CA2206354A1 - Snor-eze(tm) a snoring and sleep apnea elimination or relief device - Google Patents
Snor-eze(tm) a snoring and sleep apnea elimination or relief deviceInfo
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Abstract
A rectangular shaped mainframe of rigid and formable sheet material is preshaped to fit the wearer's chin, throat, and clavicle areas without allowing the action of swallowing to be hindered. The said mainframe has foam attached to the underside and is enclosed in a soft fabric slip cover for wearer comfort and hygiene. The said mainframe is held in place by means of an attached strap that encompasses the neck and has a hook and loop type closure that mates with a second attached strap. This same strap holds a comfort cushion at the back of the neck to take up the void when wearer is in the prone or semi-prone position. The said mainframe ends are placed against the chin and clavicle area and when the said straps encompass the neck and are adjusted they comfortably hold the chin in place so as not to let the head and chin drop or tilt forward reducing or shutting off air supply, but allow for free comfortable movement of head from side to side. When the head is held in a tilted position with mouth closed the wearer's respiratory airway is open to free flow and snoring is eliminated. A free flow of air to wearer's respiratory system provides a steady oxygen supply which relieves the symptom of sleep apnea.
Description
CA 022063~4 1997-06-11 DESCRIPTION
Snor-Eze rM a snoring and sleep apnea elimination or relief device consisting ofa rectangular shaped mainframe (fig.1) of rigid and formable sheet material such as alllminl]m or stainless steel. The said rectangle's sides (fig.1)(1)(2) have mirrored angle 5 tapers in length from the extreme points of its top and widest end (fig.1)(3) downward to the extreme points of its bottom and narrowest end (fig.1)(4). The said rectangle is preshaped so as to follow the center point of the chin, throat, and chest lines of the body while making contact at only the chin and top end section (fig.1)(5) of said rectangle and the chest and bottom end section (fig.1)(6) of said rectangle which is not found in prior art (U. S. Patent 5,289,829)(U.S. Patent 4,700,697)(U.S. Patent 4,782,824). This preshaped form is brought about by bending a top end portion (fig.1)(5) of the said rectangle upwards and by bending a bottom end portion (fig.1)(6) of said rectangle upwards thus forming a three sectioned object. The top most section (fig.1)(5) and the bottom most section (fig.1)(6) remain constant in size while the center section (fig.1)(7) length will constitute the sizing of the overall device and directly relates to the distance between the chin and the chest of the person wearing the device (fig.15). The front center section (fig.1)(7) has a convex surface (fig. l )(A) which is brought about by the forming of the back center section's (fig.2)(7) concave surface (fig.2)(B) to allow SNOR-EZE no contact with the "adam's apple" (larnyx's largest cartilage) when the motion of swallowing is performed. The tips where the sides and edges (fig.1)(1)(2) of the said three sectioned mainframe (fig.1) meet the top edge (fig.1)(3) of the said three sectioned mainframe (fig.1) are bent down and back to form tiny "wings"
(fig.1)(8)(9) to hold the device in place when the chin of the wearer is moved in a side to side motion. The bottom most and narrowest end (fig.1)(4) of said bottom section (fig.1)(6) is bent up, slightly back from and parallel to its extreme bottom edge (fig.1)(4). This newly made upturned section (fig.1)(10) has its extreme corners rounded.
The lower area of the said convex surfaced center section (fig.5)(7) has a long (fig.5)(11) and shorter web type strap (fig.5)(12) attached to it with the top corners of the opposing ends meeting on the center line of said mainframe convex surfaced center section (fig.5)(A) and at a slight "V" formation where the long and shorter web type strap ends meet.
The said straps are attached by means of rivets (fig.5)(13). The said long strap (fig.5)(11) has loop type fastening material (fig.6)(14) attached to the back side of the strap for half its length. The said shorter strap (fig.5)(12) has hook type fastening material (fig.5)(15) attached to the front side of the strap for its entire length.
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- CA 022063~4 1997-06-11 The longer strap (fig.14)(11) which has a length of loop type fastener (fig.14)(14) attached to it, is then threaded through the sleeve (fig.14)(16) of the cushion (fig.14)(17) and brought around behind the neck and forward to the chin area. It is then attached to the shorter strap (fig.14)(12) that has hook type fastener (fig.14)(15) attached to it. The mating of these straps form a tensioning and positioning device to hold the said mainframe in position.The SNOR-EZE device has high density foam (fig.6)(C); (fig.4)(C) applied to the entire back side of the mainframe to ensure comfort of wearer.
