Pressure Pad Headgear Device

Abstract

A pressure pad headgear device is provided. The device is designed to apply pressure to specific points on a user's head, face, and neck for relief similar to pressure point therapy adjustments. The device is made from a plurality of straps that can adjust in tightness via fasteners such as buckles, hook and loop, or snap buttons. Each strap can be further connected to other straps through hinge points, allowing for adjustments in device tightness. Each strap is comprised of at least one adjustable and repositionable pressure pad with openings to accommodate the straps, ensuring the pads can be positioned precisely over designated pressure points. These pads are secured and adjusted against the target areas of a user's head, face, and/or neck using fasteners to perform pressure point therapy.

Claims

1. A pressure pad headgear device comprising: a first strap comprised of a first pressure pad comprised of a first opening and a first fastener; a second strap; a third strap comprised of a second pressure pad comprised of a second opening and a second fastener.

2. The pressure pad headgear device of claim 1, wherein the first strap, the second strap, and the third strap are comprised of an elastic material.

3. The pressure pad headgear device of claim 1, wherein the first strap and the second strap are comprised of a metal material.

4. The pressure pad headgear device of claim 3, wherein the first strap and the second strap are connected via a hinge point.

5. The pressure pad headgear device of claim 1, wherein the first fastener is comprised of a threaded knob.

6. The pressure pad headgear device of claim 1, wherein the second fastener is comprised of a threaded knob.

7. The pressure pad headgear device of claim 1, wherein the second strap is comprised of a third pressure pad comprised of a third opening and a third fastener.

8. A pressure pad headgear device comprising: a first strap comprised of a first pressure pad comprised of a first opening, a first adjustment fastener, and a first fastener; a second strap comprised of a second adjustment fastener; a third strap comprised of a second pressure pad comprised of a second opening, a second adjustment fastener, and a second fastener.

9. The pressure pad headgear device of claim 8, wherein the first strap, the second strap, and the third strap are comprised of an elastic material.

10. The pressure pad headgear device of claim 8, wherein the first strap and the second strap are comprised of a metal material.

11. The pressure pad headgear device of claim 10, wherein the first strap and the second strap are connected via a hinge point.

12. The pressure pad headgear device of claim 8, wherein the first fastener is comprised of a threaded knob.

13. The pressure pad headgear device of claim 8, wherein the second fastener is comprised of a threaded knob.

14. The pressure pad headgear device of claim 8, wherein the second strap is comprised of a third pressure pad comprised of a third opening and a third fastener.

15. The pressure pad headgear device of claim 8, wherein the first adjustment fastener, the second adjustment fastener, and the third testament fastener are comprised of a sliding buckle.

16. The pressure pad headgear device of claim 8, wherein the first adjustment fastener, the second adjustment fastener, and the third testament fastener are comprised of a hook and loop fastener or a snap button fastener.

17. A method of using a pressure pad headgear device, the method comprising the following steps: providing a pressure pad headgear device comprised of a first strap comprised of a first pressure pad, a second strap, and a third strap comprised of a second pressure pad; positioning the first strap circumferentially around a user's head; positioning the second strap along the top of a user's head; positioning the third strap along a back of the user's head and a back of a user's neck; positioning the first pressure pad along the first strap and positioning the second pressure pad along the second strap such that the first pressure pad contacts a first pressure point of the user and the second pressure pad contacts a second pressure point of the user; and tightening the first pressure pad and the second pressure pad such that the first pressure pad and the second pressure pad provide a compressive pressure against the first pressure point and the second pressure point.

18. The method of using a pressure pad headgear device of claim 17, wherein the second strap is comprised of a third pressure pad.

19. The method of using a pressure pad headgear device of claim 17, wherein the first strap and a second strap are connected via a hinge point.

20. The method of using a pressure pad headgear device of claim 17, wherein the first strap, the second strap, and the third strap are comprised of an elastic material.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

[0017] FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of one potential embodiment of a pressure pad headgear device of the present invention while worn on a user's head in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0018] FIG. 2 illustrates a rear perspective view of one potential embodiment of a pressure pad headgear device of the present invention while worn on a user's head in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0019] FIG. 3 illustrates a rear perspective view of one potential embodiment of a pressure pad headgear device of the present invention while worn on a user's head in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0020] FIG. 4 illustrates a top perspective view of one potential embodiment of a pressure pad headgear device of the present invention while worn on a user's head in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

[0021] FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potential embodiment of a pressure pad headgear device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

[0023] As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a headache treatment device. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a pressure pad headgear device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a pressure pad headgear device that simulates pressure point therapy to treat headaches. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a pressure pad headgear device that simulates pressure point therapy to treat headaches wherein the device can be used by an individual without having to go to a chiropractor or other medical provider.

