Multi-Position Travel Pillow

Abstract

A travel pillow configured to support a person's head in multiple different positions that includes a number of shaped surfaces configured to support a user's head and / or neck in different positions. The top side includes a chamfered neck support surface and a flat top surface. The chamfered neck support surface further includes a pair of humps providing additional side-to-side support for the head. The rear side includes two flat rear surfaces and a rounded forehead support surface. The bottom side includes a beveled support surface and a flat connector surface and a slight chamfer surface for comfort against the neck. The travel pillow may also carry a hook-and-loop fastener for removably attaching a head strap to the pillow, which can be used for holding the pillow to the user in various support configurations, for binding the pillow in a compressed state, and as a blindfold to aid in sleeping.

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REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 609,819 entitled “Multi-Position Travel Pillow” filed Mar. 12, 2012, which is incorporated by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention is directed to travel pillows and, more particularly, to a travel pillow configured to support a person's head and / or neck in multiple positions to accommodate sleeping while traveling.BACKGROUND[0003]A common problem when traveling long distances by airplane or automobile is not being able to sleep in the head-forward position. This is an important concern as sleeping with one's head tilted back can be uncomfortable and may even lead to irritating sinus drainage while trying to sleep. Additionally, even those for whom sleeping with their head tilted back is comfortable, there is still the desire to change positions occasionally to prevent soreness and discomfort that can arise from maintaining a single position for an...

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