Traveling Can Be a Pain in the Neck—but Not with the NapAnywhere
Hampton Roads, Va. (PRWEB) July 19, 2013 -- Dr. Ravi Shamaiengar, a practicing radiologist and the 2012 Virginia Inventors Forum “Innovator of the Year,” has surpassed 80% of his fundraising goal through a Kickstarter.com campaign designed to help fund his invention, the NapAnywhere.
The NapAnywhere campaign launched June 25 and will end July 25. Funding on Kickstarter is all-or-nothing.
NapAnywhere must meet its goal of $40,000 by July 25 or it will not receive any funding. Pledges begin at $39 for one NapAnywhere, and Couples’ and Family Packs are available. Those who pre-order the NapAnywhere through Kickstarter.com will be among the first to own one of these innovative devices.
The NapAnywhere is a sophisticated head-support pillow dubbed “part engineering, part architecture, and part origami.”
The device is a flat disc that’s light and portable enough to carry in a small bag. The fabric-covered pillow has a moldable frame that users can then bend and customize for individual comfort. The head rests on a soft, curved surface with a vertical support and platform that molds over the shoulder, evenly distributing the head’s weight.
“The NapAnywhere was designed with travelers in mind,” explains Shamaiengar, whose discomfort with air travel inspired the NapAnywhere. “It is supportive and comfortable, yet lightweight and portable, and can provide a custom fit for each user. The result is an extremely lightweight device that can be molded to an individual’s shape, supporting the weight of their head while they nap. Once it’s put on correctly, you barely know it’s there.”
“We believe that this product will have a positive impact on many people,” says Shamaiengar. “The response from the Kickstarter community will help us gauge the public’s interest, fund the initial manufacturing runs, and bring the NapAnywhere to market.”
Kickstarter is a funding platform for projects ranging from films and music to design and technology. Since its launch on April 28, 2009, over $450 million has been pledged through Kickstarter by more than 3.2 million people, funding more than 34,000 creative projects.
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Learn more about NapAnywhereTM and watch a video demo by visiting http://www.NapAnywhere.net or visit the Kickstarter campaign page at http://www.Kickstarter.com (keyword: NapAnywhere).
Direct Link:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/350280790/napanywhere?ref=home_location
To schedule an interview or for more information, contact Dr. Ravi Shamaiengar at ravi(at)napanywhere(dot)net.
*High-resolution photos and video footage available upon request.
Stephanie Heinatz, Consociate Media, http://www.consociatemedia.com, 757.713.2199, [email protected]
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