as a sleep pillow alternative, comprising:

a frame comprising:
a base cross support frame member;
a first pair of horizontal base members extending laterally from opposing ends of the base cross support frame member;
a vertical support frame member extending upwardly from a midpoint of the base cross support frame member;
an upper cross support frame member secured to an upper end of the vertical support frame member;
a second pair of short horizontal frame members extending cantilevered from opposite ends of the upper cross support frame member;
a sling-support frame member rotatably secured between distal ends of the second pair of short horizontal frame members, aligned generally parallel to the upper cross support frame member;
a sling of pliant fabric secured bilaterally to the sling-support frame member;
and
one or more user-actuated control elements operable to adjust:
i. a tension, laxity or droop of the sling fabric;
ii. a tilt of the upper cross support frame member;
and
iii. a height of the vertical support frame member.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.