BR112020000417B1 - TRAVEL PILLOW AND TRAVEL PILLOW COVER - Google Patents

Abstract

Travel pillows with attachment mechanisms are disclosed. Travel pillows may include attachment mechanisms with attachment mechanism bodies such as straps. The attachment mechanism bodies may be attached to the travel pillow body, such as to the back of the travel pillow body, or alternatively may be separable from the travel pillow body. The fastening mechanisms can also include loops through which the fastening mechanism bodies can pass before locking back onto themselves or hooking onto another element such as a travel pillow body cover. The fastening mechanism bodies can be placed around a portion of a headrest, such as the sides of the headrest, to prevent or make it less likely that a user's head and/or body will inadvertently fall forward.

Description

[0001] This application claims the priority benefit of the U.S. Provisional Patent Application. No. 62/531,278, of Sternlight et al., filed on July 11, 2017 and entitled “Travel Pillow with Anchoring Features”; of the U.S. provisional patent application No. 62/571,785 of Sternlight et al., filed on October 12, 2017 and entitled “Travel Pillow with Anchoring Features”; of the U.S. provisional patent application No. 62/574,366 of Sternlight et al., filed October 19, 2017 and entitled “Travel Pillow with Anchoring Features” and U.S. patent application No. 15/904,400 of Sternlight et al., filed on February 25, 2018 and entitled “Travel Pillow with Anchoring Features.”. Each of these applications is fully incorporated by reference into the present invention in its entirety, including, but not limited to, its specification, claims and figures.

BACKGROUND Field

[0002] The present disclosure generally relates to travel cushions and pillows, and more particularly to travel cushions and pillows including elements for fastening or fastening to a seat or headrest, and even more particularly to cushions and pillows including fastening mechanisms with bodies that loop around a portion of a headrest to secure the travel cushion or pillow to the headrest.

Description of related technique

[0003] Travel pillows are used by airline travelers and others to provide support to a user's neck and head. Examples of travel pillows are described, for example, in the U.S. patent commonly assigned, No. 9,635,962 to Sternlight et al., which describes in some embodiments a pillow with base and raised pillows with mutually level and substantially flat back walls; Wong et al. PCT Patent Application Publication No. WO/2015/138654; and publication U.S. No. 2017/0086607 of Wong et al. Each such application is fully incorporated by reference into the present invention in its entirety.

[0004] Although many prior art travel pillows provide support for a user's head, they do not prevent the user's body from falling forward. In an effort to address this issue, the U.S. No. 9,414,691 to Blyberg describes devices for attaching a travel pillow to a headrest, such as the headrest of an airline seat, via a system of strings with rigid hooks. However, such a system is inconveniently cumbersome for travel, and additionally requires looping the cords around the legs of the travel pillow in a manner that may be unstable. The U.S. publication No. 2005/0179300 to O'Connor also describes a headrest system that can be secured to a headrest through a system that is similarly complicated. The U.S. patent McNair No. 6,435,617 describes a system with a strap for attaching a neck rest to a headrest, however the strap is on a swivel pin which can cause it to become loose and need readjustment, and the device includes bulky plates attached to the pad by a screw or pin to be operational. U.S. patents us. Chow 5,544,378 and Montuore 7,938,491 include strap-like straps that can be difficult and time consuming to tighten.

[0005] Modern airline seat head restraints often include lateral ones that are designed in an attempt to provide lateral support to a user's head. In some cases, the headrest sides have an adjustable position so that a user can rotate them inward toward their head to provide closer lateral support. An example of a seat 10 including a headrest 12 having sides 14 is shown as part of Figure 42.

DISCLOSURE SUMMARY

[0006] The present disclosure is directed generally to travel pillows including elements for attachment to a seat or headrest, such as an airplane headrest including sides.

[0007] One embodiment of a travel pillow according to the present disclosure includes a body including a cover. The travel pillow additionally includes two attachment mechanisms each including a attachment mechanism body as a strap. The fastening mechanism bodies are attached to the pillow body, such as on a cover and/or back portion of the pillow body. The attachment mechanisms each additionally include a connection or loop mechanism that must also be attached to the pillow body, such as the cover and/or back portion of the pillow body. Each of the fastening mechanism bodies may pass through, loop around, or otherwise connect to one of the respective loops or connecting mechanisms, and then loop around a side of the headrest of the backrest. The attachment mechanism can then attach itself using fasteners such as Velcro fasteners, such as the one provided by Velcro®. In alternate configurations, each fastener body may connect to another fastener body rather than itself, and/or the fastener bodies may connect to each other without first passing through a connection or loop mechanism.

[0008] One embodiment of a travel pillow cover according to the present disclosure includes a cover body and two vertically oriented attachment mechanism bodies each attached to the cover body at a respective static attachment point. Each of the fastening mechanism bodies is configured to pass around a headrest side of the headrest before locking onto itself or the cap body.

[0009] Another embodiment of a travel pillow according to the present disclosure includes a travel pillow body having a memory foam core and a cover over the memory foam core. The travel pillow also includes first and second attachment mechanisms secured at least partially to the cover, the attachment mechanisms each comprising a body of attachment mechanism secured to the cover, as well as a loop attached to the cover. Each of the fastening mechanism bodies is configured to pass through a respective side of the loops and reattach itself to form a closed loop. The first and second fastening mechanism bodies are angled at least slightly outwardly and away from each other, as opposed to being parallel and directly facing backwards.

[0010] Another embodiment of a travel pillow according to the present disclosure includes a travel pillow body and two vertically oriented fastening mechanism bodies secured at a rear of the body, each of the fastening mechanism bodies configured to form a loop to loop around a headrest side of the backrest.

[0011] Another embodiment of a travel pillow according to the present disclosure includes a body comprising a cover, the cover comprising four loops and further includes two vertically oriented fastening mechanism bodies. Each of the fastening mechanism bodies is configured to pass through two of the loops.

[0012] Another embodiment of a travel pillow according to the present disclosure includes a memory foam core and a cover over the memory foam core. The cover can include first and second regions, with the second region made from a composite material comprising fibers.

[0013] These and other additional elements and advantages of the disclosure would be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, taken together with the accompanying drawings, in which:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 is a front perspective view of one embodiment of a travel pillow according to the present disclosure.

[0015] Figure 2 is a rear perspective view of the travel pillow shown in figure 1.

[0016] Figure 3 is a front view of the travel pillow shown in figure 1.

[0017] Figure 4 is a rear view of the travel pillow shown in figure 1.

[0018] Figure 5 is a left side view of the travel pillow shown in figure 1.

[0019] Figure 6 is a right side view of the travel pillow shown in figure 1.

[0020] Figure 7 is a top view of the travel pillow shown in figure 1.

[0021] Figure 8 is a bottom view of the travel pillow shown in figure 1.

[0022] Figures 9-16 are views in front perspective, rear perspective, front, rear, left side, right side, top and bottom, respectively, of the travel pillow shown in figure 1, in a second configuration.

[0023] Figures 17A and 17B are front perspective views of the travel pillow shown in Figure 1, shown in use with a headrest, in the first and second configurations, respectively.

[0024] Figures 18-25 are front, rear, front, back, left side, right side, top and bottom perspective views, respectively, showing a specific combination of aspects of the travel pillow shown in Figure 1.

[0025] Figures 26-33 are front, rear, front, back, left side, right side, top and bottom perspective views, respectively, showing another specific combination of aspects of the travel pillow shown in Figure 1.

[0026] Figures 34-41 are front, rear, front, back, left side, right side, top and bottom perspective views of another embodiment of a travel pillow according to the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 42 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a travel pillow according to the present disclosure.

[0028] Figures 43A and 43B are perspective views of yet another embodiment of a travel pillow according to the present disclosure.

[0029] Figures 44A and 44B are perspective views of yet another embodiment of a travel pillow according to the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 45 is a perspective view of yet another embodiment of a travel pillow according to the present disclosure.

[0031] Figures 46A and 46B are perspective views of yet another embodiment of a travel pillow according to the present disclosure.

[0032] Figures 47A and 47B are perspective views of yet another embodiment of a travel pillow according to the present disclosure.

[0033] Figures 48A and 48B are perspective views of yet another embodiment of a travel pillow according to the present disclosure.

[0034] Figures 49A and 49B are perspective views of yet another embodiment of a travel pillow according to the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0035] The present disclosure describes travel pillows that include fastening functionality. Attachment functionality can attach the travel pillow to a headrest of the backrest to prevent or make it less likely that a user's head will fall forward, away from the headrest, such as through the body of the user falling forward. Attachment functionality may be provided, for example, by one or more attachment mechanisms attached to the back of the pillow body or elsewhere. Such attachment mechanisms may include bodies that loop around the sides of the headrest to secure the pillow to the headrest. The fastening mechanisms can be oriented substantially vertically.

