Travel Pillow Slip-On Cover

Abstract

A slip-on travel pillow cover is disclosed. The cover is detachable and reusable to enclose standard travel pillows. The cover features an outer surface and an inner surface, with the inner surface tailored to cradle the neck opening of the pillow cover. A zipper fastener is disposed along the outer surface enabling easy insertion and securement of a travel pillow within the cover. The cover is adaptable and stretchable to accommodate various pillow sizes and comes in multiple designs and colors. In another embodiment, a rectangular or square cover is provided. The cover includes a unique zipper disposed along one edge for accommodating a travel pillow. The pillow covers of the invention can include anti-microbial properties for enhanced hygiene and customizable designs for user satisfaction.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A travel pillow reusable cover comprising:
 a cover;   an inner cavity;   a top cover portion;   a bottom cover portion;   an inner surface; and   an outer surface;   wherein said inner surface circumscribes a neck opening;   wherein said outer surface forms an outer periphery of said cover;   wherein said top cover portion and said bottom cover portion are sewn together along said inner surface;   wherein said top cover portion and said bottom cover portion having a fastener along said outer surface from a first leg outer end to a second leg outer end;   wherein said fastener is selectively unfastenable for separating said top cover portion from said bottom cover portion along said outer surface for accessing said inner cavity of said cover for storing a travel pillow and accessing the travel pillow; and   further wherein said fastener positioned on said outer surface.   
     
     
         2 . The travel pillow reusable cover of  claim 1 , wherein said cover having a material selected from the group consisting of a silk and a polyester. 
     
     
         3 . The travel pillow reusable cover of  claim 1 , wherein said cover having a material selected from the group consisting of a cotton and a wool. 
     
     
         4 . The travel pillow reusable cover of  claim 2 , wherein said fastener is a zipper fastener. 
     
     
         5 . The travel pillow reusable cover of  claim 4 , wherein said material is stretchable. 
     
     
         6 . The travel pillow reusable cover of  claim 5 , wherein said zipper extends from said first leg outer end to said second leg outer end. 
     
     
         7 . The travel pillow reusable cover of  claim 6 , wherein said top cover portion pivotal from said bottom cover portion along said first leg outer end and said second leg outer end; and further wherein said top cover portion having a pocket for accommodating a heating pad therein. 
     
     
         8 . A travel pillow reusable cover comprising:
 a cover;   an inner cavity;   a top cover portion;   a bottom cover portion;   an inner surface; and   an outer surface;   wherein said inner surface circumscribes a neck opening;   wherein said outer surface forms an outer periphery of said cover;   wherein said top cover portion and said bottom cover portion having a fastener along said outer surface from a first leg outer end to a second leg outer end;   wherein said fastener selectively unfastenable for separating said top cover portion from said bottom cover portion along said outer surface for accessing said inner cavity of said cover for storing a travel pillow and accessing the travel pillow;   wherein said fastener positioned on said outer surface; and   further wherein said fastener is a zipper fastener.   
     
     
         9 . The travel pillow reusable cover of  claim 8 , wherein said cover having a material selected from the group consisting of a silk and a polyester. 
     
     
         10 . The travel pillow reusable cover of  claim 8 , wherein said cover having a material selected from the group consisting of a cotton and a wool. 
     
     
         11 . The travel pillow reusable cover of  claim 9 , wherein said top cover portion having a pocket for accommodating a heating pad therein. 
     
     
         12 . The travel pillow reusable cover of  claim 11 , wherein said material is stretchable. 
     
     
         13 . The travel pillow reusable cover of  claim 12 , wherein said zipper extends from said first leg outer end to said second leg outer end. 
     
     
         14 . The travel pillow reusable cover of  claim 13 , wherein said top cover portion pivotal from said bottom cover portion along said first leg outer end and said second leg outer end. 
     
     
         15 . A method of covering a travel pillow with a reusable cover, the method comprising the steps of:
 providing a cover having an inner cavity, a top cover portion, a bottom cover portion, an inner surface, and an outer surface, wherein said inner surface circumscribes a neck opening, and wherein said top cover portion and said bottom cover portion having a fastener along said outer surface from a first leg outer end to a second leg outer end;   forming an outer periphery of said cover with said outer surface;   separating said top cover portion from said bottom cover portion with said fastener along said outer surface, wherein said fastener positioned on said outer surface, and wherein said fastener is a zipper fastener;   accessing said inner cavity of said cover; and   storing a travel pillow inside said inner cavity.   
     
     
         16 . The method of covering a travel pillow with the reusable cover of  claim 15 , wherein said cover having a material selected from the group consisting of a silk and a polyester. 
     
     
         17 . The method of covering a travel pillow with the reusable cover of  claim 16 , wherein said top cover portion having a pocket for accommodating a heating pad therein. 
     
     
         18 . The method of covering a travel pillow with the reusable cover of  claim 17 , wherein said material is stretchable. 
     
     
         19 . The method of covering a travel pillow with the reusable cover of  claim 18 , wherein said zipper extends from said first leg outer end to said second leg outer end. 
     
     
         20 . The method of covering a travel pillow with the reusable cover of  claim 19 , wherein said top cover portion pivotal from said bottom cover portion along said first leg outer end and said second leg outer end.