Pillowcase And Neck Pillow System

Abstract

The current invention is a combination of pillowcases and a neck pillow that includes a rectangular shaped bed pillowcase, a cylindrical shaped neck pillowcase, a neck pillow, and an outer carrying case. This system is designed to complement/work with one's existing bed pillow. This pillow system is easily portable so it can be used at home, in a hotel room, or anywhere while away where one has access to another bed pillow. In addition, it works as a travel pillow, for example, while in an airplane. The current invention is a cylindrical neck pillowcase that is incorporated into the manufacture of a rectangular bed pillowcase and accepts a specially designed cylindrical neck pillow from the inside of the rectangular bed pillowcase. Only part of the cylindrical neck pillowcase is attached to the rectangular bed pillowcase which allows it to be more maneuverable in order to maintain alignment of one's neck in multiple positions for sleeping or relaxing on one's back, side, or front. The neck pillow can be positioned and secured in a “U” shape position either on the upper or lower portion of the bed pillow to allow for more support, alignment, and comfort while sleeping/resting on one's back or for face down positioning. In addition, a carrying case protects the pillowcases and neck pillow for traveling. It also can be positioned and secured in a “U” shape to be used as a neck pillow to provide support to one's head and neck during travel. Once one arrives at their destination, one opens the carrying case and removes the pillowcases and neck pillow. Then, one inserts a rectangular bed pillow into the rectangular bed pillowcase and proceeds to use for sleep/rest.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A pillowcase, comprising:
 a rectangular bed pillowcase;   a cylindrical neck pillowcase;   wherein the neck pillowcase is built on/in to the outside of the bed pillowcase.   
     
     
         2 . A pillowcase of  claim 1 , wherein access to install a neck pillow is from either the inside of the bed pillowcase or the outside of the neck pillowcase. 
     
     
         3 . A pillowcase of  claim 1 , wherein only the middle portion of the cylindrical neck pillowcase is attached to the rectangular bed pillowcase to allow for movement of the ends of the cylindrical neck pillow. 
     
     
         4 . A pillowcase of  claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical neck pillowcase is approximately 3.5 inches in diameter and 24 inches long, that has approximately 8 inches of its 24 inch length, attached to the rectangular bed pillowcase at the mid point of the cylindrical neck pillowcase. 
     
     
         5 . A pillowcase of  claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical neck pillowcase has openings on each end to allow access to the inserted cylindrical neck pillow. 
     
     
         6 . A cylindrical neck pillow, comprising:
 approximately a 3.5 inch diameter;   24 inches in length; and   filled with poly-fill, micro-beads, pellets, memory foam, or built as an inflatable tube.   
     
     
         7 . A cylindrical neck pillow of  claim 6 , wherein ties or other fastening material are built in to each end to fit through the openings at the end of the cylindrical neck pillowcase in order to secure the neck pillow into different positions. 
     
     
         8 . A cylindrical carrying case comprising:
 a fabric sewn in a cylindrical shape;   a zipper enclosure; and   a clasp at each end;   wherein the pillowcase and the neck pillow can be inserted, enclosed, and connected by a fastening device at each end in order to maintain a “U” shape configuration.