Cushion having a fragrance insert that can be held therein

Abstract

The invention relates to a pillow (1) comprising an outer cover (4), a pillow body (2), and at least one fragrance insert (3), wherein the pillow body (2) and the at least one fragrance insert (3) are receivable in the outer cover (4), wherein the outer cover (4) comprises a front side (V) and a back side (R) which are detachably connected to one another on at least three sides, wherein the pillow (1) further comprises textile means (5) for replaceably fixing the fragrance insert (3), wherein the textile means (5) are connected to the outer cover (4) and are designed such that the fragrance insert (3) is received between the textile means (5) and the outer cover (4); or wherein the textile means (5) are connected to the pillow body (2) and are designed such that the fragrance insert (3) is received between the textile means (5) and the pillow body (2).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a pillow comprising an outer cover, a pillow body and at least one fragrance insert, wherein the pillow body and the at least one fragrance insert can be accommodated in the outer cover and wherein the outer cover comprises a front side and a back side which are detachably connected to one another on at least three sides.

[0002] It's well known that good sleep is one of the most important factors for good health. It's also widely accepted that the sense of smell also influences sleep. For example, aromatherapy with certain scents can promote better sleep, make waking up easier in the morning, and even encourage more positive dreams.

[0003] Known from the prior art are pillows in which a scented insert is placed between two pillow bodies. This stack of pillows can be placed on an outer cover that is open on three sides, which is then closed to make the pillow ready for use. Such a pillow is disclosed in international design DM / 221485.

[0004] However, such a "sandwich construction," in which the fragrance insert is sandwiched between two pillow bodies, has several disadvantages. On the one hand, the pillow consists of many loosely spaced elements, resulting in numerous components. Another problem is that movement while sleeping can cause the inner components of the pillow to shift, causing the fragrance insert to slip to one side of the pillow. This is uncomfortable for the person sleeping on it and can also impede the fragrance release.

[0005] Another pillow for scent release is known from US 2009 / 173425 A1. This pillow features a flat liner containing the scent. The liner has an adhesive layer on one side, allowing it to be glued to a pillow body. A cover can then be slipped over the pillow body with the glued liner.

[0006] However, the adhesive layer is particularly problematic in the solution to US 2009 / 173425 A1. Many users strictly reject the use of adhesives in bedding, as they associate adhesives with the release of unpleasant-smelling and potentially harmful fumes. Furthermore, it cannot be ruled out that adhesive may remain on the pillow body after the liner is removed, causing further problems.

[0007] It is the object of the invention to provide a pillow for releasing fragrance in which the aforementioned problems do not occur.

[0008] This object is achieved by a pillow comprising an outer cover, a pillow body and at least one fragrance insert, wherein the pillow body and the at least one fragrance insert can be accommodated in the outer cover, wherein the outer cover comprises a front side and a back side which are detachably connected to one another on at least three sides, wherein the pillow further comprises textile means for the replaceable fixing of the fragrance insert, and: wherein the textile means are connected to the outer shell and configured such that the fragrance insert is received between the textile means and the outer shell; or wherein the textile means are connected to the cushion body and configured such that the fragrance insert is received between the textile means and the cushion body.

[0009] According to the invention, the fragrance insert is thus secured inside the pillow. This prevents the fragrance insert from slipping or being moved into an undesired position due to the movement of a person sleeping on the pillow. Furthermore, the pillow comprises only a small number of elements, and in particular, it is not necessary for the fragrance insert to be secured between two pillow elements.

[0010] A particular advantage of the aforementioned pillow is that no adhesives are required to hold the fragrance insert in place. The textile means even allow the fragrance insert to be used entirely without further modification and still be secured in the pillow. The inventive solution thus departs from the idea that the fragrance insert must be modified for fixation and now provides textile means that are connected to the outer shell or the pillow body to secure the fragrance insert.

[0011] The textile elements also have the advantage of being easy to clean and washable along with the outer shell or pillow body. The textile elements can therefore be considered an "extension" of the existing outer shell or pillow body.

[0012] An essential feature of the present invention is that the outer cover comprises a front and a back that are detachably connected to one another on at least three sides. This allows the front to be completely folded away from the back (if the front is connected to the back on one side) or the front to be completely removed from the back (if the front is not connected to the back on either side). This enables easy access to the inside of the outer cover, making it possible to secure the fragrance insert using more complex means such as strips or a pocket wall that can be opened independently of the outer cover. If the outer cover were only open on one side, all components such as the cushion body and the fragrance insert would have to be pushed sideways into the outer cover, which could lead to clogging and snagging, particularly of the fragrance insert, as it is not a rigid element.Consequently, the fragrance release would also be reduced. In other words, the textile means for replaceable attachment of the fragrance insert can only achieve their full effect if the outer shell comprises a front and a back that are detachably connected to each other on at least three sides.

[0013] The textile means enable in particular two preferred embodiments, in which the first embodiment with fabric strips aims to achieve the greatest possible fragrance release to the outside and the second embodiment with pocket wall aims to reduce contamination by the fragrance insert inside the pillow as much as possible.

[0014] In the first preferred embodiment, the textile means are formed by at least one fabric strip, with two sides of the fabric strip being attached, preferably sewn, to the outer cover or the cushion body, and the remaining sides of the fabric strip being exposed. This allows the fragrance insert to be pushed between the fabric strip and the front or back when the front side is folded away from the back or removed.