[0036] The present disclosure is described in the present invention with reference to certain embodiments, however it is understood that the disclosure may be incorporated in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth in the present invention. Devices and aspects of the present invention may have different shapes and sizes than those shown. It is also understood that when an element or aspect, such as a layer, region, sheath, cover, frame or otherwise may be said to be "over" another aspect, it may be directly over the other aspect or intermediate aspects may also be present. . Furthermore, relative terms such as "internal", "external", "superior", "inferior", "below" and "below" and similar terms may be used in the present invention to describe a relationship of one aspect to another. It is understood that these terms are intended to cover device orientations other than the orientation shown in the figures.

[0037] Although the terms first, second, etc., may be used in the present invention to describe various, e.g., aspects, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these aspects, components, regions, layers and/or sections shall not be bound by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one aspect, component, region, layer or section from another aspect, component, region, layer or section. Accordingly, a first aspect, component, region, layer, or section discussed below may be referred to as a second aspect, component, region, layer, or section without departing from the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0038] Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, throughout the description and claims, the words “comprises,” “comprising,” and the like are to be interpreted in an inclusive sense as opposed to an exclusive or exhaustive sense; that is to say, in the sense of "including but not limited to." Words using the singular or plural number also include the plural or singular number respectively. When the word "each" is used to refer to one aspect, it does not necessarily suggest a plurality of aspects, but it can also mean one aspect in the singular.

[0039] Figures 1-8 show views of a pillow 100 in accordance with the present disclosure, with Figures 9-16 showing the pillow 100 in a second configuration with open fastening mechanisms, and Figures 17A and 17B showing the pillow 100 secured in a headrest 12. The pillow 100 comprises a travel pillow body 102 which may include a cover 103 which partially or fully covers a core therein, such as a memory foam core. In some embodiments, the travel pillow body 102 does not have a cover 103. The shapes shown by the figures in the present disclosure may be the shape of a body with the cover, or without the cover (e.g., the shape of a foam core from memory). The travel pillow body 102 can include many elements described in the U.S. patent 102. No. 9,635,962 to Sternlight, as a substantially flat back wall 104, although it is understood that embodiments of the present disclosure may include many different styles of travel pillow body, such as those described in PCT Patent Application Publication No. WO /2015/138654 by Wong et al. And U.S. publication No. 2017/0086607 of Wong et al. The travel pillow body 102 may also include mechanisms for joining the legs 106 together or closer together, such as two halves of string 140 and a fastener such as those described in U.S. Pat. No. 9,635,962 or U.S. Publication No. 2017/0086607 to Wong et al., and as the constriction mechanism 142 shown in Figure 3 and more fully described below.

[0040] Figure 2 shows a rear perspective view of pillow 100. Pillow 100 may include raised and base portions or pillows 102a, 102b (referred to in the present invention as "portions" for simplicity). The base portion 102a and raised portion 102b may include base and raised rear walls 104a, 104, with the pillow substantially planar rear wall 104 being formed by part or all of one or both of the base and raised rear walls 104a, 104b . In one embodiment, the base and raised back walls 104a, 104b are mutually flush and combine to form the substantially planar back wall 104 of the pillow body 102. The pillow body 102 may include base and raised side walls 114a, 114b. In some embodiments, pillow body 102 may also include curved base and raised transition walls 116a, 116b between base and raised side walls 114a, 114b and base and raised rear walls 104a, 104b. It is understood that although the above discusses base and elevated portions of a pillow body, pillow bodies without distinct base and elevated portions are possible, including, but not limited to, pillow bodies that include rear, side, and transition walls. curve.

[0041] The pillow 100 includes two attachment mechanisms 112 that can serve to attach the pillow 100 to a headrest, such as the sides of the headrest. The fastening mechanisms 112 may include fastening mechanism bodies 120. The fastening mechanisms 112 in accordance with the present disclosure may include elongated fastening mechanism bodies such as the fastening mechanism bodies 120. For example, the fastening mechanism bodies 120 fixtures may be 2.54 cm (1”) to 60.96 cm (24”) long, or 5.08 cm (2”) to 50.8 cm (20”) long, or 15.24 cm ( 6”) to 40.64 cm (16”) long or 20.32 cm (8”) to 35.56 cm (14”) long or approximately 27.94 cm (11”) long. Attachment mechanism bodies 120 in accordance with the present disclosure may be, for example, 0.64 cm (%)” to 10.16 cm (4”) wide, or 1.27 cm (%) to 7. 62 cm (3”) wide, or 2.54 cm (1”) to 5.08 cm (2”) wide, or approximately 3.81 cm (1.5”) wide. The clamping mechanism bodies 120 can be made from many different materials and take on many different shapes. The fastening mechanism bodies 120 can be, for example, strips (as shown), wires, cords, cords or other flexible, rigid or non-rigid devices as known in the art. The fastening mechanism bodies 120 can be elastic or inelastic, and can be cloth, wire, cord, rope, nylon, poly cord, rubber, polyester, parachute cord, strap, or other devices and materials as known in the art. In embodiments where the fastening mechanism bodies 120 are elastic, they can self-tighten around, for example, a portion of a headrest, to better secure the travel pillow 100 to the headrest.

[0042] In the specific embodiment shown and as best seen in Figure 7, the fastening mechanisms 112 are fastened in a way to cover portions of both 1) the rear walls 104 and 2) the curved transition walls 116, meaning that they are fastened partially to the rear of the pillow body 102 and partially to the curved transition of the pillow body 102. The attachment mechanisms 112 in the specific embodiment shown are angled slightly outward and in the opposite direction from each other (as shown by the arrows in Figure 7), as opposed to straight back (as shown by the axial dashed line in figure 7). This configuration can be particularly useful for attaching to modern backrest headrest sides. In one embodiment, the fastening mechanisms 112 and/or fastening mechanism bodies 120 are attached to the rear walls 104a, 104b only, and/or are angled substantially directly rearwardly. In other embodiments, the fastening mechanisms 112 and/or other fastening mechanism bodies 120 and components thereof are attached only to the base and/or raised curved transition walls 116a, 116b.

[0043] In some embodiments, the fastening mechanism bodies 120 are attached to the raised back wall 104b and/or the top of the pillow body 102, and the fastening mechanisms 112 also include loops 126 that are attached (directly or indirectly) to the base rear wall 104a and/or to the bottom of the pillow body 102 as shown. The opposite configuration, with the loops 126 secured above the fastening mechanism bodies 120, is also possible. In the embodiment shown and as best seen in Figure 4, the fastening mechanisms 112 are substantially vertically oriented and the fastening mechanism bodies 120 and loops 126 are secured substantially directly above or below each other. In other embodiments, the clamping mechanisms 112 and/or clamping mechanism bodies 120 are not exactly directly vertical, but instead approach each other from top to bottom, or move in the opposite direction of each other from top to bottom. In some embodiments, the fastening mechanisms 112 and/or fastening mechanism bodies 120 may be diagonal or substantially horizontal. The attachment points 118 as shown are at the top of the body 102, although it is understood that they may be placed elsewhere, such as at the junction between the base and raised portions 102a, 102. Similarly, the loops 126 are shown as attached to the lower part of the base portion 102a, however it is understood that they may be placed elsewhere, such as at the junction between the base and raised portions 102a, 102b. The attachment points 118 and other attachment points described in the present invention may be static, wherein the portion of the attachment mechanism body secured at the attachment point is substantially immovable with respect to the cover and/or is permanently attached to that portion of the cover. , as per sewing. In other embodiments, attachment points 118 may be movable.

[0044] The fastening mechanisms 112 may include fasteners 122 (in the embodiment shown, including fasteners 122a, 122b, referred to generically in the present invention as fasteners 122). Fasteners 122 can be, for example, Velcro fasteners such as those provided by Velcro®. As used in the present invention, the singular "fastener" may refer to a component designed to be used with a corresponding component to connect (e.g., the hook portion of a Velcro connection is a fastener, as is the loop portion). . Many other types of fasteners, including but not limited to fasteners that allow the fastening mechanism bodies 120 to stick or otherwise lock themselves, and other types of mechanical fasteners, are possible. For example, fasteners including snap connectivity or adhesives are possible. Fasteners 122 in accordance with the present disclosure may have widths equal to or less than the above-described fastening mechanism body widths, and in one embodiment have approximately the same width as their respective fastening mechanism bodies, and in another embodiment have slightly wider widths. smaller than their respective clamping mechanism bodies. Fasteners 122 may have a width of, for example, 0.64 cm (%) to 10.16 cm (4"), or 1.27 cm (/") to 7.62 cm (3"), or 2 .54 cm (1") to 5.08 cm (2"), or 2.54 cm (1") to 4.92 cm (1-15/16") inches, or approximately 3.49 cm (13/ 8”), or approximately 3.81 cm (1.5”). Fasteners 122 may have a length of, for example, 0.64 cm (%) to 10.16 cm (4"), or 1.27 cm (/") to 7.62 cm (3"), or 2 .54 cm (1") to 5.08 cm (2"), or 2.54 cm (1") to 4.92 cm (1-15/16"), or approximately 3.49 cm (1-3/ 8"), or approximately 3.81 cm (1.5").

