Intrinsic Incrementally Adjustable Harness Attachment and Support Apparatus

Abstract

In view of the preceding, this patent application discloses, an intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus, that attach's to and or envelopes a user's U-shaped travel cushion, thereby configured to pull upward and abaft anchoring the attachment and support apparatus to the headrest and armrests of said user's seat. The harness attachment and support apparatus utilizing the connected coercion of closed loops comprised with the weight of the user's head, neck, and upper torso restrains the user's head from moving laterally or frontally therefore allowing the user to repose in a vertically seated position.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The copulation of embodiments disclosed relates to an attachment for a user's U-shaped travel cushion, that is intended to receive a human head keeping it upright and abaft for repose while seated, utilizing the weight of the user's head, neck, and upper body and various seat components.

DISCOURSE OF RELATED ART

The present invention relates to travel pillow configurations and other travel items more particularly to a head and neck support for users of a U-shaped travel cushion, designed to keep the user's head upright and abaft while at rest, utilizing the weight of the user's head, neck and upper torso.

A variety of apparatus's have been created to improve relaxation for a person while traveling in an upright position as described in Patent US20150274044A1, an Integral head support apparatus including a headband, neck pillow and harness assembly to fit around a forehead of a person and a harness to receive a person's arms to pull rearward the person's head and anchor it, so that the person's head so that a person can sleep in an upright seated position.

Other designs have been revealed in the art of U.S. Patent No. 20160135625A1 and the arrangement is a combination of a headrest and eyeshade. The eyeshade is attached to the to the rear of the headrest so that any forward pressure is applied/transmitted to the headrest to prevent the head from falling forward.

These devices have had limited success as the head is not sustained in a resting position without restraining another part of the body. Also, the constriction of other body parts creates an undesirable disarray of the user's facilities and may be constrictive, which can attribute to wakefulness and emotional uneasiness during and after lengthy travel as well as be an attribute to numbness and swelling.

The present invention provides the solution for complete support to the user's head in a direction of choice. The neck of the user is supported against forward and lateral movement, it is non-conforming and fully adjustable. It is compact and washable. The key feature is the individualized level of comfort that can be achieved by the user.

The present invention is to provide a product, that can be secured to u shaped configurations already on the market.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is the intent of the innovation of the Pillow Propper™ to provide an assembly, and technique of supporting the users head from toppling to and fro throughout the time they are seated or vertical while trying to repose or slumber.

The adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus that attaches or envelopes a U-shaped travel cushion, comprising a harness or cradle, the first suspension member inclusive of a joining member and two fabric members that generate or form a receiving cavity member. A resistant belt assembly, the first suspension member, extending rearward from the receiving cavity of the harness assembly, can include a first expanded member of flexible webbing and expanding a belt length between a first end and second end that is operable to fasten firmly or be releasable to encircle a plurality of perimeters of a different size, such as the headrest of a plane, train, bus or wheelchair. Generated from the first suspension member is a semi-circular ancillary suspension member, featuring a strap adjuster, providing modifiable vertical support to the first suspension member. The second suspension member, extending forefront from the receiving cavity of the harness assembly, comprised of aperture webbing and cording loops over the cushion, from the first exterior aperture and under the cushion to the first or center interior aperture, continuously encircling the U-shaped travel cushion until the final interior aperture receives the cord end. The cording is mutually and selectively cinched at the first rearward end and at the first forward end aperture of the users U-shaped cushion. The cinching feature creates tension and additional suspension generating an inclusive ascensional engagement loop element, necessary to adapt to a variety of unique travel cushion sizing. The exterior ends of the secondary suspension member webbing ascend, encircling the ends of the U-shaped travel cushion, and connect to opposing sides of the top of the harness or cradle forming a semi-figure eight suspension element to complete the unitary engagement of the U-shaped travel cushion. The harness or cradle further compromises a fourth suspension member, a guide and or tail extending from the harness and elongated behind the user's back extending one or more adjustable straps. The third suspension member's belt assembly assists in providing additional support through the connected coercion of the closed loops formed between the intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment support apparatus and the user's armrests of a seat. Additional attributes may include a small pillow with an extending engagement element, that may or may not attach to the cording and webbing of the second suspension member, providing varying heights of support to the user's neck and chin, allowing for increased comfort and support of the user's head and neck.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a general perspective view of the embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the harness attachment and support apparatus;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the U-shaped travel cushions;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view first suspension member and the ancillary suspension member;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the second suspension member.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the third suspension member.