[0015] Particularly preferred is the fragrance insert larger than the fabric strip, so that the fragrance insert protrudes from the fabric strip, leaving some sections of the fragrance insert uncovered by the fabric strip. This allows more fragrance to be released from the fragrance insert to the outside, as the fragrance doesn't have to penetrate the additional barrier of the fabric strip.

[0016] The textile means can also be formed by at least two, preferably a maximum of five, fabric strips that run parallel to each other and are arranged equidistant from each other. This allows for better hold of the fragrance insert. However, it is also preferred if the fragrance insert is larger than the sum of the strips, so that the fragrance insert is partially uncovered by the fabric strips. This variant can also increase the release of fragrance to the outside.

[0017] Alternatively, the textile means can also be formed by a single fabric strip that fixes the fragrance insert, for example, in the center. It is preferable for the fragrance insert to protrude from the fabric strip on both sides, thus increasing the fragrance release to the outside.

[0018] To increase the fragrance release in the variants mentioned, it is preferred if the fabric strip(s) (i.e., preferably all fabric strips) each have a length and a width, with the width corresponding to a maximum of 20%, preferably a maximum of 10%, of the length, and with the fabric strips being connected to the outer shell or the cushion body at the ends opposite in the direction of the length. This allows for particularly narrow fabric strips to be achieved, from which the fragrance insert can protrude.

[0019] As already explained at the beginning, the aim can also be to reduce contamination within the pillow. To achieve this, the textile means can be formed by a pocket wall located on the outer shell or on the pillow body, in order to create a completely sealable pocket for the fragrance insert between the pocket wall and the outer shell or pillow body. The completely sealable pocket has the advantage that the fragrance insert can be completely accommodated within the pocket. In many cases, the fragrance insert is filled with loose fragrance carrier material such as pine shavings, which can fall out of the fragrance insert and thus contaminate the interior of the entire pillow. However, if the textile means are designed as a pocket wall to form a completely sealable pocket, any pine shavings that fall out will be localized within the pocket, which makes cleaning the pillow much easier.This is especially essential for hotel operations. However, the disadvantage is that the bag, which is sealed on all sides, results in less fragrance being released.

[0020] Preferably, the closable pocket wall has four sides, all of which are connected to the outer shell or the cushion body, and a pocket opening extends across the pocket wall. Alternatively, the pocket opening could also extend across one or more sides of the closable pocket wall, connecting the pocket wall to the outer shell or the cushion body, in which case, no pocket opening needs to extend across the pocket wall.

[0021] Preferably, the said pocket can be opened and closed with a zipper, a button closure, or a fold-over closure. A button closure and a fold-over closure theoretically create a small gap, but it has been shown that this gap does not contribute to the transfer of any fragrance carrier material present in the pocket into the rest of the pillow's interior.

[0022] The aforementioned pocket opening should also be designed such that the pocket can be opened and closed independently of the outer shell. In other words, the outer shell can be opened on at least three sides, so that the front can be folded away from the back or removed, while the pocket can remain closed. When the front is folded away or removed, the pocket can be opened and closed as desired. Independently of this, the fragrance insert can also have openable fragrance pockets. In summary, the outer shell, the pocket, and any fragrance pockets present can each be opened and closed independently of one another.

[0023] Furthermore, the outer shell preferably comprises at least one mesh strip on one side surface of the outer shell, wherein the mesh strip preferably runs all the way around the cushion when the outer shell is closed. A mesh strip is understood to be a net strip, i.e., a textile with holes. Due to the holes present therein, such a mesh strip is particularly well suited for releasing fragrance to the outside, especially if the rest of the outer shell is made of a thicker material (e.g., from 300 g / m² or especially from 500 g / m²), which is not well suited for releasing fragrance to the outside.

[0024] Even if, as just explained, a thicker material reduces the release of fragrance to the outside, it is preferred that at least the front side of the outer cover has a surface weight of at least 300 g / m 2< , preferably of at least 500 g / m 2< . The reason for this is that in the pillow according to the invention the fragrance insert will be located directly under the front side of the outer cover. If the fragrance insert is uneven, e.g. if it has at least two fragrance pockets that can be filled independently of one another, this could lead to an unpleasant feeling for a person sleeping on the pillow. For this reason, a surface weight of at least 300 g / m 2< , preferably of at least 500 g / m 2< , is provided at least for the front side of the outer cover, since this results in a thicker material that can compensate for the unevenness of the fragrance insert.

[0025] In a particularly preferred embodiment, the cushion is realized by a combination of the following measures: the fragrance insert is located between the front side of the outer cover and the cushion body (i.e. in particular there is no further cushion body between the front side of the outer cover and the fragrance insert; the fragrance insert must be held in position by the textile means); the fragrance insert has at least two independently fillable fragrance pockets; at least the front side of the outer cover has a basis weight of at least 300 g / m 2< , preferably of at least 500 g / m 2< ; and the outer cover has at least one mesh strip on a side surface of the outer cover.

[0026] This combination of measures creates a special synergy, as each of the measures has its own disadvantages, but the combination of the measures overcomes these disadvantages. The first two measures (uneven fragrance insert directly under the head) alone create an unpleasant sleeping experience, but this is eliminated by the third measure (thick front). The third measure (thick front) significantly inhibits fragrance release, but this is overcome by the fourth measure (mesh strips).

[0027] In a particularly efficient variant, the fragrance insert can be wider than the cushion body and can be arranged in the cushion in such a way that the fragrance insert lies at least next to one of the side surfaces of the outer shell, preferably on opposite side surfaces of the outer shell. In other words, the fragrance insert can lie directly next to the side surface(s), which promotes the release of fragrance to the outside, in particular if this side surface(s) comprise a mesh strip. In this variant, it is therefore provided that the fragrance insert lies both directly under the front side of the outer shell and directly next to the side surface, i.e. the fragrance insert forms, for example, at least a 90° curve, so that it is bent from the front side to the side surface.

