Abstract:
A personal rest system includes a headrest shaped and sized to accept a frontal portion of a user&#39;s head. The headrest defines a central opening and substantially surrounds the user&#39;s face. The headrest includes at least one padded portion against which the user&#39;s head can be rested. A mechanically adjustable support frame is coupled to the headrest at an upper end of the adjustable support frame. The support frame is also coupled to a pivoting member at a lower end of said adjustable support frame. A base section is coupled to the pivoting member. The base section includes an attachment portion shaped and configured to mechanically mount the base section to a surface on which said rest system is placed.

Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application is related and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/976,563, entitled “Headrest,” filed on Apr. 8, 2014, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/127,612, entitled “Bodyrest,” filed on Mar. 3, 2015, both of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference. 
     
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
       [0002]    The present application generally relates to devices for supporting the body and more particularly to devices for supporting the head and upper body in a forward-leaning position. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0003]    Sleeping in the seated position is difficult for most people. There are occasions where and reasons why people desire rest and sleep but are unable to avoid the seated position, for example when the person is on an airplane, in a wheelchair, or at an office desk. Also, some people cannot sleep in bed due to back pain or other physical issues. The airline industry has attempted to address this issue by allowing passengers to recline in their seats. However, most economy and business class seats do not recline more than 35 degrees, which most people still find uncomfortable. 
         [0004]    Many devices have been conceived and created to address this problem. However, none have solved this problem to a satisfying degree. Existing headrests, backrests, and bodyrest devices designed to be used while seated in the upright position (e.g., neck pillows, sleep aids and the like), can support, decrease pressure and reduce strain on the neck or back, but not both simultaneously. Thus comfort for the user is never fully realized. For example, neck pillows and neck supports are placed behind or next to the user. While such devices take the pressure off the neck, there is still considerable discomfort and strain on the back because the user is forced to hold herself upright by using other muscles. Backrests can reduce pressure from certain muscle groups in the back. However, the user is still required to hold himself upright using other muscle groups. Also, pressure and strain remain on the neck because the neck is not supported. Moreover, if the user does manage to fall asleep using a backrest, the user&#39;s head often tilts forward causing the person to wake up. 
         [0005]    Some headrests can be used while the user leans forward (e.g., on an airplane tray table). However, such headrests are deficient in several aspects. For example, some of these headrests lack an opening for breathing so the user must turn her head to the side. This causes strain on and discomfort of the neck because the neck bears most of the pressure and weight. Also, the headrests do not support the user&#39;s upper body so must use certain back muscles to partially support the torso so that the neck does not bear all of the weight and pressure. Furthermore they are not adjustable in height or angle so users of different heights are not accommodated and proper alignment of the back and neck is not achieved. Also, there is no existing sleep or rest aid that allows the user to lean in a face-down, forward leaning position that is not only adjustable in height and in angle but is also collapsible and portable so that the user can easily transport and carry the device while traveling. 
         [0006]    In addition, people with respiratory illnesses such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (there are approximately 3 million cases in the US per year) are frequently prescribed by doctors and physical therapists to rest in the supported forward-leaning position as an adjunct to medical treatment when breathing becomes difficult. Resting in such a lean forward position optimizes the mechanics of respiration by easing the work of the chest muscles and engaging the diaphragm allowing people to breath easier and deeper. People with certain back problems and pain such as those with herniated discs and pregnant women are also frequently prescribed by doctors to rest in the supported forward-leaning position to ease back pain. People who have herniated discs find both lying down and sitting up to be painful. The only way for people with herniated discs to get comfortable is to rest in the supported forward-leaning position because this position expands the spine easing pressure of the discs of the spine against the nerves and cartilage that are between and close to the discs. In addition, it is difficult for some people with muscular dystrophy to sit upright for long periods of time due to weakened back and neck muscles. Lying down or resting in the supported lean forward position is the only way to ease the pressure on the back and neck muscles. Some people with the conditions mentioned above are in so much pain that they must have access to places that they can rest in the forward leaning position often and for long periods of time making it difficult for them to leave their home and for them to work and be productive. Currently there is no device that is lightweight, portable and collapsible that allows people to rest in the supported lean forward position to relieve their pain symptoms when they are out of the home and when they are in the home they must resort to rest leaning forward against a pillow placed on a table or desk or sit backwards in a chair and lean against the back of the chair which is not ideal or comfortable. Others must purchase a costly and cumbersome forward leaning massage chair. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0007]    Example embodiments described herein have innovative features, no single one of which is indispensable or solely responsible for their desirable attributes. The following description and drawings set forth certain illustrative implementations of the disclosure in detail, which are indicative of several exemplary ways in which the various principles of the disclosure may be carried out. The illustrative examples, however, are not exhaustive of the many possible embodiments of the disclosure. Without limiting the scope of the claims, some of the advantageous features will now be summarized. Other objects, advantages and novel features of the disclosure will be set forth in the following detailed description of the disclosure when considered in conjunction with the drawings, which are intended to illustrate, not limit, the invention. 
