US Patent 7856688 Convertible pillow system and associated methods

A convertible pillow system includes an enclosing bottom member moveable between folded and unfolded positions, and at least one bumper member carried by the enclosing bottom member. The enclosing bottom member may have a substantially arcuate shape. Further, the enclosing bottom member and the at least one bumper member may form an enclosed area when the enclosing bottom member is in the unfolded position. The enclosing bottom member and the at least one bumper member may form a pillow when the enclosing bottom member is in the folded position. The least one bumper member includes a first portion that is fixedly connected to the enclosing bottom member, and a second portion that is detachably connected to the enclosing bottom member.