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Headbone styles

For head and neck support on high-back seats.
Also for lumbar support on low-back seats.

• Approx. 26" long, 12" wide, and 1.7 pounds
• Buckwheat hull filler (natural, hypoallergenic, grown in USA)
• Zipper allows you to add or remove filler
• Minky fabric is irresistably touchable
• Logo branding on front and back

 

Headbone fabrics and colors

Color Options

Backbone styles

For lumbar support on high-back seats. Extra length provides limitless versatility.

• Approx. 38" long, 12" wide, and 1.6 pounds
• All other specs same as Headbone® at left

Backbone in four colors

Color Options

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Orders usually ship within 24 hours excluding weekends and holidays.
However, orders placed between noon on Wednesday, Sept 29 and Monday, Oct 3 will ship Tuesday, Oct 4. Thank you.

Headbone® is guaranteed. We want you to be completely satisfied and offer a one-year return policy.

 

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Your Bone™ pillow comes packaged with instructions and wrapped in a poly bag. (Bag not shown.)

Headbone traveling

Take it along when traveling. Just drape it over your bag or luggage.

 

ASK THE INVENTOR

Why are these pillows bone-shaped?

Headbone front and back views1. The unique shape of my Bone™ pillows happened naturally. My objective was to design a headrest to make the seat in my new Ford Explorer more comfortable. The seat back angled several inches behind my head and I wanted something to fill the void space between the nape of my neck and the seat. A "bulb" shape fit that need.

2. The "neck" that connects the two bulbous ends solved the problem of how to hang or drape the headrest over the seat. (I wanted this feature so I could adjust it high or low on the seat, depending on where I wanted support.)

3. The "neck" was made hollow so the bulbous ends could adjust for size and firmness when filled with a loose filler.

4. The bulbous ends are different sizes because, again, adjustability.

(Turns out, Headbone's versatility is due to my unwillingness to commit to a solution!)

 

How do I use Headbone®?

 

Headbones in Ford Explorer seats1. Drape Headbone over your seat with the non-slip fabric face down.

2. Position it where you want it (behind the head, neck, back, etc.).

3. Adjust the level of support (fullness or flatness) by shaking the buckwheat-hull filler through the hollow neck.

4. Get comfortable!

Other tips:
The larger end is the intended resting end, but the smaller end gives variety to other positions and may sometimes be preferred, like in airplane seats, when you need more variety of positions.
To further (and more permanently) adjust the level of support, add or remove filler through the zipper opening.

 

How is Headbone® different from other portable pillows?

You don't wear it on your shoulders, like some popular neckrests.
It hangs over the seat.

It's completely adjustable. The bulbous shape contours to your body to fill any void of space between you and your seat.
In the "before" photo at right, see the void of space behind her neck in this Lincoln Continental? That "void" can cause strain because there's no neck support.

Alertness OR relaxation.
Comfort and support can help you be more alert by removing distraction from your discomfort; OR it can make you more relaxed by allowing easy comfort.

Set it and forget it; it stays in place.
You may occasionally need to make small adjustments depending on your seat and usage, but it's very non-intrusive and easy to use.

 

How can it affect or improve my posture?

Ergonomic support that's tailored to your body allows you to maintain your natural spinal curve and save your posture.
Sitting for a long time can cause lower back pain due to slouching. Headbone and Backbone encourage proper posture when used for lumbar support.

Use Headbone on a low- to mid-height chair for lumbar support. (Headbone is 26" long and will reach the lumbar region on low- to mid-height chairs as shown.)

Use Backbone on high-back chairs for lumbar support.

Tip: Lumbar support generally requires less filler than is provided in Headbone. You can remove filler through the zipper if desired.


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Your head is heavy!

Holding it up can give you a crick in your neck. Headbone is supportive -- not squooshy -- so it will hold your head at the angle you set.

Read, watch the view, or relax without neck strain.

Question from Howard in Soquel, CA, 3/12/10:

Hello Victoria:

I think this product will accomplish what I need to make my office chair more comfortable. I have one concern, however, and that is cleaning. After a time it will smell from my head (hair) being against it and will also get discolored. What do you recommend as the best way to clean it (get the smell out). For the most part I think this is a very clever item, and I wish you great success. Thanks,

Howard

Answer to Howard:

Hello Howard,

Thank you for your feedback. The fabric itself is machine washable and won't shrink or bleed, BUT that's not a desirable option because you'd have to empty all the buckwheat in order to wash it. Then you'd have to refill it with the buckwheat you removed. It's probably not an exercise you'd want to perform. (You can open Headbone through the zipper on the side seam of the neck. But be careful if you do, since the filler is loose.)

Therefore, I suggest to surface-clean it with a damp cloth. For example, put light soap on a cloth and lightly rinse and squeeze it out so it's not sopping wet or sudsy. Then wipe the surface clean. That should eliminate odor, but a disinfectant spray like Lysol would also help.

Note also you can put a sachet inside Headbone. Use a regular sachet that you buy from the store OR make your own, like this: 1) get a small piece of light fabric like muslin or cheesecloth; 2) remove some buckwheat -- about a tablespoon or so -- and place on the fabric; 3) spray or dab the buckwheat with your favorite cologne; and 4) secure the fabric closed and put it inside Headbone. (Sewing the sachet closed would be better than tying, since the latter would be bulky.) Then your Headbone will smell nice and also transfer the scent to you when you use it! (I'll offer these as an accessory soon -- do you want a sample? I'll send you a prototype if you want to try it.)

I doubt discoloration will occur, especially since you got black.

I'm considering options for a cover that could be easily washed, but it's tricky since a double-skin-type cover would affect adjustability and firmness.

I hope these are satisfactory solutions to your questions. Thanks again and regards,

Victoria

Does this look like your favorite chair?

You can modify it when you read, watch TV, or have a conversation.

Note: If you want to sit more "straight up" in a chair that's angled back like the one shown at right, Headbone will be unobtrusive. This means you can leave it on the chair all the time and use it when you want it and ignore it when you don't.

Uses and modifications are endless.

Fold it, smoosh it, or wedge it countless ways to fill any need.

Example: Do you get a sore shoulder while driving? If so, wedge Headbone under your elbow. It will jack up your shoulder, prevent slouching, and greatly relieve the strain.

Example: Does your backside get fatigued when you sit for too long? Yes! Sit on Headbone for relief. Maybe it has something to do with pressure points, but it really helps. (Yes, Headbone is strong and supportive enough for at least an average adult to sit on. We haven't tested it for pound strength.)

Also handy for supporting objects, too!

Your guarantee:

We offer a one-year money-back or replacement guarantee. We believe our support pillows will help you (or your recipient) be more comfortable in a multitude of situations. Our products are made in the USA to the exacting specifications of the inventor who created them, and each product that ships is inspected personally by the inventor. Your satisfaction is absolutely guaranteed.

We love hearing from you. Please call 410-326-0468 (note we cancelled our 800 number) with your questions or comments, or email as shown on the "privacy/about us" page.


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