FIG. 7 is a planar view of a pillow in accordance with the top view of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 is a planar view of the present disclosure in use;

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A variety of adverse embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the Figures of this submission. Contributing attributes across dissimilar embodiments have been numbered with a common reference number. Similar features are structured similarly, operate similarly, and/or have the same function unless otherwise indicated by the drawings corresponding features in another embodiment or can supplement other embodiments unless otherwise indicated by the drawings or specification.

Terminology referring to the intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus refers to an invention designed to assist in comforting the head and neck of a user through, an inclusive supportive kite like unit enveloping a U-shaped travel cushion, a resistant belt assembly generating a semi-circular ancillary suspension member, an ascensional figure eight suspension member, an additional resistant belt assembly and a pillow. The assembly combined to restrain the user's head from moving laterally or frontally allowing the user to repose in a vertically seated position.

In reference to the descriptions, the words compromising or in reference to, are to be interpreted in an inclusive sense rather than in a narrow or partial sense. Other words, such as top, bottom, side, core, unifying, joining, linking, coupling, and other similar words, when used in this disclosure will reference this application as an entirety and not to any individual portion of the disclosure.

Technicalities or illustrative embodiments shown and described herein. Respectively, various modifications may be made without departing from the backbone or breadth of the general innovative conceptualization as represented by the appended claims and their equivalents, one skilled in the art can appreciate various modifications are possible, that may still fall within the scope of the appended claims. The intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus can be configured and sold as individual parts and or with varying material's, color's and with consideration for branding are contemplated. The miniature pillow (74) attachment can be sold individually with different materials and/or features for comfort and cushioning with different attachment means of Velcro or other types of fasteners or snaps. As is a lower lumbar webbing assemble sling contemplated and maybe sold individually with different materials and/or features, with different adjustment features to accept a lower lumbar pillow of various sizes providing additional comfort for the traveler. Appended variations will readily occur to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the invention in its broader appearance is not bound to specifics and representative formations described within. Respectively, various modifications may be made without departing from the backbone or breadth of the general innovative conceptualization as represented by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Referring to FIG. (1) the intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus (1) for a u shaped travel cushion (10), the kite like in shape harness or cradle (2) FIGS. 2a and 2b, composing of an front fabric member (6) FIG. 2a, and a back fabric member (7) FIG. 2b, forming a receiving cavity (3) FIGS. 2a and 2b, for the first (8) and second suspension member (9). The kite like in shape harness or cradle member (1) includes 2 joining elements (4 and 5) FIGS. 2a, 2b, and 2c, to assist in support of the harness attachment (2) FIGS. 2a, 2b, 2c and 2d. The top fabric member (6) FIG. 2a of the harness attachment and support apparatus, ascends the back (15) FIG. 2c, of the U-shaped travel cushion (10) then over the top of the cushion (11) FIG. 2d, descending into the core (17) FIG. 2c, of the U-shaped travel cushion (10), leaving an exposed joining element (4) FIGS. 2b and 2c. The kite like tail (28) 2d, of the harness or cradle (2) FIG. 2a, ascends from the back (15) FIG. 2c, and into the core (17) FIG. 2c, of the U-shaped travel cushion (10), it's mid-point joining element (5) FIG. 2a, uniting in the core (17) FIG. 2c, with the opposing joining element (4) FIGS. 2a and 2b, of the U-shaped travel cushion (10), during the enveloping the U-shaped travel cushion (10). The cavity (3) FIGS. 2a and 2b, said to receive one or more suspension members (8 and 9), located adjacent the back of the neck of the user, whereby the harness support apparatus is configured to attach to a headrest (33) portion of said user's seat (31). Said cavity (3) FIGS. 2a and 2b, also acceptant of an aperture webbing (19) and cording (20) assembly (18) generating a semi-figure eight secured ascensional suspension loop engagement element (68) FIG. 5c. An elongated guide, (a kite like tail) (28), extending behind the back of the user, provides a belt/webbing assembly (26) that operably and fixedly attaches to the armrests (30), of the user's seat (31). The harness assembly (1), restrains the user's head from moving laterally or frontally, through the connected coercion of the closed loops (32, 80) FIGS. 6a and 6d, formed between the intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus's (1) and the user's seat (31). It should be appreciated that other alternative embodiments throughout this disclosure are contemplated.