[0028] In preferred variants, the pillow body is a foam preform, preferably a one-piece, two-piece, or three-piece foam preform, optionally enclosed in a fabric cover, or the pillow body is a fabric cover filled with foam flakes. This results in particularly high-quality pillows for excellent sleep quality. In the first variant, the foam preform can determine the shape of the pillow, while in the second variant, the fabric cover can determine the shape of the pillow. The outer shell is usually adapted to this predetermined shape.

[0029] In particular, it can further be provided that the foam blank has at least one notch on its underside into which the fragrance insert or another fragrance insert can be inserted, wherein the notch preferably runs essentially annularly on the underside of the foam blank. This allows the fragrance insert to be positioned directly next to the mesh strip, thereby achieving maximum fragrance release to the outside. Textile means can again be provided to hold the fragrance insert in the notch.

[0030] In the pillow according to the invention, the fragrance insert preferably has at least one, two, four, six, or eight fragrance pockets, which are accessible via one or more closable openings. This allows the fragrance insert to be refilled by the end user, and in particular, the same fragrance insert can be used to provide different fragrances. If the fragrance insert has multiple fragrance pockets, the fragrance insert can be filled individually; for example, only one, two, or all fragrance pockets can be filled, making it easier to dose the amount of fragrance released.

[0031] Alternatively, the fragrance inserts can also be permanently sealed, meaning the fragrance carrier material is permanently present in the fragrance pockets. This allows fragrance inserts to be offered with different, pre-dosed fragrance carriers, allowing the end consumer to purchase the fragrance inserts individually and thus vary their fragrance experience.

[0032] Furthermore, it can be provided that at least two textile means are provided, with one of the textile means being located on one side of the cushion body and the other textile means being located on the other side of the cushion body. Each of these textile means can thus hold a fragrance insert, thereby allowing one fragrance insert to be located on the underside and one fragrance insert on the top of the cushion to achieve improved fragrance release.

[0033] Advantageous and non-limiting embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the figures. Figure 1 shows a sectional view of a first variant of the cushion according to the invention in a folded position. Figure 2 shows the pillow of Figure 1 in an unfolded position. Figure 3 shows a second variant of the cushion according to the invention in an unfolded position. Figure 4 shows a sectional view of the pillow body of Figure 3 . Figure 5 shows an alternative version of the pillow body of Figure 4 in a sectional view. Figure 6 shows a third variant of the cushion according to the invention in an unfolded position. Figure 7 shows a fourth variant of the cushion according to the invention in an unfolded position. Figure 8 shows a fifth variant of the cushion according to the invention in an unfolded position. Figure 9shows a sixth variant of the cushion according to the invention in an unfolded position. Figure 10 shows a seventh variant of the cushion according to the invention in an unfolded position. Figure 11 shows a sectional view of an eighth variant of the cushion according to the invention in a folded position. Figure 12 shows a fragrance insert in a first variant in a top view. Figure 13 shows the fragrance use of Figure 2 in a sectional view. Figure 14 shows a fragrance insert in a second variant in a top view. Figure 15 shows a one-piece foam cut with a notch on the bottom. Figure 16a shows a fragrance insert shaped into a ring for the foam cutting of the Figure 15 . Figure 16b shows a variant with several fragrance inserts that can be put together to form a ring. Figure 17 shows a combination of the fragrance use of Figure 16with a foam cut according to Figure 15 . Figure 18 shows a three-piece foam cut with a notch on the bottom.

[0034] Figure 1shows a sectional view of a pillow 1, which in the variant shown is a pillow, i.e. it is generally used to support the head of a person lying on a bed. Conventional pillows can, for example, have a width of 40 cm, a length of 80 cm and a height of 20 cm, whereby these dimensions are by no means restrictive and all other dimensions can also be used. However, the pillow 1 does not have to be a pillow, but can also be used for other purposes, e.g. as a sleeping pillow, cuddle pillow, decorative pillow or the like. In general, the pillow 1 can, for example, have a width B of at least 20 cm up to a maximum of 250 cm, a length L of at least 20 cm up to a maximum of 250 cm and / or a height H (or H1, H2) of at least 3 cm up to a maximum of 80 cm. However, deviations from these dimensions are also possible, e.g. if the pillow 1 is to be designed as a special pillow such as a side sleeper pillow.

[0035] The Figure 1 The illustrated pillow 1 comprises a pillow body 2, a fragrance insert 3 for fragrance release and an outer cover 4. According to the invention, the pillow 1 further comprises the illustrated textile means 5, which are provided for the replaceable fixation of the fragrance insert 3. In the variant of Figure 1 Pillow 1 is shown in an assembled, operational state, in which it can be used, for example, as a pillow. Although the selected view is a sectional view, no hatching has been used for clarity.

[0036] The pillow body 2 is provided so that the pillow 1 has sufficient volume. The pillow body 2 can, for example, be a foam cutout that defines the shape of the pillow body 2. The foam cutout can, for example, take on a wavy shape (not shown) to promote an anatomically correct lying position. Optionally, the foam cutout can be covered by a fabric cover 10 ( Figures 4 and 5 ). However, the cushion body 2 could also be formed by a fabric cover 10 filled with loose filling material 6, wherein the filling material 11 can be, for example, foam flakes, new wool, feathers, etc. In this case, the shape of the cushion body 2 can be predetermined by the shape of the fabric cover 10.