         [0008]    An aspect of the disclosure is directed to a personal support system. The support system includes an annular frame for supporting a front of a user&#39;s head in a forward-leaning position. The support system also includes a stand having a first end and a second end. The first end defines a recess to receive a portion of the frame such that a position of the frame is adjustable within the recess to set a height of the frame. The support system also includes a chest support adjustably disposed on the stand. The support system also includes a base connected to the second end of the stand. 
         [0009]    In some embodiments, the stand is rotatably connected to the base such that an angle of the stand is adjustable towards or away from the user. In some embodiments, the stand is adjustable from a stowed position to a deployed position. The stand can have a length from a first end to a second end. The length of said stand can be parallel to the base in the stowed position. The length of the stand can be disposed at an angle with respect to the base in the deployed position. A height of the chest support can be adjustable with respect to the stand. 
         [0010]    The base can includes a clamp adapted to receive an edge of a table. In some embodiments, the base is adjustable relative to the clamp along an axis of the base such that the base can adjustably move towards or away from the user while the clamp is disposed on the edge of said table. A channel can be defined in the base to slideably receive a pin projecting from a surface of the clamp to slide the base towards or away from the user. In some embodiments, the base can slide away from the edge of the table such that at least a portion of the chest support can be adjustably disposed below a plane defined by a surface of the table. 
         [0011]    In some embodiments, the frame includes a first portion for supporting a forehead of a user in the forward-leaning position, a second support member for supporting a first cheek of the user in said forward-leaning position, and a third support member for supporting a second cheek of the user in the forward-leaning position. 
         [0012]    Another aspect of the disclosure is directed to a bodyrest. The bodyrest includes a body having an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion of the body has a first arm and a second arm for supporting a front of a user&#39;s head in a forward-leaning position. The first and second arms define an aperture therebetween. The aperture is generally aligned with at least a portion of a face of the user in said forward-leaning position. A base is connected to a lower portion of the body. 
         [0013]    Another aspect of the disclosure is directed to a personal rest system. The personal rest system includes a headrest shaped and sized to accept a frontal portion of a user&#39;s head. The headrest defines a central opening and substantially surrounds the user&#39;s face. The headrest has at least one padded portion against which the user&#39;s head can be rested. The personal rest system also includes a mechanically adjustable support frame coupled to the headrest at an upper end of the adjustable support frame and coupled to a pivoting member at a lower end of the adjustable support frame. The personal rest system also includes a base section coupled to the pivoting member. The base section includes an attachment portion thereof shaped and configured to mechanically mount the base section to a surface on which the rest system is placed. 
         [0014]    The mechanically adjustable support frame can be adjustable in an upwardly and downwardly degree of freedom to accommodate users of various heights. The pivoting member can provide a rotational degree of freedom about an axis perpendicular to said adjustable support frame to accommodate a variety of tilt angles of said adjustable support frame and headrest with respect to said base section. The pivoting member further can be mechanically lockable in at a selected tilt angle with respect to said base section. 
         [0015]    In some embodiments, the pivoting member allows rotation of said mechanically adjustable support frame with respect to said base section so that the rest system can be deployed in a configuration having a first angle between said adjustable support frame and said base section, and a stowed configuration having a second angle between said adjustable support frame and said base section, the first angle being greater than said second angle. 
         [0016]    The base section can be adjustable in a forwards and backwards degree of freedom allowing the rest system to slide towards and away from said user. The attachment portion of the base section can include an open channel beneath the base section, the open channel facing away from the user, so as to accept an edge of the surface on which the rest system is placed. In some embodiments, the attachment portion of the base section includes an opposing pair of edges of the open channel so as to accept and mechanically grasp an edge of a table within the open channel. 
         [0017]    A chest support can be disposed on the mechanically adjustable support frame on which the user&#39;s chest can be rested. The chest support can be upwardly and downwardly moveable along the mechanically adjustable support frame. 
