Headrest and work surface apparatus
a technology for work surfaces and headrests, which is applied in the direction of convertible furniture, stands/trestles, domestic applications, etc., can solve the problems of generally unsatisfactory sleep in the seats available, and the option is generally far from optimal, so as to achieve a significantly short distance between the base and the platform
Inactive Publication Date: 2013-06-20
CHAVIRA GUADALUPE
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[0007]The present invention is directed to apparatus that may be used anywhere to provide a work surface or a headrest for a user. The base of the apparatus is anchored beneath a user's thighs when sitting or by a user's feet, whether sitting or standing. An extendible element, such as a telescoping device, supports a platform. The platform may serve as a work surface or, with an added cushion, as a headrest. The height of the platform may be set at a height convenient to a user by locking the extendible element to an appropriate length. A first pivot mechanism is disposed intermediate the base and the extendible element to permit setting of the angle of the extendible element relative to the base that is comfortable to a user. A second pivot mechanism is disposed between the extendible element and the plat
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During this travel time, various passengers prefer to sleep but such sleep is generally uncomfortable in the seats available.
The height of such tray a
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[0032]Referring to FIG. 1, there is illustrated a user 10 of the present invention seated on a seat cushion 12. The cushion may be coupled with a back rest 14. The combination of seat and back rest are representative of seats present on airliners, buses, cars, and other modes of transportation. Apparatus 16 provides to user 10 a platform 18 upon which a laptop computer, such as laptop 20, may rest and permit user 10 to perform work or other functions on the laptop.
[0033]Referring jointly to FIGS. 1 and 2, further details of apparatus 16 will be described. A base 30 may rest on seat cushion 12 beneath the thighs (22,24) of user 10. Thereby, the base is firmly anchored upon the seat to a degree sufficient to support apparatus 16. An extendible element 32 is pivotally connected to base 30 by pivot mechanism 34. A platform 18 is attached to the upper end of extendible element 32 via a pivot mechanism 36. As illustrated in FIG. 1, extendible element 32 extends away from the torso of user...
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A portable collapsible apparatus serves as either a headrest or work surface. A base may be anchored under the thighs of a seated user or by the user's feet. An extendible element is adjusted in length from the base to position a platform at a height convenient for the platform to serve as a work surface or as a headrest. For the latter, a cushion is detachably attachable to the platform to serve in the manner of a pillow when the apparatus is used as a headrest. Adjustable pivot mechanisms interconnect the base and the platform with the extendible element to locate the platform at a convenient angle for its use as a headrest or work surface. Adjustable locks accommodate extension and retraction of the extendible element to locate the height of the platform relative to the base. The pivot mechanisms and adjustable locks also accommodate collapse of the apparatus by contracting the extendible element and by placing the extendible element essentially adjacent both the base and the platform.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application includes subject matter disclosed in and claims priority to a provisional application entitled “Support Apparatus”, filed Dec. 14, 2011 and assigned Ser. No. 61 / 570,496, describing an invention made by the present inventor.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a combination headrest and work surface apparatus and, more particularly, to a portable collapsible apparatus serving as either a headrest or a work surface.[0004]2. Description of Related Prior Art[0005]Travel, whether by land, water or air, is generally of a duration in excess of one hour. During this travel time, various passengers prefer to sleep but such sleep is generally uncomfortable in the seats available. To increase the degree of comfort for sleeping, various cushions have been developed to be placed between the backrest of the seat and the head. Most notable of these cushions are horseshoe...
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CPCA47B85/06F16M11/10F16M11/2092F16M11/26A47B97/00F16M2200/024F16M2200/027A47B23/043F16M13/00
Inventor CHAVIRA, GUADALUPE
Owner CHAVIRA GUADALUPE
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