CN201171552Y - Pillow device capable of changing into soft toy shape - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pillow device which can be transformed into a perfect and three-dimensional toy shape. In some embodiments, the transformed toy shape is vivid. The device comprises a pillow or a hollow object with one or more clasping mechanisms. When the clasping mechanism is matched, the device is shaped into a soft toy shape; when the clasping mechanism is not matched, the device can be used as a sleeping pillow and has a soft, comfortable and relatively flat surface. Some embodiments of the device further include an interior cavity for storing a removable blanket to provide additional bedding.

Description

Pillow device that transforms into a soft toy

Related application reference

This application is U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/886,628, filed February 8, 2007 by S. Jacobo C and S. Read S, entitled "Soft Toy Apparatus Convertible into Bedding" part of the continuation application and claim priority from that provisional application. Here, this provisional application is incorporated into this application by reference.

Background of the invention

technical field

The invention relates to a pillow which can be transformed into a toy shape. More particularly, the present invention relates to a pillow that can be transformed into a toy in which a blanket can be stored and removed as bedding.

Background technique

While babies can fall asleep in just about any situation, putting them down for a nap or sleep is not an easy task. Children often ask for their favorite stuffed animals and favorite blankets in addition to pillows. Whether stopping to visit friends and family on a long road trip or simply staying home, meeting a child's special needs for sleep help can be an upsetting burden.

Packing and unpacking multiple sleeping gear is a burden, let alone being able to know where they are, even at home. If a favorite stuffed toy, blanket, or pillow is forgotten or lost, it may take a great investment of affection, time, and money to help your child overcome the loss and return to normal sleep.

Attempts have been made to overcome the problems with a child's tendency to require multiple sleep aids. Many inventors have proposed pillows with removable blankets, stuffed toys with removable blankets, and even combinations of the three. However, inventions that combine the functions of stuffed toys and pillows fall into two categories, each of which has its own specific problems.

Inventions that combine the functions of a stuffed toy and a pillow have invariably resulted in pillows overlapping into stuffed toys or stuffed toys overlapping into pillows. The invention of stacking pillows into a stuffed toy fails to provide many of the functions of a stuffed toy. Stuffed toys made of overlapping pillows are two-dimensional objects and therefore lack the three-dimensional shapes that spark a child's imagination and curiosity, as well as the emotional connection needed to make a toy come alive and provide a good sleep aid.

The invention that makes stuffed toys overlap to form a pillow has a strong three-dimensional effect, but the strong three-dimensional effect is obtained at the expense of softness, which makes the pillow hard and not soft. The three-dimensional pillow thus obtained is rather bulky and hard, and the effect is not good.

Also, previous inventions with blankets that could fit inside stuffed toys or pillows compounded the comfort issue by employing zippers to secure storage of the blanket inside the stuffed toy or pillow. A zipper or other closure mechanism helps to know where the blanket is and keeps it from getting lost. However, prior inventions place the zippers in the middle of the object used to store the blanket, rather than along the corners of the object. A zipper located in the middle of the blanket storage object is subject to much more stress and tension than a zipper placed in a corner, causing the zipper to break or wear out very quickly. Also, zippers positioned across the entire face of the object storing the blanket - rather than along the corners of the object - can be uncomfortable and annoying when said object is used as a pillow.

Future forays into kids' bedding require solving the problems of ugly stuffed toys, hard and bulky pillows and annoying and easily damaged zipper settings. Also, a device that solves a child's bedding problem must also be child-appealing and durable. The device must also be attractive, three-dimensional and vivid to inspire children's liking and become a long-term sleep aid for children.

Summary of the invention

From the foregoing discussion, it can be seen that there is a need for a device that can be used as a pillow, stuffed toy, and possibly a blanket, the pillow being soft and comfortable, and the stuffed toy being attractive and three-dimensional. To this beneficial end, the device includes a mechanism for forming a stuffed toy that does not compromise the softness of the pillow and may include zippers carefully placed along the corners of the device to secure the blanket stored within the device located within it.

The present invention was developed against the state of the art in this field. More specifically, the present invention is developed in view of problems existing in the prior art, which have not been fully resolved. These problems are that providing a child with a single device that acts as a pillow, stuffed toy and possibly a blanket results in an uncomfortable pillow and an ugly stuffed toy. Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a soft and comfortable pillow device, which can also have a removable blanket, which can be transformed into a soft and cute toy shape to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art.

