ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 15 -- United States Patent no. 12,599,242, issued on April 14.

"Recumbent sling headrest/leg rest suspension system" was invented by Evelyn Tejeda (Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A recumbent headrest suspension system (10) comprises a pair of frames (13) that suspend a bridge-like fabric platform (8) adjustable for height, droop, and angle. The system functions as a sleep pillow alternative that allows a user to customize support to meet anatomical needs and comfort, distributing weight-bearing forces and minimizing restlessness by shifting pressure points. In one embodiment (FIG. 2A), the suspension system includes a U-shaped base or platform (...