     
    
     
       IN THE DRAWINGS 
         [0018]    For a fuller understanding of the nature and advantages of the present invention, reference is be made to the following detailed description of preferred embodiments and in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which: 
           [0019]      FIG. 1  illustrates a perspective view of a bodyrest according to an embodiment. 
           [0020]      FIG. 2  illustrates a perspective view of a bodyrest according to an embodiment. 
           [0021]      FIG. 3  illustrates a perspective view of a bodyrest according to an embodiment. 
           [0022]      FIG. 4  illustrates a front view of a bodyrest according to an embodiment. 
           [0023]      FIG. 5  illustrates a perspective view of a bodyrest according to an embodiment. 
           [0024]      FIG. 6  illustrates a perspective view of a bodyrest according to an embodiment. 
           [0025]      FIG. 7A  illustrates a front view of a bodyrest according to an embodiment. 
           [0026]      FIG. 7B  illustrates a side view of a bodyrest according to an embodiment. 
           [0027]      FIG. 8A  illustrates a perspective view of a bodyrest according to an embodiment. 
           [0028]      FIG. 8B  illustrates a rear view of a bodyrest according to an embodiment. 
           [0029]      FIG. 8C  illustrates a side view of a bodyrest according to an embodiment. 
           [0030]      FIG. 8D  illustrates a perspective view of a bodyrest according to an embodiment. 
           [0031]      FIG. 8E  illustrates a perspective view of a bodyrest according to an embodiment. 
           [0032]      FIG. 8F  illustrates a perspective view of a bodyrest according to an embodiment. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0033]    This disclosure describes bodyrests configured for users seated in a forward-leaning position. The bodyrest includes a head support mechanically connected to a body. The head support includes one or more support members that are configured to support one or more portions of a user&#39;s face, such as the user&#39;s forehead and/or the sides of the user&#39;s face (e.g., cheeks or jawline). The support members define an aperture or gap that is aligned with one or more sensory organs on the user&#39;s face. For example, the aperture or gap can be aligned with the user&#39;s mouth, nose, and/or eyes. 
         [0034]    A chest support can be mechanically coupled and/or integrated with the elongated body. The chest support can include a pad or pillow to mechanically support the user&#39;s chest and upper body while a user&#39;s head is disposed in the bodyrest. 
         [0035]    The base can have a generally planar surface to conform to a tabletop or airline tray table. In addition or in the alternative, the base can include a support member that defines an open channel that can grip an edge of a table or airline tray table. 
         [0036]    The bodyrest can be adjusted along multiple degrees of freedom. For example, the height of the head support can be adjusted with respect to the body. In addition or in the alternative, the head support can pivot towards or away from the user to support the user&#39;s head at different positions and angles. In addition or in the alternative, the support members can be adjusted laterally to fit different size heads. In addition or in the alternative, a position of the chest support can be adjusted with respect to the elongated body so the chest support can have an adjustable height to accommodate different users. In addition or in the alternative, the body and/or the base can move towards or away from the user to adjust a distance between the user and the bodyrest. 
         [0037]    In some embodiments, the bodyrest can be folded and/or broken down into various components for portability and storage. 
         [0038]    The bodyrests disclosed herein can provide improved comfort for the user. The bodyrests can reduce pain and/or strain on the torso including the back, shoulders, and neck. In addition, the bodyrests can facilitate deeper, easier and/or more efficient breathing by allowing the user to rest in a supported forward-leaning position. For example, the bodyrests can reduce the workload of the chest muscles and prevent engaging the diaphragm. 
         [0039]    Such bodyrests can be beneficial (e.g., as an adjunct to medical treatment) for users with respiratory diseases including chronic lung disease and/or for users with certain back problems, such as back problems that occur while traveling in an airplane seat. 
         [0040]    It is understood that the present disclosure is often drafted in the context of a user sitting on a seat such as an airplane seat, but the present disclosure is not so limited, and can be applied to various types of users as would be appreciated by those skilled in the art with suitable modifications to the size and/or form factor of the device, without departing from the spirit of the disclosure. For example, the disclosure can be applied to users in a wheelchair, in a hospital setting, or at a desk. 
         [0041]      FIG. 1  illustrates an embodiment of a foldable bodyrest  10  for a user in a forward-leaning position. The bodyrest  10  includes a body  100  having an upper portion  110  and a lower portion  120 . The upper portion  110  includes a first support arm  130  and a second support arm  140 . As illustrated, the first support arm  130  includes a first generally vertical section  132  and a first generally horizontal section  134 . Likewise, the second support arm  140  includes a second generally vertical section  142  and a second generally horizontal section  144 . The first and second horizontal sections  134 ,  144  extend inwardly towards each other. The first and second support arms  130 ,  140  can be generally symmetrical. The bodyrest  10  can be a personal support apparatus and/or a personal rest system. 
