US20220225799A1

US20220225799A1 - Convertible Pillow Apparatus

Info

Publication number: US20220225799A1
Application number: US17/151,599
Authority: US
Inventors: Fang Chen
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2021-01-18
Filing date: 2021-01-18
Publication date: 2022-07-21

Abstract

A convertible pillow apparatus suitable for home and travel is presented. The convertible pillow apparatus contains a pillow body, a first cushion, a second cushion, and a cushion pocket. The first cushion and the second cushion are terminally connected opposite to each other along the pillow body. The second cushion is configured to adjust in length along the pillow body, such that the pillow apparatus accommodates a sleeper's head. The cushion pocket is connected adjacent to the pillow body, where the cushion pocket is configured to contain the components that constitute the convertible pillow apparatus to form a singular cushion.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to pillows. More specifically, the present invention is a convertible cushion that turns into a pillow having adjustable cushion ends.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Oftentimes, a sleeper would position their head is positioned in a comfortable and sleep-inducing way. Additionally, sleepers who apply facial medias pertaining to beauty products before taking a rest prefer to fix their head in one preferable position such that they do not shift their head around. Conventionally, one or more pillows, or specialty pillows are used to provide a comfortable resting experience. U-shaped travel pillows are also oftentimes used but are mostly effective in a standing position. Therefore, the objective of present invention is to provide an additional option for comfortable sleep at home, and also a new type of travel pillow. The present invention is a pillow having ends which are positioned close to the sides of the sleeper's head. The ends are adjustable to accommodate any sleeper. Additionally, the pillow can be configured into a compact package that acts as a cushion.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a convertible pillow apparatus. The convertible pillow apparatus comprises a pillow body, a first cushion, a second cushion, and a cushion pocket. The first cushion and the second cushion are terminally connected opposite to each other along the pillow body. The first cushion may take the form of a fixed cushion connected along the end of the pillow body. The second cushion may take the form of a movable pillow connected along the end of the pillow body, opposite to the first pillow. The second cushion is configured to adjust in length along the pillow body, such that the pillow apparatus accommodates a sleepers head. The cushion pocket is connected adjacent to the pillow body, where the cushion pocket is configured to contain the components that constitute the convertible pillow apparatus to form a singular cushion.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a diagram view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram view of the present invention that shows an adjustable second cushion.

FIG. 3 is diagram view of the present invention that shows a cushion loop.

FIG. 4 is a diagram view of the present invention that shows a cushion pocket.

FIG. 5 is a diagram view of the present invention that shows a cushion band.

FIG. 6 is a diagram view of the present invention that shows a first pillow and a second pillow wrapped along a cushion body.

FIG. 7 a diagram view of the present invention that shows a singular cushion configuration.