[0037] Out of Figure 1It can be seen that the cushion body 2 takes the shape of an extruded rectangular trapezoid (referred to herein as a truncated wedge), so that the cushion 1 offers an inclined support surface that runs from a first height H1 to a second height H2. This shape is determined by the foam cut. Alternatively, a fabric cover 10 filled with loose filling material 11 could be used, the cut of which could determine the shape. Particularly with a foam cut, the cushion 1 can also be provided with a wave to provide anatomical neck support.

[0038] The fragrance insert 3 in the pillow 1 is designed to release fragrance to the outside. The released fragrance can be particularly sleep-promoting, for example, if a fragrance carrier material such as chamomile, lavender or Swiss stone pine is present in the fragrance insert 3. Examples of the fragrance insert are described below in connection with the Figures 12 to 14 explained in more detail.

[0039] The outer shell 4 of the pillow 1 is designed in such a way that the pillow body 2 and the fragrance insert 3 are accommodated therein. The outer shell 4 has the particular purpose of creating a comfortable and, if appropriate, visually appealing support surface for the user. The outer shell 4 comprises a front side V facing the user, a back side R facing away from the user, and four side surfaces S connecting the front side V to the back side R. The side surfaces S can, however, also be omitted, e.g. if the back side R and the front side V are flat textiles that are connected to one another at their outer sides. If the pillow body 2 is to have a special shape, which in particular is to deviate from a cuboid, the side surfaces S can each be designed differently.In the illustrated variant, in which the cushion body 2 forms a truncated wedge, the two lateral surfaces S can be designed as right-angled trapezoids, and the other two lateral surfaces S essentially as rectangles with different heights. The exact cut can be determined by a specialist, and other shapes are of course possible.

[0040] As in Figure 2 As shown, the outer shell 4 is designed such that the front side V and the back side R are detachably connected to each other on three sides. Figure 1this is shown by the schematically drawn opening O. In the present variant, the side surfaces S remain on the back R and there can be a zip connection between the front V and the side surfaces S. However, the side surfaces S could also remain on the front V and there can be a zip connection between the back R and the side surfaces S. However, the side surfaces S could also have an essentially central zip connection, so that part of the side surfaces S remains on the front V and part of the side surfaces S remains on the back R. However, the side surfaces S can also be omitted, so that a zip connection can be present directly between the front V and the back R. Any other detachable connection can be used instead of a zip connection.

[0041] Out of Figure 2It is further evident that the front side V and the back side R are permanently connected to one another on one side, allowing the outer shell 4 to be opened like a suitcase. However, this is not mandatory, so the front side V could also be completely removable from the back side R. In this case, for example, there may be a circumferential zipper connection or another circumferential connection between the front side V and the back side R.

[0042] The outer shell 4 or optionally only the front side V and / or only the back side R can, for example, be a woven or knitted fabric, e.g. made of lyocell, polyester and / or cotton. The outer shell 4 can be quilted with lyocell, polyester fleece or other fiber blends. The outer shell 4 can, for example, have a basis weight of at least 150 g / m 2 , although a basis weight of 300 g / m 2 to 500 g / m 2 is preferred since, in the pillow 1 according to the invention, the fragrance insert 3 can be located directly beneath the front side V of the outer shell 4. In particular, when the fragrance insert 3 has a plurality of separate pockets, it is therefore preferred if the front side V has a basis weight of 300 g / m 2 to 500 g / m 2 in order to compensate for any unevenness in the fragrance insert 3.

[0043] Out of Figure 1It is further apparent that the cushion 1 comprises means 5 for interchangeably fixing the fragrance insert 3. The term "fixing" herein means that the fragrance insert 3 can be held in a predetermined position. In the example of Figure 1 The fragrance insert 3 cannot slip in the direction of length L and height H, as it is held by the means 5. The term "replaceable" here means that the fragrance insert 3 can be removed from the means 5. In the example of Figure 2 It can be seen that the fragrance insert 3 can be pushed out of the means 5 in a direction of movement that runs parallel to the direction of extension of the width B of the cushion 1. However, the interchangeability can also be realized in other ways, e.g. via a zipper in a pocket ( Figure 3 ).

[0044] The means 5 are particularly designed as "textile" means 5, so that they can essentially consist of the same or similar material as other textile components of the cushion 1. For example, the textile means 5 can be woven or knitted fabric, e.g., made of lyocell, polyester, and / or cotton. This allows the means 5 to be easily cleaned. As explained in more detail below, the textile means 5 can be, for example, a fabric designed as a strip or as a pocket wall.

[0045] The textile means 5 are further arranged such that the fragrance insert 3 is received between the textile means 5 and the cushion body 2 or the outer shell 4 (in particular the inner side of the outer shell 4). In other words, the textile means 5 at least partially encompass the fragrance insert 3 and thus fix it to the cushion body 2 or the outer shell 4. Since the textile means 5 encompass the fragrance insert 3, the textile means 5 are preferably designed with a low surface weight, so that they are thinner. This promotes the permeability of the fragrance from the fragrance insert 3 to the outside.

[0046] The textile means 5 are generally permanently connected to the cushion body 2 or the outer cover 4, e.g. sewn on or made in one piece on the cushion body 2 or on the outer cover 4 (e.g. as in the Figures 4 and 5). However, the textile means 5 could also be detachably connected to the cushion body 2 or the outer cover 4, e.g. via a Velcro fastener or zipper.