         [0042]    When the user leans forward, the first and second support arms  130 ,  140  are disposed against the user&#39;s face to provide support thereto. For example, the first vertical section  132  of the first support arm  130  can be disposed against a first side of a user&#39;s face, such as the user&#39;s first cheek. The first horizontal section  134  of the first support arm  130  can be disposed against a top of the user&#39;s face, such as a first portion of the user&#39;s forehead. Likewise, the second vertical section  142  of the second support arm  140  can be disposed against a second side of a user&#39;s face, such as the user&#39;s second cheek. The second horizontal section  134  of the second support arm  140  can be disposed against a top of the user&#39;s face, such as a second portion the user&#39;s forehead. 
         [0043]    A gap  150  is disposed between a first end  136  of the first horizontal section  134  and a second end  146  of the second horizontal section  144 . The gap  150  allows the first and second support arms  130 ,  140  to flexibly adjust to the size of the user&#39;s face (e.g., the size of the user&#39;s forehead). 
         [0044]    The first and second support arms  130 ,  140  define an aperture  160  therebetween. The aperture  160  is generally aligned to a user&#39;s face when the user is in a forward-leaning position. For example, the user&#39;s mouth, nose, and/or eyes can be aligned with the aperture  160 . The aperture  160  allows the user to breathe easily while using the bodyrest  10  and to do various activities such as speak, sleep, read, look at a computer or tablet, etc. 
         [0045]    The first and second vertical sections  132 ,  142  of the first and second support arms  130 ,  140  include first and second creases  138 ,  148 , respectively. The creases  138 ,  148  allow the support arms  130 ,  140  to fold approximately in half for storage and/or portability. The support arms  130 ,  140  can fold towards the user in a first direction  165  while the support arms  130 ,  140  support the user in a second direction  175  away from the user. It is noted that the first and second arms  130 ,  140  can include additional creases and/or folds as would be recognized by those skilled in the art. 
         [0046]    The lower portion  120  of the body  100  includes three legs  180 A,  1808 , and  180 C. Legs  180 A and  1808  are disposed away from the user while leg  180 C is disposed towards the user to form a tripod-like stand. The legs  180 A-C can pivot with respect to the body  100  to a partially portable or stowed position. In the partially-stowed position, the legs  180 A-C are aligned with respect to the upper portion  120  of the body  100  to form a generally planar surface, thus reducing the size of the body  100  along an axis orthogonal to the planar surface. As recognized by those skilled in the art, the bodyrest  10  can include additional or fewer legs  180 A-C. Likewise, the legs  180 A-C can be in different configurations, such as two legs disposed towards the user and one leg disposed away from the user. 
         [0047]    At least one leg  180 C includes a chest support  190 . The chest support  190  includes a cushion and/or a rubber-like material for supporting the user&#39;s chest when the user is seated in a forward-leaning position. The chest support  190  can provide additional comfort to the user by supporting a portion of the user&#39;s weight. In some embodiments, a height and/or position of the chest support  190  is adjustable to provide a degree of freedom. For example, the chest support  190  can be removably attached to the leg  180 C (e.g., with a hook and loop fastener). 
         [0048]      FIG. 2  illustrates an embodiment of a bodyrest  30  or personal support system for a user seated in a forward-leaning position. The bodyrest  30  includes a central body  300  coupled to legs  310 A,  310 B,  310 C. The body  300  is generally elongated from a first end  315  to a second end  320 . In addition, the body  300  is arched  315  away from the legs  310 A-C from the first end  315  to the second end  320 . The first end  315  is disposed proximally a user. The second end  320  is disposed distally to the user. Lateral supports  330 ,  340  are coupled to opposing sides  335 ,  345 , respectively, of the second end  320  of the body. The bodyrest  30  can be a personal support apparatus and/or a personal rest system. 
         [0049]    The legs  310 A-C mechanically mount to and/or support the body  300  on a surface  350 . In some embodiments, a height of the legs  310 A-C is mechanically adjustable (e.g., telescoping) to accommodate users of various heights to provide a degree of freedom. In addition or in the alternative, the legs  310 A-C are removable and/or pivotable for enhanced storage and portability. 
