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Nap-Cap - How About A Hat-Tip For Larry Niven?
Those creative folks at Heads Up(TM) have created the Nap-Cap, a "stylish cap" that keeps your head supported in a comfortable position while sleeping in transit.
(From Heads Up(TM) Nap-Cap)
The idea is that, rather than having your head nod from side to side (or up and down) while on a train or plane, you can keep yourself in position. It's actually a sleep system which includes:
- The adjustable Nap-Cap
- Flexible bands for head positioning and support
- Straps for fastening to the seat
- Eyeshade, earplugs, instruction manual and carry pouch.
But I think Larry Niven deserves at least a hat-tip, don't you? ;)
(Speaking of which) thanks to Popgadget for the story.
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