The said mainframe is completely enclosed in a pliable, textile type, hand washable, drip dry or machine dry slip cover (fig.7) that incorporates hook and loop type fasteners. It is a short armed cross shaped unit (fig.7) with the bottom stem of the cross forming a pocket enclosure (fig.7)(18) to house the bottom mainframe sections (fig.13)(6)(10).
When the bottom mainframe sections are in place inside the pocket enclosure (fig.8)(18) the center section of the slip cover cross is behind both the convex surfaced center section (fig.8)(7) and the top section of the mainframe (fig.8)(5). The wings (fig.8)(8)(9) of the top section (fig.8)(5) are tucked under the shoulder flaps (fig.8)(25)(26) of the slip cover.
The top stem of the slip cover cross (fig.8)(19) is then folded down and over the front of the top section (fig.9)(5) and the convex surfaced center section (fig.9)(7) forming a flap. A patch of hook type fastener (fig.8)(20) attached to the underside of this top stem flap (fig.9)(19) is married to a patch of loop type fastener (fig.8~(21) that is attached to the outside of the pocket enclosure (fig.8)(18). This exposes and brings forward a patch of loop type fastener (fig.9)(22) attached to the back side of the top stem flap (fig.9)(19) ofthe slip cover cross. The left and right short cross arms (fig.9)(23)(24) have patches of the hook type fastener (fig.9)(27)(28) attached to their face and when the cross arms are folded towards the center line of the mainframe and slipcover (fig.10) they become married to the patch of loop type fastener (fig.10)(22) attached to the top stem flap. Thus the rigid mainframe is completely enclosed by the pliable, textile type, hand washable, drip dry or machine dry slip cover (fig.10). The long and shorter web type straps (fig.10)(11)(12) are left exposed and protruding from the sides of the slip cover (fig.10).
A comfort cushion is created from a rectangular block of medium density foam which has for its length twice the measurement of its width and a thickness of half the measurement of its width. This rectangular block has two adjacent corners of its length that are separated by its width; rounded off to form a quarter round section on each, thus forming a cushion.
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CA 022063~4 1997-06-11 This medium density cushion is then totally enclosed in a non removable, pliable, textile type, cover (fig.11)(17);(fig.12)(17) that fits closely to and resembles the shape of the medium density foam block. The rounded edge surface ofthe cushion cover (fig.12) has a rectangular sleeve (fig.11)(16);(fig.12)(16) attached to it with the openings positioned in such a manner as to let the longer strap (fig.13)(11) of the mainframe slip through and run the length of the cushion exterior, thus allowing the cushion (fig.13)(17) to be positioned infinitely along the straps length in either direction. When in position this cushion (fig.13)(17) rests on the back of the SNOR-EZE wearers neck (fig.15)(17).
The use and operation of the invention as contemplated by the inventor is as follows. The SNOR-EZE anti snoring and sleep apnea relief device when in position on the wearer (fig.15) has its mainframe top end section resting firmly against the wearers chin and the mainframe bottom section resting on the clavicle portion of the collarbone (fig.15). The contact areas are spread out so as not to introduce two or more severe pressure points as seen in prior art (U.S. Patent 5,289,829)(U.S. Patent 4,700,697)(U.S. Patent 4,782,824). The longer strap of the device goes through the loop of the cushion that is placed behind the neck of the wearer (fig.15). The cushion (fig.15)(17) adds to the comfort of the wearer by filling the void at the back of the neck while the head is being held in a tilted position and the mouth closed. When the longer strap continues up to the chin area it marries the hook type fastener attached to the shorter strap forming an adjusting device. The tighter you make the strap the further your head is tilted backwards opening the air passage. Thusly loosening the strap will let the head tilt forward and subsequently restrict the air passage causing snoring.
The convex surfaced center section of the SNOR-EZE mainframe allows for unhindered side to side movement of the head while m~int~inin~ a comfortable head tilt position not obtained in prior art (U.S. Patent 4,366,815)(U.S. Patent 5,289,829). The method of sizing SNOR-EZE in the manufacturing stage is to lengthen or shorten the convex surfaced center section (fig.1)(7) which also adds to the head tilt positioning. The top and bottom sections of the mainframe (fig.1)(5)(6) can be bent up or down where they join the convex surfaced center section (fig.1)(7) to aid the wearer in finding and maintaining a comfortable position and are designed in such a way as to elimin~te pressure points and pinching of facial tissue.
