Head and Neck Support Device

Abstract

A head and neck support device for supporting and maintaining proper head and neck alignment in an individual during periods of rest and/or sleep. The head and neck support device preferably comprises a first layer of high density foam and a second layer stacked on top of said first layer and comprised of a shape memory foam with a plurality of apertures formed therein. In a preferred embodiment, both the first and second layers of the support device comprise a cradle portion for receipt of a user's head.

1 . A head and neck support device comprising:
 a first layer; and   a second layer, wherein said second layer is comprised of a continuous opening therein for receipt of a portion of a user's head and a plurality of apertures, wherein at least some of said plurality of apertures extend through the entire second layer, and further wherein said first layer is substantially coextensive with said second layer.   
     
     
         2 . The head and neck support device of  claim 1  wherein said first layer is comprised of a high density foam. 
     
     
         3 . The head and neck support device of  claim 1  wherein said second layer is comprised of a shape memory foam. 
     
     
         4 . The head and neck support device of  claim 1  wherein both of said first and second layers are comprised of memory foam. 
     
     
         5 . The head and neck support device of  claim 1  wherein said first layer is further comprised of a top surface with an indentation therein for receipt of said portion of a user's head. 
     
     
         6 . (canceled) 
     
     
         7 . The head and neck support device of  claim 1  wherein said continuous opening is further comprised of a chamfered side wall. 
     
     
         8 . A head and neck support device comprising:
 a first layer comprised of a high density foam and a top surface; and   a second layer comprised of shape memory foam and fixedly attached to the top surface of said first layer, wherein said second layer further comprises a continuous opening therein for receipt of a portion of a user's head, and further wherein said first layer is substantially coextensive with said second layer.   
     
     
         9 . The head and neck support device of  claim 8  wherein said top surface of the first layer is further comprised of a cradle. 
     
     
         10 . (canceled) 
     
     
         11 . The head and neck support device of  claim 8  wherein said second layer is further comprised of a plurality of apertures therein. 
     
     
         12 . The head and neck support device of  claim 11  wherein said second layer is further comprised of a top and a bottom, wherein at least some of said plurality of apertures extend through the second layer from said top to said bottom. 
     
     
         13 . The head and neck support device of  claim 12  wherein said continuous opening is further comprised of a chamfered sidewall. 
     
     
         14 . A head and neck support device comprising:
 a first layer;   a second layer comprised of a plurality of apertures therein, wherein at least some of said plurality of apertures extend through the entire second layer, and further wherein said first layer is substantially coextensive with said second layer; and   a cradle portion.   
     
     
         15 . The head and neck support device of  claim 14  wherein said cradle portion is comprised of a continuous opening in the second layer and an indentation in the first layer. 
     
     
         16 . The head and neck support device of  claim 15  wherein said indentation is formed in a top surface of the first layer. 
     
     
         17 . (canceled) 
     
     
         18 . The head and neck support device of  claim 14  wherein said second layer is further comprised of a top and a bottom, wherein at least some of said plurality of apertures extend through the second layer from said top to said bottom. 
     
     
         19 . The head and neck support device of  claim 14  wherein said first layer is comprised of a high density foam. 
     
     
         20 . The head and neck support device of  claim 14  wherein said second layer is comprised of a shape memory foam.