Pillow construction

[0026]Turning now to FIGS. 1A and 1B, a detailed description concerning the various components of the head support 1 will now be provided, which includes: a head support 1, which is preferably made of solid-state materials or semi-solid-state materials for the purpose of giving it more material strength to support the weight of head and neck of a user; and which has a hollow case that defines an interior structure of the head support, for the purpose of adding more buffering effect to the head support; and which has at least one aperture formed on a plurality of horizontally opposed side walls on an exterior surface of the head support for the purpose of enhancing air circulation. The head support 1 further includes a breathable cover sheet 2 that directly covers the exterior surface of the head support 1, so as to wrap around the body of head support 1. The head support 1 may be made of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic material, polymeric plastic material, metallic material, wooden material, and bamboo for the purpose of good support to the head.

[0027]The present invention takes advantage of improved air circulation made as a result of the use of apertures to provide us a breathable, well-ventilated, and air-cooling sleep accessory, so as to achieve a resting state with well regulated thermal homeostatis.

[0028]Additionally, the breathable cover sheet 2 may be made from a material selected from a group of mesh fabrics, cotton cloth, textile or foam laminated fabric.

[0029]With reference to FIG. 2, the inventive departure from the embodiment as illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B is that, the head support 1 has a set of slits 12 formed on the exterior surface of the head support 1, while also takes advantage of apertures 11 on the exterior surface of the head support 1 to facilitate air flow within the head support. In addition to the above structural difference, other structural features of the embodiment as disclosed in FIG. 2 are reiterated and therefore referred back to the disclosure as in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B.

[0030]With reference now to FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C, the inventive departure from the embodiment as illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B is that the head support 1 has a set of holes 13 formed on the exterior surface of the head support 1, while also takes advantage of apertures 11 on the exterior surface of the head support 1 to facilitate air flow within the head support. Furthermore, the head support 1 has a forming buffer material 3 combined with a top portion of the exterior surface of the head support, wherein the forming buffer material 3 can be made from a mold formed foam, or a foaming material. Some beneficial aspects of the installation of forming buffer material include the fact that the head support 1 can not only provide mechanical support and facilitated air circulation, but also buffering and shock absorbing effects. In addition to the above structural difference, other structural features of the embodiment as disclosed in FIG. 3 are reiterated and therefore referred back to the disclosure as in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B.

[0031]As indicated in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the inventive departure from FIGS. 1A and 1B is that, the head support 1 has on its surface a buffer material 4 combined with a top portion of an exterior surface of the head support 1. The buffer material 4 can be made from a foam material, high-density foam, memory foam, or natural latex foam. The buffer material 4 can be combined with the head support 1 by way of glue or Velcro or other equivalents. Some beneficial aspects of the installation of the buffer material 4 are that a buffering intervention is provided with between a user's head and the head support 1, which at the same time, absorbs the shock force imparted by a user upon the head support 1 as the user lies down upon the head support 1. This essentially minimizes the contact force upon a user's head, thereby preventing discomfort caused by excess shock force on the head as the user lies down to rest to sleep, and therefore maintaining a comfortable sleep environment for the user. In addition to the above structural difference, other structural features of the embodiment as disclosed in FIG. 4 are reiterated and therefore referred back to the disclosure as in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B.

[0032]As indicated in FIG. 5, the inventive departure from FIGS. 1A and 1B is that the head support 1 has on its surface a damper material 14 applied to a top portion of an exterior surface of the head support 1. The damper material may be made of a material selected from the group consisting of a gel material, a latex material, a silicon gel material, a soft rubber material, a soft synthetic rubber material, and a soft polyurethane material. Some beneficial aspects of the implementation of the damper material include shock absorption or minimized contact force on a user's head as the user lies down to rest to sleep, thereby preventing discomfort in the user by evenly dissipating to the external pressure the user's head and neck Damper material 14 is also believed to provide an anti-slippery effect, minimizing involuntary movement of the head of a user while the user is sleeping. The composition material of the damper material 14 is less capable of absorbing heat, and possesses air cooling effect. Additionally, the deployment of the damper material 14 on the exterior surface of the head support 1 is executed entirely under the discretion of the user. In addition to the above structural difference, other structural features of the embodiment as disclosed in FIG. 5 are reiterated and therefore referred to the disclosure as in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B.

