Inflatable resting device

Abstract

An inflatable resting device comprises a bell-shaped outer shell having a larger base portion and a smaller upper portion. The base portion is configured for being placed on the lap of a person with the upper portion positioned so as to receive the head of the person as the person leans over the device and rests. The inflatable resting device is comprised of at least one air chamber having a generally bell-like shape. Arm support structures are provided along the sides of the resting device for supporting the arms of the user in a comfortable resting position.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A resting device for a user in a sitting position, comprising: 
 a shell having a generally bell shape with an upper portion for supporting the head of a user and a base portion for resting upon the lap of a user in a sitting position, said base portion being wider than said upper portion;    a filler disposed within the shell for filling the outer shell and generally holding its generally bell shape; and    arm support structures laterally extending along the sides of the base portion for supporting the arms of the user in a resting position.    
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , further wherein said filler is comprised of air and said shell comprises an inflatable bladder.  
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein said bladder is divided into at least two air chambers.  
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 2 , further comprising at least one tube coupled to and in fluid communication with said bladder for inflating said bladder.  
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4 , further comprising a fitting coupled to a proximal end of said at least one tube for coupling said at least one tube to an air vent on an aircraft for inflating the bladder.  
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , further including an outer shell comprised of a breathable material for fitting over said shell and preventing perspiration of a user.  
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , further including padding secured to said upper portion for receiving the head of a user thereon.  
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , further including a climate control device for regulating the internal temperature of the shell.  
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said arm support structures are comprised of pouches removably securable to opposite sides proximate the base portion.  
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said arm support structures are comprised of tunnels laterally extending through the shell for receiving and supporting a user's arms therein.  
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said base portion defines at least one leg contour for placement on the top of the thighs of the user.  
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 11 , further comprising a base support structure for positioning between the legs of the user and resting upon a seat cushion when in use.  
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one contour in the upper portion for supporting a user's head in a forward facing direction.  
     
     
         14 . A resting device for a user in a sitting position, comprising: 
 an inflatable bladder having a generally bell shape with an upper portion for supporting the head of a user and a base portion for resting upon the lap of a user in a sitting position, said base portion being wider than said upper portion, the inflatable bladder forming at least one internal air chamber;    at least one tube in fluid communication with said at least one internal air chamber for filling said at least one internal air chamber with air; and    an air door for allowing rapid evacuation of air from said inflatable bladder.    
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 14 , further including arm support structures laterally extending along the sides of the base portion for supporting the arms of the user in a resting position.  
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein said bladder is divided into at least two air chambers, at least one tube coupled to each of said air chambers for inflating said air chambers.  
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 16 , further comprising a fitting coupled to a proximal end of each of said at least one tube for coupling said at least one tube to an air vent on an aircraft for inflating the bladder.  
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 14 , further including an outer shell comprised of a breathable material for fitting over said bladder and preventing perspiration of a user.  
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 18 , further including padding secured to said upper portion of said outer shell for receiving the head of a user thereon.  
     
     
         20 . The device of  claim 14 , further including a climate control device for regulating the internal temperature of the bladder.  
     
     
         21 . The device of  claim 15 , wherein said arm support structures are comprised of pouches removably securable to opposite sides proximate the base portion.  
     
     
         22 . The device of  claim 15 , wherein said arm support structures are comprised of tunnels laterally extending through the shell for receiving and supporting a user's arms therein.  
     
     
         23 . The device of  claim 15 , wherein said base portion defines at least one leg contour for placement on the top of the thighs of the user.  
     
     
         24 . The device of  claim 15 , further comprising a base support structure for positioning between the legs of the user and resting upon a seat cushion when in use.  
     
     
         25 . The device of  claim 14 , further comprising at least one contour in the upper portion for supporting a user's head in a forward facing direction.  
     
     
         26 . A resting device for a user in a sitting position, comprising: 
 a first air chamber for filling and supporting a base portion;    a second air chamber for filling and supporting an upper portion; and    a shell disposed over said first and second air chambers having a generally bell shaped configuration with the first air chamber disposed within the upper portion of said shell and the second air chamber disposed within the base portion of said shell.    
     
     
         27 . The device of  claim 26 , further including arm support structures laterally extending along the sides of the shell for supporting the arms of the user in a resting position.  
     
     
         28 . The device of  claim 26 , further including at least one tube coupled to each of said air chambers for inflating said air chambers.  
     
     
         29 . The device of  claim 28 , further comprising a fitting coupled to a proximal end of each of said at least one tube for coupling said at least one tube to an air vent on an aircraft for inflating the first and second air chambers.  
     
     
         30 . The device of  claim 26 , wherein said shell is comprised of a breathable material for preventing perspiration of a user.  
     
     
         31 . The device of  claim 30 , further including padding secured to said upper portion for receiving the head of a user thereon.  
     
     
         32 . The device of  claim 26 , further including a climate control device for regulating the internal temperature of the first and second air chambers.  
     
     
         34 . The device of  claim 27 , wherein said arm support structures are comprised of pouches removably securable to said shell.  
     
     
         35 . The device of  claim 27 , wherein said arm support structures are comprised of tunnels laterally extending through the shell for receiving and supporting a user's arms therein.  
     
     
         36 . The device of  claim 26 , wherein said base portion defines at least one leg contour for placement on the top of the thighs of the user.  
     
     
         37 . The device of  claim 26 , further comprising a base support structure for positioning between the legs of the user and resting upon a seat cushion when in use.  
     
     
         38 . The device of  claim 26 , further comprising at least one contour in the upper portion for supporting a user's head in a forward facing direction.