By spreading out the device to wearer contact areas, pressure points and pinching that is found in prior art (U.S. Patent 5,289,829) is elimin~ted.
The design of the bottom section (fig.1)(6) of the mainframe also assures the device will not 100 slip off the clavicle area onto the throat area above the clavicle as is found to happen in prior art (U.S. Patent 5,289,829).
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' CA 022063~4 1997-06-11 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is, a front view of perimeter shape and bend pattem of the mainframe rectangle.
Figure 2 is, a back view of perimeter shape and bend pattem of the mainframe rectangle.
Figure 3 is, side / perspective view of perimeter shape and bend pattem of the mainframe rectangle showing the actual sections as they appear after the bending process is perfommed.
Figure 4 is, side / perspective view of perimeter shape and bend pattern of the mainframe rectangle showing the actual sections as they appear after the bending process is perfommed with the edge view addition of foam attached to the under side of the mainframe.
Figure 5 is, the front view of the mainframe with foam attached and the additionof the long and short straps shown in their attached position to the front center section of the mainframe.
Figure 6 is, the back view of the mainframe with foam attached and the addition of the long and short straps shown in their attached position to the front center section of the mainframe.
Figure 7 is, a front view of a completely opened mainframe slip cover.
Figure 8 is, a front view of a completely opened mainframe slip cover with the mainframe and strap assembly slid into position in the slip cover pocket and the wings tips tucked behind the slip cover shoulder flaps.
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- CA 022063~4 1997-06-11 Figure 9 is, a front view of a partially opened mainframe slip cover with the mainframe and strap assembly slid into position in the slip cover pocket and the wings tips tucked behind the slip cover shoulder flaps. The top flap of the slip cover is folded down to the loop fastener material of the slip cover pocket.
Figure 10 is, a front view of a completely closed mainframe slip cover with the mainframe and strap assembly slid into position and the long and shorter straps protruding from the sides of the slip cover.
Figure 11 is, a top view of the cushion with fabricated and attached sleeve in its proper pos1tlon.
Figure 12 is, a perspective view of the cushion with fabricated and attached sleeve in its proper position.
Figure 13 is, a front view of the mainframe with foam and long and short straps attached and the cushion in place as it would appear on the long strap.
Figure 14 is, a side view of a manufactured, completed Snor-Eze TM device.
Figure 1~ is, a side view of a manufactured, completed SNOR-EZE device as it would appear on a person in a prone/sleeping position with head comfortably tilted and the airway open and unobstructed.
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Snor-Eze rM a snoring and sleep apnea elimination or relief device consisting ofa rectangular shaped mainframe (fig.1) of rigid and formable sheet material such as alllminl]m or stainless steel. The said rectangle's sides (fig.1)(1)(2) have mirrored angle 5 tapers in length from the extreme points of its top and widest end (fig.1)(3) downward to the extreme points of its bottom and narrowest end (fig.1)(4). The said rectangle is preshaped so as to follow the center point of the chin, throat, and chest lines of the body while making contact at only the chin and top end section (fig.1)(5) of said rectangle and the chest and bottom end section (fig.1)(6) of said rectangle which is not found in prior art (U. S. Patent 5,289,829)(U.S. Patent 4,700,697)(U.S. Patent 4,782,824). This preshaped form is brought about by bending a top end portion (fig.1)(5) of the said rectangle upwards and by bending a bottom end portion (fig.1)(6) of said rectangle upwards thus forming a three sectioned object. The top most section (fig.1)(5) and the bottom most section (fig.1)(6) remain constant in size while the center section (fig.1)(7) length will constitute the sizing of the overall device and directly relates to the distance between the chin and the chest of the person wearing the device (fig.15). The front center section (fig.1)(7) has a convex surface (fig. l )(A) which is brought about by the forming of the back center section's (fig.2)(7) concave surface (fig.2)(B) to allow SNOR-EZE no contact with the "adam's apple" (larnyx's largest cartilage) when the motion of swallowing is performed. The tips where the sides and edges (fig.1)(1)(2) of the said three sectioned mainframe (fig.1) meet the top edge (fig.1)(3) of the said three sectioned mainframe (fig.1) are bent down and back to form tiny "wings"
(fig.1)(8)(9) to hold the device in place when the chin of the wearer is moved in a side to side motion. The bottom most and narrowest end (fig.1)(4) of said bottom section (fig.1)(6) is bent up, slightly back from and parallel to its extreme bottom edge (fig.1)(4). This newly made upturned section (fig.1)(10) has its extreme corners rounded.
