Ghr gerry's head rest

Abstract

The invention provides hair salon customers with a comfortable support for their head and neck while having their hair coifed. The invention is a fully adjustable head rest configured to be easily installed on any existing salon chair. Comprised of a heavy duty plastic or metal skeleton, the invention contains an elongated and fully adjustable support arm with an attached ergonomic head rest. Tubular in shape, the support arm is divided into an upper and lower section. The lower section measures approximately eighteen inches in length and the upper section measures approximately nine inches in length. These sections are comprised of telescoping components that can be lengthened or shortened to accommodate users of different statures.

1 . A head rest device for hair salon customers, comprising: a fully adjustable head rest configured to be easily installed on any existing salon chair, further comprising a heavy duty plastic or metal skeleton, and an elongated and fully adjustable support arm with an attached ergonomic head rest. 
     
     
         2 . The head rest device of  claim 1  wherein the support arm is tubular in shape, and is divided into an upper and lower section, wherein the rower section measures approximately eighteen inches in length and the upper section measures approximately nine inches in length. 
     
     
         3 . The head rest device of  claim 2  wherein the upper and lower sections are comprised of telescoping components that can be lengthened or shortened to accommodate users of different statures. 
     
     
         4 . The head rest device of  claim 3  further comprising a simple adjustable screw incorporated into the design for locking the desired positioning in place. 
     
     
         5 . The head rest device of  claim 3  wherein the upper and lower sections are connected to one another by means of a pivoting locking arm. 
     
     
         6 . The head rest device of  claim 3  further comprising an additional pivoting pin which supports an ergonomically designed headrest. 
     
     
         7 . The head rest device of  claim 1  wherein the head rest is rectangular in shape and gently contoured to accommodate the shape of the wearer's neck and head, the head rest measures approximately five inches in length by one inch in width. 
     
     
         8 . The head rest device of  claim 7  wherein the head rest is cushiony soft, and comprises a soft leather or comparable fabric covering and is generously padded for optimal comfort. 
     
     
         9 . The head rest device of  claim 3 , wherein the head rest is mounted to an existing salon seat or arms of a salon chair by means of a heavy duty two piece, pivoting clamp fastener measuring approximately four inches to five inches in length.