         [0050]    In use, the arch  315  in the body  300  conforms and provides support to the user&#39;s torso/chest while the second end  320  of the body  300  supports the bottom of the user&#39;s head (e.g., the user&#39;s chin). The lateral supports  330 ,  340  can be configured to rest against opposing sides of the user&#39;s face (e.g., along the temples and/or cheeks) while using the bodyrest  30 . 
         [0051]      FIG. 3  illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of a bodyrest  40  for a user seated in a forward-leaning position. The bodyrest  40  can be a personal support apparatus and/or a personal rest system. 
         [0052]    The bodyrest  40  includes a stretchable support  410  mounted on a frame  400 . The support  410  defines an aperture  420  at a first end  415  thereof for receiving a portion of the user&#39;s face. The aperture  420  includes a first part  422  that generally aligns with the user&#39;s eyes and a second part  424  that generally aligns with the user&#39;s nose and mouth. A first portion  412  of the support  410  above the first part  422  of the aperture  420  is disposed against the user&#39;s forehead to provide mechanical support thereto. Second portions  414 ,  416  of the support  410  are disposed against the sides (e.g., cheeks) of the user&#39;s face to provide mechanical support thereto. A third portion  418  of the support  410  is disposed against the bottom of the user&#39;s face (e.g., chin) to provide mechanical support thereto. The stretchable support  410  can be made out of an elastic, nylon, LYCRA®, spandex, or the like. 
         [0053]    A chest support  425  is disposed at a second end  418  of the support  410 . The chest support  425  can include a cushion, a rubberized material, or similar device for mechanically supporting the user&#39;s chest. The chest support  425  can be adjustable and/or removable to provide a degree of freedom. 
         [0054]    The frame  400  includes first and second sections  430 ,  440 . Each section  430 ,  440  includes a respective base portion  432 ,  442 , a respective front stand portion  434 ,  444 , a respective rear stand portion  436 ,  446 , and a respective support portion  438 ,  448 . The base portions  432 ,  442  are disposed against a surface  450  such as the ground or tabletop (e.g., a tray tabletop) to mount the bodyrest  40  for use. The base portions  432 ,  442  are connected together at respective distal ends  435 ,  445  with a coupling  465  such as a wire. The coupling  465  can enhance the mechanical strength of the frame  400 . 
         [0055]    The front stand portions  432 ,  442  and rear stand portions  436 ,  446  are coupled to the respective base portions  432 ,  442  and to the respective support portions  438 ,  448 . In general, the front stand portions  432 ,  442  have a first height  460  and the rear stand portions  436 ,  446  have a second height  470 , which is less than the first height  460 . The front stand portions  432 ,  442  and rear stand portions  436 ,  446  provide mechanical support and alignment for a height and an angle of the respective support portions  438 ,  448 . The support portions  438 ,  448  extend at a reclined angle from the first height  460  to the second height  470  to generally align with the user&#39;s chest and head in a forward-leaning position. The support portions  438 ,  448  mechanically support the stretchable support  410  similar to a hammock. 
         [0056]      FIG. 4  illustrates an embodiment of a bodyrest  60  for a user seated in a forward-leaning position. The bodyrest  60  includes a generally elongated body  600  having a base  610 , a chest support  620 , and a head support  630 . The base  610  has an exposed surface  615  that is generally planar for supporting the body  600  on a flat surface such as a tabletop, an airplane tray table, etc. The bodyrest  60  can be a personal support apparatus and/or a personal rest system. 
         [0057]    The chest support  620  has an exposed surface  622  and a generally curved edge  625 . The exposed surface  622  is positioned against a user&#39;s chest to provide support thereto. The chest support  620  can include a cushion and/or a rubber-like material for supporting the user&#39;s chest when the user is seated in a forward-leaning position. The chest support  620  can provide additional comfort to the user by supporting a portion of the user&#39;s weight. The chest support  620  and body  600  can have a curved profile, which can conform to a user&#39;s chest and/or upper body when the user is seated in a forward-leaning position. In some embodiments, the chest support  620  is adjustable and/or removable to provide a degree of freedom. 
         [0058]    The head support  630  includes a first support arm  640  and a second support arm  650 . The first and second support arms  640 ,  650  are disposed at an angle  642  with respect to one another to form a structure similar to a V. A chin support  645  is formed at the intersection of the support arms  640 ,  650  (i.e., at the vertex of the “V”). The support arms  640 ,  650  are aligned with opposing sides of a user&#39;s face to provide support thereto when the user is seated in a forward-leaning position. The support arms  640 ,  650  can be aligned with the user&#39;s cheeks, jawbone, forehead, and/or another portion of the front and/or side of the user&#39;s head. The support arms  640 ,  650  are moveable towards or away from each other to adjust a position of the support arms  640 ,  650  on the user and to provide a degree of freedom. 
