CN117582079A - Travel pillow with chin support structure - Google Patents

Abstract

A travel pillow comprising a chin support strap. The travel pillow includes a travel pillow body formed from a rear portion and two opposing lobes extending from the rear portion. A chin support strap is attached to a surface of one of the lobes. The band is configured to extend from the lobe over a gap between ends of the lobes to attach to an attachment area on the lobe opposite the lobe to which the band is attached.

Description

Travel pillow with chin support structure

Priority statement and incorporation by reference

The present application claims priority from U.S. provisional patent application No. 63/397,054 entitled "travel pillow with chin support structure," filed 8/11 at 2022, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

The following disclosures are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety:

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U.S. provisional patent application No. 62/574,366, filed on day 10, month 19 of 13.2017.

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates generally to travel pillows and pillows, and more particularly to travel pillows and pillows that include a means to support a user's chin.

Background

Travel pillows are used by air travelers and others to provide support for the user's neck and head. While many prior art travel pillows provide support for the head of a user, they do not prevent the head of the user from falling forward. Travel pillows are typically formed as a U-shaped member having a pillow that is adapted to support the head of a user but is soft enough to provide a degree of comfort. The U-shaped member may have two portions extending along the sides of the user's head and these portions may be connected at the rear by a rear member or at the front by a front member. A pillow with a front member that connects side portions may provide some support for the user to move forward. However, such pillows tend to be uncomfortable for many users by providing pressure to the user's throat or simply pressing up on the user's chin. Some travel pillows with rear members connecting side portions teach joining the front ends of the side portions together to provide chin support. In many cases, the effect is either similar to that of using the front member to support the chin, or joining the front of the side portions together may not provide adequate support for the chin of the user at all.

Disclosure of Invention

The present disclosure relates generally to travel pillows that include chin support straps. In one aspect, a travel pillow includes a generally U-shaped pillow body having a foam pillow core and including two lobes separated by a rear portion connected at a rear end of the two lobes. Each lobe includes an outer surface and a front surface opposite the rear portion. The chin support strap is attached to one of the two leaflet sections at the attachment portion. The chin support strap extends to the other end with the strap attachment mechanism. The strap attachment mechanism is configured to mate with an attachment mechanism on another leaflet such that when the chin support strap extends to the leaflet opposite the strap attached leaflet, the user's head is supported at the user's chin.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a front isometric view of an exemplary embodiment of a travel pillow.

Fig. 2 is a left side isometric view of the travel pillow shown in fig. 1.

Fig. 3A-3C are front views of the travel pillow of fig. 1, showing the chin support strap in an attached position, a relaxed position before or after securement, and a storage position.

Fig. 4 is a rear view of the travel pillow shown in fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is a left side view of the travel pillow shown in fig. 1.

FIG. 6 is a right side view of the travel pillow shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a top view of the travel pillow shown in FIG. 1.

Fig. 8 is a bottom view of the travel pillow shown in fig. 1.

Detailed Description

The present disclosure describes a travel pillow including a chin support mechanism. The chin support mechanism functions to prevent or reduce the possibility of the user's head falling forward and to limit the movement of the user's head when the impact forces cause the user's head to move forward and shake. The chin support mechanism may be implemented in the form of a strap attached at a forward-facing portion of one of the two lobes forming the travel pillow, the lobes extending from a rear portion of the travel pillow. For clarity of the present disclosure, a chin support mechanism or chin support strap may extend from the attachment portion of a leaflet over the gap between the leaflets of the travel pillow to attach in the region on the other leaflet of the travel pillow.

The attachment area on the other lobe of the travel pillow can take a variety of forms depending on the type of attachment mechanism used to secure the other end of the chin support strap to the other lobe. In the examples shown in the present disclosure, hook and loop (Velcro) fastening surfaces on a strap (e.g., velcro @ may be used ^TM ) And a hook and loop mating surface on the other lobe attaches the strap to the lobe opposite the attachment portion. Alternative exemplary embodiments may use other attachment mechanisms, such as buckle mechanisms, buttons, and other types of attachment mechanisms, that are adapted to attach a chin support mechanism from one lobe to another while providing a bridging structure between the lobes sufficient to support the chin of a user. It should be noted that while the figures and description describe embodiments that teach attachment using a shackle mechanism, the present disclosure is not limited to a shackle embodiment. Those skilled in the art will understand how to implement other forms of attachment, and will also understand that such alternative forms of attachment are of utilityAn alternative embodiment of the travel pillow with chin support mechanism.

