Face cradles, or head cradles

Abstract

Improved face cradles, more properly called head cradles, provide increased comfort for clients. Various embodiments of novel frontal and temporal skull support pads eliminate the discomforts of existing face cradles. The head cradle embodiments remove the pressure caused by conventional horseshoe face cradles. These pressures can cause facial discomfort, congestion, and restricted breathing, all of which can adversely affect the ability of the user to maximize relaxation. In addition to novel pad embodiments, the head cradles features embodiments whereby the support bars that attach to the support pads, as well as the support pads, can provide a variety of possible adjustments (e.g. lowered, raised, widened, narrowed, lengthened, and angled) to accommodate individual users. Some embodiments mimic fingers of human hands.

1 . A head cradle for supporting a head of a human comprising:
 a) a plurality of inserting members for attaching to receiving sockets on a table or chair,   b) a plurality of support bars connected to the inserting members via a connection means,   c) one or more pads configured to support at least the frontal and temporal bone areas of the head, the one or more pads connected to at least one of the support bars,   whereby the head is supported without putting pressure on check bones, and whereby the human is more comfortable and relaxed.   
     
     
         2 . The head cradle of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the pads comprise at least two temporal pads and at least two frontal pads, and   wherein each temporal pad is connected to a frontal pad via a pad connector.   
     
     
         3 . The head cradle of  claim 2 , wherein each frontal pad is connected to a respective support bar via an adjustable slide clamp. 
     
     
         4 . The head cradle of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the one pad comprises a single curved pad,   wherein the single curved pad is configured to support the frontal and temporal bone areas of the head, and   wherein the single curved pad is connected to two support bars.   
     
     
         5 . The head cradle of  claim 1 ,
 wherein each of the pads comprises a multi-fingered pad,   wherein each multi-fingered pad is comprised of a plurality of fingers, each finger having a finger tip pad, and each finger being connected to a common point,   wherein each multi-fingered pad is configured to support the frontal and temporal bone areas of the head, and   wherein each common point is connected to a respective one of the support bars.   
     
     
         6 . The head cradle of  claim 5 , wherein each finger further comprises an adjustable joint. 
     
     
         7 . The head cradle of  claim 5 , wherein each finger is adjustable connected at the common point. 
     
     
         8 . The head cradle of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the pads comprise two frontal curved pads, and   wherein each frontal curved pad is connected to a respective support bar.   
     
     
         9 . The head cradle of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the pads comprise frontal-temporal curved pads, and   wherein each frontal-temporal curved pad is connected to a respective support bar.   
     
     
         10 . The head cradle of  claim 1 , wherein the pads comprise:
 a) rigid shaped base, and   b) soft pad, such as a foam or gel pad.   
     
     
         11 . The head cradle of  claim 1 , wherein the pads comprise:
 a) rigid shaped base, and   b) a plurality of pad sections forming a sectioned pad.   
     
     
         12 . The head cradle of  claim 1 ,
 wherein at least two of the pads are connected to respective support bars with an adjustable slide clamp.   
     
     
         13 . The head cradle of  claim 1 ,
 wherein at least two of the pads are connected to respective support bars with an adjustable slide clamp.   
     
     
         14 . The head cradle of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the connection means of at least one support bar comprises the support bar being attached to an attachment chassis and the attachment chassis being attached to at least one inserting member.   
     
     
         15 . The head cradle of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the connection means of at least one support bar comprises the support bar passing through an attachment chassis and forming at least one inserting member.   
     
     
         16 . The head cradle of  claim 1 ,
 wherein each of the support bars comprise an outward curved support bar,   wherein each outward curved support bar is configured to pass around a face of the human,   whereby the human has more room to breath and is less confined.   
     
     
         17 . The head cradle of  claim 1 ,
 wherein at least one of the support bars comprises an adjustable support bar, and   wherein the adjustable support bar is configured with a plurality of bends such that, when rotated, a pad connected to the adjustable support bar is moved in one or more of the group of up, down, in, and out.   
     
     
         18 . The head cradle of  claim 17 ,
 wherein the adjustable support bar is held in place by a roll clamp.   
     
     
         19 . The head cradle of  claim 18 ,
 wherein the connection means of the adjustable support bar is passing through an attachment chassis and forming at least one inserting member, and   wherein the roll clamp holds the adjustable support bar in place relative to the attachment chassis.   
     
     
         20 . A method of supporting a head of a human using a head cradle, wherein the head cradle comprises a plurality of pads, and at least two inserting members, the method comprising the steps of:
 a) attaching the head cradle to a table or chair via inserting members,   b) adjusting positions of the pads to match the shape of the head,   c) having the human place the head against the pads such that the pads support at least the frontal and temporal bone areas of the head.