Therapy pillow with removable therapeutic gel pack

Claim 1

A therapy pillow for treating headaches comprising; a cushioned pillow filled with a soft resilient material having a pair of extensions forming a substantially U-shape; a pair of extensions constructed to fit around the back and a portion of the sides of a human neck; a pocket formed on at least one side of said pillow covering a substantial portion of said pillow and extending to near the end and in-seams to cover a substantial portion of said extensions; said pocket constructed to provide intimate contact over nearly the entire occipital region of a human head resting on said cushioned pillow when said extensions are around the neck; flexible plastic container means shaped to fit said pocket, said plastic container means being filled with a solution formulated to retain hot or cold temperatures for a substantial period of time; said flexible plastic container means being constructed to provide an even distribution of solution to the occipital region on both sides of a human head; said pocket having an opening accessible from one side for insertion of said flexible plastic container means with the heated or chilled solution, said opening being covered by a flap on said pocket; closure means for closing and securing said pocket flap after insertion of said flexible plastic container means; whereby said pillow can be used to effectively treat headaches by providing intimate cushioned contact over nearly the entire occipital region of a human head resting on said pillow.