In addition to the attachment mechanisms, the present disclosure also refers to certain configurations having alternative embodiments, but it is to be understood that the present disclosure can be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the configurations described herein. The devices and elements herein may have different shapes and sizes than those shown. It will also be understood that when a feature or element such as a layer, region, housing, covering, frame, etc. is referred to as being "on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or intervening elements may also be present. Further, terms such as "inner," "outer," "upper," "above," "lower," "below," and "beneath" and the like may be used herein to describe one element's relationship to another element. It should be understood that these terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures.

Although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another element, component, region, layer or section. Thus, a first element, first component, first region, first layer, or first section discussed below could be termed a second element, second component, second region, second layer, or second section without departing from the teachings of the present disclosure.

Fig. 1-8 illustrate views of an exemplary embodiment of a travel pillow 100 having a chin support mechanism 109. The travel pillow 100 includes a travel pillow body 102 that may include a pillow cover 103 that partially or completely covers a pillow core (e.g., a memory foam pillow core) therein. In some configurations, the travel pillow body 102 does not have a pillow cover 103. The travel pillow body 102 can be generally U-shaped as shown in FIG. 1 and includes a rear portion 105 connected at the rear ends of two lobes 106. The shape shown in the drawings in the present disclosure may be the shape of a body with a pillow case, or the shape of a body without a pillow case (e.g., the shape of a memory foam pillow core). The travel pillow body 102 may include a substantially planar rear wall 104 and an anchoring mechanism 112 for attaching the travel pillow 100 to a headrest, such as on an aircraft seat. It should be understood that the shape of the pillow can be different from the shape of the travel pillow 100 shown in the figures. Furthermore, the anchoring mechanism 112 shown in the figures and described below is optional.

Fig. 1 is a front isometric view of an exemplary embodiment of a travel pillow 100. The travel pillow 100 includes a strap attached at a strap attachment portion 111 on an outer surface 108 of one of the lobes 106. The band 109 extends from the band attaching portion 111 over the lobes 106 to which the band is attached and over the gap between the leading ends of the lobes 106. The travel pillow 100 can include a pocket 117 on the outer surface 108 of the lobe 106 with a strap attached to the pocket 117. As shown in fig. 1, the tape attachment portion 111 may be positioned within the pocket 117. It should be noted that the pocket 117 is optional. If included, the strap attachment portion 111 can be positioned at any suitable location on the outer surface 108 of the travel pillow 100.

The lobe 106 opposite the lobe 106 to which the band 109 is attached may include a band attachment portion 107 for receiving the free end of the band 109. The user can place the travel pillow 100 around the back of the user's neck such that the petals 106 extend from the back portion 105 along the sides of the user's head. The user may extend the strap 109 between one end of the lobes 106 and under the chin of the user and attach one end of the strap 109 to the strap attachment portion 107 of the lobe 106 opposite the lobe 106 to which the strap 109 is attached.

The belt 109 helps to limit the forward movement of the user's head when the movement is suddenly stopped or when the user begins to nap off the child. Limiting the forward movement of the user's head while the user is dozing off the child may protect the user from subsequent head or neck pain that may occur if the user's head is in a state of hanging down forward. The form of the strap 109 plus the travel pillow body 102 can provide head support for the user around the user's head.

It should be noted that the strap attachment portion 111 is optional, as the strap 109 may not be attached in alternative embodiments. In such embodiments, the strap 109 can be completely detached from the pillow and configured to be removably attached to an end of the strap 109. In other embodiments, the strap 109 can be configured as a separate component and attached to the pillow by detachable attachment portions at both ends. The strap 109 can remain separate or can remain attached via a string or attachment strap that is attached to the strap 109 and the pillow to attach the strap 109 to the pillow. A detachable attachment mechanism may be added to the cord or attachment strap connecting strap 109 to the pillow to allow for selective separation of strap 109 from the pillow.

It should also be noted that the belt 109 is not limited to the exact form shown in the figures. For example, the band 109 may have a width that allows the band to cover more or less of the gap between the lobes. In one exemplary embodiment, the band 109 may have a width that allows the band 109 to extend forward from the chin of the user to cover a large number of gaps between the lobes when in use.