         [0059]      FIG. 5  illustrates an embodiment of a bodyrest  70  for a user seated in a forward-leaning position. The bodyrest  70  can be a personal support apparatus and/or a personal rest system. 
         [0060]    The bodyrest  70  includes a body  700  connected to a base  710 . The base  710  includes a U-shaped attachment member  712  comprising a top portion  714  and a bottom portion  716 . The top portion  714  and bottom portion  716  define an open channel  718  to receive an edge  740  of a table, an airplane tray table, etc. on which the bodyrest  70  is placed. The open channel  718  faces away from the user when the user uses the bodyrest  70  so that the user pushes the base  710  against the edge  740  of the table. Thus, the open channel  718  can anchor or mount the bodyrest  70  to the edge  740  of the table. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the open channel  718  is narrower than the edge  740  of the table such that the top and bottom portions  714 ,  716  of the attachment member  712  can mechanically grasp the edge  740  of the table. 
         [0061]    The body  700  includes a chest support  720  and a head support  730 . The chest support  720  has an exposed surface  722  and a generally curved edge  725 . The exposed surface  722  is positioned against a user&#39;s chest to provide support thereto, as discussed above. The chest support  720  can include a cushion and/or a rubber-like material for supporting the user&#39;s chest when the user is seated in a forward-leaning position. The chest support  720  can provide additional comfort to the user by supporting a portion of the user&#39;s weight. The chest support  720  can have a curved profile, which can conform to a user&#39;s chest and/or upper body when the user is seated in a forward-leaning position. The chest support  720  can be adjustable and/or removable as discussed above. 
         [0062]    The head support  730  includes a first support arm  740 , a second support arm  750 , and a chin support  760 . The first and second support arms  740 ,  750  are configured to support opposing sides of the user&#39;s face and a top of the user&#39;s face (e.g., the forehead) when the user is seated in a forward-leaning position. The support arms  740 ,  750  include respective vertical portions  742 ,  752 , and horizontal portions  744 ,  754 . The vertical portions  742 ,  752  can generally align with opposing sides of the user&#39;s face, as described above. The horizontal portions  744 ,  754  generally align with the top of the user&#39;s face. The horizontal portions  744 ,  754  define a gap  765  therebetween, which allows the arms  740 ,  750  to flex inwardly or outwardly along a direction  770  parallel to the horizontal portions  744 ,  754 . By flexing the arms  740 ,  750 , the head support  730  can adjust to accommodate users with different head sizes. 
         [0063]    The chin support  760  is a curved structure that extends from the first support arm  740  to the second support arm  750 . The curve  772  generally conforms to and aligns with the user&#39;s chin. 
         [0064]    The arms  740 ,  750  and the chin support  760  define an aperture  775 . The aperture  775  is generally aligned to a user&#39;s face when the user is seated in a forward-leaning position. For example, the user&#39;s mouth, nose, and/or eyes can be aligned with the aperture  775 . The aperture  775  provides an air path for the user and it allows the user to do various activities such as speak, sleep, read, look at a computer or tablet, etc. while using the bodyrest  70 . 
         [0065]    In some embodiments, the body  700  is adjustable along a length  715  of the base  710  to move of the body  700  towards or away from the user. In some embodiments, a screw is disposed in the top portion  714  and/or the bottom portion  716  of the base  710  to enhance the mechanical coupling of the base  710  and/or the attachment member  712  to the edge  740  of the table. 
         [0066]    For storage, the body  700  and base  710  can split into first and second halves  780 ,  790  along a central seam  785 . The central seam  785  extends to the chin support  760  and is aligned with the gap  765  between the arms  740 ,  750 . A securing mechanism (e.g., one or more screws) secures the halves  780 ,  790  together when the bodyrest  70  is in use. 
         [0067]      FIG. 6  illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of a bodyrest  80  for a user seated in a forward-leaning position. The bodyrest  80  can be a personal support apparatus and/or a personal rest system. 
