Multi-Position Travel Pillow

Abstract

A travel pillow configured to support a person's head in multiple different positions that includes a number of shaped surfaces configured to support a user's head and/or neck in different positions. The top side includes a chamfered neck support surface and a flat top surface. The chamfered neck support surface further includes a pair of humps providing additional side-to-side support for the head. The rear side includes two flat rear surfaces and a rounded forehead support surface. The bottom side includes a beveled support surface and a flat connector surface and a slight chamfer surface for comfort against the neck. The travel pillow may also carry a hook-and-loop fastener for removably attaching a head strap to the pillow, which can be used for holding the pillow to the user in various support configurations, for binding the pillow in a compressed state, and as a blindfold to aid in sleeping.

The invention claimed is: 
     
         1 . A travel pillow configured to support a person's head and neck in a number positions to accommodate sleeping while traveling, comprising:
 a front side having a U-shaped front surface configured to be selectively positioned as a support around a portion of a person's neck, under the person's chin, or against the person's forehead;   a top side including a chamfered neck support surface configured to receive and provide side-to-side support for the person's the head when the U-shaped front surface is positioned around a portion of a person's neck with the chamfered neck support positioned adjacent to the person's head;   a bottom side including a beveled support surface for supporting the travel pillow between the person's chest and head when the U-shaped front surface is positioned under the person's chin;   a rear side including a support surface for placement against a generally horizontal surface to support the travel pillow between the horizontal surface and the person's forehead when the U-shaped front surface is positioned against the person's forehead while the person leans forward above the horizontal surface from a seated position.   
     
     
         2 . The travel pillow of  claim 1 , further comprising a resilient foam core providing at least about nine inches of support between the rear side and the U-shaped front surface when positioned between the horizontal surface and the person's forehead. 
     
     
         3 . The travel pillow of  claim 2 , wherein the resilient foam core further comprises a memory foam portion forming the chamfered neck support surface. 
     
     
         4 . The travel pillow of  claim 1 , further comprising a soft cover carry one or more high friction surfaces to help prevent the pillow from slipping while supporting the person's head or neck in various support position. 
     
     
         5 . The travel pillow of  claim 4 , wherein high friction surfaces include a high friction surface located on the beveled support surface. 
     
     
         6 . The travel pillow of  claim 1 , wherein the rear surface further comprises a rounded support surface configured for placement against a person's forehead with the front surface placed against the generally horizontal surface to provide a second support position for supporting the person's head while the person leans forward above the horizontal surface from a seated position. 
     
     
         7 . The travel pillow of  claim 1 , wherein the chamfered neck support surface further comprises a pair of humps configured to provide additional side-to-side support to the person's head when the U-shaped front surface is positioned around a portion of a person's neck with the chamfered neck support positioned adjacent to the person's head. 
     
     
         8 . The travel pillow of  claim 1 , wherein the front side further comprises a pair of beveled front faces. 
     
     
         9 . The travel pillow of  claim 9 , further comprising high friction surfaces located on the beveled front faces.