| US 8,256,049 B1 | ||
| Compact sleep enhancement kit | ||
| Michael D. Sinks, Chester, Va. (US) | ||
| Filed on Jan. 04, 2011, as Appl. No. 12/930,297. | ||
| Int. Cl. A47G 9/00 (2006.01) | ||
| U.S. Cl. 5—632 [5/638; 5/646] | 3 Claims |

| 1. A kit of interactive soft-bodied components for sleep enhancement of a seated person comprising:
a) a sling member comprised of an elongated band of compliant but substantially non-extensible construction extending between
opposed extremities and bounded in part by a flat upper surface and a lower surface having a finger-accommodating pocket associated
with each extremity, whereby when said extremities are upwardly directed, the person's fingers can enter said pockets, causing
said upper surface to embrace the person's cheeks and upwardly support the chin, and
b) an elbow accommodating member comprised of an elongated central region of adjustable length terminating in opposed anchoring
extremities bounded by upper and lower surfaces, said lower surfaces having non-slip gripping properties, and said upper surfaces
having cushioned elbow receiving means and an upraised U-shaped embracing lip,
c) said sling member and elbow accommodating member being confinable without compression into a package which occupies less
than 500 cubic centimeters of space.
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