[0045] A fastener 122a on each fastening mechanism body 120 may be near, adjacent, and/or in contact with its respective fastening point 118. Fasteners 122a may face outward (i.e., facing away from the body of the travel pillow 102). Another fastener 122b (shown in Figure 9) may be near and/or adjacent to the end of each fastening mechanism body 124, fasteners 122b being distal to fasteners 122a so as to provide an adequate length of fastening mechanism body between the themselves to form a loop to loop around a side headrest. Fasteners 122b can then be attached to fasteners 122a such that the fastening mechanism bodies 120 form a loop, which can be secured/looped around, for example, a portion of a headrest. The fastening mechanism bodies 120 can be stretched and/or stretched in this configuration. In an alternate configuration, fasteners 122b on each of the fastening mechanism bodies 120 can connect to fasteners 122a on the other fastening mechanism body 120 to form an "X" or cross pattern, which can provide a secure connection. extra space between the travel pillow 100 and a seat or headrest. Although fasteners 122a and other similar fasteners throughout the present disclosure are shown along their respective fastening mechanism bodies as fastening mechanism bodies 120, it is understood that they may be located in other positions, such as on the fastening mechanism body. travel pillow 102 (e.g., the cover 103) and more specifically, as in the travel pillow body 102 (e.g., the cover 103) near an attachment point 118.

[0046] As mentioned above, the travel pillow 100 may also include connecting devices (referred to in the present invention for simplicity as "loops") such as loops 126. Loops 126 may be, for example, D-loops (as shown) or other types of closed loops. Open loops (e.g., a C-shape) are also possible, with the pillow body 102 or other device acting to close the loop (e.g., to form a D-shape or O-shape). In some embodiments, loops 126 are openable closed loops, such as carabiners or similar devices. Loops 126 can be attached directly to body 102, or alternatively auxiliary connection devices such as auxiliary connection devices 128 can be used. In the embodiment shown, the auxiliary connectors 128 are stretchable, elastic and/or non-rigid, while the loops 126 are rigid. It is understood that many different embodiments are possible. In some other embodiments, rigid loops and/or auxiliary connecting devices may be used in conjunction with releasable fastening mechanism bodies.

[0047] Modalities with any number of loops are possible; for example, one loop total or per attachment mechanism, two loop total or per attachment mechanism, three loop total or per attachment mechanism, four loop total or per attachment mechanism, or more are all possible. Loops 126 can be, for example, cloth, wire, cord, rope, nylon, poly cord, rubber, elastic, polyester, parachute cord, strap, plastic, composite, metal, or other devices and materials as known in the art. Loops like loops 126 can be the same material as a travel pillow cover, or they can be a different material. For example, in a specific embodiment, they may be a structurally stronger material that is less likely to tear or destroy than travel pillow cover material.

[0048] As shown in Figures 17A and 17B, each fastening mechanism 112 may include one or more loops 126. Each fastening mechanism body 120 may pass through a loop 126 and secure, such as fastening itself through fasteners 122 as shown in Figure 17A. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 17B, the fastening mechanism bodies 120 do not pass through the loops 126 before the fasteners 122 are connected together (or the loop is otherwise closed). This can result in a configuration where the pillow body 102 rests in a relatively lower position, which can be advantageous for shorter users. Additionally, as previously discussed, in both of these configurations, the clamping mechanism bodies could be configured in an “X” or cross configuration rather than the traditional configuration shown. Certain embodiments of the present disclosure do not include loops 126.

[0049] The attachment mechanisms 112 and/or attachment mechanism bodies 120 of the travel pillow 100 can be placed approximately 2.54 cm (1”) or more apart from each other (from the inner edge to the inner edge of the attachment points 118), or approximately 5.08 cm (2”) or more apart, or approximately 7.62 cm (3”) or more apart, or approximately 10.16 cm (4”) or farthest apart, or approximately 12.7 cm (5”) or more apart, or approximately 15.24 cm (6”) or more apart, or approximately 20.32 cm (8”) or more apart each other; or can be placed approximately 2.54 cm (1”) to 25.4 cm (10”) apart from each other, or approximately 5.08 cm (2”) to 20.32 cm (8”) apart from each other, or approximately 7.62 cm (3”) to 15.24 cm (6”) apart, or approximately 10.16 cm (4”) to 12.7 cm (5”) apart, or approximately 12.065 cm ( 4.75”) apart; or, may be placed approximately 38.1 cm (15”) or less apart from each other, or approximately 30.48 cm (12”) or less apart from each other, or approximately 25.4 cm (10”) or less apart from each other. each other, or approximately 20.32 cm (8”) or less apart from each other, or approximately 15.24 cm (6”) or less apart from each other, or approximately 12.7 cm (5”) or less apart from each other, or approximately 7.62 cm (3”) or less apart from each other. It is understood that modalities with measurements outside these ranges are possible. In other embodiments, the fastening mechanisms 112 and/or fastening mechanism bodies 120 are less than approximately 2.54 cm (1”) apart, and may abut or overlap each other, as in an X-pattern. be similarly placed at the above distances in the opposite direction to each other. The lateral placement of the fastening points 118 relative to the loops 126 can be within the loop placement 126, slightly within the loop placement 126, directly above the loop placement 126, slightly outside the loop placement 126, or outside the loop placement loops 126.

[0050] In the embodiment shown, the vertical placement of the attachment points 118 is above the loops 126, as opposed to the loops 126 being above the attachment points 118. Users generally apply a downward force to the pillow 100 when it is secured in a headrest. Placing the attachment points 118 above the loops 126 can help limit the amount of undesirable movement of the pillow body 102 since the pillow body 102 is typically supported by the user's shoulders. It is understood, however, that although in the embodiment shown the attachment points 118 are shown at the top of the body 102 and loops 126 are shown at the bottom of the body 102, the reverse may be true, and the attachment points 118 may be at the bottom. bottom of body 102 while loops 126 are on top of body 102 (or in general, loops 126 may be above attachment points 118).

[0051] Attachment of the devices to the pillow body 102, such as the attachment points 118 or the point where the auxiliary devices 128 are connected to the pillow body 102, can be at the seams of the cover 102, and/or can be performed through stitches or sewing. Additional seam/stitch reinforcement, thicker thread, and/or bar tack reinforcement may be applied at pick-up points (such as at pick-up points 118) compared to other seams or areas of cover 103. Placing the fastening points 118 and/or loops 126 in seams of the cover 103 can be beneficial in that these areas can be easily reinforced, thereby reducing the possibility of the fastening points and/or loops tearing while maintaining simplicity in production. As previously discussed, placements for the attachment points 118 and loops 126 other than the top and bottom of the body 102 as shown are possible.

[0052] Other mechanisms 112 may include tags 134 that may be used to identify the supplier of the pillow 100 or provide other information. In some embodiments, a tag 134 may be wrapped around the end of the fastening mechanism body 120 and then secured, such as by sewing. In the embodiment shown, on the other hand, a portion of the tag 134 can be sandwiched between the fastening mechanism body 120 and the fastener 122b. Tag 134 can then be secured in that position, such as by sewing. This can have advantages in that the tag 134 can function less rigidly, lessening discomfort to a user if he or she is touched by the tag 134. Tags in accordance with the present disclosure can be, for example, 0.32 cm (1/8 ”) to 2.54 cm (1”), or 0.64 cm (%) to 1.90 cm (%)”, or approximately ; 2.54 cm (1”) long when attached (either as a single layer or, for example, as a 2.54 cm (1”) long material folded in half to form a 2.54 cm label ( 1”) in length).

[0053] Figure 3 shows a front view of pillow 100 with cord halves 140 extending outward from both front ends of base portion 102a to join legs 106 or closer together, as two cord halves 140 and one constricting mechanism or fastener (referred to simply in the present invention as a "constricting mechanism") such as those described in the U.S. patent No. 9,635,962 and U.S. publication No. 2017/0086607. The cord halves 140 may form part of a single unit wrapping the pillow 100 from one front end of base portion 102a to the other front end of base portion 102a. In some embodiments, cord halves 140 are two separate units that each surround only a portion of base portion 102a or otherwise attach to pillow body 102, such as base portion 102a and/or cover 103. cord halves 140 can be tightened to secure the pillow around the user's neck and in some embodiments so that the legs of the pillow body touch each other in front of a user's neck. In some embodiments, the cord halves can be individually secured to a portion of the constriction mechanism 142, such as those described in U.S. Pat. No. 9,635,962 of Sternlight or Publication U.S. Patent Application No. 2017/0086607 to Wong et al., for adjusting and maintaining the position of the cord halves 140 and constriction mechanism 142 after tightening. Constriction mechanism 142 can include two halves or parts that connect to each other, such as through a mechanical and/or magnetic connection. Constraint mechanism 142 can be used in any embodiments of the present disclosure, as can similar mechanisms.

