Washable pillow with multiple cases

Abstract

Embodiments are directed towards a pillow with a removable core that includes a plurality of cut foam pieces of various or similar shapes/sizes. The pillow may include an outer shell case and an inner shell case (i.e., the removable core). The outer shell case may be made of a plurality of layers, including a backing layer positioned between an external layer and an internal layer. The backing layer may comprise a foam material. And the internal layer and the inner shell case may comprise an open mesh material. The inner shell case may be removably inserted into the outer shell case. A plurality of foam pieces may be disposed inside the inner shell case.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus, comprising:
 an outer case having a plurality of layers, including a backing layer positioned between an external layer and an internal layer, wherein at least the internal layer comprises an open mesh material and the backing layer comprises a foam material;   an inner case that is removably inserted into the outer case, wherein the inner case comprises another open mesh material; and   a plurality of foam pieces disposed in the inner case.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the open mesh material is at least one of nylon or polyester. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the other open mesh material is at least one of nylon or polyester. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the external layer is comprised of cotton. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of foam pieces are sharply cut polyurethane foam. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the pluralities of foam pieces are of similar size. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the outer case and the inner case each have a first face and a second face that oppose each other, wherein the backing layer is affixed to the first face of the outer case and a second backing layer is affixed to the second face of the inner case. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the outer case and the inner case are washable.