Removable Headrest for Pilates Equipment

Abstract

A method for extending the head position of a person using a Pilates Reformer with Tower to enable additional exercises. The method utilizes a headrest extension mechanism temporarily or permanently attached to the Reformer to enable the participant to move closer to the tower mechanism with their head supported beyond the tower bed.

1 . A headrest device for enabling improved or additional exercises on an exercise apparatus by providing said headrest temporarily or permanently mounted to said apparatus where said headrest supports an exercise participants head when said participant's head would normally extend past the end of said apparatus. 
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said headrest is attached to said apparatus by means of a slip fit wherein said headrest slips over said apparatus and is held in place by means of friction between said headrest and said apparatus. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said headrest is attached to said apparatus by means of one or more bolts. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said headrest is attached to said apparatus by means of one or more screws. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said headrest is attached to said apparatus by means of one or more screw down tightening devices such as screw clamps or compression screws. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said headrest is attached to said apparatus by means of one or more straps. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , (with any of the preceding mounting methods) wherein said headrest has a hinge to allow said headrest to be lifted and locked in place when in use and lowered out of the way when not in use. 
     
     
         8 . A method of enabling improved or additional exercises on an exercise apparatus by providing a headrest temporarily or permanently mounted to said apparatus where said headrest supports an exercise participant's head when said participant's head would normally extend past the end of said apparatus. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein said headrest is attached to said apparatus by means of a friction fit wherein said headrest slips over said apparatus and is held in place by means of friction between said headrest and said apparatus. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein said headrest is attached to said apparatus by means of one or more bolts. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein said headrest is attached to said apparatus by means of one or more screws. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein said headrest is attached to said apparatus by means of one or more screw down tightening devices such as screw clamps or compression screws. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein said headrest is attached to said apparatus by means of one or more straps. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 8 , (with any of the preceding mounting methods) wherein said headrest has a hinge to allow said headrest to be lifted and locked in place when in use and lowered out of the way when not in use.