FIG. 8 is a diagram view of the present invention that shows a riser insert.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The present invention is to be described in detail and is provided in a manner that establishes a thorough understanding of the present invention. There may be aspects of the present invention that may be practiced or utilized without the implementation of some features as they are described. It should be understood that some details have not been described in detail in order to not unnecessarily obscure focus of the invention. References herein to “the preferred embodiment”, “one embodiment”, “some embodiments”, or “alternative embodiments” should be considered to be illustrating aspects of the present invention that may potentially vary in some instances, and should not be considered to be limiting to the scope of the present invention as a whole.
In reference to FIGS. 1-8, the present invention is a convertible pillow apparatus 1. The convertible pillow apparatus 1 comprises a pillow body 11, a first cushion 12, a second cushion 13, and a cushion pocket 14. The first cushion 12 and the second cushion 13 are terminally connected opposite to each other along the pillow body 11, as shown in FIG. 1. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first cushion 12 may take the form of a fixed cushion connected along the end of the pillow body 11. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second cushion 13 may take the form of a movable pillow connected along the end of the pillow body 11, opposite to the first pillow. The second cushion 13 is configured to adjust in length along the pillow body 11, such that the pillow apparatus accommodates a sleepers head. The cushion pocket 14 is connected adjacent to the pillow body 11, wherein the cushion pocket 14 is configured to contain the pillow body 11, the first cushion 12, and the second cushion 13 to form a singular cushion, as shown in FIGS. 4-7. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention the pillow apparatus is made out of any suitable material such as, but not limited to, cotton, polyester, wool, or any other suitable fabric or textile material. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pillow apparatus is scaled to any size to accommodate any sleeper. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pillow apparatus is decorated with any suitable design, embroidery, print, color, or any other type of complementing design.
In reference to FIGS. 1, 3, and 5, the pillow body 11 comprises a cushion surface 111. The cushion surface 111 is positioned between the first cushion 12 and the second cushion 13 along the pillow body 11, opposite to the cushion pocket 14, where the cushion surface 111 is configured to receive the first cushion 12 and the second cushion 13 such that the cushion pocket 14 is inverted along the first cushion 12 and the second cushion 13 to form a combined cushion configuration. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cushion surface 111 serves as the sleeper end of the convertible pillow apparatus 1 where the sleeper rests their head upon.
In reference to FIGS. 2 and 4-5, the second cushion 13 comprises a cushion band 131. The pillow body 11 comprises a cushion loop 112, as shown in FIGS. 1-4. The cushion loop 112 is connected adjacent to the pillow body 11, opposite to the first pillow. The cushion band 131 is connected adjacent the second cushion 13. The cushion band 131 is slidably connected to the cushion loop 112. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second cushion 13 is adjustable in length along the cushion lube to accommodate the sleeper's head.
In reference to FIG. 8, the convertible pillow apparatus 1 further comprises a riser insert 15. The riser insert 15 is removably connected to the first cushion 12. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the riser insert 15 is removably connected to the second cushion 13. The riser insert 15 may take the form of an additional cushion that goes under the first cushion 12 or the second cushion 13 such that the riser insert 15 adjusts the pillow apparatus in height.
In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cushion loop 112 is connected adjacent to the pillow body 11, opposite to the first pillow. The cushion pocket 14 is connected adjacent to the cushion loop 112, as shown in FIG. 4.
In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cushion pocket 14 comprises a first pocket 141 and a second pocket 142, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7. The first pocket 141 and the second pocket 142 are connected adjacent to the pillow body 11, where the first pocket 141 is configured to contain the first cushion 12 and the second pocket 142 is configured to contain the second cushion 13 to form a singular cushion. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cushion pocket 14 is made out of a flexible material. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first pocket 141 and the second pocket 142 is made out of a flexible material.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A convertible pillow apparatus comprising:

a pillow body;

a first cushion;

a second cushion;

a cushion pocket;

the first cushion and the second cushion being terminally connected opposite to each other along the pillow body; and

the cushion pocket being connected adjacent to the pillow body, wherein the cushion pocket is configured to contain the pillow body, the first cushion, and the second cushion to form a singular cushion.

2. The convertible pillow apparatus, as claimed in claim 1, comprising:

the pillow body comprising a cushion surface;

the cushion surface being positioned between the first cushion and the second cushion along the pillow body, opposite to the cushion pocket, wherein the cushion surface is configured to receive the first cushion and the second cushion such that the cushion pocket is inverted along the first cushion and the second cushion to form a combined cushion configuration.

3. The convertible pillow apparatus, as claimed in claim 1, comprising:

the second cushion comprising a cushion band;

the pillow body comprising a cushion loop;

the cushion loop being connected adjacent to the pillow body, opposite to the first pillow;

the cushion band being connected adjacent the second cushion; and

the cushion band being slidably connected to the cushion loop.

4. The convertible pillow apparatus, as claimed in claim 1, comprising:

a riser insert; and

the riser insert being removably connected to the first cushion.

5. The convertible pillow apparatus, as claimed in claim 1, comprising:

a riser insert; and

the riser insert being removably connected to the second cushion.

6. The convertible pillow apparatus, as claimed in claim 1, comprising:

the pillow body comprising a cushion loop;

the cushion loop being connected adjacent to the pillow body, opposite to the first pillow; and

the cushion pocket being connected adjacent to the cushion loop.

7. The convertible pillow apparatus, as claimed in claim 1, comprising:

the cushion pocket comprising a first pocket and a second pocket;

the first pocket and the second pocket being connected adjacent to the pillow body, wherein the first pocket is configured to contain the first cushion and the second pocket is configured to contain the second cushion to form a singular cushion.

8. The convertible pillow apparatus, as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cushion pocket being made out of a flexible material.

9. The convertible pillow apparatus, as claimed in claim 9, wherein the first pocket and the second pocket being made out of a flexible material.