Patent ID: 7048700
Filing Date: 2006-05-23
Classification: A61H

Abstract:
1. A head supporting device comprises: a base including a horizontal portion and a pair or vertical members being attached to aid extending upwardly from said horizontal portion, said vertical members being spaced from each other, a first vertical member of said pair of vertical members having a hollow space therein, said first vertical member having in opening therein extending into said hollow space, said horizontal portion including a middle section and a pair of arms attached to opposite ends of said middle section such that said horizontal portion generally has an H-shaped orientation, each of said vertical members being positioned on one of said arms and each being positioned adjacent to one of said opposite ends of said middle section; a strap having a first end and a second end, said first end being extended through said opening and into said hollow space, said second end of said strap being attached to a second vertical member of said pair of vertical members; and a retracting mechanism for selectively drawing said strap into or releasing said strap outwardly from said hollow space, wherein a portion of said strap positioned between said vertical members is moved upwardly away from said horizontal portion when said strap is drawn into said hollow space and is moved toward said horizontal portion when said strap is released outward of said hollow space.