Patent ID: 6158813
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
A foldable head and neck rest, comprising:a generally rectangular member having a forward side, a rearward side, a top edge, a bottom edge, and first and second ends;said rectangular member having first, second, third and fourth fold lines formed therein;said first fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said first end thereof to define a first flap portion;said second fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said first fold line to define a second flap portion;said third fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said second end thereof to define a third flap portion;said fourth fold line extending between said top and bottom edges of said rectangular member inwardly of said third fold line to define a fourth flap portion;said second and fourth fold lines defining a base portion therebetween;said first and second flap portions being foldable along said first and second fold lines to form a first triangular-shaped support;said third and fourth flap portions being foldable along said third and fourth fold lines to form a second triangular-shaped support;said first and second triangular-shaped supports being spaced-apart to provide an area to receive the user's neck and/or head therebetween; andmeans for maintaining said first, second, third and fourth flap portions in their said folded positions;said base portion has first and second slots formed therein inwardly of said second fold line;said base portion having third and fourth slots formed therein inwardly of said fourth fold line;a first tab extending from said first end of said rectangular member;a second tab extending from said second end of said rectangular member;said first tab being received by said first and second slots when said first and second flap portions have been folded to form said first triangular-shaped support and to maintain said first and second flap portions in their said folded position;said second tab being received by said third and fourth slots when said third and fourth flap portions have been folded to form said second triangular-shaped support and to maintain said third and fourth flap portions in their said folded positions.