Multi-function neck pillow

Abstract

A multi-function pillow comprises: a first and second layer forming an elongate envelope; an inflatable tube detachably attached to and along a first lining of the elongate envelope, where an air cap to the tube is formed through the elongate envelope; a tube retainer formed in the elongate envelope to retain the tube within the envelope; a blanket detachably attached to and along a second lining of the envelope, where the blanket is either stored and zipped in the envelope or taken out for use by unzipping the envelope; and a twine to flex the pillow into a neck cushion, wherein the twine is formed to run in and along the elongate envelope with each end of the twine extending from each end portion of the elongate envelope adjacent to the tip lines.

Claims

1. A multi-function pillow, comprising: a first and second layer forming an elongate envelope having a side opening being zippable to closure of the envelope, wherein the elongate envelope has a periphery defined by a zip line substantially straight, a seam line substantially parallel to the zip line, and tip lines linking the zip line to the seam line, wherein the zip line is at least four times in length a spread between the zip and seam lines; an inflatable tube detachably attached to and along a first lining of the elongate envelope, wherein an air cap to the tube is formed through the elongate envelope; a tube retainer formed in the elongate envelope to retain the tube within the envelope; a blanket detachably attached to and along a second lining of the envelope, wherein the blanket is either stored and zipped in the envelope or taken out for use by unzipping the envelope; and a twine to flex the pillow into a neck cushion, wherein the twine is formed to run in and along the elongate envelope with each end of the twine extending from each end portion of the elongate envelope adjacent to the tip lines.

2. The multi-function pillow of claim 1, further comprising a first zipper formed along the zip line to open the envelope.

3. The multi-function pillow of claim 1, wherein the tube retainer comprises a second zipper formed lengthwise to take out the tube therethrough when needed.

4. The multi-function pillow of claim 1, wherein the blanket is detachably attached to the second lining of the envelope by either snap buttons or hook-and-loop fasteners.

5. The multi-function pillow of claim 1, wherein the air cap is formed of a push-inflatable button.

6. The multi-function pillow of claim 1, wherein the pillow is formed about 50 centimeters in length, wherein the blanket is formed in a dimension of a width of about 1.5 meters and a height of about 1.0 meter.

7. The multi-function pillow of claim 1, wherein the twine is formed between the tube retainer and the first layer.

8. The multi-function pillow of claim 1, wherein the twine is formed between the tube retainer and the second layer.

9. The multi-function pillow of claim 1, further comprising a hidden pocket formed in the first layer adjacent to one of the tip lines, wherein the pocket is zip-closable.

10. A multi-function pillow, comprising: a first and second layer forming an elongate envelope having a side opening being zippable to closure of the envelope, wherein the elongate envelope has a periphery defined by a zip line substantially straight, a seam line substantially parallel to the zip line, and tip lines linking the zip line to the seam line, wherein the zip line is at least four times in length a spread between the zip and seam lines; an inflatable tube detachably attached to and along a first lining of the elongate envelope, wherein an air cap to the tube is formed through the elongate envelope; a tube retainer formed in the elongate envelope to retain the tube within the envelope; a blanket detachably attached to and along a second lining of the envelope, wherein the blanket is either stored and zipped in the envelope or taken out for use by unzipping the envelope; a twine to flex the pillow into a neck cushion, wherein the twine is formed to run in and along the elongate envelope with each end of the twine extending from each end portion of the elongate envelope adjacent to the tip lines; and a pair of twine stops worn on the twine to adjustably keep said each end of the twine outside an outer surface of the pillow.

11. The multi-function pillow of claim 10, wherein the twine stops are formed of a plastic material and separable from the twine.

12. The multi-function pillow of claim 10, further comprising a first zipper formed along the zip line to open the envelope.

13. The multi-function pillow of claim 10, wherein the tube retainer comprises a second zipper formed lengthwise to take out the tube therethrough when needed.

14. The multi-function pillow of claim 10, wherein the blanket is detachably attached to the second lining of the envelope by either snap buttons or hook-and-loop fasteners.

15. The multi-function pillow of claim 10, wherein the air cap is formed of a push-inflatable button.

16. The multi-function pillow of claim 10, wherein the pillow is formed about 50 centimeters in length, wherein the blanket is formed in a dimension of a width of about 1.5 meters and a height of about 1.0 meter.

