Headrest for head and neck

Abstract

Certain embodiments of the present disclosure are related to a supportive apparatus for the head and neck. Embodiments of the invention incorporate a C-shaped apparatus shaped to support the posterior region of the neck. A center region found in certain embodiments of the C-shaped apparatus is placed on the posterior of a neck. Lateral supports found in certain embodiments of the C-shaped apparatus are placed on the lateral aspect of a neck. Embodiments of the invention include an opening across a center region functioning to support the apparatus, and to further act as to ventilate a user's nape.

1 . A headrest comprising:
 a first piece, said first piece comprising:
 an inner surface configured to support a user's nape, an outer surface, and material disposed between said inner surface and said outer surface; 
 said material forming protrusions configured to support the back of the head and shoulder; 
 and an opening spanning said inner surface and outer surface through which air can flow; 
   a second piece affixing to a rim of said opening located on the outer surface of said first piece;   a third piece affixing to said second piece; and   a fourth piece covering said first piece and said second piece.   
     
     
         2 . The headrest of  claim 1 , wherein the material of said first piece comprises a polyurethane foam. 
     
     
         3 . The headrest of  claim 1 , wherein the material of said first piece comprises a foam mixture. 
     
     
         4 . The headrest of  claim 1 , wherein the material of said second piece provides structural rigidity to said headrest. 
     
     
         5 . The headrest of  claim 4 , wherein said material comprises an injection molded plastic. 
     
     
         6 . The headrest of  claim 1 , wherein the material of said third piece comprises an injection molded plastic. 
     
     
         7 . The headrest of  claim 1 , wherein said protrusions are located on an upper portion to support the occiput. 
     
     
         8 . The headrest of  claim 7 , wherein said upper portion further comprises a recess, and said protrusions and recess rest against a user's occiput. 
     
     
         9 . The headrest of  claim 1 , wherein said protrusions are located on a lower portion. 
     
     
         10 . The headrest of  claim 9 , wherein said lower portion further comprises a recess, and said protrusions and said recess rest against the base of a user's neck. 
     
     
         11 . The headrest of  claim 8 , further comprising a lower portion, said lower portion comprising protrusions and a second recess, wherein said protrusions and said recess of said upper portion rest against a user's occiput and said protrusions and said recess of said lower portion rest against the base of a user's neck. 
     
     
         12 . A headrest as in  claim 1 , wherein the shape is symmetrical about a vertical plane. 
     
     
         13 . A headrest as in  claim 1 , wherein the shape is symmetrical about a horizontal plane. 
     
     
         14 . A headrest as in  claim 1 , further comprising a vibrating feature. 
     
     
         15 . A headrest as in  claim 1 , further comprising a heating feature. 
     
     
         16 . A headrest as in  claim 1 , further comprising a cooling feature. 
     
     
         17 . A headrest as in  claim 1 , further comprising a magnetic feature. 
     
     
         18 . A headrest comprising:
 a C-shaped form, further comprising:
 an inner surface curved to a user's nape; 
 protrusions located on said inner surface, said protrusions projecting inward and projecting laterally from a horizontal plane; 
 a recess disposed between said protrusions for supporting the back of the head and base of the neck; 
 an outer surface having a curved form; 
 a channel between said inner surface and said outer surface; a 
   first piece attached to said outer surface and a rim of said channel,
 wherein said first piece introduces torsional rigidity to said form; 
   a second piece covering said C-shaped form and first piece; and   a bezel attaching to said rim of said first piece.   
     
     
         19 . A headrest as in  claim 18 , wherein said C-shaped form comprises a polyurethane foam. 
     
     
         20 . A headrest as in  claim 18 , further comprising a vibrating feature. 
     
     
         21 . A headrest as in  claim 18 , further comprising a heating feature. 
     
     
         22 . A headrest as in  claim 18 , further comprising a cooling feature. 
     
     
         23 . A headrest as in  claim 18 , further comprising a magnetic feature.