[0054] When the attachment mechanisms 112 are engaged with an object such as a headrest, and the constriction mechanism is tightened, the pillow 100 can prevent a user's body from falling forward. For example, the user's chin can meet the legs of the pillow's body. The pillow body legs which, if not secured, would simply fall forward with the user and remainder of the pillow, can be held relatively in place by attaching to the headrest provided by the attachment mechanisms 112. As such, the fall forward of a user's head and body can be avoided. It is understood that the securing mechanisms 112 have additional benefits without the use of a constricting mechanism, such as securing the user's pillow in a specified location and helping to prevent sideways falling. Yet another benefit is that if attached, the pillow 100 will remain attached to the seat when a user gets up to move around, e.g., in an airplane cabin.

[0055] The connections discussed in the present invention, such as the fastener connections 122a/122b, the fastening points 118, the loops 126, the connection between the loops 126 and auxiliary connection devices 128, the connection between the auxiliary connection devices 128 and pillow body 102, constricting mechanism 142 (like the two halves of a mechanical fastener), etc., can be designed to release and/or structurally fail for safety purposes when a threshold stress or force is applied.

[0056] The cover 103 can include a pocket 108 which, as shown, includes an opening at the top thereof, which can be opened and closed using a zipper mechanism 110. Other types of fastening mechanisms can be used to open and close pocket 108 including, but not limited to, velcro fasteners such as those supplied by Velcro®, buttons, snaps, patches, and ties, to name a few. Pocket 108 and zipper mechanism 110 may form part of cover 103. Zipper mechanism 110 is positioned approximately along the junction between base portion 102a and raised portion 102b, and is shown as approximately horizontal. Other placements and orientations are possible. In some embodiments, the zipper mechanism 110 is below the junction between the base portion 102a and the raised portion 102b. In other embodiments, the zipper mechanism 110 is above the junction between the base portion 102a and the raised portion 102b. Pocket 108 can contain a user's items, such as a cell phone, keys, headphones, and/or earphones. In some embodiments, the pillow 100 has multiple pockets 108. In other embodiments, the pillow 100 does not have pockets 108. In some embodiments, the pillow has one or more pockets without a zipper mechanism 110. In some embodiments, the pocket 110 has dividers and/or subcompartments within pocket 110.

[0057] In addition, the cover 103 may also include a zipper to allow access to a core of the pillow body 102. For example, as best seen in Figure 4, the cover 103 may include a zipper 150 that can be opened, and the core and cover 103 can be separated from each other so that cover 103 can be washed separately.

[0058] Figures 9-16 show the pillow 100 in a configuration with the fastening mechanisms 112 open or not secured. Fasteners 122b adjacent to the ends of the fastening mechanism bodies 124 are not secured to fasteners 122a. In this open position, the user can position pillow 100 beside a headrest, then loop and/or close fastening mechanisms 112 around the headrest or a portion of the headrest. Tags 134 can be used as gripping devices to position the fastening mechanism bodies 120 so that fasteners 122a, 122b are engaged together.

[0059] Figures 18-25 and Figures 26-33 show pillow 100 with specific combinations of elements shown in full line. For example, the pillow 100' of Figures 18-25 includes a pillow body 102' (with or without a cover) and attachment mechanisms 104', which include attachment mechanism bodies 106', loops 108', and fasteners 110 ' (with or without auxiliary connection devices 128'). The pillow 100'' of figures 26-33 includes a pillow body 102'' and fastening mechanisms 104'', including fastening mechanism bodies 106'' and fasteners 110". It is understood that embodiments of the present disclosure may include such combinations of elements, with or without additional elements described in the present invention, and with or without other additional elements. It is further understood that one or more aspects of these embodiments may be removed, or may be replaced with another aspect of similar functioning or another dissimilar aspect. Many modalities are possible.

[0060] Figures 34-41 show an embodiment of a travel pillow 200 that is similar in shape to those travel pillows described in the U.S. patent. No. 9,635,962 of Sternlight. The travel pillow 200 is similar to the travel pillow 100, and may have a body 202 that includes a cover 280 with a core therein, such as a memory foam core. Body 202 may include a base pad or base portion 202a and a raised pad or raised portion 202b, which in one embodiment are integral with one another. Although cover 280 is different from cover 103, it is understood that all other aspects and features of this embodiment may be similar or the same as those of travel pillow 100.

[0061] The cover 280 can be made from a variety of different materials and combinations of materials and can include different regions. In the specific embodiment shown, the cover 280 includes a first region 280a of a first material and a second region 280b (shown with dotted shading rather than line shading) of a second material different from the first material. In that particular embodiment, the second region substantially corresponds to the top and inner surfaces of the raised pad 202b, while the first region substantially corresponds to the remainder of the cover. In another embodiment, the second region substantially corresponds to raised pad 202b while the first region substantially corresponds to base pad 202a. In another embodiment, the second region substantially corresponds to the entire inner surface of the base and raised pads 202a, 202b, while the first region substantially corresponds to the remainder of the cover. In another embodiment, the second region substantially corresponds to the entire inner surface of the base and raised pads 202a, 202b, as well as the top surface of the raised pad 202b, while the first region substantially corresponds to the remainder of the cover. In some embodiments, the second region is 50% or less of the total skin area, or 40% or less of the total skin area, or 30% or less of the skin area, or 25% or less of the skin area, or 20 % or less of cover area, or 15% or less of cover area, or 10% or less of cover area. In some embodiments, the second region is 5% - 45% of the total skin area, or 10% - 30% of the skin area. Many different region arrangements are possible and it is further understood that travel pillows and covers thereof in accordance with the present disclosure may include only a single region and/or material, or may include three or more regions and/or materials.

[0062] Many different materials are possible for the cape, including for the first region and second region. For example, materials such as cloth, polyester, cotton, blends, velvet, mesh, and combinations thereof are possible. An example of a composite cover material in accordance with the present disclosure may include hypoallergenic, antimicrobial and/or odor protection technology such as metallic fibers similar to silver fibers. Other types of fibers, such as plastic fibers and composite fibers, for example, are also possible. One such example of a composite material including metallic fibers that can be used in embodiments of the present disclosure is the XT2® material available from Noble Biomaterials, which uses silver fibers. Such fibers can be blended with other sheathing materials which in some embodiments are more traditional materials, such as those described above, to form the composite material. For example, a composite cover material includes approximately 80 - 99% traditional material (such as polyester, cotton, etc.), and/or approximately 1-20% fiber material (such as XT2 silver fibers) by weight; or approximately 85-97% traditional material and/or approximately 3-15% fiber material; or approximately 90-95% traditional material, and/or approximately 5-10% fiber material. Some embodiments of cover material include 1% or more fiber material, 3% or more fiber material, 5% or more fiber material, 7% or more fiber material, or 10% or more fiber material. fiber. Some embodiments of the cover material include 20% or less fiber material, 15% or less fiber material, 10% or less fiber material, 7% or less fiber material, or 5% or less fiber material. fiber. Some embodiments include approximately 7% fiber material.

[0063] Composite materials used in covers according to the present disclosure may have different densities, such as approximately 25-250 g/m2, or approximately 100-200 g/m2, or approximately 125-175 g/m2, or approximately 145 g /m2, or 25 g/m2 or higher, or 50 g/m2 or higher, or 100 g/m2 or higher, or 125 g/m2 or higher, or 300 g/m2 or lower, or 250 g/m2 or lower, or 200 g/m2 or lower, or 175 g/m2 or lower, or 150 g/m2 or lower. Many different embodiments are possible and it should be understood that the ranges and numerical examples above are for illustrative purposes only, and materials with properties outside these ranges are also possible.

[0064] Other materials are also possible. For example, a material that can be used in one or more regions of the cover is Dri-Lex®, available from Faytex Corp.; Similar materials can also be used. Such materials can transfer heat and mass (e.g., moisture) out of the cover and/or redistribute the same throughout the cover, as opposed to allowing heat or mass to collect in specific areas that may cause discomfort to the wearer, such as around from the neck. Specifically, the Dri-Lex Honeycomb P material can function in this regard as can other honeycomb materials as known in the art. These materials could be used, for example, in regions other than where the previously described composite materials are used, as, for example, in the first regions previously described as the first region 280a, or they could be used in the second regions as the second region 280b .

