Cushioning pressure-relieving device for headbands

Abstract

A headband cushioning apparatus of a soft and resilient material having a hollow body with an aperture at one end of hollow body and an enclosure on another end of said hollow body, where pressure exists from contact of a headband behind the ears of a wearer by sliding over the distal end of a device and secured by pressure against the head of a wearer, for all types of headbands and other devices such as eyeglasses, and method of use by inserting the tips of a headband into the aperture of the cushioning device before wearing the headband.

1 . A headband cushioning apparatus comprising a soft and resilient material, said material having an hollow body; an aperture at one end of said hollow body; and an enclosure on another end of said hollow body, wherein pressure exists from contact of a headband behind the ears of a wearer. 
   
   
       2 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , comprising the thickness of said hollow body is the same as measured from the apparatus to the enclosed end. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , comprising an overall length of the cushioning apparatus to minimize and/or eliminate view of said apparatus from behind the ear. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , further comprising attachment points for adding interchangeable decorative pieces that hang and/or protrude from behind the ear for decorative effect. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said soft resilient material includes fabric, neoprene, gels, pliable plastics and/or spongy material. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said cushioning apparatus further comprises a compartment at least partially filled with a liquid or gel composition. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus according to  claim 4 , comprising a hook and loop attachments points fastening system, wherein said ornaments are attached in a hook and loop fashion. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus according to  claim 7 , wherein said attachment points comprise a layer of small hoops or small loops, wherein said attachment points connect an ornamental device comprising hoops or small loops. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus according to  claim 5 , wherein said soft and resilient material comprises nylon or polyester. 
   
   
       10 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said soft and resilient material is stretchable. 
   
   
       11 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said device is semi-rigid. 
   
   
       12 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein pressure behind the ear is dissipated throughout the shape. 
   
   
       13 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said hollow body is shaped as a cone or tube. 
   
   
       14 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said hollow body is in a decorative shape. 
   
   
       15 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said hollow body is elongated.