[0033]As illustrated in FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C, the inventive departure from FIGS. 1A and 1B is that the exterior surface of the head support 1 may include, in an orderly consecutive fashion, a contoured surface. The damper material 14 may also be directly applied on the surface of the buffer material 4 before attaching the buffer material 4 onto the head support 1. It is desired that an air flow passage is formed on the exterior surface of the head support 1. The combination of the buffer material 4 and the damper material 14 not only can absorb shock and minimize shock force from the contact between a user's head and the head support 1, but can also transfer out any residual thermal energy that may be stored in the head support 1, thereby delivering a air-cooling effect, and improving the functionality of the present invention. The inventive embodiment provides the user with a variety of choices to customize towards his or her demand for sleep condition. In addition to the above structural difference, other structural features of the embodiment as disclosed in FIG. 6 are reiterated and therefore referred to the disclosure as in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B.

[0034]With reference now to FIG. 7, the inventive departure from FIGS. 1A and 1B is that the top portion of the exterior surface of the head support 1 may be equipped with at least one fastener 7 facilitating releasable retention of a detachable material, in particular, attaching a head support 1 with a water pack 6. The fastener 7 may be Velcro loops or Velcro hooks, and the corresponding locations on the bottom surface of the water pack 6 may also have Velcro loops or Velcro hooks, so that the water pack 6 may be securely attached to the top surface of the head support 1, permitting a user to lean against the water pack 6. Additionally, the fastener 7 is not limited to using Velcro loops or Velcro hooks, as other attachable fasteners such as buttons, zippers, or other equivalents may also be used. Furthermore, it is to be appreciated that the fastener 7 may be set up to meet the surface of the breathable wrapper 2 when the head support 1 is placed under the breathable wrapper 2.

[0035]In view of FIG. 8, the inventive departure from FIGS. 1A and 1B is that a bag 61 may be attached by, for example, a glue to the top exterior surface of the head support 1 in such a way that the combination of the bag 61 and the head support 1 is integrated therefrom, and the bag 61 can be injected with a predetermined fluid, thereby forming a water pack 6 on the top exterior surface of the head support 1, permitting a user to lean against the water pack 6. Additionally, the head support 1 having a water pack formed on its top exterior surface by way on-the-spot injection of fluid into the water pack may be placed under the breathable wrapper 2.

[0036]Turning now to FIGS. 9A and 9B, when a user 5 leans his or her head upon the head support 1, it is believed that the user will benefit from absorbing shock from contact with the present invention. As mentioned above, the present invention provides good support to the head as a result of the use of solid-state materials or semi-solid-state materials as construction materials to make the head support 1, and also provides buffering and shock-absorbing effects as a result of the use of a hollow case 16 as the interior setup of the head support 1. With respect to the air-cooling aspect of the present invention, heat created from the head of the user 5 can be channeled through the head support 1, and be drawn out by air convection through the multi-pointing arrangement of the apertures 11 and holes 13; while at the same time, air flow is transferred into the head support 1 to cool down the head support 1, avoiding thermal accumulation, thereby dissipating heat through natural air circulation. It is to be appreciated from the effects created above that a healthy environment characterized by ample oxygen supply is achieved and the user 5 may therefore benefit from the condition created therefrom.

[0037]With respect to FIG. 10, the inventive departure from FIGS. 9A and 9B is that buffer material 4 characterizes the place the head of the user 5 lies upon. It is to be appreciated that this embodiment of the present invention provides desirable softness and enhances comfort to the head of the user 5, highlighting the features of shock absorption and contact force reduction. Additionally, it is believed that the user 5 will benefit from the sleep accessory embodied in the present invention featuring good head support, air permeability, air circulation, and temperature regulation, as a result of the air channel created by the use of a contoured surface 15 and buffer material 4 on the exterior surface of the head support 1. As well, this embodiment provides a well-maintained thermal hemeostatis in the user. Other potential benefits of this embodiment as disclosed in FIG. 10 are reiterated and therefore referred to the disclosure as in FIG. 7.

[0038]In comparison to the prior art, the pillow construction of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0039]1. In the pillow construction of the present invention, the use of a breathable cover sheet 2 in conjunction with an installation of aperture 11, hole 13, slit 12, and breathable contoured surface 15 facilitates ventilation of air flow within the head support 1 to provide us a breathable, well-ventilated, and air-cooling sleep accessory, so as to keep in tune a state of sleep with well regulated thermal homeostatis in the user.

[0040]2. In the pillow construction of the present invention, the head support is made from a material selected from a group consisting of solid-state materials and semi-solid-state materials, which essentially stabilizes the construction of the integrity of the pillow construction, and provides sufficient support to the head.

[0041]3. In the pillow construction of the present invention, a buffer material or a damper material is adopted, optimizing the elasticity of the pillow construction and its shock absorption ability as the selection of the buffer material or damper material help, in part, in evenly distributing pressure from the neck on the pillow construction. This raises sleep comfort for the user.