         [0068]    The bodyrest  80  includes a base  810  mechanically connected to a head support  830 . The base  810  includes a stand portion  812 , a vertical portion  814 , and an inclined portion  816 . The vertical portion  814  is disposed between the stand portion  812  and the inclined portion  816 . The stand portion  812  is generally planar to conform to a tabletop, a top surface of an airplane tray table, or similar mounting surface. The vertical portion  814  extends along a height  820  that is approximately orthogonal to a plane  818  defined by the stand portion  812 . An optional chest support  825  is disposed on the vertical portion  814 . The inclined portion  816  is disposed at approximately a 45-degree angle with respect to the height  820  of the vertical portion  814 . It is noted that the inclined portion  816  can be disposed at other angles with respect to the height  820 , such as 15 degrees, 30 degrees, 60 degrees, or 75 degrees. 
         [0069]    A male connector  824  is disposed at a distal end  826  of the inclined portion  816 . When the bodyrest  80  is in an assembled configuration the male connector  824  is disposed in a recess  832  defined in a proximal end  834  of the head support  830  to mechanically connect the head support  830  with the base  810 . Likewise, the head support  830  and base  810  can be separated (e.g., for storage or travel) by removing the connecter  824  from the recess  832 . 
         [0070]    The head support  830  comprises a generally annular body  835  shaped to conform to a user&#39;s face while seated in a forward-leaning position. The body  835  includes a lower portion  840 , side portions  845 , and an upper portion  850 . The lower portion  840  can be aligned with a user&#39;s chin when the user is seated in a forward-leaning position. The side portions  845  can be aligned with respective sides of a user&#39;s face (e.g., cheeks) when the user is seated in a forward-leaning position. The upper portion  850  can be aligned with the top of a user&#39;s head (e.g., forehead) when the user is seated in a forward-leaning position. A temple support portion  855  can extend from the upper portion  850  towards the user to support a user&#39;s temple. An aperture  860  is defined by the annular body  835 . The aperture  860  can be aligned with one or more sensory organs on the user&#39;s face, such as the eyes, nose, and/or mouth. 
         [0071]      FIG. 7  illustrates an embodiment of a bodyrest  90  for a user seated in a forward-leaning position. The bodyrest  90  can be a personal support apparatus and/or a personal rest system. 
         [0072]    The bodyrest  90  includes an elongated body  910  that is mechanically coupled to a head support  930 . The body  910  includes a support stand  915  disposed at a first end  912  of the body. The support stand  915  is formed of multiple legs  918 . Some of the legs  918  are disposed on an optional secondary support arm  920  as illustrated in  FIG. 7B , which shows a side view of the bodyrest  90 . At least one leg  918  includes an optional notch  924  to conform the leg  918  to an edge  926  of a table or similar working surface. 
         [0073]    Returning to  FIG. 7B , a proximal end  922  of the secondary support arm  920  is rotatably coupled to the body  910  as indicated by arrow  925 . The secondary support arm  920  can rotate from a first position where the secondary support arm  920  is approximately parallel to the body  910  to a second position where the secondary support arm  920  is disposed at approximately 45-degree angle with respect to the body  910 . Those skilled in the art will recognize that the secondary support arm  920  can be adjustably disposed at a wide range of angles with respect to the body  920 , as indicated by the arrow  925 , including 15 degrees, 30 degrees, 60 degrees, 75 degrees, 90 degrees, or any angle therebetween. In some embodiments, the secondary support arm  920  can lock at one or more angles to customize the angle of the secondary support arm  920  and/or the body  910  to provide a degree of freedom for the bodyrest  90 . 
         [0074]    A chest support  925  is disposed on the body  910 . The chest support  925 , as discussed above, provides support to a user&#39;s chest and upper body while using the bodyrest  90 . The chest support  925  is optionally adjustable along a length of the body  910  in a groove  935  to provide an additional degree of freedom for the bodyrest  90 . The chest support  925  can be locked at given height/position with a knob  928  or similar device (e.g., a screw, a clamp, etc.). 
         [0075]    Returning to  FIG. 7A , the head support  930  includes an annular frame  950  that defines an aperture  960  that aligns with a user&#39;s face, as discussed above. A plurality of support pads  970 A-C are disposed on the frame  950 . The pads  970 A-C are aligned with certain features of a user&#39;s face, such as the user&#39;s cheeks (e.g., pads  970 A, B) and forehead (e.g., pad  970 C). The pads  970 A-C can be adjustable along the frame  950 , for example using a hook-and-loop fastener (e.g., Velcro®), an adhesive, a peg, etc. In addition, the head support  930  is optionally pivotably connected to the base  910  at a joint  932 . Using the joint  932 , the head support  930  can pivot towards or away from the chest support  925 , as illustrated in  FIG. 9B . The pivot angle of the head support  930  can be locked into place using a tightening mechanism, such as a screw. For a more compact, stowed configuration, the head support  930  can pivot 180 degrees towards the chest support  925  so that the head support  930  is disposed against the chest support  925 . 
