Ortho-sweatband head restraint for adjustable headrests

Abstract

The sweatband head support's unique features: Being designed specifically to be attached to almost any adjustable headrest without the need with any extra or special accessories. It allows effortless freedom of movement within normal range, while still providing adequate support and complete comfort even with long periods of wear by the user. If attached to a wheelchair, encountering rough terrain, the head can still comfortably maintain a correct upright position on its own. Regardless of the activity the user can remain focused for longer periods of time without compromising comfort, therefore giving the user a better quality of life. The sweatband portion's soft fabric covering can be provided in an assortment of colors or patterns, making it even more personalized for the user. It has the stylish appearance of a regular sweatband, so it does not appear like a support device.

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         11 . A sweatband head support designed to aid persons having a disability resulting in issues with head dropping, and said head support compromising:
 a sweatband portion to be positioned on the users head;   two elastic straps positioned and attached to said sweatband portion with means for attachment to each other as well as adjustment and securement for the strap ends after adjustment, this device is specifically designed for attachment to an adjustable headrest;   the sweatband portion being non-adjustable, so as to be sized for the individual, providing maximized performance of the head support;   said sweatband portion and elastic straps provide adequate support for the individuals head, while allowing freedom of normal range movement and providing complete comfort, even with long periods of wear.   
     
     
         12 . the sweatband head support of  claim 11  wherein said sweatband portion having an inner band of elastic. 
     
     
         13 . the sweatband head support of  claim 12  wherein said inner band of elastic is covered by a soft fabric material. 
     
     
         14 . the sweatband head support of  claim 13  wherein said inner band of elastic covered by the soft fabric material has two elastic straps positioned and attached to the sweatband portion. 
     
     
         15 . the sweatband head support of  claim 11  wherein said means of attachment of the elastic straps to each other consists of buckles placed at the strap ends. 
     
     
         16 . the sweatband head support of  claim 11  wherein said securement of strap ends after adjustment consists of washable hook and loop fasteners (brand name Velcro) attached to one of each of the strap ends. 
     
     
         17 . the sweatband head support of  claim 11  wherein said head support was designed to not appear like a support device at all, but to have the appearance of any other normal sweatband, making it a most stylish looking head support. 
     
     
         18 . the sweatband head support of  claim 11  wherein said head support is very universal as it can be attached to almost any adjustable headrest, without the need for any extra or special accessories. 
     
     
         19 . the sweatband head support of  claim 11  wherein said head support can be attached to a stationary chair or a wheelchair with an adjustable headrest and can be used even if chair is in motion. 
     
     
         20 . the sweatband head support of  claim 11  wherein said head support provides adequate support for the users head while maintaining complete comfort, even with long periods of wear so the user can comfortably stay focused longer on various activities.