Fig. 2 shows a side isometric view of the pillow 100. Pillow 100 can include a base portion 102a and a raised portion or pillow 102b (referred to herein as a "portion" for simplicity). As shown in fig. 4, the base portion 102a and the raised portion 102b can include a base rear wall 104a and a raised rear wall 104b, wherein the substantially planar rear wall of the pillow 100 is formed by a portion or all of one or both of the base rear wall 104a and the raised rear wall 104 b. In one configuration, the base rear wall 104a and the raised rear wall 104b are flush with one another and combine to form a substantially planar rear wall 104 of the pillow body 102. The pillow body 102 can include a base side wall 114a and a raised side wall 114b. In some configurations as shown in fig. 2 and 4, the pillow body 102 can further include a base curved transition wall 116a and a convex curved transition wall 116b between the base side wall 114a and the convex side wall 114b and the base rear wall 104a and the convex rear wall 104 b. It should be appreciated that while the base portion and the raised portion of the pillow body are discussed above, pillow bodies without different base portions and raised portions are possible, including but not limited to pillow bodies that include a rear wall, side walls, and curved transition walls.

The pillow 100 includes two anchoring mechanisms 112 for anchoring the pillow 100 to a headrest (e.g., a headrest wing). The anchoring mechanism may supplement the chin support mechanism 109 by limiting the forward movement of the pillow. The anchoring mechanism 112 may include an anchoring mechanism body 120. The anchoring mechanism 112 according to the present disclosure may include an elongated anchoring mechanism body, such as the anchoring mechanism body 120. For example, the anchoring mechanism body may be 1 "to 24" long, or 2 "to 20" long, or 6 "to 16" long, or 8 "to 14" long, or about 11 "long. The anchoring mechanism body 120 according to the present disclosure may be, for example, 1 "to 4" wide, or 4 "to 3" wide, or 1 "to 2" wide, or about 1.5 "wide. The anchoring mechanism body 120 may be made of many different materials and have many different shapes. The anchor mechanism body 120 may be, for example, a belt (as shown), a rope, a cord, a string, or other flexible, rigid, or non-rigid device known in the art. The anchor mechanism body 120 may be elastic or inelastic and may be cloth, rope, string, nylon, polyester rope, rubber, polyester, parachute rope, webbing or other devices and materials known in the art. In configurations where the anchor mechanism bodies 120 are resilient, they may, for example, automatically tighten around a portion of the headrest to better secure the travel pillow 100 to the headrest.

In the particular configuration shown, as best seen in fig. 7, the anchoring mechanism 112 is attached in a manner that spans both: 1) The rear wall 104 and 2) the curved transition wall 116, meaning that they are partially attached to the rear of the pillow body 102 and partially attached to the curved transition of the pillow body 102. The anchoring mechanisms 112 in the particular configuration shown are angled slightly outwardly and away from each other (as indicated by the arrows in fig. 7) rather than directly rearwardly (as indicated by the axially dashed lines in fig. 7). This configuration is particularly useful for attachment to modern seatback headrest wings. In one configuration, the anchoring mechanism 112 and/or the anchoring mechanism body 120 are attached only to the rear walls 104a, 104b and/or are inclined substantially directly rearward. In other configurations, the anchoring mechanism 112 and/or the anchoring mechanism body 120 and its components are attached only to the base curved transition wall 116a and/or the convex curved transition wall 116b.

The shape formed by the raised portion 102b and raised walls (114 b, 116 b) may provide support for the sides and around the back of the user's head. This helps supplement the support provided by the strap 109 in front of the user's head. It should also be noted that the shape formed by raised portion 102b and raised walls 114b, 116b is optional. The travel pillow 100 can take any suitable shape that may not include raised portions or raised walls.

Fig. 3A, 3B, and 3C are front views of the travel pillow 100 with strap 109 at various stages of use. Fig. 3A shows the strap 109 in place to support the chin of a user. The band 109 extends over the gap between the lobes 106 in a manner that allows the band to support the chin of the user over the gap. The strap 109 in fig. 3A-3C includes a hook and loop surface at the free end 119 of the strap 109. The shackle surface is attached to a shackle mating surface on an attachment region 107 of an outer surface 108 of the lobe 106 opposite the lobe to which the strap 109 is attached. Fig. 5 is a right side view of the travel pillow showing the free ends 119 of the straps 109 attached to the attachment areas 107 on the lobes 106. As shown in the top view of pillow 100 in fig. 7, attachment region 107 can extend around front surface 110 of lobes 106. Alternatively, the attachment region 107 may stop nearer the tip of the front surface 110 of the lobe 106. In some embodiments, the attachment region 107 may extend to the top surface of the lobe 106.