[0047] A first variant of the textile means 5 is in Figure 2shown. Here, the textile means 5 comprise three fabric strips 6, which are arranged essentially parallel to one another and equidistant from one another. The length of the fabric strips 6 corresponds, for example, essentially to the length of the cushion body 3, although this is not mandatory. Two opposite ends N of the fabric strips 6 are each sewn to the inside of the outer cover 4, and the other two sides F of the fabric strips 6 are free so that the fragrance insert 3 can be pushed between the fabric strips 6 and the inside of the outer cover 4. The width of the fabric strips 6 corresponds, for example, to a maximum of 20% or a maximum of 10% of the length of the fabric strips 6, regardless of whether the fabric strips are parallel to the length ( Figure 2 ) or width ( Figure 6 ) of the cushion 1.

[0048] In the example of Figure 2the fragrance insert 3 is essentially the same size as the inside of the front side V of the outer cover 4 or as the cushion body 2, so that the fragrance insert 3 can lie congruently on the cushion body 2 when the outer cover 4 is opened ( Figure 2 ) into the closed state ( Figure 1). With such large fragrance inserts 3, two, three or more fabric strips 3 on the outer shell 4 are advantageous because the fragrance insert 3 can be held at different points along the direction of the width B. In general, however, it is also possible for the means 5 to comprise only one fabric strip 6, i.e. the fragrance insert 3 is only fixed by a single fabric strip 6. This fabric strip 6 can then also have a greater width, which corresponds, for example, to the entire width of the cushion body 2. In this case, two sides F of the fabric strip 6 will again be free, so that the fragrance insert 3 can be pushed between the fabric strip 6 and the outer shell 4 at these points. In this variant, a third side of the fabric strip could even be sewn to the outer shell 4.

[0049] In a variant not shown, the embodiment of Figure 2can also be modified in such a way that the fabric strips 6 are provided, e.g. sewn, on the fabric cover 10 of the cushion body 2 and not on the outer cover. All variants are possible, as described above for the Figure 2 described, with the difference that the fragrance insert 3 is pushed between the pillow body 2 and the fabric strips 6.

[0050] In variants with fabric strips 6, it is understood that these should be sufficiently tight to adequately secure the fragrance insert 3, while at the same time allowing a certain amount of play so that the fragrance insert 3 can be secured even by untrained users. It is particularly advisable to use elastic fabric strips 6, as these facilitate the insertion and securing of the fragrance insert 3, although this is not mandatory.

[0051] An alternative variant of the textile means 5 is in Figure 3, where the textile means 5 form a pocket wall 7 and are provided on the cushion body 2. This creates a pocket between the pocket wall 7 and the cushion body 2, in which the fragrance insert 3 can be accommodated. A pocket is understood here to be an interior space enclosed on all sides. To form the pocket, the pocket wall 7 is connected circumferentially to the cushion body, e.g., by sewing.

[0052] The bag has a pocket opening 8 through which the fragrance insert 3 can be inserted into the bag from the outside. Figures 3 and 4 the pocket opening 8 is designed as a zipper which runs parallel to the wide side of the cushion 1 and is arranged substantially centrally with respect to the long side of the cushion 1.

[0053] The variant of the Figure 5shows that the bag opening can also be formed by a hotel closure. A hotel closure is formed, for example, in that the bag wall 7 has two wall elements 7-1, 7-2 which overlap in the area of the bag opening 8, but without being mechanically connected to one another. As a result, the fragrance insert 3 can only be removed from the bag 5 by manual intervention and is consequently also fixed in the bag. To form the hotel closure, the wall elements 7-1, 7-2 can be connected to the cushion body 2 on the three outer sides of the bag and the side facing the middle, which overlaps with the other wall element 7-1, 7-2, is free. In a further variant, the bag opening 8 could also be realized by a button closure.

[0054] The Figures 4 and 5 also show how a cushion body 2 with pocket wall 7 can be manufactured in practice. Figures 4 and 5the solid lines show a fabric covering 10, i.e. flat textile. The fabric covering 10 is shaped such that there is a first completely closed chamber in which the above-mentioned filling material 11, e.g. foam flakes, is provided, which gives the cushion body 2 its volume. This chamber is usually permanently closed, but can also be accessible via a closable opening. As an alternative to the filling material 11, a foam cut-out can also be located in this chamber. The pocket wall 7 is located directly above the top side of the chamber in order to form the pocket for receiving the fragrance insert 3. The pocket wall 7 can thus, for example, be sewn onto an existing fabric covering 10 or the fabric covering 10 can be designed directly in such a way that it encloses the pocket wall 7.

[0055] In the example of Figure 3The fragrance insert 3 is essentially the same size as the pillow body 2, so that the fragrance insert 3 also lies congruently with the pillow body 2 when the latter is inserted into the pocket. Therefore, the pocket wall 7 is connected to the pillow body 2, preferably along the outer circumference of the upper side, in order to form a sufficiently large pocket. "Essentially the same size" can, for example, include a size difference of 10%.

[0056] In a variant not shown, the embodiment of Figure 2 can also be modified in such a way that the pocket wall 7 is provided, e.g. sewn, on the inside of the front side V of the outer cover 4 and not on the cushion body 2. All variants are possible, as described above for the Figure 3 described, with the difference that the fragrance insert 3 is pushed between the outer shell 4 and the pocket wall 7.