Referring to FIG. (3), the U-shaped travel cushion can include a moldable bottom (13) a core (17), a midpoint (12), a side (16), a top (11), a back (15) and interior end (14). It can be inflatable; it can be composed of memory foam, foam, micro beads, hulls, polyester or can be inflatable, as to define a U-shaped travel cushion (10). The intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus (1) is utilized with the cushion when the user is traveling and or sitting in an upright position and wishes to repose.

Referring to FIGS. (4A and 4B), the intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus (1) 4a, for a u shaped travel cushion (10) 4a, first suspension member (8) 4a, utilizes one or more straps to elastically deform to encircle a perimeter of another structure, such as the headrest (33) 4a, portion of the users' seat (31) 4a, on an airplane, train, bus or wheelchair. The first suspension member (8) 4a, having the means of an adjustment resistant belt assembly (37) 4a. The adjustment resistant means to function to alter with resistance the distance between the travel assembly (1) 4a, the headrest (33) 4a, portion of the users' seat (31) 4a, in a plane, train, bus, wheelchair, as to provide sufficient and comfortable rearward force by embracing the weight of the travel assembly (1) 4a, through one or more of the adjustable straps (8,26,42) 4a, the travel apparatus harness or cradle (2) 4a, and the second suspension member assembly (9) 4a, the first suspension member belt assembly (8) 4a, and the user's U-shaped travel cushion (10) 4a. The first suspension member belt assembly (8) 4a, can include a first expanded member (34) 4b. of webbing material extending a belt length between a first end (35) 4b, and second end (36) 4b, to deform to encircle a perimeter of another structure, such as the headrest (33) 4a, portion of the users' seat (31) 4a, of an airplane train, bus or wheelchair.

With continuing reference to FIGS. (4A and 4B), the belt assembly (8) 4b, can include a first male buckle member (38) 4b, receiving the first expanded member (34) 4b, including a first female buckle member (39) 4b. Fasten firmly and or be releasable refers to the first buckle member (38) 4b, and the expanded member (34) 4b. The first male buckle member (38) 4b, can be adjusted to control the first expanded member (34) 4b, in a plurality of different orientations whereby the adjustment/resistant belt assembly (37) 4a and 4b, is operable to fasten firmly and or be releasable to surround a plurality of perimeters of different size. The potential of the first male buckle member (38) 4b, can be to modify the first expanded member (34) 4b, to the user's preference to a particular position and then release the first expanded member (34) 4b, being fixed around a headrest (33) 4a, of a user's seat (31) 4a, for use and then loosened to be removed from the seat (31) 4a.

Referring to FIG. (4A), the first suspension member assembly's (8) 4a, female buckle end (39) 4b, can be firmly fixed to the first end (36) 4b. To fasten firmly without release-ability refers to a connection that can be permanent, such as the exemplary connection between the first end (36) 4a, and the first female buckle member (39) 4b. Firmly fixed refers to joined or united supporting the stress exercised within the travel assembly.

Referring to FIGS. (4A and 4B) The first suspension member (8) 4a, length (18) 4a. The suspension member length (18) 4a, can be determined by the length between the first joining member (35) 4b, and an opposite end of the first suspension member (36) 4b. Since the first suspension member (8) 4a, can be modifiable, the suspension member length (18) 4a, can be determined by extending the first suspension member assembly (8) 4a, as to determine a straight line to the extent of logically possible. To define in detail, some of the suspension member length (18) 4a, can become “excessive length” (79) 4a, when the U-shaped travel cushion (10) 4a, is in use.

