US2009288256A1PendingUtilityA1

Headrest for protecting a hairstyle

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: May 21, 2008Filed: May 21, 2009Published: Nov 26, 2009
Est. expiryMay 21, 2028(~1.8 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Jean T. Douglas
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Abstract

A headrest for protecting a hairstyle of a user including a base portion and a head-supporting portion extending substantially horizontally from an upper surface of the base portion. The head-supporting portion includes a support surface and at least three finger members that extend substantially vertically from a peripheral edge of the support surface. The first and second finger members are located opposite one another and extend upward past the cheeks of the user. The third finger member extends upward from the distal end of the support surface past the back of the head of the user.

Claims

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1 . A headrest for protecting a hairstyle of a user comprising:
 a base portion;   a head-supporting portion extending substantially horizontally from an upper surface of said base portion; and   said head supporting portion comprising a support surface and at least three finger members, said finger members extending substantially vertically from a peripheral edge of said support surface;   wherein a first and second finger member are located opposite one another and extend upward past the cheeks of said user, and a third finger member extends upward from the distal end of said support surface past the back of the head of said user.   
   
   
       2 . The headrest of  claim 1 , wherein said head-supporting portion is deflectable in relation to said base portion. 
   
   
       3 . The headrest of  claim 2 , wherein said head-supporting portion is connected to said base portion by at least one spring element. 
   
   
       4 . The headrest of  claim 2 , wherein portions of said headrest comprise a material that permits elastic deflection of the head-supporting portion in relation to said base portion. 
   
   
       5 . The headrest of  claim 4 , wherein said material comprises a polymer or a rubber. 
   
   
       6 . The headrest of  claim 1 , wherein said finger members are flexible. 
   
   
       7 . The headrest of  claim 1 , wherein said support surface is shaped to comport with the back of the head of said user. 
   
   
       8 . The headrest of  claim 1 , wherein said support surface further comprises cushioning material. 
   
   
       9 . The headrest of  claim 1 , wherein said head-supporting portion and said base portion are integrally formed. 
   
   
       10 . The headrest of  claim 1 , wherein said base portion comprises at least two support members. 
   
   
       11 . The headrest of  claim 1 , wherein said base portion comprises a supportive pillow.

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