Patent ID: 8584283

Claim:
A portable sleeping device, the portable sleeping device comprising: a case, wherein the case includes: a first portion; and a second portion, wherein the second portion is attached to the first portion; a headrest, wherein the headrest is configured to support the head of a user; a pivot shaft, wherein the pivot shaft is configured to: connect the headrest to the second portion of the case; and allow the headrest to rotate relative to the second portion of the case; a ratcheting mechanism, wherein the ratcheting mechanism is configured to prevent rotation of the headrest in at least one direction relative to the second portion of the case; a support shaft, wherein the support shaft is configured to support the position of the second portion of the case relative to the first portion of the case and wherein the support shaft includes; a first section; and a second section, wherein the second section is configured to move relative to the first section in order to allow the user to change the length of the support shaft; one or more position stops, wherein the position stops are configured to prevent movement of the support shaft relative to the first portion of the case; and one or more hand rests, wherein the one or more hand rests are configured to support the hands of the user; and wherein the case substantially encloses the other elements of the portable sleeping device when closed.