Referring to FIGS. (4A, 4B), the first suspension member (8) 4a, the suspension member (8) 4a, is layered and united throughout the cavity (3) 2a and 2b, of the harness attachment and support apparatus (2) 4a. The first suspension member (8) 4a, splits on opposing ends (48,49) 4b, of the cavity (3) FIGS. 2a and 2b, separating itself from the suspension/resistant belt assembly (8) 4a, generating an ancillary suspension member (42) 4b. The ancillary suspension member's (42) 4b, webbing is stitched into a 45-degree angle (43) 4b, and ascends the headrest (33) 4a, of the user's seat (31) 4a. The ancillary suspension member (42) 4a, forms a semi-circular loop (44) FIG. 5b, as it topples the headrest (33) 4a, of the users' seat (31) 4a, accommodating a permanent attachment to the top of a strap adjuster (45) 4b. The ancillary member's (42) 4b, second end (51) 4b, that controls the altering of the strap adjuster (45) 4b, is connected to the first suspension member (8) 4a, through a sliding engagement loop (47) 4b, on opposing (48,49) 4b, ends of the first belt assembly (8) 4a, placed on the back of the users' seat (31) 4a. The sliding engagement loop (47) 4b, extends a joining or linking member (50) 4b. The loop's second end or joining member (51) 4b, of the webbing extends to the assembly placed on the back of user's seat (31) 4b, and or headrest (33) 4a, and is woven through the strap adjuster (45) 4b, to couple with the permanent ancillary member's joining member (52) 4b, for additional modifiable vertical support and maintenance of the first suspension member (8) 4a.

Referring to FIG. (4B), with continuing reference to ancillary suspension members strap adjuster (45), the strap adjuster (45) makes the expanded webbing (50) modifiable in length. The ancillary member's (42) first end (52) that assists in forming the semi-circular loop (44) FIG. 5b, is slipped through the top of the strap adjuster (45) and stitched for permanent attachment. The ancillary member's (42) expanding member (50), the sliding engagement loop (47) extending from opposing ends of the rear of the belt assembly (8) is woven through the strap adjuster (45). The expanding member (50) is inserted from the bottom upward through the middle slot (53) of the adjuster (45), then over the adjuster's front bar (54) and down through the first slot (55) to couple with the permanent ancillary member (42) the coupling of the expanding member (50) and the strap adjuster (45) results in the expanding members (50) ability to be modifiable, and firmly fixed or releasable with the strap adjuster (45) along the ancillary suspension member (42) length (56) enabling additional modifiable vertical support and maintenance of the first suspension member (8).

Referring to FIGS. (4A and 4B), The ancillary suspension member (42) length (56). The suspension member length (56) can be determined by the length between the first permanent joining member (52) and the second end (51) of the ancillary suspension member assembly (42). Since the ancillary suspension member assembly (42) can be modifiable, the suspension member length (56) can be determined by extending the second suspension member assembly (42) as to determine a straight line to the extent of logically possible. To define in detail, some of the suspension member length (56) can become “excessive length” (86) when the U-shaped travel cushion (10) FIG. 4a, is in use.

Referring to FIG. (4B), the ancillary suspension member (42) can include a permanent joining member (52) a second end member (51) and a expanding member (50) and a fluctuating loop (47). The joining linking member (51) can extend into the strap adjuster (45). The joining linking member (51) can be flexible. The joining linking member (51) can be expanded in contrast to defining a continuous loop. The strap adjuster (45) can be fastened firmly with the linking member (51). The strap adjuster (45) can thus be spaced from the first expanded member (50).

Referring to FIG. (4B), the ancillary suspension member's overall length (46) can be defined by a combination of lengths of the joining linking member (51), the fluctuating engagement loop member (47), and the expanding member (50). The permanent joining member (52) can define a non-adjustable portion of the suspension member length (46). The length of the ancillary linking member (42) is referenced at (46).

Referring to FIGS. (5A, 5C, 5D and 5F) the second suspension member (9) 5a, expands forward from the cavity (3) 5a, and is comprised of two aperture webbing suspension members (19) 5d elastic cording (20) 5d, cord locks (21) 5d, snaps lock fasteners (22,23,24,25) 5a. The second suspension member (9) 5a, is sustained within the cavity (3) 5a, of the harness attachment (2) FIGS. 2a and 2b, and in combination with the first suspension member (8) FIG. 4a. The second suspension member (9) 5d, receives and secures the travel cushion (10) 5f, configured to define a ascensional pillow engagement loop (87) 5c.

