Sleeping strap

Abstract

A sleep enhancing or distraction suppressing device consisting of a cloth band containing sound-suppressing foam inserts for the ears, held in place with a Velcro strap. Used by an individual to suppress sound and light while sleeping, with the intent of being a sort of light blocking device and ‘ear muff you can sleep in’, all rolled into one.

1 . A sleep enhancing or distraction suppressing device consisting of a cloth band containing sound-suppressing foam inserts for the ears, held in place with a Velcro strap. Used by an individual to suppress sound and light while sleeping, with the intent of being a sort of light blocking device and ‘ear muff you can sleep in’, all rolled into one.  
   
   
       2 . The foam inserts, two per device, are designed using a sound-reduction foam/vinyl combination earmuff designed to be soft and comfortable and wrap around the ear in such a way as to enable the user to sleep or meditate without experiencing discomfort.  
   
   
       3 . The eyes are simply covered by the ends of the cloth strap, which is secured around the head with small Velcro patches. The ends of the cloth strap are attached directly over the eye/nose area and this allows for strap adjustment for different sized heads. It also allows the user maximum flexibility to move during sleep without lying on a ‘seam’.  
   
   
       4 . The cloth ‘strap’, about 6 inches wide, and 28 or so inches long consists of various types of fabric, including but not limited to: cotton, satin, silk, polyester and nylon.  
   
   
       5 . The cloth ‘strap’ is made with two pieces of fabric, one inner and out piece, inside of which is located the sound suppressing foam insert (# 2 ).  
   
   
       6 . In between the inner piece of cloth in the strap (# 4 ), and the foam insert (# 2 ) is a third piece of ‘fleece’ type fabric, to provide a padding between the user and the ‘ear muff’ piece.  
   
   
       7 . Two of the pieces of ‘fleece’ fabric (# 6 ) are sewn into strap, one for each foam insert.  
   
   
       8 . The small Velcro patches, 2 inches tall by 3 inches wide, being the only means by which the device is secured, allow for a user to quickly remove the device in case of emergency. No additional fastening devices are provided.