17. The multi-function pillow of claim 10, wherein the twine is formed between the tube retainer and the first layer.

18. The multi-function pillow of claim 10, wherein the twine is formed between the tube retainer and the second layer.

19. The multi-function pillow of claim 10, further comprising a hidden pocket formed in the first layer adjacent to one of the tip lines, wherein the pocket is zip-closable.

20. The multi-function pillow of claim 10, wherein the second lining of the envelope is the tube retainer.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(1) These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

(2) FIG. 1 is a structural view showing mechanism of the multi-function pillow according to the present invention;

(3) FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the multi-function pillow according to the present invention;

(4) FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of the multi-function pillow according to the present invention;

(5) FIG. 4 is a cross-section taken along the line IV-IV in FIG. 1;

(6) FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing the multi-function pillow worn around a user's neck with the blanket kept in the pillow;

(7) FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing the multi-function pillow with the blanket taken out and spread; and

(8) FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing the multi-function pillow with the blanket worn around a user's neck.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(9) A multi-function pillow comprises an envelope 100, an inflatable tube 200, a tube retainer 300, a blanket 400, a twine 500 and twine stops 600. The envelope 100 has a first layer 102 and a second layer 104. The envelope 100 is formed of an elongate shape having a side opening 106 which is zipped to closure of the envelope 100. The elongate envelope 100 has a periphery 108. The periphery 108 is defined by a zip line 110 which is substantially straight, a seam line 112 which is substantially parallel to the zip line 110, and tip lines 114 which are provided to link the zip line 110 to the seam line 112. Preferably, the zip line 110 is at least four times in length a spread between the zip line 110 and the seam line 112. The overall shape of the elongate envelope 100 is close to a French baguette with two elongate parallel lines but the preferable actual shape is substantially flexible since it is made of flexible material like cotton, artificial fabric or flexible plastic.

(10) The inflatable tube 200 further comprised in the multi-functional pillow according to the present invention may be detachably attached to and along a first lining 116 of the elongate envelope 100. In this construction, an air cap 118 to the tube 200 is formed through the elongate envelope 100. The air cap 118 is linked to the inflatable tube 200 so that air can be blown from the air cap 118 into the tube 200. In a preferred version, the air cap 118 can be formed in a button cap so that the tube 200 can be push-inflatable. That is, the tube 200 can be pump inflatable, mouth blow inflatable or push inflatable depending on a user's preference. Alternately, the air cap 118 can be separated from the button cap 120.

(11) The tube retainer 300 is formed in the elongate envelope 100 to retain the tube 200 within the envelope 100. Preferably, the tube 200 is formed of a transparent material like polyethylene terephthalate. The tube retainer 300 is preferably formed of a synthetic fiber selected from rayon, nylon, polyester, acrylic and spandex.

(12) In an embodiment, the blanket 400 is detachably attached to and along a second lining 122 of the envelope 100. Here, the blanket 400 is stored and zipped in the envelope 100, or taken out for use by unzipping the envelope 100. The pillow of the present invention is preferably formed about 50 centimeters in length, and the blanket 400 is formed in a dimension of a width of about 1.5 meters and a height of about 1.0 meter. The blanket 400 may be made of one selected from cotton, wool, fleece, acrylic and polyester.

(13) To improve comfortability and functionality, the pillow further comprises the twine 500 in order to flexibly turn the pillow into a neck cushion. The twine 500 is formed to run in and along the elongate envelope 100 with each end 124 of the twine extending from each end portion 126 of the elongate envelope adjacent to the tip lines 114. The twine 500 may be made of multi-ply synthetic fibers like rayon polyester or nylon.

(14) In a preferred embodiment, the pillow further comprises a pair of twine stops 600 worn on the twine 500 to adjustably keep each end 124 of the twine 500 outside an outer surface 128 of the pillow. Preferably, the twine stops 600 are formed of a plastic material and separable from the twine 500.

(15) Further comprised in the pillow is a first zipper 130 formed along the zip line 110 to open the envelope 100. For a better performance, the tube retainer 300 comprises a second zipper 132 formed lengthwise to take out the tube 200 therethrough when needed.

(16) The blanket 400 is detachably attached to the second lining 122 of the envelope by either snap buttons 134 or hook-and-loop fasteners 136.

(17) The twine 500 is formed between the tube retainer 300 and the first layer 102. Alternately, the twine may be formed between the tube retainer 300 and the second layer 104.

(18) The pillow further comprises a hidden pocket 138 formed in the first layer 102 adjacent to one of the tip lines 114. Preferably, the pocket 138 is zip-closable by a third zipper 140.

(19) Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.