[0024] The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a pressure pad headgear device comprised of at least one (but preferably three) strap(s) comprised of at least one adjustable and repositionable pressure pad. The pressure pad can be repositioned along the strap such that it provides pressure onto a pressure point area on a user's head.

[0025] The straps may be made from any material, wherein the length/tightness of the strap can be adjusted via at least one adjustment fastener. In a further embodiment, the strap may be made of a metal material and may be repositionable and attached to another strap via at least one hinge point that allows for the device to increase or decrease in tightness around a user's head, face, and/or neck. In an embodiment wherein the device has three straps, the first strap surrounds a user's head circumferentially. The second strap runs along the top of a user's head. Finally, a third strap runs along the back of a user's head and/or neck.

[0026] The straps may be comprised of at least one pressure pad. The pressure pad is comprised of at least one opening that allows the strap to pass through the pad such that the pad is captured on the strap. Further, the pad can be repositioned along the strap as needed in order to be placed over a specific pressure point area of a user's head, face, and/or neck. Once positioned in said area, at least one fastener of the pad can be turned a first direction in order to tighten the pad against the user's head, face, and/or neck area in order to provide pressure relief on a pressure point area similar to a chiropractic treatment.

[0027] The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a first strap that may be comprised of at least one pressure pad, a second strap that may be comprised of at least one pressure pad, and a third strap that may be comprised of at least one pressure pad. Then, the first strap can be positioned circumferentially around a user's head, wherein the tightness of the strap can be adjusted as necessary via at least one adjustment fastener. Next, the second strap can be positioned along the top of a user's head, wherein the tightness of the strap can be adjusted as necessary via at least one adjustment fastener. Further, the third strap can be positioned along the back of a user's head and neck, wherein the tightness of the strap can be adjusted as necessary via at least one adjustment fastener. Next, the pressure pads of the straps can be positioned along each strap such that it contacts a pressure point area of the user's head, neck, and/or face. Finally, each pressure pad can be tightened against (i.e., provide compressive pressure onto) each pressure point area of the user's head, neck, and/or face using at least one fastener of each pad to provide pressure point therapy.

[0028] Accordingly, the pressure pad headgear device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a headache treatment device. More specifically, the device simulates pressure point therapy to treat headaches. While doing so, the device does not require that a user go to a chiropractor or other medical provider. In this manner, the pressure pad headgear device overcomes the limitations of existing practices used for pressure point therapy known in the art.

[0029] Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of one potential embodiment of a pressure pad headgear device 100 of the present invention while worn on a user's head in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The device 100 is comprised of at least one (but preferably three) strap(s) 120 comprised of at least one adjustable and repositionable pressure pad 125. The pressure pad 125 can be repositioned along the strap 120 such that it provides pressure onto a pressure point area on a user's head.

[0030] The strap 120 may be made from any material known in the art such as a fabric material, a metal material, or some combination thereof. The strap 120 may be made from an elastic material that may stretch. In another embodiment, the strap 120 is made from a material that is not stretchable, wherein the length/tightness of the strap 120 can be adjusted via at least one adjustment fastener 121 such as, but not limited to, a sliding buckle, hook and loop, snap button, etc. In a further embodiment, the strap 120 may be made of a metal material and may be repositionable and attached to another strap 130, 140 via at least one hinge point 150, as seen in FIG. 2, that allows for the device 100 to increase or decrease in tightness around a user's head, face, and/or neck. In an embodiment wherein the device 100 has three straps 120, 130, 140, the first strap 120 surrounds a user's head circumferentially.

[0031] The strap 120 may be comprised of at least one pressure pad 125 may be any size and shape and may be made from any material. The pressure pad 125 is comprised of at least one opening 126. The opening 126 allows the strap 120 to pass through the pad 125 such that the pad 125 is captured on the strap 120. Further, the pad 125 can be repositioned along the strap 120 as needed in order to be placed over a specific pressure point area of a user's head, face, and/or neck. Once positioned in said area, at least one fastener 127 such as, but not limited to, a threaded knob of the pad 125 can be turned a first direction in order to tighten the pad 125 against the user's head, face, and/or neck area in order to provide pressure relief on a pressure point area similar to a chiropractic treatment. The pad 125 can then be loosened by turning the fastener 127 in a second direction.