[0057] In the variants of the Figures 1 to 3In each case, fragrance inserts 3 were used which are essentially the same size as the cushion body 2, ie they have essentially the same width and length as the cushion body 2. However, this is not absolutely necessary, as can be seen from the Figures 6 and 7 is evident.

[0058] Figure 6 shows a variant in which the textile means 5 are designed as fabric strips 6, wherein the fabric strip 6 is shorter than the parallel side of the cushion body 2. This allows a fragrance insert 3 to be fixed to the textile means 5, which is smaller than the cushion body 2. Likewise, as in Figure 7 shown a pocket wall 7 can be used which is shorter in at least one direction than the cushion body 2. In the variants of the Figures 6 and 7 Several textile means 5 can also be present next to each other, each fixing a fragrance insert 3.

[0059] In the Figures 8 and 9Variants are shown of how it is possible to fix several fragrance inserts 3 by means of a single pocket wall 7 (ie by means of a single textile means 5) to the outer shell 4 or the cushion body 2. This is achieved by stitching the pocket wall 7 in one or more places in order to achieve separate pockets and has several advantages, since, for example, a more precise dosing is possible via smaller fragrance inserts. For example, the user can, depending on his personal preference, Figures 8 and 9 provide one, two or three fragrance inserts 3 in the pillow 1.

[0060] According to Figure 8 the textile means 5 consist of a pocket wall 7, which is provided on the cushion body 2. As above, the pocket wall 7 is connected to the cushion body 2 with a circumferential seam or other connection. Figure 8However, two quilting seams 20 run across the pocket wall 7 from one wide side to the other wide side (or from one long side to the other long side), so that several pockets are formed between the cushion body 2 and the pocket wall 7, each of which is separated by the quilting seams 20. Quilting seams 20 are understood herein to mean seams that directly connect the pocket wall 7 to the cushion body 2 in the area of the quilting seam 20.

[0061] Since the variant of Figure 8 If there are several pockets separated by the quilting seams 20, it is possible to provide several pocket openings 8, each of which runs parallel to the quilting seams 20. This allows each pocket to be individually accessible. A separate pocket opening 8 can be provided for each pocket.

[0062] As in Figure 9However, as shown, it is also possible for the pocket opening 8 to run normal (i.e., at a right angle) to the topstitching seam(s) 20. By opening the pocket opening 8, all pockets can be opened and closed simultaneously. To facilitate the production of the pocket opening 8, the topstitching seams 20 can be interrupted in the area of the pocket opening 8, or the pocket opening 8 could be interrupted in the area of the topstitching seams 20.

[0063] In special designs, the quilting seams 20 of Figure 6 can also be replaced by pocket openings 8, which also achieve a separation of pockets when the pocket openings 8 are closed. For example, a male Velcro strip could be used instead of the stitching 20 on the cushion body 2 in Figure 8The pocket wall 7 is divided along the male hook and loop fastener strip into two parts, each of which has a female hook and loop fastener strip to form a closable separation of two pockets.

[0064] In the variants of the Figures 8 and 9 The pocket wall 7 was attached to the cushion body 2. However, it is understood that the pocket wall 7 could also be attached to the inside of the outer shell 4.

[0065] Figure 10 shows a variant in which the textile means 5 are formed by a strip 6 that is stitched at two points using a quilting seam 20. This allows the textile means 5 to be designed to fix two or more fragrance inserts 3 at different points. It is understood that instead of one strip 6, two or more strips 6 can also be provided, which are preferably stitched using the same quilting seam 20.

[0066] In the variant of the Figure 10 The strip 6 was attached to the inside of the outer cover 4. However, it is understood that the strip 6 could also be attached to the cushion body 2.

[0067] As in Figure 11 As shown, in addition to the above variants, it is also possible for the fragrance insert 3 to have a greater length and / or width than the cushion body 2. In this case, the fragrance insert 3 is not only located between the cushion body 2 and the front side V of the outer shell 4, but also between the cushion body 2 and at least one of the side surfaces S of the outer shell 4. This is particularly advantageous because it is easily possible to design one of the side surfaces S as a mesh strip 30. Mesh strips 30 are particularly well suited to allowing fragrances to pass through. If the fragrance insert is thus as in Figure 11 is placed directly next to the mesh strip 30, a particularly good fragrance release to the outside is achieved.

[0068] At Figure 11 The textile means 5 can be used as explained above. Fabric strips 6 connected to the outer shell 4 or the cushion body 2 are particularly suitable. However, the textile means 5 could also be formed, for example, by a pocket wall 7 connected to the cushion body 2, which covers the upper side of the cushion body 2 and at least one, two, three, or four side surfaces of the cushion body 2, for example, to form an L-shaped pocket or a U-shaped pocket.

[0069] The Figures 12, 13 and 14 disclose two variants of the fragrance insert 3 that can be used in the present invention. However, it is understood that other variants of the fragrance insert 3 could also be provided.

[0070] Figure 12shows the fragrance insert 3 in a top view, so that it can be seen that it has an array of fragrance pockets 40, each of which can be filled with a fragrance carrier material such as chamomile, lavender, or stone pine. As a rule, the fragrance pockets are filled with a loose material such as shavings, which form the fragrance carrier material. To make the filling softer, the fragrance carrier material can also be mixed with another material such as cotton wool, wool, or plastic beads in the respective fragrance pocket 40. Furthermore, a fleece could be present in the fragrance pocket 40, which is essentially the size of the interior of the fragrance pocket 40 and encloses the fragrance carrier material. These fillings can all be used independently of the specific structure of the fragrance insert 3.