Referring to FIGS. (5A, 5D and 5F), in the quintessential representation, the intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus (1) FIG. 1. for a U-shaped travel cushions (10) 5f, second suspension member's (9) 5a, aperture webbing (19) 5d, execution can be essentially related, therefore only the right side of the suspension member will be detailed.

Referring to FIGS. (5A, 5C and 5F), with continued reference to the second suspension member (9) 5a, execution, the first end of the elastic type cording (59) 5a, is received by the first aperture (63) 5a, of the exterior aperture webbing (57) 5a, positioned on the side of the harness's cavity (3) 5a, and retained by a cord lock (21) 5c. The second end of the elastic cording (65) 5a, is laced diagonally across and into the core's (17) 5a, first centered aperture (60) 5a, then descends under the bottom (13) 5e, of the U-shaped travel cushion (10) 5c, ascending upward lacing into the next aperture (70) 5a, of the exterior perimeter webbing (57) 5a, encircling around the U-shaped travel cushion, (10) 5f, each aperture thereafter receiving the second end of the elastic cording (65) 5a, until it is received by the last aperture (67) 5a, and retained by a cord lock (21) FIG. 6c.

Referring to FIGS. (5A, 5C, and 5F) the second suspension (9) 5a, member's cord lock (21) 5c. The cord lock (21) 5c, is received on the initial exterior laced apertures (59) 5a, exterior aperture cording (57) 5c and received on the last interior laced aperture (64) 5a, exterior aperture cording (57) 5a, of the user's U-shaped travel cushion (10) 5f. The cord lock (21) 5c, receives the elastic cording (20) 5a, the cord lock (21) FIG. 6c, is slidable in relevance to the elastic cording (20) 5a and fastens the cording ends (59,64) 5a, generating a cinching feature to adjust the tension in the second suspension member (9), enabling additional customized adjustments for a variety of U-shaped travel cushions through a cinching support feature. With continued reference to FIGS. (5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, and 5f), (1), (7), the elastic cording is configured.

Referring to FIGS. (5A, 5D, and 5F) the second suspension member (9) 5a, webbing is comprised of aperture webbing (19) 5d, snaps (22) 5a, 5e and 5f, and (23) 5a and fasteners (24) 5a, 5d and 5e (25) 5a.

Referring to FIG. (5A) the second suspension members (9), exterior webbing (57), can pattern a snap (22), fastener (24), snap (23) at each end of the webbing formation.

Referring to FIG. (5A), the second suspension member interior webbing (58), can pattern a fastener (25), at end of the webbing formation.

Referring to FIGS. (5D, 5F) in the quintessential representation, the intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus (1) FIG. 1, for a U-shaped travel cushion (10) 5f, second suspension member's (9) 5d, exterior aperture webbing (57) 5d, semi-figure eight secured suspension element (68) 5f, execution can be essentially related, therefore only one side of the suspension member will be detailed.

Referring to FIGS. (5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, and 5F), the intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus for a U-shaped travel cushions' (10) 5f, second suspension members (9) 5d, exterior aperture webbing's (57) 5d, second male working snap (23) 5a, and second female receiving fastener (25) 5a, assist in generating a semi figure eight secured ascensional suspension element (68) 5f, after the elastic type cording (20) 5d, is adjusted and the cord lock (21) 5c, is applied, by uniting with the interior aperture webbings end fastener (25) 5a. The exterior aperture webbing (57) 5e, wraps around then descends the frontal interior edge (14) 5e, of the U-shaped travel cushion (10) 5f, cascading and uniting with the first receiving fastener (25) 5a, on the interior webbing (58) 5e. The exterior aperture webbing (57) 5e, continues it's descent of the U-shaped travel cushions core (17) 5d, folding under the bottom of the cushion (13) FIG. 3 until protruding to the exterior (16) FIG. 3 of the U-shaped travel cushion (10) 5b, the aperture webbing (57) 5e, then folds ascending the assembly and weaving into a receiving loop (69) 5e, formed from cording or webbing sewn into or attached to the upper right section of the intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus. The exterior aperture webbing (57) 5e, it's male working end snap (22) 5e, uniting with the female fastener (24) 5e, generating a semi figured eight (68) 5f, ascensional suspension element completing the engagement of the second suspension member's (9) 5d.

