ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 24 -- United States Patent no. 12,558,280, issued on Feb. 24.
"Massage table cradle" was invented by Willie J. Lyons Jr. (Blythewood, S.C.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An improved massage table cradle is provided that protects eyelashes, reduces claustrophobia, and improves airflow around the face during face-down positioning on a massage table. The cradle features adjustable forehead and cheek pads with a 2-inch gap for the eyes, a 3-inch high-density foam cushion, flexible side-to-side adjustment, and a face cover made from easily sanitized material. The design ensures that the cradle is soft on the face yet supportive to the head and neck, allowing for an unimpeded ...