Head Support

Abstract

A head support made from an adjustable loop of bendable material comprising a top and a bottom portion, the bottom portion being connected to the top portion for supporting the top portion when the bottom portion is disposed against a user's chest. The top portion comprising two side portions, each side portion having a length sufficient to extend rearward from a user's chin at least as far as the user's cheekbone and at least partially extending above a bottom portion of the user's jaw.

1 . A head support comprising:
 an adjustable loop comprising a bendable material comprising a top and a bottom portion, said bottom portion connected to said top portion for supporting said top portion when said bottom portion is disposed against a user's chest; and   said top portion comprising two side portions, each side portion having a length sufficient to extend rearward from a user's chin at least as far as said user's cheekbone and at least partially extending above a bottom portion of said user's jaw.   
     
     
         2 . The head support of  claim 1  further comprising one or more straps for extending behind the user's back. 
     
     
         3 . The head support of  claim 2  wherein said one or more straps are disposable over said user's back for holding said head support in place when said user reclines against a seat, thereby pressing against said one or more straps. 
     
     
         4 . The head support of  claim 1  wherein said bendable material comprises a wire. 
     
     
         5 . The head support of  claim 4  wherein said wire has a size between approximately 7 gauge and approximately 14 gauge. 
     
     
         6 . The head support of  claim 4  wherein said wire is covered with a polymer foam material. 
     
     
         7 . The head support of  claim 6  wherein said polymer foam material is between approximately 0.5 inches and approximately 5 inches in diameter. 
     
     
         8 . The head support of  claim 6  wherein said polymer foam material is resilient. 
     
     
         9 . The head support of  claim 6  wherein said polymer foam material is wipeable. 
     
     
         10 . The head support of  claim 6  wherein said polymer foam material is moisture impermeable. 
     
     
         11 . The head support of  claim 1  wherein said bendable material is between approximately 30 inches and approximately 48 inches in length. 
     
     
         12 . The head support of  claim 2  wherein said one or more straps are between approximately 10 inches and approximately 80 inches in length. 
     
     
         13 . The head support of  claim 12  wherein said one or more straps comprise a grip-like material to inhibit them from slipping when said user is reclining against them. 
     
     
         14 . The head support of  claim 10  wherein each of said one or more straps comprises a weight disposed at an end of said strap that enables said strap to be dropped into place behind a user's back. 
     
     
         15 . The head support of  claim 1  wherein said head support comprises a washable fabric cover. 
     
     
         16 . The head support of  claim 1  further comprising shoulder resting extensions to hold said head support in place.