Cranial positioning device with a lymphatic drainage augmentation that causes relief of various feelings associated with a typical hangover

Abstract

This device is a mechanical positioning device which positions the head in a way that allows for the relaxation and associated limiting of neural inputs to the left medial sternocleidomastoid muscle. The left-sided medial sternocleidomastoid (to be further referred to as medial SCM) is most commonly positioned in close proximity to the thoracic duct in such a way that muscle spasms of the medial SCM are suspected to play a role in limiting function of the thoracic duct and subsequently some feelings associated the typical symptoms of a “hangover” following the consumption of ethanol. The thoracic duct can be described as the main lymphatic drainage point of the human head. This device is capable of relieving muscle spasm in the medial SCM muscle which augment the function of the thoracic duct in such a way that has a positive effect on those experiencing hangover symptoms. This device is shaped much like a pillow and places the user's head in a unique position which relaxes the medial SCM muscle, augments lymphatic flow from the cranium, which subsequently has an effect of symptom relief during periods of lymphatic cranial congestion, for example when someone has a “hangover.”

Claims

1. An apparatus for cranial positioning with a lymphatic drainage augmentation that causes relief of various feelings associated with a typical hangover, the apparatus comprising of a structure that is rigid and large enough to support the head of a person in a specific orientation.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] FIG. 1.—front view of device

[0010] FIG. 2.—side view of the device

[0011] FIG. 3.—top view of the device

[0012] FIG. 4.—isometric view of the device

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] The present invention is directed to cranial positioning device with a lymphatic drainage augmentation that causes relief of various feelings associated with a typical hangover

[0014] In its most complete version, the device is made up of the following components, a wedge shaped device that has a marked location for the user to place their head upon, with sides right and left as to position the ear over a location on the device that best serves the purpose of hangover relief. There are movable components that fold in and out at the base to allow the user to adjust the height and angle of the device as to allow the device to work best with the body habitus of the user. It should further be noted that: The material used in the device is supportive enough to hold the weight of a human head and keep the head in a specific position while allowing the user to relax their musculature completely.

[0015] FIG. 1 is a front view of the device.

[0016] FIG. 1 is a side view of the device.

[0017] FIG. 3 shows a top view of the device, with spots for ear placement marked on the device as to give a better understanding of where the user's head is to be place. The middle of the device has a raised portion between the two ear placement spots in this view.

[0018] FIG. 4 shows an isometric view of the device. It is a raised platform with a wedge protruding from the middle of the platform to help position the user's head. It has spots for ear placement marked on the device as to give a better understanding of where the user's head is to be placed. The protruding wedge in the middle of the device may be shaped in a slightly different way, it may be tapered, as to position the head in a position that best addresses the medial sternocleidomastoid muscle.

[0019] Different features, variations and multiple different embodiments have been shown and described with various details. What has been described in this application at times in terms of specific embodiments is done for illustrative purposes only and without the intent to limit or suggest that what has been conceived is only one particular embodiment or specific embodiments. It is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to any single specific embodiments or enumerated variations. Many modifications, variations and other embodiments will come to mind of those skilled in the art, and which are intended to be and are in fact covered by both this disclosure. It is indeed intended that the scope of this disclosure should be determined by a proper legal interpretation and construction of the disclosure, including equivalents, as understood by those of skill in the art relying upon the complete disclosure present at the time of filing.