[0065] Composite materials such as those described above can substantially compose the entire layer, or only a region of the layer, such as the second regions described above. For example, in a specific embodiment, the second region 280b shown in Fig. 33 or any of the other second regions described above includes a composite material. The use of these composite materials in the second regions described above can be particularly beneficial, as they can provide antimicrobial properties in areas close to a user's mouth, which, in turn, can be the source of microbes that can eventually transmit odor or bacteria to the cover 280. Composite materials described in the present invention can also have a moisture resistant wicking effect compared to some more traditional materials. As such, the use of the composite materials in areas near a user's mouth and/or the user's neck (where the user's neck rests against the pillow) can be beneficial in preventing illness, providing a cooling effect and providing a cooling effect. moisture wicking, while other areas of the pillow may use other materials to reduce costs or provide durability. Similarly, the honeycomb materials described above can be used to compose substantially the entire cover, or just a region of the cover, such as one of the first regions described above (with one of the previously described composite materials, for example, composing the second region corresponding).

[0066] Furthermore, the different material concepts described with respect to Figures 33-41 can also be used with other pillow bodies. For example, body 1202 in Figures 49A and 49B could include a cap, and the cap area corresponding to protrusions 1202a, 1202b could correspond to a second region as previously described, while other aspects (and in some embodiments, the remainder of the cap ) could correspond to the first region. Many different modalities are possible.

[0067] Many different materials can be used for the body of pillows in accordance with the present disclosure, whether or not these pillows include attachment mechanisms. In embodiments including fastening mechanisms, the material type may function in combination with the fastening mechanisms to provide a secure connection therebetween. The skins, regions, materials, and concepts shown and described with respect to Figs. 33-41B can all be combined with the embodiments shown in Figs. 1-32 and those embodiments described further below.

[0068] Figure 42 is a rear perspective view of another embodiment of a travel pillow 400 in accordance with the present disclosure, attached to the headrest 12 of the seat 10. The headrest 12 includes sides 14. travel pillow body 402 can include many elements described in the U.S. patent 402. No. 9,635,962 to Sternlight, as a substantially flat back wall 404, although it is understood that embodiments of the present disclosure may include many different styles of travel pillow body, such as those described in PCT Patent Application Publication No. WO2015/ 138654 to Wong et al. And U.S. publication No. 2017/0086607 of Wong et al. Pillow 400 may include one or more fastening mechanisms consisting of or comprising fastening mechanism bodies, such as the two vertically oriented fastening mechanism bodies 410a, 410b. The fastening mechanism bodies 410a, 410b can loop around the sides 14, which can prevent or make less likely forward movement of the travel pillow body 402. The travel pillow body 402 can also include mechanisms for clipping the legs 106 or bring them together, such as two halves of cord and a constricting mechanism such as those described in U.S. Pat. No. 9,635,962, like those previously described constriction mechanisms in the present invention, and like the constriction mechanism 820 shown in Fig. 49 and more fully described below. In this way, when the attachment mechanism bodies 410a, 410b are engaged with the alters 14, the user's forward fall is prevented or made less likely, and when the travel pillow body 402 is arranged so that the legs 406 are held together or closer together, the user's forward fall is additionally prevented or made less likely.

[0069] The attachment mechanism bodies 410a, 410b can be made of many different materials and take on many different shapes. The fastening mechanism bodies 410a, 410b can be, for example, strips (such as elongated strips as shown), wires, cords, cords or other flexible, rigid or non-rigid devices as known in the art. The fastening mechanism bodies 410a, 410b can be elastic, as described below with respect to figures 43A and 43B, or inelastic, and can be cloth, wire, cord, rope, nylon, poly cord, rubber, polyester, parachute cord , strap or other devices and materials as known in the art. Each of the fastening mechanism bodies 410a, 410b is attached to the pillow body 402 at two points 412. In the specific instance shown, the points 412 are at the top and bottom of a base portion of the rear wall 404, although it is understood that these points can be in many different positions, such as at the top and bottom of the back of the pillow body (as shown in embodiment of Figures 43A and 43B, described below). Furthermore, a lesser or greater number of two attachment points for each of the attachment mechanism bodies 410a, 410b is possible, including a single attachment point or three or more attachment points. The attachment points 412 need not be at the rear of the pillow, but could also be elsewhere, such as a side or transitional portion of the pillow body 402. The attachment mechanism bodies could also include a single long attachment to a pillow body. For example, each of the fastening mechanism bodies 410a, 410b could itself be a closed loop, with a portion of the closed loop attached to the body 402. The attached portion could be, for example, 0.32 cm (1/8 inch) ) or more, 0.64 cm (%)” or more, 1.27 cm (%)” or more, 1.90 cm (%)” or more, 2.54 cm (1”) or more, or 3 .81 cm (1.5”) or more, or even longer. In some embodiments the fastening mechanism bodies can be closed loops that are fastened at one point, two points, or more than two points. Additionally, each of the attachment mechanism bodies 410a, 410b could be attached to the outside of the body 402 (such as the outside surface of a body cover), or to an inside surface of the body 402, such as the inside surface of a pillow cover. pillow or the foam core of a travel pillow body. In one embodiment, where the fastening mechanism bodies 410a, 410b are closed loops, they can extend through the cover (as opposed to the outside of the cover, which is also possible in another embodiment). Modalities without closed loops can also extend through the cover. A specific embodiment includes fastening mechanism bodies comprising closed loops connected to a single fastening point, such as being connected through sewing or through a single strip/thread/etc. Many different modalities are possible.

[0070] Furthermore, although the embodiment of figure 42 and some other embodiments shown in the present invention include substantially vertical clamping mechanism bodies, and figure 45 includes a substantially horizontal clamping mechanism body, other arrangements are possible. For example, fastening mechanism bodies could be arranged diagonally, so that in one embodiment they are closer to each other or are at the top, and in another embodiment closer to each other or are at the bottom. In another embodiment, the attachment mechanism bodies cross each other, or form an X-shape. Many different embodiments molded to suit different headrest shapes are possible.

[0071] Figures 43A and 43B show another embodiment of a travel pillow 500 with a body 502 including the back wall 504. The pillow 500 includes two fastening mechanism bodies 510a, 510b. In the specific embodiment shown, the fastening mechanism bodies 510a, 510b are elastic so that they can be stretched to the positions shown by 510a', 510b' in Fig. 43B or even beyond, and thus are configured to form a loop (in that case, an open loop, with body 502 serving to close the loop). The elasticity of the attachment mechanism bodies 510a, 510b can thereby cause the attachment mechanism bodies 510a, 510b to self-tighten when placed around, for example, the sides of the headrest as well as the sides of the backrest. the head 14 shown in Figure 14. The clamping mechanism bodies 510a, 510b and the loops formed thereby can be substantially flush against the body 502 when in a resting position that is less stretched than when the clamping mechanism bodies 510a, 510b are engaging another object, such as the sides 14. When in a rest position, the clamping mechanism bodies 510a, 510b can be stretched, at least slightly stretched, to their equilibrium length, at least slightly slack, or loose. An embodiment with the fastening mechanism bodies 510a, 510b at least slightly stretched while in the rest position can help keep the fastening mechanism bodies substantially flush or nearly flush against the body 502, while also providing stretchability that allows for looping around, e.g., the sides 14. An embodiment with the fastener bodies 510a, 510b at their equilibrium length or slightly slack can help preserve the elasticity of the material, while also keeping the fastener bodies relatively close to the leveling.

[0072] The fastening mechanism bodies according to the present disclosure, such as the fastening mechanism bodies 510a, 510b, can have many different sets of dimensions and can assume many different shapes and configurations. In one embodiment, when in the rest position shown in Figure 43A, each of the attachment mechanism bodies 510a, 510b may be approximately 2.54 cm (1") to 25.4 cm (10") in length, or approximately 5 .08 cm (2") to 17.78 cm (7") in length, or approximately 7.62 cm (3") to 13.97 cm (5.5") in length or approximately 9.52 cm (3 .75”) to 12.065 cm (4.75”) in length, or approximately 10.16 cm (4”) to 11.43 cm (4.5”) in length. The length of the attachment mechanism can be 25% or more of the pillow height, 50% or more of the pillow height, 75% or more of the pillow height, substantially the pillow height, or longer than the pillow height. The length can be increased by stretching to a stretched position, as shown in Figure 43B, to a maximum length of approximately 7.62 cm (3") to 76.2 cm (30"), or approximately 10.16 cm (4") to 60.96 cm (24"), or approximately 15.24 cm (6") to 45.72 cm (18"), or approximately 17.78 cm (7") to 40.64 cm ( 16”), or approximately 30.48 cm (12”). Each of the attachment mechanism bodies 510a, 510b may have a width of approximately 0.64 cm (0.25") to 10.16 cm (4"), or approximately 1.27 cm (0.5") to 7.62 cm (3”), or approximately 2.54 cm (1”) to 5.08 cm (2”), or approximately 3.81 cm (1.5”). The above dimension ranges may also apply to fastener mechanism bodies that do not substantially stretch, such as inelastic materials. It is understood that clamping mechanism bodies with lengths outside these ranges are possible. The fastening mechanism bodies 510a, 510b and other fastening mechanism bodies described in the present invention may be placed apart from one another at the same or similar distances as previously described with respect to the fastening mechanisms 112.

