Travel sleeper

Abstract

A travel sleeping device includes a lower platform, a support post, and a plush face pillow having a rigid support frame. The support post is configured to be adjustably extendable, and the travel sleeping device may be collapsed or disassembled for compact storage and transport. The support frame for the face pillow is mounted to the support post to allow for adjustment of the pitch angle and rotation of the pillow on the support post. In use, the platform is placed on a seat or floor and a user's face rests on the pillow supported by the post.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to the field of pillows and the like, particularly including pillows for use when traveling.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Most people find it difficult to sleep while traveling as a passenger on an airplane, train, bus, or car. In most instances, typical seats do not recline far enough for the passenger to sleep in either a horizontal or sufficiently reclined position. Even where the passenger seat is capable of reclining, the act of reclining the seat is often viewed as a rude gesture by the passenger in the seat behind, because reclining reduces that passenger's available space.[0003]Because of the small amount of space and the difficulty of reclining typical aircraft or other passenger seats, many people try to sleep by leaning forward with their head supported by a fold-down tray table attached to the seat in front of the passenger. This position works only briefly, if at all. In this position, the passenger must le...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a support frame for a face pillow that is attached to a support post using a gimbal mounting. This allows the frame to rotate around the support post and also adjust the angle of the support platform. This creates a more comfortable and adjustable pillow for the face.

Problems solved by technology

Most people find it difficult to sleep while traveling as a passenger on an airplane, train, bus, or car.

In most instances, typical seats do not recline far enough for the passenger to sleep in either a horizontal or sufficiently reclined position.

Even where the passenger seat is capable of reclining, the act of reclining the seat is often viewed as a rude gesture by the passenger in the seat behind, because reclining reduces that passenger's available space.

Because of the small amount of space and the difficulty of reclining typical aircraft or other passenger seats, many people try to sleep by leaning forward with their head supported by a fold-down tray table attached to the seat in front of the passenger.

There is more room in the front of the passenger than there is behind the passenger because of the difficulty in reclining the seat back, but currently there is no satisfactory way to make use of that space.

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