The lower area of the said convex surfaced center section (fig.5)(7) has a long (fig.5)(11) and shorter web type strap (fig.5)(12) attached to it with the top corners of the opposing ends meeting on the center line of said mainframe convex surfaced center section (fig.5)(A) and at a slight "V" formation where the long and shorter web type strap ends meet.
The said straps are attached by means of rivets (fig.5)(13). The said long strap (fig.5)(11) has loop type fastening material (fig.6)(14) attached to the back side of the strap for half its length. The said shorter strap (fig.5)(12) has hook type fastening material (fig.5)(15) attached to the front side of the strap for its entire length.
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- CA 022063~4 1997-06-11 The longer strap (fig.14)(11) which has a length of loop type fastener (fig.14)(14) attached to it, is then threaded through the sleeve (fig.14)(16) of the cushion (fig.14)(17) and brought around behind the neck and forward to the chin area. It is then attached to the shorter strap (fig.14)(12) that has hook type fastener (fig.14)(15) attached to it. The mating of these straps form a tensioning and positioning device to hold the said mainframe in position.The SNOR-EZE device has high density foam (fig.6)(C); (fig.4)(C) applied to the entire back side of the mainframe to ensure comfort of wearer.
The said mainframe is completely enclosed in a pliable, textile type, hand washable, drip dry or machine dry slip cover (fig.7) that incorporates hook and loop type fasteners. It is a short armed cross shaped unit (fig.7) with the bottom stem of the cross forming a pocket enclosure (fig.7)(18) to house the bottom mainframe sections (fig.13)(6)(10).
When the bottom mainframe sections are in place inside the pocket enclosure (fig.8)(18) the center section of the slip cover cross is behind both the convex surfaced center section (fig.8)(7) and the top section of the mainframe (fig.8)(5). The wings (fig.8)(8)(9) of the top section (fig.8)(5) are tucked under the shoulder flaps (fig.8)(25)(26) of the slip cover.
The top stem of the slip cover cross (fig.8)(19) is then folded down and over the front of the top section (fig.9)(5) and the convex surfaced center section (fig.9)(7) forming a flap. A patch of hook type fastener (fig.8)(20) attached to the underside of this top stem flap (fig.9)(19) is married to a patch of loop type fastener (fig.8~(21) that is attached to the outside of the pocket enclosure (fig.8)(18). This exposes and brings forward a patch of loop type fastener (fig.9)(22) attached to the back side of the top stem flap (fig.9)(19) ofthe slip cover cross. The left and right short cross arms (fig.9)(23)(24) have patches of the hook type fastener (fig.9)(27)(28) attached to their face and when the cross arms are folded towards the center line of the mainframe and slipcover (fig.10) they become married to the patch of loop type fastener (fig.10)(22) attached to the top stem flap. Thus the rigid mainframe is completely enclosed by the pliable, textile type, hand washable, drip dry or machine dry slip cover (fig.10). The long and shorter web type straps (fig.10)(11)(12) are left exposed and protruding from the sides of the slip cover (fig.10).
A comfort cushion is created from a rectangular block of medium density foam which has for its length twice the measurement of its width and a thickness of half the measurement of its width. This rectangular block has two adjacent corners of its length that are separated by its width; rounded off to form a quarter round section on each, thus forming a cushion.
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CA 022063~4 1997-06-11 This medium density cushion is then totally enclosed in a non removable, pliable, textile type, cover (fig.11)(17);(fig.12)(17) that fits closely to and resembles the shape of the medium density foam block. The rounded edge surface ofthe cushion cover (fig.12) has a rectangular sleeve (fig.11)(16);(fig.12)(16) attached to it with the openings positioned in such a manner as to let the longer strap (fig.13)(11) of the mainframe slip through and run the length of the cushion exterior, thus allowing the cushion (fig.13)(17) to be positioned infinitely along the straps length in either direction. When in position this cushion (fig.13)(17) rests on the back of the SNOR-EZE wearers neck (fig.15)(17).
