article_snippet.sent: It has long been considered that a lie-flat bed is the only way to get a good night's sleep on a plane.
article_snippet.sent: But Boeing has issued a patent for a bizarre 'upright' sleeping support system that could mean economy passengers can sleep on long-haul flights too.
article_snippet.sent: Nicknamed the 'cuddle chair,' the somewhat comical idea could revolutionise a plane sleeping experience by eliminating the need for reclining seats at all.
article_snippet.sent: Boeing has just filed a patent for a 'transport vehicle upright sleep support system' known as a 'cuddle chair
article_snippet.sent: Sleeping on a plane can be quite a feat - especially for those who don't have the money to splurge on business or first class seats.
article_snippet.sent: While some rely on a personal neck pillow, which is readily available to purchase in airports, Boeing's patent insists that the 'cuddle chair' is a far superior option.
article_snippet.sent: For those sitting in economy aircraft seats, the 'cuddle chair' offers a more natural way to get some sleep .
article_snippet.sent: Boeing's patent insists that this system is far superior to neck pillows due to sleep's 'natural horizontal tendency'
article_snippet.sent: According to Boeing's patent, the inflatable pillow is 'not a highly successful option due to the natural tendency of a sleeper to relax their muscles and fall to a more horizontal point.'
article_snippet.sent: However, it may be a while until we see the 'cuddle chair' installed on Boeing aircraft, as the aviation company tells MailOnline Travel that it 'files many patents every year, but that doesn't necessarily mean we end up pursuing many patents.'
highlights_snippet.sent: Recent patent filing shows plans for an 'upright' sleeping support system .
  