The means for transforming the pillow into the shape of a soft toy includes the pillow and at least one clasping mechanism. The described pillow has a layer of padding. Both sides of the holding mechanism are connected in the middle of the two sides of the pillow. When the sides of the clinging mechanism do not cooperate, the pillow assumes its natural state and functions as a pillow. However, when the clinging mechanism engages, the padding tightens and deforms the pillow. In some embodiments, multiple gripping mechanisms are employed to further deform the pillow. The cling mechanism transforms the pillow into a soft toy shape. The shape of the toy can be an animal, a car, an imaginary animal, a doll or other shapes recognized by children.

In some embodiments, the device may also include a cavity within the hollow object or pillow. The cavity may have an opening at one end of the hollow object or pillow. The blanket can be attached to said pillow or hollow object. The blanket can be stored in the cavity or extracted for bedding. Some embodiments may also include an extremity or extremities attached to a pillow or hollow object containing soft padding. These extremities help form the shape of the soft toy, which can be a head, tail, arms, legs, wings, or wheels.

In some embodiments, the device may also have a closure mechanism on one side of the device to ensure that the blanket is stored within the device. Some embodiments may also include a mechanism for attaching and detaching the blanket from the device. These mechanisms include zippers, mating hook and loop straps, buckles and series of eyelets and hooks, and other suitable mechanisms known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art given the teachings of this specification.

The two sides of the closure mechanism of the device can be made by first making one side into a loop and the other side into a strap. In these embodiments, the strap is threaded through the loop and then looped back around itself to hug the pillow or hollow object tightly. When in the mated position, the strap passes through the loop and is attached to the body thereof. The strap may also be attached to hooks on the strap itself, or by mating hook and loop straps, buckles and series of eyelets and hooks, and other suitable mechanisms known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art from the context of this specification. .

Reference throughout this specification to the features, advantages, and similar language does not imply that all of these features and advantages that can be achieved by the invention should be present in any single embodiment. Rather, language about the features and advantages is understood to mean that a specific feature, advantage, or characteristic described in connection with one embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the invention. Thus, discussions of the features, advantages, and similar language throughout this application are not necessarily referring to the same specific embodiment.

Furthermore, the described features, advantages, and characteristics of the invention may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more particular embodiments. Those skilled in the relevant art will recognize that the invention may be practiced without one or more of the specific features or advantages of a particular embodiment. In other cases, it should be recognized that additional features present in certain embodiments may not necessarily be present in all embodiments of the invention.

The features and advantages of the present invention will become fully apparent from the ensuing description and appended claims, and can also be learned from the practice of the invention hereinafter.

Brief description of the drawings

In order that the advantages of the invention may be readily understood, the invention has been described by reference to specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood that the drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and therefore should not be considered limiting of the scope of the invention. Further features and details of the invention will be described and explained below by using the figures. Attached are:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a pillow in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a perspective view below the pillow with the holding mechanism in a mating state in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a soft toy in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 4 is a top front perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention with a blanket withdrawn from its lumen;

Figure 5 is a rear perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention with closure mechanism, blanket and attachment mechanism.

Detailed description of the invention

References in this specification to "one embodiment", "an embodiment" or similar language indicate that a specific feature, structure or characteristic described in relation to the embodiment is included in at least one specific embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases "in one embodiment," "in a particular embodiment," and similar language throughout this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics of the invention may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more particular embodiments. In the following description, numerous specific details are provided in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. However, one skilled in the relevant art will recognize that the invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details described; or can be practiced with other methods, components, materials, etc. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, and methods of operation are not shown or described in detail in order to avoid obscuring the inventive concepts of the present invention.

Those skilled in the art will recognize that suitable materials are not limited to those described in this specification. It will be appreciated that those skilled in the art will vary the actual size of the soft toy and the size of the blanket by using different manufacturing materials, toy shapes, and many other factors. It should also be pointed out that the dimensions given in this specification are only for clearly describing the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention in any way.

Figure 1 depicts one embodiment of a soft pillow arrangement 100 of the present invention. The pillow 100 may have an outer layer covering a cushion. Pillow device 100 may be a hollow object with an interior cavity as discussed below. While the pillow may have a shape resembling an animal, car, imaginary animal, doll, or the like, the shape of the pillow provides a comfortable, relatively flat surface for sleeping on.

Pillow device 100 may include extremities 102a, 102b, 102c, 102d, 102e, 102f. Extremities 102a, 102b, 102c, 102d, 102e, 102f may include head 102a, arms and legs 102b, 102c, 102e, 102f, tail 102d, wheels, wings, and other appendages, depending on the implementation. The pillow arrangement 100 includes at least one cinch mechanism 104a, 104b. The clasping mechanism 104n may consist of one or more paired hook and loop straps, buckles, hooks, buckles, buttons, zippers, or any other mechanism readily available to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art from the disclosure of this specification. .

