Pull out headrest

• US 4,205,878 A
• Filed: 08/02/1978
• Issued: 06/03/1980
• Est. Priority Date: 08/02/1978
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: James D. Wooten
• Original Assignee: James D. Wooten
• Inventors: Wooten, James D.
• Primary Examiner(s): McCall, James T.
• Application Number:
  US05/930,353
• Time in Patent Office: 671 Days
• Field of Search: 297/391, 297/396, 297/400, 297/403, 297/406, 297/407, 297/409, 297/410, 297/384, 248/118
• US Class Current: 297/391
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 7/38 for the head adjustable coupled to reclining or easy chairs A47C1/036
• CPC Class Codes: B60N 2/99 adjustable

Abstract

A pull out headrest for use with a seat structure having an extended backrest comprises two receiving chambers on either side of the extended backrest. Two headrest members have a first position wherein the members are withdrawn into the chambers. Individual adjusting elements connect the headrest members to the backrest for supporting the headrest members in a second position.

Claims

1. A pull out headrest for use with a seat structure having an extended backrest comprising, two receiving chambers on either side of said extended backrest, two headrest members having a first position wherein said members are withdrawn into said chambers, individual adjusting means connecting said headrest members to said backrest for supporting said headrest members in a second position.

2. The pull out headrest as defined in claim 1 further characterized in that said individual adjusting means supports said headrest members in a plurality of positions.

3. The pull out headrest as defined in claim 2 further characterized in that said individual adjusting means includes a guide bar having a detent mechanism in each of said receiving chambers, a guide recess in each of said headrest members having a plurality of indentations whereby said guide recess can be moved along said guide bar and be secured in any position where the detent mechanism engages an indentation.

4. The pull out headrest as defined in claim 3 further characterized in that said individual adjusting means includes a spring hinge attached to each of said headrest members, said guide bars including a stop groove for receiving said spring hinge to prevent either of said headrests from being accidentally detached from said guide bars.