The use and operation of the invention as contemplated by the inventor is as follows. The SNOR-EZE anti snoring and sleep apnea relief device when in position on the wearer (fig.15) has its mainframe top end section resting firmly against the wearers chin and the mainframe bottom section resting on the clavicle portion of the collarbone (fig.15). The contact areas are spread out so as not to introduce two or more severe pressure points as seen in prior art (U.S. Patent 5,289,829)(U.S. Patent 4,700,697)(U.S. Patent 4,782,824). The longer strap of the device goes through the loop of the cushion that is placed behind the neck of the wearer (fig.15). The cushion (fig.15)(17) adds to the comfort of the wearer by filling the void at the back of the neck while the head is being held in a tilted position and the mouth closed. When the longer strap continues up to the chin area it marries the hook type fastener attached to the shorter strap forming an adjusting device. The tighter you make the strap the further your head is tilted backwards opening the air passage. Thusly loosening the strap will let the head tilt forward and subsequently restrict the air passage causing snoring.
The convex surfaced center section of the SNOR-EZE mainframe allows for unhindered side to side movement of the head while m~int~inin~ a comfortable head tilt position not obtained in prior art (U.S. Patent 4,366,815)(U.S. Patent 5,289,829). The method of sizing SNOR-EZE in the manufacturing stage is to lengthen or shorten the convex surfaced center section (fig.1)(7) which also adds to the head tilt positioning. The top and bottom sections of the mainframe (fig.1)(5)(6) can be bent up or down where they join the convex surfaced center section (fig.1)(7) to aid the wearer in finding and maintaining a comfortable position and are designed in such a way as to elimin~te pressure points and pinching of facial tissue.
By spreading out the device to wearer contact areas, pressure points and pinching that is found in prior art (U.S. Patent 5,289,829) is elimin~ted.
The design of the bottom section (fig.1)(6) of the mainframe also assures the device will not 100 slip off the clavicle area onto the throat area above the clavicle as is found to happen in prior art (U.S. Patent 5,289,829).
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' CA 022063~4 1997-06-11 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is, a front view of perimeter shape and bend pattem of the mainframe rectangle.
Figure 2 is, a back view of perimeter shape and bend pattem of the mainframe rectangle.
Figure 3 is, side / perspective view of perimeter shape and bend pattem of the mainframe rectangle showing the actual sections as they appear after the bending process is perfommed.
Figure 4 is, side / perspective view of perimeter shape and bend pattern of the mainframe rectangle showing the actual sections as they appear after the bending process is perfommed with the edge view addition of foam attached to the under side of the mainframe.
Figure 5 is, the front view of the mainframe with foam attached and the additionof the long and short straps shown in their attached position to the front center section of the mainframe.
Figure 6 is, the back view of the mainframe with foam attached and the addition of the long and short straps shown in their attached position to the front center section of the mainframe.
Figure 7 is, a front view of a completely opened mainframe slip cover.
Figure 8 is, a front view of a completely opened mainframe slip cover with the mainframe and strap assembly slid into position in the slip cover pocket and the wings tips tucked behind the slip cover shoulder flaps.
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- CA 022063~4 1997-06-11 Figure 9 is, a front view of a partially opened mainframe slip cover with the mainframe and strap assembly slid into position in the slip cover pocket and the wings tips tucked behind the slip cover shoulder flaps. The top flap of the slip cover is folded down to the loop fastener material of the slip cover pocket.
Figure 10 is, a front view of a completely closed mainframe slip cover with the mainframe and strap assembly slid into position and the long and shorter straps protruding from the sides of the slip cover.
Figure 11 is, a top view of the cushion with fabricated and attached sleeve in its proper pos1tlon.
Figure 12 is, a perspective view of the cushion with fabricated and attached sleeve in its proper position.
Figure 13 is, a front view of the mainframe with foam and long and short straps attached and the cushion in place as it would appear on the long strap.
Figure 14 is, a side view of a manufactured, completed Snor-Eze TM device.
Figure 1~ is, a side view of a manufactured, completed SNOR-EZE device as it would appear on a person in a prone/sleeping position with head comfortably tilted and the airway open and unobstructed.