The clasping mechanisms 104a, 104b can be in a mated state or a non-matched state. When the clasping mechanisms 104a, 104b are in an unfit state, the soft pillow device 100 assumes its natural state, providing a soft and comfortable head support surface for sleeping. However, when the clasping mechanisms 104a, 104b are in the mated state, the soft pillow device 100 is clasped so that the soft pillow device 100 is deformed into a three-dimensional, soft toy shape.

FIG. 2 depicts an embodiment of the lower portion of a pillow apparatus 200 of the present invention with clasping mechanisms 204a, 204b in a mated state. Pillow device 200 may include extremities 202a, 202b, 202c, 202d, 202e, 202f. Extremities 202a, 202b, 202c, 202d, 202e, 202f may include head 202a, arms and legs 202b, 202c, 202e, 202f, tail 202d, wheels, wings, and other appendages, depending on the implementation.

The gripping mechanisms 204a, 204b may each have a ring 206a, 206b and a strap 208a, 208b. Each loop 206n is connected to one side of the pillow device 200, and the strap 208n is connected to the opposite side of the pillow device 200 from that side. Also, each loop 206n has an opening 210n large enough to allow a mating strap 208n to pass through the loop 206n and fold back onto the mating strap 208n. Alternatively, each clasping mechanism 204n can be formed by one or more paired hooks and loops, buckles, hooks, buckles, buttons, zippers, or according to the disclosure of this specification, it is easy for those of ordinary skill in the relevant art to Any other institutional composition obtained.

When the clasping mechanism 204n is engaged, its mating strap 208n is tightened thereby tightening and rounding the pillow arrangement 200 . The pillow device 200, which is tightened and rounded by the tightening mechanism 204n or the plurality of tightening mechanisms 204a-204n, assumes a three-dimensional shape. In some embodiments, it is very vivid, as shown in FIG. 3 . When all of the clasping mechanisms 204a-204n are fully disengaged, the pillow device assumes a shape that can be used as a pillow, with a comfortable and relatively flat surface for sleeping. Thus, the clasping mechanisms 204a-204n provide a means of forming well-defined three-dimensional shapes, and in some embodiments, very dramatic shapes, without sacrificing the functionality of the pillow assembly 2000 when configured for use as a pillow. Softness and comfort.

Once the clinging mechanism 204n is engaged, the strap 208n is connected to itself by a locking mechanism 212n. The locking mechanism 212n can be formed by one or more paired hook and loop straps (as shown in FIG. 2 ), buckles, hooks, buckles, buttons, zippers, or other elements readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art according to the disclosure of this specification. Any other institutional composition obtained. The soft toy shape formed by the mated clinging mechanisms 204a, 204b can be an animal, car, imaginary animal, doll, or any other shape that a child can easily recognize.

Pillow device 200 may be a hollow object having an upper layer 214, a lower layer 216 and a layer of soft filling material therebetween. The bottom layer 216 defines a lumen 220 . The cavity 220 has an opening 222 along one end of the hollow body. In some embodiments, interior cavity 220 houses a removable blanket, as will be discussed more fully below.

Figure 3 depicts a perspective view of one embodiment of a soft toy shape 300 of the present invention. One or more gripping mechanisms substantially the same as those discussed in FIGS. The specific embodiment shown - has a very vivid shape. As shown in FIG. 3 , the soft toy shape 300 may have one or more extremities 302 a , 302 b , 302 c , 302 d , 302 e , 302 f that are used to form the overall shape of the soft toy shape 300 . Extremities 302a, 302b, 302c, 302d, 302e, 302f may include head 302a, arms and legs 302b, 302c, 302e, 302f, tail 302d, wheels, wings, and other appendages, depending on the implementation. The presence and shape of the extremities 302a, 302b, 302c, 302d, 302e, 302f allows the soft toy 300 to assume the shape of an animal, car, imaginary animal, doll, or any other shape that a child can easily recognize.

FIG. 4 depicts a top front perspective view of a bedding item 400 of the present invention with a blanket removable from the interior cavity. Fig. 4 depicts a specific embodiment with extremities 402a, 402b, 402c, 402d, 402e, 402f, wherein one extremity 402a is a head, and four of the extremities 402b, 402c, 402e, 402f are legs , one of the extremities 402d is the tail. Figure 4 also shows a plurality of gripping mechanisms 404a, 404b.

Bedding 400 is depicted in FIG. 4 with a blanket 410 . Blanket 410 is attached to bedding 400 . Also, the blanket 410 can be folded, and/or rolled and/or stuffed so that it can be stored in the bedding 400 . In FIG. 4 , the blanket 410 has been fully removed from the bedding 400 .