Fig. 3A also shows a band 109 attached to the first lobe 106 at an attachment region 111. The strap 109 can be attached by stitching the strap 109 material to the outer surface 108 of the pillow body. Other attachment mechanisms may also be used. Fig. 6 provides a side view of the pillow 100, showing the attachment region 111 extending from the pocket 117. The attachment region 111 is shown extending into the pocket 117, however, the attachment region 111 may be disposed at any suitable location relative to the pocket 117. Some embodiments may not include the pocket 117.

FIG. 3B shows the attachment to the leaflet attached to the band 109Bands 109 either before or after the lobes of the pair. Fig. 3C shows the belt 109 retracted into the pocket 117 when not in use. The strap 109 may be formed of any hook and loop surface (e.g., velcro @ which may support one side of the strap 109 ^TM ) Is made of a fabric or flexible two-dimensional material. The material selected for the strap 109 may be flexible to provide a comfortable layer for the chin of the user during use. A cushion layer may be added to provide further cushioning to the chin of the user. The material used for the band 109 may also have some degree of elasticity to reduce the length of the band required to reach the opposing lobes 106. This elasticity also reduces the stiffness experienced by the chin of the user to the strap 109. It provides a point "extensibility" when supporting the chin. The belt 109 may also be made of multiple layers of material to increase cushioning properties.

Notably, the pillow 100 of fig. 3A-3C is implemented with a hook and loop (e.g., velcro @ ^TM ) A strap 109 of the attachment mechanism. For example, a male/hook-shaped tip surface may be stitched onto the underside of the band 109 to secure to a mating annular surface on the attachment region 107 on the other lobe 106. The male/hook-shaped tip surface on the strap 109 may be provided on the strap end 119. In one exemplary embodiment, a convex/hook-shaped tip surface may be provided at or near the tip of the belt end 119, and another region extending away from the tip of the belt end 119 may be provided as a concave/annular surface. This will allow the male surface portion to be folded over the female surface to cover the hook and loop surface on the strap end 119 when it is desired to place the strap into the pocket 117. In one example, each of the male/hook surface area and the female/loop surface area may be 2.5cm wide by 2.5cm long. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the dimensions provided are by way of example only. Any suitable size may be used.

In other embodiments, the strap 109 may be provided with a buckle, grommet, or any other suitable attachment mechanism or fastener. The corresponding mating mechanism may be mounted within the attachment region 107 shown in fig. 3A.

It should also be noted that fig. 3A shows a band 109 extending on top of the lobe 106 opposite the lobe 106 to which the band is attached. In use, the user may also choose to extend the band 109 around the front ends 110 of the two lobes 106 to attach to the attachment region 109 to support the chin of the user in use. The ability of the strap 109 to extend around the front of the lobes 110 may be suitable for users having necks of larger circumference, or for users who simply prefer to attach the strap 109 to the opposing lobe 106 and secure the strap 109 to the opposing lobe.

Referring to fig. 5 and 6, as described above, the travel pillow 100 can also include a connecting device (referred to herein as a "loop" for simplicity), such as a loop 126. The ring 126 may be, for example, a D-ring (as shown) or other type of closed loop. An open loop (e.g., C-shaped) is also possible, wherein the pillow body 102 or another device functions as a closed loop (e.g., forming a D-shape or an O-shape). In some configurations, the ring 126 is a closed ring that can be opened, such as a tool holder or similar device. The ring 126 may be directly attached to the body 102 or, alternatively, auxiliary connection means such as auxiliary connection means 128 may be used. In the illustrated configuration, the auxiliary connection 128 is stretchable, elastic and/or non-rigid, while the ring 126 is rigid. It will be appreciated that many different configurations are possible. In some other arrangements, a rigid ring and/or auxiliary connection means may be used with the detachable anchoring mechanism body.

