Purlow... the purring pillow
The Purring Pillow
The PurlowTM is a purring pillow that is activated by applying a small amount of pressure to the pillow. It creates the soothing sound of a purring cat. I thought of the idea on a night years ago when one of our cats was lying above my head on my pillow while I was in bed. The purring was a comforting sound, so I thought up the idea of making a pillow that would do the same.
Uses for the Purlow
- Something soothing for a child to lie on to help them take a nap.
- A calming device for active children.
- A coping device for someone who recently lost a pet.
Kid-Tested
When our children were younger, they liked to chase the cats around the house. As unpredictable as their actions were at this age, the cats sometimes would not let them come near them. The Purlow provided some level of comfort and enjoyment in their absence.
Development/Production
At the moment The Purlow is a conceptual design. I don't keep a large inventory, but when available,
offer prototypes for sale for $30 plus shipping (via PayPal, Google Pay or Zelle). Each Purlow is hand-made and
personally shipped as I presently have no manufacturers or distributors.
If you would be interested in purchasing a prototype, please contact me at scott.r.flack@gmail.com.
There are no Purlows in mass-production. I am interested in finding a toy manufacturer who would be willing to consider the Purlow as a possible product line.
About
The current PurlowTM design is 8" x 11". When activated, the Purlow will purr for over 3 minutes and then shut off. It can be re-activated by pressing on the pillow again and can also be stopped/re-started by pressing on the pillow.
The Purlow uses 3-AAA batteries that may be accessed by opening the outer pillow flap, sliding the inner pillow out and accessing the purring device from the Velcro pocket. There is an on/off switch if you would like to de-activate the purring. The Purlow is small enough to be slipped inside of another pillow
Current Designs
The newer PurlowTM design is made of winter fleece, with an embroidered logo on the top of the pillow and a logo print on the bottom. Others have a solid color or themed print on the bottom.
