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US 6,182,313 B2Granted
Therapeutic head cradle
OwnerPaul William Eschenbachinventor
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Abstract
A therapeutic head cradle apparatus has a pair of lateral side support members positioned to support the back, front or side of the head. Weight of the head will apply acupressure and shiatsu pressure to various pressure points located in the head area. Elastomeric cushion layers of different densities allow Chinese self-massage while the head is rolled side to side. A means to adjust the distance between the lateral support members is provided. Magnetic therapy and a sound system may also be part of the head cradle apparatus.
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A head cradle comprising:
- a pair of lateral support members, said lateral support members configured to support the head of the body in more than one position;
- a means to connect said lateral support members to maintain a predetermined distance between said lateral support members;
- a cushion, said cushion being composed of dual density elastomeric material to cover said lateral support members;
- said lateral support members positioned relative to said head of a user whereby said lateral support members bear the weight of said head.
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A therapeutic head support comprising:
- a pair of lateral support members, said lateral support members configured to support the head of the body;
- a means to connect said lateral support members to maintain a predetermined distance between said lateral support members;
- a cushion, said cushion covering said lateral support members with elastomeric material;
- an adjustment means, said adjustment means configured between said lateral supports to change said predetermined distance;
- said lateral support members positioned relative to said head of a user whereby said lateral support members remain generally parallel when said predetermined distance is changed.
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A head cradle comprising:
- a pair of lateral support members, said lateral support members configured to support the head of the body;
- a means to connect said lateral support members to maintain a predetermined distance between said lateral support members;
- a cushion, said cushion covering said lateral support members with elastomeric material;
- a means for magnetic therapy, said means for magnetic therapy positioned internal to said lateral support members;
- said lateral support members positioned relative to said head of a user whereby said lateral support members allow said head to be rolled side to side to achieve self-massage for that portion of said head in contact with said lateral support members.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.