Referring to FIG. (6A), third suspension member (26) 6a, extending from the guide and or tail (28) 6a, expands and elastically deforms creating a connected coercion of the closed loops (80) 6a, between the intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment support apparatus and the armrests (30) 6a, of said user's seat (31) 6a.

Referring to FIG. (6), in the quintessential representation, the intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus for a U-shaped travel cushion (10) third suspension member (26) can be essentially related, therefore only the left side of the suspension member assembly will be detailed.

Referring to FIGS. (6A, 6B and 6C), the third suspension member (26) 6a, is secured to the guide/tail (28) 6a, by means of a section of sewn in looped webbing (80) 6a, and a D-ring (71) 6a, positioned on the lower side of the guide/tail (28) 6a. The first end (82) 6c, of the third suspension member's webbing (26) 6a, is weaved through the D-ring (71) 6a, creating an engagement loop (80) 6b.

Referring to FIG. (6C), the third suspension member's assembly (26), can include a first expanded member (81), of webbing material extending a belt length between a first end (82) and second end (83).

Referring to FIGS. (6A and 6C), the third suspension member's assembly (26) 6c, can include a first male buckle member (84) 6c, receiving the first expanded member (81) 6c, including a first female end (85) 6c. Fasten firmly and or be releasable refers to the first male buckle member (84) 6c, and the expanded member (81) 6c. The first male buckle member (84) 6c, can be adjusted to control the first expanded member (81) 6c, in a variety of different orientations, whereby the adjustment resistant belt assembly (26) 6c, is operable to fasten firmly and or be releasable to surround a plurality of perimeters of different size. The potential of the first male buckle member (84) 6c, can be to alter the first expanded member (81) 6c, to the user's preference to a particular position and then release the first expanded member (81) 6c, being fixed around the armrests (30) 6a, of the user's seat (31) 6a, for use and then loosened to be removed from the armrests (30) 6a, of the seat (31) 6a. To fasten firmly without release-ability refers to a connection that can be permanent, such as the exemplary connection between the first female buckle end (84) 6c, and the first end (82) 6c.

Referring to FIG. (6A), third's suspension member's assembly (26) 6a, adjustment resistant feature. The assembly having the means to function to adjust with resistance as to provide sufficient and comfortable upward and abaft force by embracing and distributing the weight of the users' head neck and upper torso through a connected coercion of closed loops (80) 6a, when utilized with the intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus (1) 6a, and the armrests (30) 6a, of said user's seat (31) 6a.

Referring to FIGS. (6A, 6B, 6C and 6D), third's suspension member assembly (26) 6a, can extend a suspension member length (73) 6c. The suspension member length (73) 6c, can be determined by the distance between the intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment apparatus's (1) 6a, guide like tail (28) 6a, and the attached third expanded suspension member (26) 6a and the armrests (30) 6a, of the user's seat (31) 6a, and an opposite end (82) 6b, of the third suspension member assembly (26) 6a. Since the third suspension member assembly (26) 6a and 6d, can be modifiable, the suspension member length (73) 6c, can be determined by extending the third suspension member assembly (26) 6a, as to determine an angled line to the extent of what is logically achievable. To define in detail, some of the suspension member length (73) 6c, can become “excessive length” (79) 6b, when the U-shaped travel cushion (10) 6a, is in use. The suspension member length (73) 6c, of the exemplary third suspension member (26) 6c, is referenced in FIG. 6c.