[0071] Figure 13 shows the fragrance insert 3 of Figure 12in a side view. It can be seen that this fragrance insert 3 is formed from an upper textile 41 and a lower textile 42. The upper textile 41 and the lower textile are sewn together on two opposite sides Z and stitched both in the direction of length L and in the direction of width B by means of topstitching 43. This creates a plurality of fragrance pockets 40, each of which is accessible through external openings. A zipper can be provided on each of these outer sides, where the openings are located, so that the fragrance pockets 40 can be closed. This allows the end user to replace the fragrance carrier material in the fragrance pockets 40. However, the fragrance pockets 40 could also be permanently closed.

[0072] Figure 14 shows a variant of the fragrance insert 3 of Figure 12, wherein the upper textile 41 and the lower textile 42 are sewn together on all four sides. Furthermore, three quilting seams 43 are provided parallel to the length of the fragrance insert 3. A zipper is provided centrally along the length and parallel to the width, through which the fragrance pockets 40 separated by the quilting seams 43 are accessible.

[0073] It is understood that the fragrance insert 3 can also have any number of fragrance pockets 40, in particular only one fragrance pocket 40 (formed, for example, by an upper textile 41 and a lower textile 42, which are permanently closed all around on all four sides or on three sides) or two or more fragrance pockets 40, which are formed by means of the aforementioned quilting seams and / or zippers.

[0074] In all of the aforementioned variants, the fragrance insert 3 was located above the cushion body 2, i.e. the textile means 5 were provided such that the fragrance insert 3 was located substantially directly next to the inside of the front side V of the outer shell 4 (whereby, if applicable, only the textile means 5 were located between the fragrance insert 3 and the inside of the front side V). Alternatively or additionally, it could be provided that the textile means 5 were provided such that the fragrance insert 3 was located substantially directly next to the inside of the back side R of the outer shell 4 (whereby, if applicable, only the textile means 5 were located between the fragrance insert 3 and the inside of the front side V). In other words, it could also be provided that a first fragrance insert 3 was located above the cushion body 2 and a second fragrance insert 3 was located below the cushion body 2; or that the fragrance insert 3 was located only below the cushion body 2.

[0075] In Figure 15 Another variant of a cushion body 2 is shown, which has a notch E on the underside. Specifically, the variant of Figure 15 a one-piece foam blank, wherein the notch E is formed by an annular recess on the underside of the foam blank. Thus, the foam blank has a contour on its upper side that is larger than the contour on the underside, wherein the contour of the underside lies within the contour of the upper side in a plan view of the cushion body 2. The notch E has a depth of, for example, up to 5 cm in the direction of the length L or width B and a size of, for example, up to 5 cm in the direction of the height H.

[0076] For the above-described pillow body 2 with notch E, an elongated fragrance insert 3 can now be used, which Figure 16ashown can be bent into a ring shape. Alternatively to a long curved fragrance insert 3, several shorter fragrance inserts 3 could be used, as shown in Figure 16b In yet another variant, two fragrance inserts 3 could be used, which are placed, for example, around a corner on one long and one short side to form a ring. In combination, this results in a flush connection of the cushion body 2 and the fragrance insert 3, as shown in Figure 17 is shown.

[0077] If this fragrance insert 3 is placed in the aforementioned notch E, it can be placed directly against a mesh strip running all the way around. This tight connection between fragrance insert 3 and the mesh strip ensures maximum fragrance release to the outside. Alternatively, several bent fragrance inserts could be used.

[0078] In further embodiments, the notches could, for example, also be present only on two opposite sides of the cushion body 2, so that a fragrance insert 3 can be placed in each of them, which consequently rests against a mesh strip of the outer cover 4.

[0079] However, the outer cover 4 can also be designed in such a way that the elongated scented cushion(s) is / are arranged all around between the mesh strip and the flush cushion body 2, without a notch being formed on the cushion body 2 below.

[0080] Instead of a single-piece foam blank, a two-piece foam blank can also be used, in which a lower plate rests on an upper molded part with a substantially flat underside. The lower plate is smaller than the underside of the molded part, allowing the aforementioned notch E to be formed.

[0081] Figure 18shows a further embodiment in which the cushion body 2 comprises an upper molded part 2-1 with a substantially flat underside, a first plate 2-2 and a second plate 2-3. This allows the height of the cushion to be adjusted to the body size. The first plate 2-2 and the second plate 2-3 are, for example, approximately 6 cm smaller in the direction of length L and width B than the underside of the molded part 2-1, so that notches of approximately 3 cm result. The resulting cavity between the molded part 2-1 and the inside of the outer cover serves to accommodate one or more elongated fragrance inserts 3, which are attached one behind the other around the plates 2-2, 2-3. A fragrance insert 3 as in Figure 16 be used to determine the combination of Figure 17 to form.

[0082] The Figures 15 to 18show that the foam blank is essentially wedge-shaped. However, it is understood that it could also have an anatomically wave-shaped design, be cuboid-shaped, or have a different configuration.

