CA1191412A - Inflatable chin support - Google Patents
Inflatable chin supportInfo
- Publication number
- CA1191412A CA1191412A CA000464915A CA464915A CA1191412A CA 1191412 A CA1191412 A CA 1191412A CA 000464915 A CA000464915 A CA 000464915A CA 464915 A CA464915 A CA 464915A CA 1191412 A CA1191412 A CA 1191412A
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- cushion
- inflatable
- chin support
- ties
- chin
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
Links
Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
- A61F5/37—Restraining devices for the body or for body parts, e.g. slings; Restraining shirts
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
- A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
- A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
- A61F5/04—Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbs; Devices for distractions; Splints
- A61F5/05—Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbs; Devices for distractions; Splints for immobilising
- A61F5/055—Cervical collars
Abstract
Abstract of the Disclosure This invention relates to a support cushion between the chin and chest of a user that is orally inflatable and easily removable. Its purpose is to ease the neck strain and resultant muscle stiffness as the head drops forward in drowsiness on long trips. In its inflated form the cushion is torsidal with diminishing diameters towards free ends that are provided with ties.
Description
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This inventi()n relates to an inilatable ring-like cushion that supports the neck and ch-in of a user when on long tr-ip or air flights where there is a tendency for the chin to drop forward on the chest when napping. This places an unnatutdl strain on the neck mllscles.
The toroidal cushion of this invention prevents this stra-in an(l the resultant sti~F neck.
In constrllction duplicate crescent-shaped hianks are heat sealed along their rnatchiny eclges with an inflatable space and air access therebetween. Any plastic or other airtight material that is heat sealable may be used.
In its inflated form tne cushion is toroidal with diminishing diameters towards its free ends. These free ends are provided with hollow ties at least one of which functions as an inflation tube.
The cushion is assembled wi-th the ties hanging down in front. The air access tie permits oral inflation of the cushion and the ties are tied together to retain the air in the cushion. The cushion is rotated 180 degrees so that its maximum diameter comes under the chin of the user.
In further description of -the invention reference is made to the accompanying drawings wherein Figure 1 is a plan view of the cushion and Figure 2 shows the cushion supporting the user s chin.
As shown in Figure 1 crescent shaped cushion 1 is inflatable into a toroid with a maximum diameter in its mid-portion and decreasing diameters towards a pair of the ends 2 2~ One oF the tie ends is hollow for inflation purposes. An interior end wall is shown at 3 to trap the inflation air wlthin the cushion, The heat sealed edge of the cushion is shown at A.
Figure 2 shows the cushlon in assembly, prov1ding a support between chi n and chest.
It is thus seen that the objectlves of thls Invent10n are achleve~
This inventi()n relates to an inilatable ring-like cushion that supports the neck and ch-in of a user when on long tr-ip or air flights where there is a tendency for the chin to drop forward on the chest when napping. This places an unnatutdl strain on the neck mllscles.
The toroidal cushion of this invention prevents this stra-in an(l the resultant sti~F neck.
In constrllction duplicate crescent-shaped hianks are heat sealed along their rnatchiny eclges with an inflatable space and air access therebetween. Any plastic or other airtight material that is heat sealable may be used.
In its inflated form tne cushion is toroidal with diminishing diameters towards its free ends. These free ends are provided with hollow ties at least one of which functions as an inflation tube.
The cushion is assembled wi-th the ties hanging down in front. The air access tie permits oral inflation of the cushion and the ties are tied together to retain the air in the cushion. The cushion is rotated 180 degrees so that its maximum diameter comes under the chin of the user.
In further description of -the invention reference is made to the accompanying drawings wherein Figure 1 is a plan view of the cushion and Figure 2 shows the cushion supporting the user s chin.
As shown in Figure 1 crescent shaped cushion 1 is inflatable into a toroid with a maximum diameter in its mid-portion and decreasing diameters towards a pair of the ends 2 2~ One oF the tie ends is hollow for inflation purposes. An interior end wall is shown at 3 to trap the inflation air wlthin the cushion, The heat sealed edge of the cushion is shown at A.
Figure 2 shows the cushlon in assembly, prov1ding a support between chi n and chest.
It is thus seen that the objectlves of thls Invent10n are achleve~
Claims (2)
1. An inflatable chin support cushion having an upper crescent-shaped portion and a lower crescent-shaped portion sealed along matching edges, air access to the space there between and wherein end portions of the cushion are spaced and provided with ties, one of which functions as an inflation tube.
2. The cushion of claim 1 wherein an end remote from its inflation end has an interior stop wall.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000464915A CA1191412A (en) | 1984-10-09 | 1984-10-09 | Inflatable chin support |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000464915A CA1191412A (en) | 1984-10-09 | 1984-10-09 | Inflatable chin support |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1191412A true CA1191412A (en) | 1985-08-06 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000464915A Expired CA1191412A (en) | 1984-10-09 | 1984-10-09 | Inflatable chin support |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
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| CA (1) | CA1191412A (en) |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2405088A (en) * | 2003-08-22 | 2005-02-23 | Brendan O'neill | Inflatable head rest pillow |
| EP2524621A1 (en) | 2011-05-20 | 2012-11-21 | Weisel, Niklas | Fluid packaging for persons with reduced mobility |
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1984
- 1984-10-09 CA CA000464915A patent/CA1191412A/en not_active Expired
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2405088A (en) * | 2003-08-22 | 2005-02-23 | Brendan O'neill | Inflatable head rest pillow |
| EP2524621A1 (en) | 2011-05-20 | 2012-11-21 | Weisel, Niklas | Fluid packaging for persons with reduced mobility |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| MKEC | Expiry (correction) | ||
| MKEX | Expiry |