Referring to FIG. (6C), third's suspension member assembly (26), first end female buckle end (85), can be firmly fixed to the first expanded member (82). Firmly fixed refers to joined or united supporting the stress exercised within the travel assembly

Referring to FIGS. (7A and 7B), an alternative embodiment of the intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus (1) 7b, for a U-shaped travel cushion (10) 7b, can include a miniature travel pillow (74) 7a. The pillow (74) 7a, was developed as an attachment due to various sizes of users' head. The pillow (74) 7a, has a joining member (75) 7a. The pillow (74) 7a, can attach to webbing (19) 7b, and cording (20) 7b, as part of the secondary support system (18) 7b, through the first expanded end (76) 7a, placed under the cording (20) 7b, and webbing (19) 7b, of the second suspension member (18) 7b, uniting with the second expanded end (77) 7a, spanning over the top of the cording (20) 7b, and webbing (19) 7b, of the second suspension member (18) 7b, forming an engagement element (78) 7b. The pillow (74) 7a, providing varying heights of support to the user's neck and chin, allowing for increased comfort and support of the user's head and neck. The pillow (74) 7a, of fitted fabric, can be constructed of polyfoam or other type of fill foam and fitted fabric.

Claims

1. An intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus allowing the user to repose in an upright seated position comprising: a) A harness assembly and support apparatus for the user's U-shaped travel cushion, that restrains the user's head from moving laterally or frontally, through a connected coercion of closed loops, and the user's seat and user's armrests.b) A cushion dispensable on top of the user's shoulders, the cushion sized to establish a foundation for the head of the users when reposing in a seat.c) One or more straps, configured to receive said harness and support apparatus, forming a continuous suspension assembly said assembly generating an ancillary suspension member configured to be operable to firmly fixed and or be releasable and elastically deform to encircle a perimeter of another structure connecting said harness assembly to the user's headrest and or seat.d) A second suspension assembly, extending from the harness attachment's cavity, configured to define an ascensional loop engagement.e) One or more straps configured to receive said guide, forming a continuous suspension assembly to be operable to firmly fixed and or be releasable to encircle a plurality of different orientations, such as the armrests of the user's seat.f) An alternative embodiment, a small pillow linked to second suspension member through a joining engagement element.

1. The intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus of claim (1a), wherein, the harness assembly and support apparatus, for the user's U-shaped travel cushion adapted to receive the neck of the user, comprising, a cavity located adjacent the back of the neck of the user, said cavity receiving suspension members, generating an ascensional loop engagement for the user's U-shaped pillow and one or more straps whereby the harness support apparatus is configured to attach to the headrest of said user. An elongated guide, extending behind the back of the user comprising one or more straps that elastically deforms to the arms of the user's seat. The harness assembly restrains the user's head from moving laterally or frontally, through the supportive closed loops strained reward and the ascensional connected coercion, between the intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus's, and the headrest and arms of the user's seat: includes a first joining element, and a second joining receiving element; said first and second end unite generating the enveloping of the U-shaped travel cushion;a cavity located adjacent the back of the neck of the user, assisting in passage of a first belt assembly and an ancillary suspension member, extending abaft, whereby the harness support apparatus is configured to attach to the headrest or perimeter of another structure of said user;said cavity is also acceptant of a second forefront suspension assembly defining a pillow engagement loop.formed from durable materials such as neoprene and other poly-materials, interfacing, webbing, plastics, trims and or joining elements;

2. The intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus of claim, (1b), wherein the adjustable harness includes a U-shaped cushion is further defined: can extend a cushion semidiameter length along a curvilinear path and can extend from a first end to a midpoint position and to a second end ( ), as to define a U-shaped travel cushion;composed of memory foam, foam, micro beads, hulls, polyester or can be inflatable.

3. The intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus of claim (1c), wherein the first suspension member is further defined as: utilizes one or more straps to elastically deform to encircle a perimeter of another structure;first and second ends forming a closed loop and are configured to elastically deform to encircle a perimeter of another structure;one or more straps having a means for altering with resistance the length of said one or more straps said altering means adjusts to function to alter with resistance the length of the closed loop with respect to the head and the neck of the user;said first elongate member in a plurality of different orientations, inclusive of a male working end and a female receiving end whereby said resistant assembly is operable to be firmly fixed, and be releasable to encircle a plurality of different size;inclusive of a male working end and a female receiving end that can be fastened together;can be firmly fixed to the first expanded member along a belt length;fasten firmly refers to joined or united supporting the stress of the assembly;adjustable or modifiable having excessive lengthgenerating an ancillary member.