[0073] Each of the attachment mechanism bodies 510a, 510b in the specific embodiment shown is secured at two attachment points 512, as if by sewing. The attachment points 512 may include, for example, bar grip reinforcement (as shown by the "x" markings in the figures), which can help resist stresses associated with looping the attachment mechanism bodies 510a, 510b around the headrest and the stresses associated with a user's head or body leaning or falling forward. Attachment points 512 may be in a travel pillow body seam (such as in a cover seam), which can aid in strength and ease of fabrication.

[0074] Combinations of aspects from the embodiments described in the present invention, such as aspects of the travel pillow 100 with aspects of the travel pillow 500, are possible. For example, although travel pillow 500 includes attachment mechanism bodies 510a, 510b that are permanently attached to travel pillow body 502, in an alternate embodiment, only one end of each of attachment mechanism bodies 510a, 510b is permanently attached, while the other is removable or detachable. For example, travel pillow 500 may include a fastener component (as part of a Velcro fastener) at each of the lower fastener points 512, while each of the attachment mechanism bodies 510a, 510b may include a corresponding fastener component (such as the other part of a Velcro fastener) along its length and distal from the upper attachment points 512. In this way, the attachment mechanism bodies 510a, 510b could be wrapped around headrest sides and then reattached to the travel pillow body at the fastening components at the lower fastening points 512. Other embodiments, such as the reverse (where the fastening mechanism bodies are permanently secured only at the lower fastening points and removablely at the upper fastening points) or where the clamping mechanism bodies are only releasably attached, are possible. The fastening mechanism bodies may be elastic to tighten around headrest sides, or may include other tightening mechanisms such as those described with respect to other embodiments described in the present invention.

[0075] Other types of fastening and reinforcement are also possible individually or in various combinations, including stitching, sewing, adhesives such as glue and epoxy, rivets, snaps, and other fastening and reinforcing mechanisms. In one embodiment a snap, lock, or similarly functioning connection is used, which can provide disconnection of the attachment mechanism bodies 510a, 510b from the body 502 at a certain threshold force, which can be used as a measure to increase safety. of user. Snaps, latches or similar devices may also be used on other portions of the fastening mechanism bodies 510a, 510b to provide disconnection of pillow body 502 and fastening mechanism bodies 510a, 510b and/or for disconnecting the locking mechanism bodies. attachment 510a, 510b from a headrest after a certain threshold force is met. In addition to or in place of snaps or fasteners, many other types of disconnect mechanisms for disconnecting the attachment mechanisms from the pillow body, and/or for disconnecting the attachment mechanisms from a headrest, are possible.

[0076] Similar to the travel pillow 100 and the travel pillow body 102, the travel pillow body 502 may include a cover and core therein, with a zipper opening. For example, the travel pillow body 202 shown in Figures 43A and 43B includes a zipper opening 506 at the bottom of the body 502. The zipper opening 506 and applicable attachment points 512 can be placed in the same seam, with the attachment points 512 above the zipper opening 506. Similarly, the pillow 600 of Figures 44A and 44B includes an opening like a zipper opening 606, which in this case is shown at the top attachment point of the fastening mechanism bodies 610a, 610b. In such an embodiment, the opening can be above the fastening mechanisms 610a, 610b in the same seam.

[0077] Other tightening features can be used in addition to or in place of elasticity. For example, a fastener tightening mechanism or constricting mechanism can be used that is similar to or the same as that used in combination with the lanyard mechanisms described in the U.S. patent. No. 9,635,962 of Sternlight, and/or constriction mechanism 820 (described more fully below with respect to Fig. 49). The travel pillow 600 shown in Figures 44A and 44B includes a pillow body 602 and fastening mechanism bodies 610a, 610b that can be tightened using constriction mechanisms 620. In the specific embodiment shown, the fastening mechanism bodies 610a, 610b are string or rope, and in some cases may have a substantially circular cross-section. Many different modalities are possible. The fastening mechanism bodies 610a, 610b can be, for example, wires, cords, cords, straps, webbing, nylon, or other similar devices, arranged to allow for the functionality of the constricting mechanisms 620. Many different types of constricting mechanisms are also possible. For example, other clamping and constricting mechanisms such as cams or scale lock style devices (described below with respect to Figures 47A and 47B) are possible.

[0078] In the embodiment of Figures 44A and 44B, a user is able to pull the fastening mechanism bodies 610a, 610b through the constricting mechanisms 620. One, two or more constricting mechanisms for each fastening mechanism body are possible . To shorten the operable length of the fastening mechanism bodies 610a, 610b, they are pulled through constriction mechanisms 620 so as to increase the overall length of the tail portions 662a, 662b and decrease the operable length. Similarly, the fastener bodies 610a, 610b can be pulled through the constriction mechanisms 620 so as to decrease the overall length of the tail portions 662a, 662b, thereby increasing the operable length of the fastener bodies 610a, 610b as a whole. In this way, the bodies of fastening mechanisms 610a, 610b can be placed around, for example, sides 14 of a headrest 12, and then tightened (by shortening the operable length).

[0079] In one embodiment, each of the attachment mechanism bodies 610a, 610b may be approximately 15.24 cm (6") to 121.92 cm (48") in total length (e.g., the total distance from a point of attachment, around the loop formed by the attachment mechanism, and up to the second point of attachment, as shown in Figures 44A and 44B, and including any tail portion), or approximately 20.32 cm (8”) at 91 .44 cm (36") in length, or approximately 25.4 cm (10") to 76.2 cm (30") in length, or approximately 30.48 cm (12") to 50.8 cm (20") ) in length, or approximately 40.64 cm (16”) in length. In some embodiments, each of the attachment mechanism bodies 610a, 610b may be 6" (15.24 cm) or longer, 12" (30.48 cm) or longer, or 16" (40.64 cm) or longer. longer; and in some embodiments, each of the attachment mechanism bodies 610a, 610b may be 76.2 cm (30") or shorter, or 60.96 cm (24") or shorter, or 50.8 cm (20") ) or shorter, or 40.64 cm (16”) or shorter. These lengths can, in some cases, be increased if, for example, the fastening mechanism bodies 610a, 610b are made of an elastic material. It is understood that lengths outside these ranges are possible. The fastening mechanism bodies 610a, 610b and other fastening mechanism bodies described in the present invention may be placed apart from one another at equal or similar distances as previously described with respect to the fastening mechanism bodies 120.

[0080] Although the embodiments of figures 42-44B show embodiments including two vertically oriented clamping mechanism bodies, other embodiments are possible. For example, Figure 45 shows a travel pillow 700 including a body 702 and a horizontally oriented attachment mechanism 710. The attachment mechanism 710 can loop around an entire headrest or headrest portion, for example, the sides 14, such as the corners of the sides 14 (when the clamping mechanism 710 is moved downwards from the position shown in Fig. 45, as shown by the downward arrows). The fastening mechanism 710 may be connected to a fastener 712, the area of which may also include, for example, a zipper or other opening. In another embodiment, the attachment mechanism 710 is secured to the body 702 within a body sleeve, meaning that it can be stored in the body sleeve 702 whenever the user desires (or, if secured outside the sleeve, a portion thereof can be stored inside the cover). Attachment mechanism 710 also includes a constriction mechanism 720, which may be used to increase/decrease the operable length of attachment mechanism 710 (and correspondingly decrease/increase the length of tail portion 762). It is understood that many different types are possible, including an elastic mechanism substantially similar to the fastening mechanism bodies 510a, 510b described above with respect to Figures 43A and 43B.

[0081] The attachment mechanism 710 may in some embodiments be approximately 30.48 cm (12”) to 152.4 cm (60”) in length, or approximately 45.72 cm (18”) to 106.68 cm ( 42") in length, or approximately 60.96 cm (24") to 101.6 cm (40") in length, or approximately 81.28 cm (32") in length. In some embodiments, the attachment mechanism 710 may be approximately 30.48 cm (12") or longer, or approximately 45.72 cm (18") or longer, or approximately 60.96 cm (24") or longer. , or approximately 81.28 cm (32”) or longer. In some embodiments, the attachment mechanism 710 may be approximately 152.4 cm (60") or shorter, or approximately 106.68 cm (42") or shorter, or approximately 91.44 cm (36") or longer. short or approximately 81.28 cm (32”) or shorter. It is understood that embodiments with lengths of attachment mechanism outside these ranges are possible.