[0032] The strap 130 may be made from any material known in the art such as a fabric material, a metal material, or some combination thereof. The strap 130 may be made from an elastic material that may stretch. In another embodiment, the strap 130 is made from a material that is not stretchable, wherein the length/tightness of the strap 130 can be adjusted via at least one adjustment fastener 131 such as, but not limited to, a sliding buckle, hook and loop, snap button, etc. In a further embodiment, the strap 130 may be made of a metal material and may be repositionable attached to another strap 120, 140 via at least one hinge point 150 that allows for the device 100 to increase or decrease in tightness around a user's head, face, and/or neck. In an embodiment wherein the device 100 has three straps 120, 130, 140, the second strap 130 surrounds the top of a user's head, as seen in FIG. 4.

[0033] The strap 130 may be comprised of at least one pressure pad 135 may be any size and shape and may be made from any material. The pressure pad 135 is comprised of at least one opening 136. The opening 136 allows the strap 130 to pass through the pad 135 such that the pad 135 is captured on the strap 130. Further, the pad 135 can be repositioned along the strap 130 as needed in order to be placed over a specific pressure point area of a user's head, face, and/or neck. Once positioned in said area, at least one fastener 137 such as, but not limited to, a threaded knob of the pad 135 can be turned a first direction in order to tighten the pad 135 against the user's head, face, and/or neck area in order to provide pressure relief on a pressure point area similar to a chiropractic treatment. The pad 135 can then be loosened by turning the fastener 137 in a second direction.

[0034] The strap 140 may be made from any material known in the art such as a fabric material, a metal material, or some combination thereof. The strap 140 may be made from an elastic material that may stretch. In another embodiment, the strap 140 is made from a material that is not stretchable, wherein the length/tightness of the strap 140 can be adjusted via at least one adjustment fastener 141 such as, but not limited to, a sliding buckle, hook and loop, snap button, etc. In a further embodiment, the strap 140 may be made of a metal material and may be repositionable attached to another strap 120, 130 via at least one hinge point 150 that allows for the device 100 to increase or decrease in tightness around a user's head, face, and/or neck. In an embodiment wherein the device 100 has three straps 120, 130, 140, the third strap 140 surrounds the top of a user's head and a back of a user's neck, as seen in FIG. 3.

[0035] The strap 140 may be comprised of at least one pressure pad 145 may be any size and shape and may be made from any material. The pressure pad 145 is comprised of at least one opening 146. The opening 146 allows the strap 140 to pass through the pad 145 such that the pad 145 is captured on the strap 140. Further, the pad 145 can be repositioned along the strap 140 as needed in order to be placed over a specific pressure point area of a user's head, face, and/or neck. Once positioned in said area, at least one fastener 147 such as, but not limited to, a threaded knob of the pad 145 can be turned a first direction in order to tighten the pad 145 against the user's head, face, and/or neck area in order to provide pressure relief on a pressure point area similar to a chiropractic treatment. The pad 145 can then be loosened by turning the fastener 147 in a second direction.

[0036] The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 200 the device 100, as seen in FIG. 5. First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a first strap 120 that may be comprised of at least one pressure pad 125, a second strap 130 that may be comprised of at least one pressure pad 135, and a third strap 140 that may be comprised of at least one pressure pad 145 [Step 202]. Then, the first strap 120 can be positioned circumferentially around a user's head, wherein the tightness of the strap 120 can be adjusted as necessary via at least one adjustment fastener 121 [Step 204]. Next, the second strap 130 can be positioned along the top of a user's head, wherein the tightness of the strap 130 can be adjusted as necessary via at least one adjustment fastener 131 [Step 204]. Further, the third strap 140 can be positioned along the back of a user's head and neck, wherein the tightness of the strap 140 can be adjusted as necessary via at least one adjustment fastener 141 [Step 206]. Next, the pressure pads 125, 135, 145 of the straps 120, 130, 140 can be positioned along each strap 120, 130, 140 such that it contacts a pressure point area of the user's head, neck, and/or face [Step 208]. Finally, each pressure pad 125, 135, 145 can be tightened against (i.e., provide compressive pressure onto) each pressure point area of the user's head, neck, and/or face using at least one fastener 127, 137, 147 of each pad 125, 135, 145 to provide pressure point therapy [Step 210].

[0037] Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein pressure pad headgear device and device are interchangeable and refer to the pressure pad headgear device 100 of the present invention.

[0038] Notwithstanding the foregoing, the pressure pad headgear device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the pressure pad headgear device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the pressure pad headgear device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the pressure pad headgear device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the pressure pad headgear device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

[0039] Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

[0040] What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term includes is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term comprising as comprising is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.