An inflatable neck pillow is disclosed comprising a generally C-shaped inflatable pillow that approximates the shape of a human neck, wherein the pillow includes an air valve for inflating and deflating the same and means for securing the pillow within the compartment of a garment with a stowable hood. The pillow preferably has an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the upper portion is longer than the lower portion, with an indentation or narrower portion between such that the pillow remains securely in place when inserted into the storage compartment of a garment collar.

A support pillow has a pillow-fill unit comprising pillow fill material, a neck support unit comprising an inflatable air bladder and a pillow case having a first sleeve for receiving the pillow-fill unit and a second sleeve for receiving the cervical or neck support unit. The second sleeve of the pillow case includes padding on an inner sleeve surface. The inflatable air bladder includes a valve that operates in a first state to allow an input of pressurized air and in a second state to allow an exit of bladder-stored air. Adding air to the inflatable air bladder, in the first state, increases a size of and pressure in the inflatable air bladder. Also, the padding on the inner sleeve surface of the second sleeve is soft, and compressible.

An adjustable, wrap-around pillow includes a main, padded fabric section that is affixable to a user's head using fasteners. The pillow includes fabric pieces which are removably coupled to the main padded section that allow for the user's eyes and ears to be covered at the user's discretion. This gives the user the option of blocking light and/or sound, or conversely to enjoy audio or visual stimulation, while the pillow is being worn. The pillow includes support and cushioning surrounding the user's head and neck, and is usable is any sleeping or resting position, such as when lying down on a bed, couch, desk, floor, etc. or sitting up in a chair. When not in use, the pillow can be unfastened and folded flat for easy conveyance.

A support pillow has a pillow-fill unit comprising pillow fill material, a neck support unit comprising an inflatable air bladder and a pillowcase having a first sleeve for receiving the pillow-fill unit and a second sleeve for receiving the cervical or neck support unit. The second sleeve of the pillowcase includes padding on an inner sleeve surface. The inflatable air bladder includes a valve that operates in a first state to allow an input of pressurized air and in a second state to allow an exit of bladder-stored air. Adding air to the inflatable air bladder, in the first state, increases a size of and pressure in the inflatable air bladder. Also, the padding on the inner sleeve surface of the second sleeve is soft, and compressible. One or more foam substrates are added to support the skull above the nape of the neck.

A system includes a piece of fabric having a first end, a second end, two sides, a first surface, and a second surface. The system also includes a pillow configured to be removably coupled to the first surface of the piece of fabric closer to the first end than the second end, the pillow defining a face cradle therein. In some situations, the face cradle of the pillow has an opening that is configured to face towards the second end of the piece of fabric when the pillow is coupled to the piece of fabric and the piece of fabric is unfolded.

A sleep pillow structure includes a posture-sensing and commanding device, a signal-receiving and inflating-deflating control unit, and a height control unit. The height control unit includes an air pump, a vent valve, pipes, and a lifting device. The posture-sensing and commanding device is installed on a human body to detect the human body's sleep posture, and to send a signal about the human body's sleep posture to the sleep pillow in a wired or wireless manner, such that the height control unit automatically adjusts the height of the sleep pillow to adapt to a user's sleep posture.

A pillow includes a pillow cushion consisting essentially of a gelatinous elastomer that is sized and configured to support a head and neck of a person using the pillow cushion. The pillow cushion has a first major surface, a second major surface, and deformable wall members extending between the first major surface and the second major surface. The deformable wall members are located and configured to define voids therebetween such that the deformable wall members may be displaced into adjacent voids upon deformation of the deformable wall members. The deformable wall members are configured to buckle when a pressure applied to a cushioning surface of the pillow cushion, in a direction perpendicular to the first major surface, exceeds a threshold pressure level. A pillow cover covers the pillow cushion. A method of fabricating a pillow includes enclosing such a cushion in a pillow cover.

A therapeutic support device includes a bladder having one or more independently inflatable compartments, each including a plurality of inflatable cells. When inflated, each inflatable cell forms a contact node that may support a user or another object disposed thereon. The inflatable compartments can be alternately inflated and deflated such that contact pressure can be applied to and relieved from corresponding portions of the user's body in an alternating manner.

In an exemplary embodiment, a body pillow 1 includes: a cushion part 10 of hollow construction made of a transparent and flexible material; leg parts 20 extending downward from the bottom face of the cushion part to create an air flow passage S underneath the bottom face; and affixing means 40 for affixing video playback devices 30 to the bottom face of the cushion part with their video display surfaces 31 facing up. The body pillow has video playback devices provided on the bottom face of a transparent cushion part, so the user can view a video in various postures such as lying face down, face up, or sideways.

A novel pillow with a detachable hood comprising a drawstring for providing comfort, privacy, sound dampening, and protection to a user. The pillow comprises an arcuate bladder and upper half hood which may be hemispherical or semi-hemispherical. The pillow may be inflatable or stuffed.