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Arm support device

a technology for supporting devices and arms, which is applied in the direction of domestic applications, chairs, stools, etc., can solve the problems of motors generating heat and vibration, affecting the comfort of air travel, and unable to rest passengers on flights

Pending Publication Date: 2022-04-21
SCAPAROTTI JAMES MICHAEL
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Benefits of technology

The invention is an arm support device for providing comfort and support to a seated person, especially while traveling. It consists of a pocket member with openings for the user's hands, an elongated member with straps attached to the pocket members, and a central strapless portion. The straps can also be attached to a coat or jacket. The technical effects include improved comfort and support for extended periods of seated positioning, especially for users who travel frequently.

Problems solved by technology

Air travel has become more uncomfortable over the years.
Due to limited incline of the seat, densely packed flights, and the close proximity of fellow passengers in adjacent seats with limited support from arm rests, it may be impossible for some passengers to get any rest on a flight.
Unfortunately, the neck massagers with flexible handles have a motor to generate the heat and vibrations and cannot be easily folded to be placed in a coat pocket or other small compartment because of the substantial girth of the motor in the neck region of the device.
In addition to being difficult to fold and store, the devices have a weight of about five pounds, which can be unacceptable additional weight to carry when the user is traveling and already burdened with other luggage and carryon items.
No current offerings seem to address the need for addressing the problem of providing support for the arms themselves while sitting in an upright position for an extended period of time, yet is lightweight and may be easily folded and stored in a small compartment, such as a coat and pant pocket, briefcase, backpack, or handbag.

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[0039]The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof.

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[0041]As used herein, the terms “comprises,”“comprising,”“includes,”“including,”“has,”“having” or any other variation thereof, are intended are open-ended and cover a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements is not necessarily li...

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Abstract

Arm support devices, which are suitable for a seated person wears to provide comfort, especially while traveling, are provide. Methods of providing support are also disclosed.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Application No. 63 / 204,683 filed Oct. 16, 2020, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention generally relates to an arm support device. More particularly, the invention relates to an arm support device that a seated person wears to provide support and comfort, especially while traveling.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Air travel has become more uncomfortable over the years. In an effort to pack more passengers on a single flight, airlines have resorted to the smallest possible seat possible allowing for densely-packed passengers. This is not to the advantage of the passenger, especially on longer flights, such as long-haul flights where it is desirable to get some rest during the flight. Due to limited incline of the seat, densely packed flights, and the close proximity of fellow passengers in adjacent seats with limited s...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47C16/00A47G9/10A47G9/06
CPCA47C16/00A47G9/066A47G9/1081A47C7/383
Inventor SCAPAROTTI, JAMES MICHAEL
Owner SCAPAROTTI JAMES MICHAEL