The travel pillow 103 can include a pillow cover as described above. The pillow cover 103 may include a pocket 117, and the pocket 117 may be used to house a belt when not in use. A zipper mechanism may also be used to open and close the pocket 117. Other types of attachment mechanisms may be used to open and close the pocket 117, including but not limited to, for example, hook and loop fasteners (e.g., byThose provided), buttons, snaps, adhesives, ties, and the like. The bag 117 and the zipper mechanism may be part of the pillow case 103. In an exemplary embodiment, the zipper mechanism may be positioned generally along the junction between the base portion 102a and the raised portion 102b, and shown as being generally horizontal. Other locations and positioning are possible.In some configurations, the zipper mechanism 110 is located below the junction between the base portion 102a and the raised portion 102 b. In other configurations, the zipper mechanism 110 is located above the junction between the base portion 102a and the raised portion 102 b. The pocket 117 may house items of a user, such as a mobile phone, a key, an earplug, and/or an earphone. In some configurations, the pillow 100 has a plurality of pockets. In other configurations, the pillow 100 has no pockets. In some configurations, the pillow has one or more pockets without the zipper mechanism 110. In some configurations, the pocket 117 has dividers and/or sub-compartments within the pocket 117.

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

Many different materials may be used for the pillow cover, including for the first and second regions. For example, materials such as cloth, polyester fiber, cotton, blends, velvet, mesh, and combinations thereof are possible. One example of a pillowcase composite according to the present disclosure may include hypoallergenic, antimicrobial, and/or odor protection techniques, such as metal fibers (e.g., silver fibers). Other types of fibers, such as plastic fibers and composite fibers, are also possible. One such example of a composite material including metal fibers that may be used in the configuration of the present disclosure is commercially available from Noble BiomaterialsA material using silver fibers. Such fibers may be mixed with other pillowcase materials, such as those described above, to form composite materials, which in some arrangements are more conventional materials. For example, a pillowcase composite comprises about 80-99% by weight of conventional materials (e.g., polyester fibers, cotton, etc.) and/or about 1-20% fibrous materials (e.g., ->Silver fibers); or about 85-97% conventional material and/or about 3-15% fibrous material; or about 90-95% conventional material and/or about 5-10% fibrous material. Some configurations of pillow cover materials include 1% or more fibrous material, 3% or more fibrous material, 5% or more fibrous material, 7% or more fibrous material, or 10% or more fibrous material. Some configurations of pillow cover materials include 20% or less fibrous material, 15% or less fibrous material, 10% or less fibrous material, 7% or less fibrous material, or 5% or less fibrous material. Some configurations include about 7% fibrous material.

The composite materials used in the pillowcase according to the present disclosure may have different densities, for example, about 25-250g/m ² Or about 100-200g/m ² Or about 125-175g/m ² Or about 145g/m ² Or 25g/m ² Or higher, or 50g/m ² Or higher, or 100g/m ² Or higher, or 125g/m ² Or higher, or 300g/m ² Or lower, or 250g/m ² Or lower, or 200g/m ² Or lower, or 175g/m ² Or lower, or 150g/m ² Or lower. Many different configurations are possible, and it is understood that the above ranges and numerical examples are for illustrative purposes only, and that materials having properties outside of these ranges are also possible.

Other materials are also possible. For example, one material that may be used for one or more regions of the pillow case isSimilar materials can be used as well, commercially available from Faytex Corp. Such materials may transfer heat and substances (e.g., moisture) out of the pillow cover and/or redistribute throughout the pillow cover, rather than allowing heat or mass to collect in specific areas (e.g., around the neck) that may cause discomfort to the user. Specifically, the->The honeycomb P material can play a good role in this aspect, and the field is thatAs are other honeycomb materials known.

Notably, the examples described above relate to attaching a band to one of the lobes. In an alternative embodiment, the chin support strap is removably attached at opposite ends and the front portions of the two lobes include an attachment area on each front portion to enable removable attachment with opposite ends of the chin support strap.

It should also be noted that the example structures shown in the drawings may not be drawn to scale or that examples of alternative structures may not be fully illustrated. For example, the figures depict the strap 109 as having a width sufficient to support the chin of a user. In an alternative embodiment, the chin support strap includes a width that covers a majority of the upper surface of the front portions of the two lobes when attached to the two lobes for use by a user in the manner described above. Similarly, the belt may comprise a layered material having certain cushioning properties.

