Head flexion support device
OwnerMichael Hopfenspirgerinventor
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Abstract
A flexible head support worn between the chin and the chest to support the head of the wearer and reduce the possibility of neck strain or injury. The head support allows the wearer to freely move their head in all but the forward flexion direction. Adjustable straps are attached to the support in order to secure the support to the wearer. When properly worn, the head support provides a secure rest for the head of the wearer, reducing strain on the neck caused by the weight of the head when performing tasks requiring prolonged neck flexion. A central hole may be provided in the support to reduce the possibility of airway injury during use.
Claims20
A head flexion support apparatus, comprising:
- a body including a first end, a second end, and a generally concave anterior profile extending between the first end and the second end, the first end configured to interface with a chin of a person and the second end configured to interface with a chest area of the person.
A resilient head flexion support apparatus, comprising:
- an anteriorly concaved body having a first end configured to interface with a head of a person and a second end configured to interface with a chest of a person, the body flexible from a resting position to a supporting position in response to the weight of a head of a person resting on the first end, wherein the concavity of the body is greater in the supporting position than in the resting position.
A method, comprising:
- providing a neck support device having:
- a body including a first end, a second end, and a generally concave anterior profile extending between the first end and the second end;
- and
- a retention strap coupled to the body;
- providing instructions for using the neck support device to support a head of a person in a flexed position while allowing neck rotation, extension and lateral flexion, the instructions including:
- securing the device to the patient with the retention strap such that the second end of the device is in contact with a chest of the person and the first end of the device is proximate a chin of the person;
- and
- moving the head of the person such that the chin is contact with the first end of the device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.