         [0076]      FIGS. 8A-8E  illustrate various perspectives of a body support  1000 . The bodyrest  1000  can be a personal support apparatus and/or a personal rest system. 
         [0077]    The body support  1000  includes various adjustable components for customization in various degrees of freedom. The body support  1000  includes a head support  1010  having an annular frame. Pads  1020 A,  1020 B are mounted on the frame to support the user&#39;s face (e.g., chin and forehead). The frame is pivotably attached to a body  1030  at a pivot point  1025  thus allowing the frame to fold towards the body  1030  for storage (e.g., as illustrated in  FIGS. 8D and 8E ). The head support  1010 , pads  1020 A,  1020 B, and/or frame can include a receptacle for an aromatherapy cartridge. 
         [0078]    A chest support  1035  is attached to the body  1030 . The chest support  1035  can adjustably slide along a groove  1040  for custom positioning of the chest support  1035  at a desirable height for a user. The chest support  1035  can lock at desired position in the groove  1040 , for example with a pin, a ratcheting mechanism, or similar structure. 
         [0079]    The body  1030  includes a first plate  1045 A and a second plate  1045 B. The plates  1045 A,  1045 B can slide with respect to each other to shorten or lengthen the body  1035 . By adjusting the length of the body  1035 , the body support  1000  can be adjusted to a customized height (e.g., a longer body  1030  for a taller user). 
         [0080]    The body  1030  is mechanically connected to an adjustable base  1050 . The base  1050  defines a groove  1055  for sliding a base plate  1060  with respect to a clamp  1065 , which is configured to attach to a table or working surface. By adjusting the base  1050 , the chest support  1035  and the head support  1010  can be positioned towards or away from a user. A pin  1058  extends from the clamp  1065  to slide/adjust the base plate  1060  as described above. 
         [0081]    In some embodiments, the base  1050  can slide away from the clamp  1065  and the table/working surface (and towards the user). The base  1050  can overhang the table/working surface to allow the body  1030  and/or chest support  1035  to slide (e.g., using saw tooth mechanism  1038 ) below a plane defined by a top surface  1042  of the table or the working surface as illustrated in  FIG. 8C . Support arms  1070 ,  1072  are configured to support the body  1030  and/or chest support  1035 . Using this configuration, the bodyrest  1000  can accommodate a wide range of users while being placed on a table/working surface at various heights. 
         [0082]    An adjustable support arm  1070  is disposed between the base  1050  and the body  1030  to provide mechanical support to the body  1030 . The support arm  1070  can lengthen or shorten by sliding respective support arm members  1075 A,  1075 B (e.g., as illustrated in  FIG. 8B ), which causes the body  1030  and chest support  1035  to pivot towards or away from the user. The support arms  1070 ,  1072  can have a quick release attachment mechanism, which can allow the bodyrest  1000  to be collapsed easily into a stowed configuration, as described below. 
         [0083]    In some embodiments, a light source is integrated into or attached to the base  1050  and/or the frame. A user can use the light source for reading, etc. while using the bodyrest  1000 . 
         [0084]    The body support  1000  can collapse into a stowed configuration as illustrated in  FIGS. 8D through 8F . To collapse, the support arm  1070  detaches from the body  1030 , which allows the support arm  1070  and body  1030  to pivot inwardly towards the base  1050 . In addition, the head support  1010  pivots towards the body  1030 . In the stowed configuration, the head support  1010 , the support arm, the body  1030 , and the base  1050  can be disposed substantially parallel to one other, as illustrated in  FIGS. 8F . The support  1000  is substantially smaller (e.g., in the vertical direction) in the stowed configuration, which is advantageous for portability (e.g., during travel). 
         [0085]    The present disclosure should not be considered limited to the particular embodiments described above. For example, one or more of the bodyrests described herein can be adapted for a wheel chair, an arm chair, or other configuration. As a specific example, the bodyrest can include elongated lower supports and/or legs that are configured to support the bodyrest on the arms of a wheel chair and/or between the user&#39;s legs while positioning the bodyrest at a height appropriate for the seated user. Similarly, the bodyrest can be configured to rest on or attach to a table that lays across the arms of a wheel chair and/or on the user&#39;s lap. Additional modifications, equivalent processes, as well as numerous structures to which the present disclosure may be applicable, will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure is directed upon review of the present disclosure.