[0083] The variants of the Figures 15 to 18 could in turn have textile means 5, as in Figure 15is shown to hold the fragrance insert 3 in the notch. The textile means 5 here are, for example, one or more strips that are optionally releasably attached to the foam cutout or its cover and hold the fragrance insert 3 in position. However, the textile means 5 could also be present in the outer shell 4, with the fragrance insert 3 first being fixed in the outer shell 4 and then the cushion body 2 being inserted into the outer shell 4. In general, however, no textile means 5 would be required at the notch for replaceably fixing the fragrance insert 3. In this case, the following cushion could also be provided:

[0084] Pillow comprising an outer shell 4, a pillow body 2 and at least one fragrance insert 3, wherein the pillow body 2 and the at least one fragrance insert 3 can be received in the outer shell 4, wherein the outer shell 4 comprises a front side V and a back side R which are detachably connected to one another on at least three sides, wherein the pillow body 2 is a one-piece or multi-piece foam blank which has at least one notch on its underside into which a fragrance insert 3 can be inserted, wherein the notch preferably runs essentially annularly on the underside of the foam blank. The foam blank is preferably formed in one piece, wherein the notch is formed by a recess.Alternatively, the foam blank is formed by an upper molded part and at least one plate located below the upper molded part, which plate has a smaller length and / or smaller width than the upper molded part to form the notch. All variants of the cushion 1 described above are also applicable to this cushion without textile means 5.

[0085] The latter variant has the advantage that the fragrance insert(s) 3 can be held in the specified position by the upper molded part. At the same time, the pillow user has access to the maximum contact surface on the upper side of the foam cutout. Furthermore, the fragrance inserts 3 are not located on the upper side of the foam cutout, thus providing the user with a particularly comfortable sleeping experience. As described above, the fragrance inserts 3 are also located directly next to the mesh strip, allowing maximum fragrance to be released outward.

Claims

1. A pillow (1) comprising an outer cover (4), a pillow body (2) and at least one fragrance insert (3), wherein the pillow body (2) and the at least one fragrance insert (3) are receivable in the outer cover (4), wherein the outer cover (4) comprises a front side (V) and a back side (R) which are detachably connected to one another on at least three sides, characterized in that the cushion (1) further comprises textile means (5) for the replaceable fixing of the fragrance insert (3), - wherein the textile means (5) are connected to the outer cover (4) and are designed such that the fragrance insert (3) is received between the textile means (5) and the outer cover (4); or - wherein the textile means (5) are connected to the cushion body (2) and are designed such that the fragrance insert (3) is received between the textile means (5) and the cushion body (2).

2. Pillow (1) according to claim 1, wherein the textile means (5) are formed by at least one fabric strip (6), wherein two sides (N) of the fabric strip (6) are attached, preferably sewn, to the outer cover (4) or to the pillow body (2), and wherein the remaining sides (F) of the fabric strip (6) are free.

3. Cushion (1) according to claim 2, wherein the textile means (5) are formed by at least two, preferably a maximum of five, fabric strips (6) which run parallel to one another.

4. Cushion (1) according to claim 2, wherein the textile means (5) are formed by exactly one fabric strip (6).

5. Cushion (1) according to one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the fabric strip(s) (6) each have a length and a width, wherein the width corresponds to a maximum of 20%, preferably a maximum of 10%, of the length, and wherein the fabric strips (6) are connected to the outer cover (4) or the cushion body (2) by the ends opposite in the direction of the length.

6. Pillow (1) according to claim 1, wherein the textile means (5) are formed by a pocket wall (7) which is present on the outer cover (4) or on the pillow body (2) in order to form a pocket for the fragrance insert (3) which can be closed on all sides between the pocket wall (7) and the outer cover (4) or the pillow body (2), wherein the pocket can preferably be opened and closed via a zipper, a button closure or a hotel closure.

7. Cushion (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the outer cover (4) comprises at least one mesh strip (30) on a side surface (S) of the outer cover (4), wherein the mesh strip (30) preferably runs around the cushion when the outer cover (4) is in the closed state.

8. Cushion (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein at least the front side (V) of the outer cover (4) has a basis weight of at least 300 g / m 2 , preferably at least 500 g / m 2 , has.

9. Pillow (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the fragrance insert (3) has a greater width than the pillow body (2) and is arranged in the pillow (1) such that the fragrance insert (3) comes to lie next to at least one side surface (S) of the outer shell (4), preferably next to opposite side surfaces (S) of the outer shell (4).

10. Pillow (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the pillow body (2) is a foam blank which is optionally accommodated in a fabric cover (10), or wherein the pillow body (2) is a fabric cover (10) filled with loose filling material (11) such as foam flakes.

11. Pillow according to claim 10, wherein the foam blank has at least one notch on its underside into which the fragrance insert (3) or a further fragrance insert can be inserted, wherein the notch preferably runs essentially annularly on the underside of the foam blank.

12. Pillow (1) according to one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the fragrance insert (3) has at least one, preferably two, four, six or eight, fragrance pockets (40) which are accessible via one or more closable openings.

13. Pillow (1) according to one of claims 1 to 12, comprising at least two fragrance inserts (3) and wherein the textile means (5) are stitched by means of at least one quilting seam (20), so that one of the fragrance inserts (3) can be fixed on one side of the quilting seam (20) by means of the textile means (5) and the other of the fragrance inserts (3) can be fixed on the other side of the quilting seam (20) by means of the textile means (5).

14. Pillow (1) according to one of claims 1 to 13, comprising at least two textile means (5), wherein one of the textile means (5) is present on one side of the pillow body (2) and the other of the textile means (5) is present on the other side of the pillow body (2).

15. Pillow (1) according to one of claims 1 to 14, wherein: - the fragrance insert (3) is located between the front side (V) of the outer cover (4) and the pillow body (2); - the fragrance insert (3) has at least two independently fillable fragrance pockets (40); - the front side of the outer cover (4) has a basis weight of at least 300 g / m 2 , preferably at least 500 g / m 2 , and - the outer shell (4) has at least one mesh strip (30) on a side surface (S) of the outer shell (4).

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