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Claims (25)
- Claim 1. a mainframe, mainframe slip cover, placement straps and comfort cushion when properly positioned and adjusted according to the manufacturer's instructions will provide a safe and most comfortable device with the least amount of device to body contact possible while allowing the head free side to side movement and keep the airway of the wearer open and the mouth closed while in the mode of sleeping so as to introduce a fresh supply of oxygen.
- Claim 2. an elongated and tapered rectangular shaped mainframe of rigid formable sheet material such as aluminum or stainless steel that may be reshaped by the wearer.
- Claim 3. a top section of the mainframe that is bent upwards so as to follow the line of the chin of the wearer and provide a comfortable, pinch free chin resting place.
- Claim 4. a top section of the mainframe that has a portion of its extreme tips that are bent inwardly towards the chin to form two wings that provide a stabilizing effect ofthe mainframe to chin contact area when the head is moved from side to side.
- Claim 5. a top section of the mainframe that has said wings on its extreme tips that are rounded on their extreme corners for safety and comfort.
- Claim 6. a bottom section of the mainframe that is bent upwards so as to follow the line of the top portion of the clavicle area and act as a base resting place for the device.
- Claim 7. a bottom section of the mainframe which at its narrowest end is bent up slightly back from and parallel to its extreme bottom edge forming a newly up turned section to provide relief from the pressure of constant contact.
= 1 of 3 = - Claim 8. an up turned section of the bottom section of the mainframe, that has its extreme corners rounded for safety and comfort.
- Claim 9. a center section of the mainframe that is brought about by the making of a top section and a bottom section.
- Claim 10. a center section of the mainframe that is convex on its top surface therefore forming a concave surface on the mainframe center section bottom or underside.
- Claim 11. a center section of the mainframe that when the concave surface is manufactured it forms a deep enough recess so as not to hinder the motion of swallowing by the wearer.
- Claim 12. a center section of the mainframe that when formed is done so in such a way so as not to let any or all of the center section of the mainframe including the concave surface touch or allow to periodically touch the throat area of the wearer.
- Claim 13. a center section of the mainframe that may be varied in length through the longitudinal center line of the entire mainframe so as to produce a source of adjustment, detrimental to the proper fitting of the mainframe to the wearer's chin, throat and clavicle areas.
- Claim 14. a center section of the mainframe that when varied in length in equal proportioned, precisely measured intervals creates a sizing system for the device and this sizing system is used at the manufacturing level.
- Claim 15. a lower section of the convex surfaced center section of the mainframe that has attached by means of mechanical fasteners; a long and a shorter web type strap.
- Claim 16. a lower section of the convex surfaced center section of the mainframe that has a long and shorter web type strap attached with the top corners of the opposing ends meeting on the center line of said mainframe convex surface forming a slight "vee" shape when viewed from the front.
= 2 of 3 = - Claim 17. a long and a short strap when attached in a slight "vee" formation becomes detrimental to the proper positioning and holding of the mainframe on the wearer.
- Claim 18. a piece of medium density foam sheeting is applied and attached to the entire underside of the mainframe and takes on the mainframe's shape but when attached does not protrude over the mainframe's perimeter edges.
- Claim 19. a piece of medium density foam sheeting when applied and attached to the entire underside of the mainframe provides a cushioning effect to wearer especially in the chin/mainframe and clavicle/mainframe contact regions.
- Claim 20. a slip cover that totally encloses the mainframe on all sides and allows the protrusion of the long and shorter adjustable positioning straps from the sides of said slip cover.
- Claim 21. a slip cover fabricated from a pliable, textile type, hand washable, drip dry or machine dry material for the purposes of comfort and hygiene that is held in itsclosed position by means of hook and loop type fasteners.
- Claim 22. a comfort cushion to take the place of the void in the region of the back of the wearer's neck when the device is slid over the longer strap and in position on the back of the wearer's neck and the wearer is in the prone or semi-prone position.
- Claim 23. a comfort cushion created from a rectangular block of medium density foam which has for its length twice the measurement of its width and a thickness of half the measurement of its width having adjacent corners of its length rounded off thus forming a cushion.
- Claim 24. a comfort cushion totally enclosed in a non removable pliable, textile type cover that fits closely to and resembles the shape of the comfort cushion.
- Claim 25. a comfort cushion who's textile type cover has a rectangular sleeve attached to it with the openings positioned in such a manner as to let the longer strap of the mainframe slip through and run the length of the cushion exterior, thus allowingthe cushion to be positioned infinitely along the straps length in either direction.
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