[0082] Fig. 46A shows yet another embodiment of a travel pillow 800 including attachment mechanisms. In this embodiment, body 802 includes one or more loops 830. In this specific case, body 802 includes four loops 830, two for each attachment mechanism. It is understood that arrangements with any number of loops are possible; for example, one loop total or per attachment mechanism, two loop total or per attachment mechanism, three loop total or per attachment mechanism, four loop total or per attachment mechanism, or more. Loops 830 can be, for example, cloth, wire, cord, rope, nylon, poly cord, rubber, elastic, polyester, parachute cord, strap, or other devices and materials as known in the art and can be integral with a cover of a travel pillow cover or distinct aspects of a travel pillow cover, such as sewn aspects as shown by fasteners 832. Ties such as ties 830 may be of the same material as a travel pillow cover, or may be of a different material. For example, in a specific embodiment, they may be a structurally stronger material that is less likely to tear or destroy than travel pillow cover material.

[0083] As shown in Figure 46B, the travel pillow 800' may include fastening mechanism bodies 850 that may pass through loops 830. The fastening mechanism bodies 850 may be, for example, straps, and in some cases may include fasteners such as velcro portions to provide loop closure functionality. Other fasteners such as adhesive bonding portions are possible. In addition, other types of fasteners are possible, as are other devices that function to close the loop (such as snaps, snaps, similar devices, etc.). The clamping mechanism bodies 850 can have dimensions similar to or equal to the clamping mechanism bodies 610a, 610b or the clamping mechanism body 710a described above. It is understood that other materials and devices, such as those previously described, may be used for fastening mechanism bodies.

[0084] Figures 47A and 47B show yet another embodiment of a travel pillow 900 including attachment mechanisms, with Figure 47A showing the travel pillow 900 with travel mechanism bodies 910a, 910b in a relatively loose configuration around the sides 14 of the headrest 12, and Figure 47B showing the locking mechanism bodies 910a, 910b in a comparatively tighter configuration. Pillow 900 includes adjusting devices 960, which are operatively attached to the fastening mechanism bodies 910a, 910b to adjust the operable length of the fastening mechanism bodies 910a, 910b. Adjustment devices 960 are shown in this embodiment as scale locks, like those used to adjust the operable length of straps on a standard backpack. It is understood that many different types of adjustment devices can be used in place of or in combination with scale locks, and that adjustment devices such as scale locks can be used in any embodiment of the present disclosure, including, but not limited to, travel pillow 100 of figure 1.

[0085] The fastening mechanism bodies 910a, 910b may be similar to or the same as those previously described fastening mechanism bodies, such as being elastic or inelastic, and made of cloth, wire, cord, rope, nylon, poly cord, rubber , polyester, parachute cord, strap or other devices and materials as known in the art or combinations thereof. Furthermore, the adjustment devices 960 function in combination with the fastening mechanism bodies 910a, 910b. A tail portion 962a, 962b of one or both of the attachment mechanism bodies 910a, 910b may be formed by pulling a portion of one of the attachment mechanism bodies 910a, 910b through one of the adjustment devices 960. The tail portions tails 962a, 962b are not part of the operative length of the fastening mechanism bodies 910a, 910b and therefore, these operative lengths are reduced (and the length of the tail portions increased) so that the fastening mechanism bodies 910a, 910b be tight. This can result in a tighter fit, for example, around the sides 14. In this way, a user can adjust the operative length of the fastening mechanism bodies 910a, 910b to a snug fit or snug fit around a headrest. head or portions of the headrest such as sides. Furthermore, the combination of attachment mechanism bodies 910a, 910b and adjustment devices 960 can be configured to loosen when a certain threshold force is applied (as applied by forward movement of a user's head or body, or applied as tension to the fastening mechanism bodies themselves), which can assist in user safety.

[0086] The attachment mechanism bodies 910a, 910b may be attached to the pillow body 902 in any number of locations, as described above with respect to other embodiments. In the specific embodiment shown, the attachment mechanism bodies 910a, 910b are individually attached to the pillow body 902 at the top and bottom attachment points 912, with the top attachment points 912 substantially at the top of the pillow body 902 and the bottom attachment points 912 substantially at the bottom of the pillow body 902. However, as previously described, many different attachment point arrangements 912 (including arrangements with only a single attachment point per attachment mechanism, one continuous attachment point per attachment mechanism, or three or more attachment points per attachment mechanism, for example) are possible. The clamping mechanism bodies 910a, 910b can have dimensions similar to or equal to the clamping mechanism bodies 610a, 610b or the clamping mechanism body 710a described above.

[0087] Figures 48A and 48B show yet another embodiment of a travel pillow 1000 including attachment mechanisms, with figure 48A showing the travel pillow 1000 with other mechanism bodies 1010a, 1010b secured to a backrest 10, as in the support for head 12 (including but not limited to side portions 14), and with Figure 48B showing a rear perspective view of pillow 1000. Attachment mechanism bodies 1010a, 1010b may be similar to or the same as those mechanism bodies attachment points described above with respect to devices and materials used to form the attachment mechanism bodies and can be connected to a pillow body 1002 at attachment points 1012 that can be substantially similar to or the same as the attachment points described above.

[0088] Each of the fastening mechanism bodies 1010a 1010b may be connected, such as connected at one end, to a fastening mechanism such as one of the fastening mechanisms 1070. The fastening mechanisms 1070 may be, for example, clip-style mechanisms , gripping mechanisms, spring-loaded mechanisms, biased mechanisms such as spring-loaded mechanisms, hook mechanisms, or other styles of fastening mechanisms as known in the art. The fastening mechanisms 1070 are shown in Figure 48A as being clipped to, gripped or otherwise connected to the headrest 12, while the fastening mechanisms 1070 are shown in Figure 48B in their resting position. In the specific rest position shown, clip portions 1074 are shown as closed, although it is understood that in other embodiments such clip portions 1074 may not fully close and an opening may remain.

[0089] In the specific embodiment shown, each of the fastening mechanism bodies 1010a, 1010b is connected to a leg portion 1072 of one of the fastening mechanisms 1070, although it is understood that a fastening mechanism may be connected to a fastening mechanism in another mode, as a connection to two of the leg portions 1072 or to the other portion or portions of the fastening mechanism. Furthermore, the attachment mechanism bodies 1010a, 1010b are shown as connected to the pillow body 1002 at only one attachment point 1012 each, that attachment point 1012 being on top of the pillow body 1002. However, it is understood that the single attachment points 1012 could be located elsewhere, and it is further understood that in other embodiments multiple attachment points per attachment mechanism may be used.

[0090] The use of attachment mechanisms such as those shown in figures 48A and 48B may be particularly applicable to shorter users. The use of the attachment mechanisms 1070 allows a user to place the attachment mechanisms 1070 at a higher height relative to the user's head, where some other styles of attachment mechanisms may be able to connect into a headrest when in use by a relatively taller user. Users can attach attachment mechanisms to many different areas on a headrest, including the tops of sides, bottoms of sides, sides of sides, or areas of a headrest not corresponding to sides. Furthermore, the use of attachment mechanism bodies 1010a, 1010b that are connected only at one attachment point, such as attachment points 1012 substantially on top of pillow body 1002, may also allow attachment mechanism bodies 1010a to , 1010b reach heights that may not be able to be reached by other attachment mechanisms. The length of the attachment mechanism from the pillow body to the locking mechanism can be, for example, approximately 1.27 cm (0.5") to approximately 45.72 cm (18"), or approximately 2.54 cm (1”) to approximately 30.48 cm (12”), or approximately 5.08 cm (2”) to approximately 25.4 cm (10”), or approximately 7.62 cm (3”) to approximately 20 .32 cm (8"), or approximately 10.16 cm (4") to approximately 17.78 cm (7"). The length of the attachment mechanism from the pillow body to the fastening mechanism may in some embodiments, for example, be approximately 1.27 cm (0.5") or longer, or approximately 2.54 cm (1" ) or longer, or approximately 5.08 cm (2”) or longer, or approximately 7.62 cm (3”) or longer, or approximately 10.16 cm (4”) or longer, or approximately 15 24 cm (6”) or longer, or approximately 20.32 cm (8”) or longer, or approximately 25.4 cm (10”) or longer, or approximately 30.48 cm (12”), or longer; and, in some embodiments may be approximately 30.48 cm (12") or shorter, or approximately 25.4 cm (10") or shorter, or approximately 20.32 cm (8") or shorter, or approximately 15.24 cm (6”) or shorter, or approximately 10.16 cm (4”) or shorter. Additionally, adjusting devices such as adjusting devices 660 or other adjusting devices can be used to adjust the length of the attachment mechanism bodies 1010a, 1010b to adjust the operable length in any of the above ranges.

