Removable pillow attachment for pivoting armrest

Abstract

A removable pillow attachment for pivoting armrests. A cushion, such as a foam or bladder structure is joined to a support. The support may be an elongated board or rod, and in modified form, have an intermediate joint or hinge to permit folding. A cover or sleeve fits over the cushion and support. Elastic bands are deployed to mount the attachment to a pivoting armrest, such as commonly employed in aircraft seating, so that when the armrest is pivoted to the up position, the cushion provides support for the head of the occupant of the seat.

We claim:  
     
         1 . A pillow attachment for a pivoting armrest of a seat, comprising: 
 a support;    a cushion assembled to said support; and    a connector mounting said assembled cushion and support to the armrest of a seat.    
     
     
         2 . The pillow attachment of  claim 1  wherein said support is an elongated member, said cushion being assembled around said elongated member.  
     
     
         3 . The pillow attachment of  claim 2  wherein said elongated member has an intermediate hinge and first and second portions joined by said hinge.  
     
     
         4 . The pillow attachment of  claim 3  further including a slip cover adapted to receive said assembled cushion and support.  
     
     
         5 . The pillow attachment of  claim 3  wherein said cushion has an enlarged pillow area assembled around said first portion.  
     
     
         6 . The pillow attachment of  claim 1  further including a cover fitted over said cushion, a sleeve formed in said cover, said support being received by said sleeve.  
     
     
         7 . The pillow attachment of  claim 4  wherein said connector includes an elastic band.  
     
     
         8 . The pillow attachment of  claim 2  wherein said connector is a bore formed into said elongated member, the pivoting armrest being received into said bore.  
     
     
         9 . The pillow attachment of  claim 3  wherein said elongated member is elastomeric and said hinge is a living hinge.  
     
     
         10 . The pillow attachment of  claim 6  wherein said cushion includes an inflatable bladder.