In some embodiments, the head 402a is filled with a soft material or filler. In these embodiments, the head 402a may function as a mini-pillow to provide cushioning in addition to the cushioning left in the hollow object/pillow after the blanket 410 is removed. In one such embodiment, for example, the head 402a is filled with microbeads. Also, in some embodiments, once the blanket 410 is removed, the cinch mechanisms 404a, 404b engage, thereby rounding the bedding 400 relative to the soft toy shape and transforming it into a soft pillow.

Figure 5 depicts a bottom rear perspective view of bedding 500 with closure mechanism 522, blanket 510 and attachment mechanism 526 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Extremities 502c, 502e in the form of legs are shown in FIG. 5 and are attached to bedding 500 . Figure 5 also depicts the clasp mechanism 504 with mating ring 506 and strap 508, shown in the mated position.

The bedding 500 has a blanket 510 . The bedding 500 has an interior cavity 520 with an opening 522 at one end of the bedding 500 . Surrounding the perimeter of the opening 522 is a closure mechanism 524 . The closure mechanism 524 may consist of a zipper as shown in FIG. 5, or of paired hook and loop straps, buckles, buttons, or series of eyelets and hooks, and any other mechanism readily available to those skilled in the relevant art. . The closure mechanism 524 prevents the blanket 510 from exiting the interior cavity 520 when the blanket 510 is folded, and/or rolled, and/or stuffed into the interior cavity 520 of the bedding 500 .

When the blanket 510 is withdrawn from the interior cavity 520 , the blanket 510 remains connected to the bedding 500 by the connection mechanism 526 . The attachment mechanism 526 maintains the blanket 510 attached to the bedding 500 when in use. When the attachment mechanism 526 is not in use, the blanket 510 is no longer attached to the bedding 500 and can be removed. Attachment mechanism 526 may consist of a zipper as shown in FIG. 5, or of mating hook and loop straps, buckles, buttons, or any other mechanism readily available to those skilled in the relevant art in light of the disclosure of this specification.

The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The specific embodiments described above should be considered in all respects as illustrative rather than restrictive. Accordingly, the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes included in the meaning and equivalent scope of the claims belong to the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims (23)