[0091] Furthermore, the fastening mechanisms 1070 can be configured to release from the headrest 12 at a certain threshold force, or when the fastening mechanism bodies 1010a, 1010b are in a certain tension. Other disconnect devices may also be used. Additionally, as with all embodiments described in the present invention, the fastening mechanism bodies 1010a, 1010b are detachable from the pillow body 1001. In addition, the fastening mechanisms 1070 are detachable from the locking mechanism bodies. fixing 1010a, 1010b.

[0092] In an alternative embodiment, loops (such as loops formed from straps) could be used in place of the fastening mechanisms 1070, with the operable length of the loops adjustable so as to tighten around the sides of the headrest. Many different embodiments are possible, and it is understood that fastening mechanism bodies with dimensions outside these ranges are possible.

[0093] As previously described, the embodiments including factors of the present disclosure can be used with several different styles of pillow bodies. For example, Figures 49A and 49B show rear and side views of a pillow 1200 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, including a pillow body 1202. The pillow body 1202 can be substantially similar to or the same as those described in the publication of the Commonly Assigned PCT Patent Application No. WO/2015/138654 to Wong et al and U.S. Publication No. No. 2017/0086607 to Wong et al., each of which is fully incorporated by reference into the present invention in full, and substantially similar to or the same as the Evolution Cool® travel pillow body available from Cabeau, Inc. Pillow 1200 may include fastening mechanism bodies 1210a, 1210b. In the specific embodiment shown, the fastening mechanism bodies 1210a, 1210b are similar to the fastening mechanism bodies 510a, 510b, and may be elastic strips that can be pulled in the opposite direction of the pillow body 1202 (as shown by position 1210a' in figure 49B) and placed around, for example, the sides of the headrest. The fastener bodies 1210a, 1210b can have all or some of the same characteristics as the fastener bodies 210a, 210b. Furthermore, it is understood that any of the previously described fastening mechanisms, as but not limited to the fastening mechanisms 112a, 112b from figures 1-16, the fastening mechanisms with fastening mechanism bodies 310a, 310b from figures 3A and 3B, the loop and fastening system described with respect to Figures 5A and 5B, or the fastening mechanisms with fastening mechanism bodies 610a, 610b, from Figures 6A and 6B, could be used with the pillow body 1202.

[0094] Furthermore, the different material concepts described with respect to figure 8 can also be used with other pillow bodies. For example, body 1202 could include a cap, and protrusions 1202a, 1202b could correspond to a second region as previously described, although the remainder of a cap over body 1202 could correspond to the first region. Many different modes and region layouts are possible.

[0095] It is understood that various attributes and aspects of any embodiment may also be included in other embodiments. Although the present disclosure has been described in detail with reference to certain preferred embodiments thereof, other versions are possible. The actual scope of the disclosure encompasses not only the disclosed modalities, but also all equivalent ways of putting into practice or implementing the disclosure. The above detailed description of the embodiments of the disclosure is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise form disclosed above or to the specific field of use mentioned in that disclosure. While specific embodiments of, and examples for, the disclosure are described above for illustrative purposes, various equivalent modifications are possible within the scope of the disclosure, as those skilled in the relevant art will recognize. The aspects and acts of the various modalities described above can be combined to provide additional modalities. Additionally, the teachings of the disclosure provided in the present invention can be applied to products and systems other than travel pillows.

Claims (19)

1. Travel pillow (100), characterized in that it comprises: a pillow body (102); a first fastening mechanism (112) comprising a first fastening mechanism body (120) and a first loop (126), said first fastening mechanism body (120) and said first loop (126) individually connected to said pillow body (102); and a second fastening mechanism (112) comprising a second fastening mechanism body (120) and a second loop (126), said second fastening mechanism body (120) and said second loop (126) individually connected to the said pillow body (102); wherein each of said first and second attachment mechanisms (112) is substantially vertically oriented; and wherein each of said first fastening mechanism body (120) and said second fastening mechanism body (120) further comprises a first portion configured to pass through the respective loop (126) and connect to a second portion of the respective fastening mechanism body (120). 2. Travel pillow (100), according to claim 1, characterized in that said first and second fastening mechanism bodies (120) are attached to said pillow body (102) above where said first and second loops (126) are attached to said pillow body (102). 3. Travel pillow (100), according to claim 1, characterized in that said first and second fastening mechanism bodies (120) are attached to said pillow body (102) on top of said pillow body. pillow (102), and said first and second loops (126) are attached to said pillow body (102) at a lower part of said pillow body (102). 4. Travel pillow (100), according to claim 1, characterized in that said first and second fastening mechanism bodies (120) and said first and second loops (126) are attached to a rear part of said pillow body (102). 5. Travel pillow (100), according to claim 1, characterized in that for each of the first fastening mechanism and the second fastening mechanism (112), each of the respective first and second portions of the respective body of fastening mechanism (120) further comprises a fastener (122), and the fastener of the first portion of the respective fastening mechanism (112) is configured to pass through the respective loop (126) of the fastening mechanism (112) so that the fastener (122) of the first portion of the respective fastening mechanism (112) connects to the fastener (122) of the second portion of the respective fastening mechanism (112). 6. Travel pillow (100), according to claim 5, characterized in that said fasteners (122) are Velcro fasteners. 7. Travel pillow (100), according to claim 1, characterized in that said pillow body (102) includes one or more back walls (104), two or more side walls and two or more back walls curved transition walls (116), and wherein each of said clamping mechanism bodies (120) is secured to at least one of said back walls (104) and to at least one of said curved transition walls (116). 8. Travel pillow (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that said first fastening mechanism body (120) and said second fastening mechanism body (120) are elastic. 9. Travel pillow (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that each of said first fastening mechanism body (120) and said second fastening mechanism body (120) is a strap. 10. Travel pillow (100) according to claim 9, characterized in that each of said first fastening mechanism body (120) and said second fastening mechanism body (120) is between 6 inches ( 0.1524 m) and 16 inches (0.4064 m) long. 11. Travel pillow (100), according to claim 9, characterized in that each of said first fastening mechanism body (120) and said second fastening mechanism body (120) has between 1/2 inch (0.0127 m) and 3 inches (0.0762 m) wide. 12. Travel pillow cover (100), characterized in that it comprises: a cover body (103); two vertically oriented clamping mechanism bodies (410a, 410b), each of said clamping mechanism bodies (120) secured to said cover body (103) at a respective static attachment point (118); and two loops (126) attached to said cover body (103), each of said fastening mechanism bodies (120) comprising a first portion configured to pass through one of said loops (126) and around a side of the backrest headrest before engaging at least one of a second portion of the attachment mechanism body (120) and the cover body (103). 13. Travel pillow cover (100), according to claim 12, characterized in that said static attachment points (118) are above where said loops (126) are attached to said cover body ( 103). 14. Travel pillow cover (100), according to claim 12, characterized in that it further comprises two fasteners (122) on each of said fixing mechanism bodies (120), the two fasteners (122) on each of said fastening mechanism bodies (120) being distal to each other. 15. Travel pillow cover (100), according to claim 14, characterized in that the two fasteners (122) of each of said fastening mechanism bodies (120) are configured to connect to each other other. 16. Travel pillow cover (100) according to claim 12, characterized in that said fastening mechanism bodies (120) are elastic straps. 17. Travel pillow cover (100), according to claim 12, characterized in that each of said fastening mechanism bodies (120) is attached at least partially to a rear part of said cover body ( 103). 18. A travel pillow (100) comprising: a travel pillow body (100) comprising: a memory foam core; and a cover (103) over said memory foam core; a first fastening mechanism (112) secured at least partially to said cover (103), said first fastening mechanism (112) comprising: a first fastening mechanism body (120) secured to said cover (103); and a first loop (126) attached to said cover (103), wherein a first portion of said first fastening mechanism body (120) is configured to pass through said first loop (126) before attaching to a second first attachment mechanism body portion (120); a second fastening mechanism (112) secured at least partially to said cover (103), said second fastening mechanism (112) comprising: a second fastening mechanism body (120) secured to said cover (103); and a second loop (126) attached to said cap (103), wherein a first portion of said second fastening mechanism body (120) is configured to pass through said second loop (126) before attaching to a second second attachment mechanism body portion (120); wherein said first and second fastening mechanism bodies (120) are angled at least slightly outwardly and in the opposite direction to each other. 19. Travel pillow (100) according to claim 18, characterized in that said first body of fastening mechanism (120) is attached to a top of said cover (103) in a first seam of said cover (103); said first loop (126) is secured at an underside of said cover (103) at a second seam of said cover (103); said second fastening mechanism body (120) is secured to said top of said cover (103) at said first seam of said cover (103); and said second loop (126) is attached to said underside of said cover (103) at said second seam of said cover (103).