Travel pillow

a pillow and travel technology, applied in the field of pillows, can solve the problems of passengers being uncomfortable to rest, not being able to sleep, and not being able to provide sufficient support and comfor

Pending Publication Date: 2022-05-26
MANI MARC
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[0008]An objective of the present invention is to provide a firm yet soft travel pillow that supports the head and neck while resting or travelling in an upright position or a supine position.
[0009]Another objective of the present invention is to provide a travel pillow assembly that is strong enough to provide support against the head movement and neck torsion which is the main impediment to sleep in the upright or reclined seated position such as in an airplane.

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A common problem for the travelers is not being able to sleep when traveling.
Further, there are innumerable situations, for instance waiting at the airport for hours for a delayed flight, where the lack of headrests on the seats makes resting uncomfortable for the passengers.
There are a variety of head and neck travel pillows that are currently available in the market that attempt to address this concern, but none of them provides sufficient support and comfort when sleeping while sitting during travelling, for instance in an airplane.

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[0026]A variety of travel pillows have been described. One such example is described in U.S. Pat. No. 9,434,283 assigned to Danami Llc disclosing a travel pillow for use on vehicle seats, for example airplanes during long trips. The travel pillow provides support to the head in the superior direction or anterior direction with control of twisting movement of the head in the forward direction and / or the lateral direction. Though the pillow described therein provides support to the head and neck of the person, it is too bulky around the back of the neck and does not allow the shoulders to rest properly.

[0027]Another Korean Patent KR101538695 assigned to Younghwan Park discloses a three-dimensional pillow that allows resting comfortably while sitting on a chair by allowing the head and neck portions to maintain a stable posture at all times while travelling. The travel pillow described therein may provide adequate support to the neck and head of the person while the person is sleeping....

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Abstract

The travel pillow assembly includes a travel pillow designed to provide optimal head support for the user in erect and supine positions. The travel pillow is configured with a hole to securely support the occiput and is tapered in a manner that maintains the user's neck and head in proper alignment. The travel pillow assembly is constructed of single piece foam which is firm enough and contoured to prevent head turning and neck torsion. The travel pillow assembly also includes an adjustable strap that may be used to provide supplemental support to the head.

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[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 17 / 100,296, filed Nov. 20, 2020, which application is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a travel pillow. More specifically, the present invention provides an improved travel pillow which supports neck and head of a user in both supine and erect position.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]A pillow generally provides cushioning for the head and neck, typically in a supine position. A travel pillow provides firm support to the neck to prevent a person's head from dropping forward or back or falling to one side or another. A travel pillow must support the person's neck usually while a vehicle is in motion. The travel pillow also provides support to the neck and head of the person, often while in sitting position through a range of angles, as is common while traveling on long journeys in automobiles, trains, buses, airplanes and the like. A common problem for the tr...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47G9/10
CPCA47G9/1081A47G2009/1018A47G9/1045A47C7/383
Inventor MANI, MARC
Owner MANI MARC
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