4. The intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus of claim (1c), wherein the ancillary member is further defined: configured to dispose from the opposed ends of the cavity and on the left and the right of the back of the first suspension member forming a semi-circular loop;one or more straps having the means to be vertically altered with resistance said altering means to function to alter with resistance the height of the semi-circular loop with respect to the user;the joining member can define a non-adjustable portion of the suspension member length;the joining member and said expanding member extending from the fluctuating engagement loop can be alterable;the suspension member length can be defined by a combination of lengths of the joining member, the fluctuating engagement loop member, and the expanding member;

5. The intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus of claim (1d), wherein the adjustable harness second suspension member is further defined: extending forefront on opposing ends of the cavity of the harness assembly;of flexible material adjustable in length generating an ascensional loop forming member as to adapt the suspension member to the user's U-shaped travel cushion configured to define said respective cushion engagement loop suspension element;said first and second cording end receptive of a cord lock, configured to adjust the tension and fasten the loop through a cinching feature;said second suspension member can be of polyester, nylon, elastic or plastics;said second suspension exterior aperture member can further comprise a snap-lock fastener configured to be firmly fixed and releasable to said second suspension members generating a semi figure eight secured suspension element.

6. The intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus of claim (1e), wherein the third suspension member expanded from the guide is further defined: including a first expanded member of flexible material extending a belt length between a first and a second end configured, to elastically deform creating a loop to surround a perimeter of another structure:said suspension member is operable to be firmly fixed and releasable to encircle a plurality of different orientations;inclusive of a male resistant end and female receiving end;the male resistant end is adjustable and controls the first expanded member;the adjustment/resistant end means to function to adjust with resistance, providing upward and abaft force, while distributing weight between the guide and the arms of the seat of the user;fasten firmly refers to joined or united supporting the stress of the assembly;adjustable/modifiable having excessive length.

7. The intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus of claim (1f), wherein further comprising, a small pillow is further defined: receives the head of the user';the pillow comprising of polyester, nylon or other materials; the fill, comprising of at least a portion of memory foam and foam hulls, polyester or can be inflatable;a joining member defined as an operatively connected and adjustable, forming a flat engagement elementproviding varying heights of support to the user's neck and chin, allowing for increased comfort and support of the user's head and neck

8. The intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment of claim 1, wherein said modifying means comprises a means for adjusting selected from the group of a cord adjustment assembly, a buckle adjustment assembly, and or strap adjusters.

9. The intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment of claim 1, wherein said modifying means comprises a flexible webbing, belt assemblies, strap adjusters, cording, cord locks snaps and fasteners forming closed loops.

10. A technique of aiding the head of a traveler in a forward disposed position to allow the traveler to rest while sitting in a vertical position, the steps including: (a) Positioning the user's U-shaped travel cushion over the opened intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment, while inserting the user's U-shaped travel cushion into the semi-figured eight ascensional suspension element, cinching the support system until snug, then enveloping the harness assembly of the U-shaped travel cushion, uniting the joining elements of the harness attachment securing it to the u shaped travel cushion, then;(b) Arranging the first suspension member and the semi-circular ancillary member over the user's headrest, said headrest accepting and receiving the belt assembly, vertically modifying the strap adjusters, then altering and fastening the belt assembly engaging the loop, whereby said belt assembly having a means for adjustment to alter with resistance, next;(c) Attaching the third and fourth suspension member disposed from the opposing ends of the kite like tail of the harness assembly to armrests of the seat of said user by accepting and receiving the first and second end of the belt assembly forming additional closed loops, whereby said belt assembly having a means for adjustment to alter with resistance, next;(d) Seating their self, said user of the U-shaped travel cushion positions their neck into the intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment assembly, adjusting the third and fourth suspension member disposed to the left and right of their arms, to their preferred level of comfort. The gap at the front of the U-shaped travel cushion may then be closed.(e) The user of the U-shaped travel cushion may add the small pillow on top of the harness attachment by inserting the engagement element over and under the second suspension member. The pillow provides additional individualized support allowing said user to the raise, lower or tilt said users' head thus providing additional individual support, ultimate comfort and rest for the user.