Cover for face cradle

Abstract

A comfortable, smooth, and sanitary cover is provided for a “U” shaped face cradle of a massage table or chair, the face cradle having a central portion and two arms extending from the central portion. The cover is formed of a fabric panel having a medial region and pair of lobes extending from the medial region and defining a notch between them. Each of the lobes is provided with a pocket and the medial region is provided with weights attached on an outer periphery. Each of the pockets is configured for partially receiving an arm of the face cradle. The cover may be draped onto the face cradle, with the medial region adjacent the central portion, with pockets receiving the arms, and with weights being suspended from the outer periphery, so as to overhang the central portion of the face cradle and to smoothly spread the cover over the surface of the face cradle. The cover contacts the face of an individual resting on the face cradle, during a massage.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO OTHER APPLICATIONS[0001]Applicant claims the benefit of Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 035,063, filed 10 Mar. 2008, by the present inventor.BACKGROUND[0002]The invention relates generally to covers for cushioned body supports and particularly to a cover for a face cradle, which cover may be easily installed and removed to provide a sanitary surface for resting the face of an individual who is positioned to receive a body massage.[0003]Massage is typically administered to various parts of an individual's body for relaxation and for therapy. The neck and back may receive relatively vigorous treatment and conventional massage tables and massage chairs are used to comfortably support the individual, while receiving massage. The table and chair are typically topped by a cushion, on which an individual may lie or sit. The table or chair may be provided with a face cradle, for supporting the face of the individual. The face cradle is a “U” shaped cushioned fr...

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Benefits of technology

[0006]The face cradle cover of the present invention provides a cover for a “U” shaped face cradle. The cover may be easily installed on, and removed from, a “U” shaped face cradle, having a central portion and generally parallel arms, in a one-handed operation. The cover may be releasably retained on the face cradle and remains smooth for a comfortable feel. The face cradle cover includes securing means and a flexible panel having a medial region and two opposed lobes defining a notch between them. An outer periphery bounds outer aspects of the lobes and medial region. An inner periphery, adjacent to the notch, bounds inner aspects of the lobes and medial region. The panel includes an obverse surface and a reverse surface. The securing means releasably retains the cover on the face cradle. The panel may be draped on the face cradle with the reverse surface adjacent to the face cradle and with the obverse surface presented for receiving the face of an individual. The securing means may be manipulated to retain the panel on the face cradle.

[0008]It is an object of the present invention to provide a face cradle cover which may be easily installed on, and removed from, a face cradle, in a one-handed operation.

[0009]It is a further object of the present invention to provide a face cradle cover which includes securing means for releasably retaining a face cradle cover on a face cradle.

[0010]It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a face cradle cover which remains smooth when installed on a face cradle.

Problems solved by technology

The seams, wrinkles, and puckered areas concentrate pressure on the face of the individual causing discomfort and frequently leaving temporary indentations on facial skin, which are considered unsightly.

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