It should be understood that the various attributes and elements of any one configuration may be included in other configurations as well. Although the present disclosure has been described in detail with reference to certain preferred configurations thereof, other variations are possible. The actual scope of the disclosure includes not only the disclosed arrangements but also all equivalent ways of practicing or implementing the disclosure. The above detailed description of the configurations of the present disclosure is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present disclosure to the precise form disclosed above or to the particular field of use mentioned in the present disclosure. While specific configurations and examples of 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 elements and acts of the various configurations described above may be combined to provide further configurations. Furthermore, the teachings of the present disclosure provided herein may be applied to products and systems other than travel pillows.

Claims (20)

1. A travel pillow, comprising:

a substantially U-shaped pillow body having a foam pillow core and comprising two lobes separated by a rear portion connected at the rear ends of the two lobes; and

a chin support strap configured to be attached to a front portion of one of the two lobes and to extend to be attached to a front portion of the other lobe, wherein the chin support strap is configured to be attached to the two lobes to support a chin of a user when the user is using the chin support strap.

2. The travel pillow of claim 1, wherein:

each of the lobes includes an outer surface and a front surface opposite the rear portion,

the chin support strap is attached to a front part of one of the two lobes,

in use, the chin support strap extends to a leaflet opposite the leaflet to which the strap is attached, and the chin support strap is detachably attached to the opposite leaflet.

3. The travel pillow of claim 2, wherein the chin support strap is attached at an attachment portion on a front portion of a leaflet to which the chin support strap is attached, the chin support strap extending from the attachment portion to another end having a strap attachment mechanism configured to mate with a leaflet attachment mechanism on another leaflet.

4. A travel pillow as recited in claim 3, wherein the lobe opposite the lobe to which the chin support strap is attached comprises an attachment region for supporting the lobe attachment mechanism on the lobe opposite the lobe to which the chin support strap is attached.

5. The travel pillow of claim 4, wherein the flap attachment mechanism on the opposing flap comprises a hook and loop surface covering the attachment region, the hook and loop surface configured to mate with the strap attachment mechanism, wherein the strap attachment mechanism comprises a corresponding hook and loop surface on a bottom surface of the chin support strap.

6. The travel pillow of claim 1, wherein the flap attachment mechanism and the strap attachment mechanism comprise a buckle, a loop, and a button.

7. The travel pillow of claim 3, wherein the attachment portion of the chin support strap is located on an outer surface of a leaflet to which the chin support strap is attached.

8. The travel pillow of claim 1, further comprising:

a pocket portion mounted on one of the plurality of lobe portions.

9. The travel pillow of claim 8, wherein the pocket is mounted on a lobe to which the strap is attached in sufficient proximity to receive the chin support strap when not in use.

10. The travel pillow of claim 8, wherein the pocket is mounted to receive the attachment portion of the chin support strap.

11. The travel pillow of claim 1, comprising:

a raised portion extending from the base portion of the lobe and a rear portion configured to provide support to the user's head along both sides and rear of the user's head when the travel pillow is positioned around the user's neck.

12. The travel pillow of claim 1, further comprising:

a pillow case for enclosing the pillow body.

13. The travel pillow of claim 12, wherein:

the pillow cover includes an anchor mechanism to attach the pillow cover of the pillow body to a headrest.

14. The travel pillow of claim 13, wherein:

the pillow body and the pillow case include two lobe cover portions that are spaced apart by a rear cover portion connected at the rear ends of the two lobe cover portions.

15. The travel pillow of claim 14, wherein:

the anchoring mechanism includes a first anchoring body and a second anchoring body to attach the pillow cover of the pillow body to the headrest.

16. The travel pillow of claim 15, wherein the first and second anchor bodies are inclined outwardly relative to one another.

17. The travel pillow of claim 15, wherein the first end of the first anchor body is connected at a first side of the rear portion of the pillow case and the first end of the second anchor body is connected at a second side of the rear portion of the pillow case opposite the first side.

18. The travel pillow of claim 15, wherein the first and second anchor bodies comprise at least one of straps, cords, wires, ropes, and cords.

19. The travel pillow of claim 1, wherein a width of the chin support strap substantially covers an upper surface of a front portion of both the petals when the chin support strap is attached to both the petals for use by a user.

20. The travel pillow of claim 1, wherein the chin support strap is removably attached at opposite ends and the front portions of the two petals include an attachment area on each front portion to removably attach with opposite ends of the chin support strap.