1. A soft pillow device transformed into a toy shape, the soft pillow device comprising: a pillow having an outer layer and an inner layer, the outer layer covering the inner layer; It is characterized in that it also includes at least one tightening mechanism connected between the two sides of the pillow, the tightening mechanism has two sides, and the two sides can tighten the pillow in the mated state, and make the pillow present in the unmatched state. In its natural state, the pillow's natural state is used as a pillow, while the tightened pillow takes on a toy shape. 2. The soft pillow device transformable into a toy shape according to claim 1, wherein said inner layer is made of cushioning material. 3. The soft pillow device transformed into a toy shape according to claim 1, wherein the pillow further comprises an inner cavity, and the inner cavity has an opening at one end of the pillow. 4. The soft pillow device transformed into a toy shape according to claim 2, further comprising a closing mechanism arranged along the opening of the inner cavity, when the closing mechanism is closed, the closing mechanism will close the inner cavity; when the closing mechanism When opened, the internal cavity is exposed by a closure mechanism; said closure mechanism being one of a zipper, paired hook and loop straps, buckles, buttons, or a series of eyelets and hooks. 5. The soft pillow device transformed into a toy shape according to claim 2, further comprising a blanket connected to the pillow, the blanket can be compressed into the inner cavity, and when fully unfolded, the blanket can stick out of the pillow. 6. A soft pillow apparatus that transforms into a toy shape as claimed in claim 5, wherein said blanket is secured by one of a zipper, paired hook and loop straps, buckles, buttons, or a series of eyelets and hooks. Attaches to the pillow in a way that allows the blanket to be detached from the pillow. 7. The soft pillow apparatus that transforms into a toy shape according to claim 1, further comprising at least one extremity attached to the pillow, said extremity having a soft filling material and helping to shrink The tight pillow takes on the shape of a toy. 8. The soft pillow apparatus that transforms into a toy shape according to claim 7, wherein at least one of the extremities is one of a head, a tail, an arm, a leg, a wing and a wheel. 9. The soft pillow device transformed into a toy shape according to claim 1, wherein the first side of the two sides of the holding device is formed by a ring, and the second side is formed by a belt, and the belt Made to pass through said loop and fold back after passing through said loop, by employing at least one hook, at least one paired hook and loop strap, at least one buckle, at least one hasp and at least one button A kind of connection to itself, so that the pillow tightens. 10. The soft pillow device transformed into a toy shape according to claim 1, wherein the toy shape presented by the tightened pillow is one of animal, car, imaginary animal and doll. 11. A soft toy apparatus that transforms into bedding, the soft toy apparatus comprising: a hollow body having a top layer and a bottom layer, said top layer being connected to the bottom layer to form a cavity with an opening at one end of the hollow body; a blanket attached to the hollow body, the blanket being compressible into said cavity and capable of protruding from the pillow when fully unfolded; It is characterized in that it also includes at least one clamping mechanism connected between the two sides of the hollow object, the clamping mechanism has two sides, the two sides can tighten the hollow object in the mated state, and can tighten the hollow object in the non-matched state. The hollow object is made to assume its natural state, the natural state of the hollow object is used as a pillow, and the tightened hollow object assumes a toy shape. 12. The soft toy device transformed into bedding according to claim 11, characterized in that, said hollow object is further provided with a layer of soft stuffing, and the soft stuffing is located in said inner cavity and at least one layer of said soft stuffing. between the top and bottom layers. 13. The soft toy device transformed into bedding according to claim 11, further comprising a closing mechanism arranged along the opening of the inner cavity, wherein when the closing mechanism is closed, the closing mechanism closes the inner cavity; The internal cavity is exposed by a closure mechanism, wherein said closure mechanism is one of a zipper, a paired hook and loop, a buckle, a button, or a series of eyelets and hooks, when the mechanism is opened. 14. The soft toy apparatus that transforms into bedding according to claim 11, wherein said blanket passes through one of a zipper, paired hook and loop straps, buckles, buttons, or a series of eyelets and hooks a kind of connection to the hollow body, so that the blanket can be detached from the hollow body. 15. The soft toy apparatus that transforms into bedding according to claim 11, further comprising at least one extremity attached to the hollow body, said extremity having soft padding and facilitating Makes a tightened hollow object take on a toy shape. 16. The soft toy apparatus that converts to bedding according to claim 15, wherein said at least one extremity is one of a head, a tail, an arm, a leg, a wing and a wheel. 17. The soft toy device transformed into bedding according to claim 11, characterized in that, the first side of the two sides of the holding mechanism is formed by a ring, and the second side is formed by a belt, and the belt Made to pass through said loop and fold back after passing through said loop and pass through at least one hook, at least one paired hook and loop strap, at least one buckle, at least one hasp, at least one button A kind of connection to itself, thereby tightening the hollow body. 18. The soft toy device that transforms into bedding according to claim 11, wherein the toy shape presented by the tightened hollow object is one of animal, car, imaginary animal and doll. 19. A soft pillow device transformed into a toy shape, the soft pillow device comprising: a pillow having an outer layer and an inner layer, the outer layer covering the inner layer; It is characterized in that the pillow also includes an inner cavity, the inner cavity has an opening at one end of the pillow, and the opening has a closing mechanism, wherein when the closing mechanism is closed, the closing mechanism will close the inner cavity; when the closing mechanism is opened , a closure mechanism that exposes the interior cavity, wherein said closure mechanism is one of a zipper, a paired hook and loop, a buckle, a button, or a series of eyelets and hooks; a blanket attached to the pillow, the blanket being compressible into said interior cavity and capable of protruding from the pillow when fully unfolded; At least one tightening mechanism connected between the two sides of the pillow, the tightening mechanism has two sides, the two sides can tighten the pillow in the mated state, and make the pillow present its natural state in the unmatched state, the pillow used as a pillow in its natural state, while the tightened pillow assumes a toy shape; and at least one extremity attached to the pillow, said extremity having soft padding, being one of a head, tail, arms, legs, wings, and wheels, and helping to give the pillow a toy shape when tightened . 20. The soft pillow device transformed into a toy shape according to claim 19, wherein said inner layer material is made of cushion material. 21. The soft pillow apparatus that transforms into a toy shape according to claim 19, wherein said blanket is attached to the pillow by one of zippers, matching hook and loop straps, buckles, and buttons, thereby Enables the blanket to separate from the pillow. 22. The soft pillow device transformed into a toy shape according to claim 19, characterized in that, the first side of the two sides of the holding mechanism is formed by a ring, and the second side is formed by a belt, and the belt Made to pass through said loop and fold back after passing through said loop and pass through at least one hook, at least one paired hook and loop strap, at least one buckle, at least one hasp, at least one button A kind of connection to itself, so that the pillow tightens. 23. The soft pillow device transformed into a toy shape according to claim 19, wherein the toy shape presented by the tightened pillow is one of animal, car, imaginary animal and doll.

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