Patents Assigned to Serta, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8745795
    Abstract: Components, such as bedding components including mattresses are disclosed herein. The components include a first layer, a fire-resistant layer affixed to the first layer or an optional additional layer, and a fire-resistant sock. The first layer, the optional additional layer, and fire-resistant layer are disposed within the fire-resistant sock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Serta, Inc.
    Inventor: Steve Klancnik
  • Publication number: 20130133139
    Abstract: A mattress is disclosed that includes a sleeping side, a cushioning layer, an inner support compartment, and a fire-containing compartment disposed between the sleeping side and the inner support compartment. The fire-containing compartment includes first and second layers of fire-resistant material selected from the group consisting of a barrier sheet, a high loft batt, and a fire-resistant chemical. The cushioning layer is disposed between the first and second layers of fire-resistant material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: Serta, Inc.
    Inventor: Serta, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8429776
    Abstract: A fire-retardant mattress having at least one sleeping side is disclosed that has an inner support compartment with a generally parallelepiped shape with a top side opposite the sleeping side and a fire-containing compartment covering the top side of the inner support compartment and located between the sleeping side and the inner support compartment. The fire-containing compartment includes a first fire-resistant layer consisting essentially of natural fibers, the first fire-resistant layer being in direct contact with the top side of the inner support compartment, a second fire-resistant layer consisting essentially of natural fibers, the second fire-resistant layer located separate from the first self supporting layer of fire-resistant material, and a plurality of combustible cushioning layers positioned between the first and second fire-resistant layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Serta, Inc.
    Inventors: Alvin R. Klancnik, Stephen E. Wolf, Kenneth R. Oliver
  • Patent number: 8353072
    Abstract: A mattress is disclosed that includes a sleeping side, a cushioning layer, an inner support compartment, and a fire-containing compartment disposed between the sleeping side and the inner support compartment and including first and second layers of fire-resistant material. The cushioning layer is disposed between the first and second layers of fire-resistant material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Serta, Inc.
    Inventor: Alvin R. Klancnik
  • Publication number: 20070294137
    Abstract: A method is provided of displaying the progress, through a plurality of separate entities each externally linked by a network to a display and a data repository, of an order for a product. The method comprises receiving purchase order information, order status information, manufacturing status information associated with the order, and shipper status information. This information is stored in the data repository and in response to user input, at least a current status of the purchase order information, the order status information, the manufacturing status information, and the shipper status information, is displayed on the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: Serta, Inc.
    Inventor: Donna R. Zett
  • Publication number: 20060048301
    Abstract: A fire-retardant mattress that compartmentalizes bedding material between layers of fire-resistant material. The mattress includes an inner support compartment, a first layer of fire-resistant material adjacent to at least one side of the inner support compartment, at least one layer of cushioning material adjacent to the first layer of fire-resistant material, and a second layer of fire-resistant material adjacent to the at least one cushioning layer, the second layer of fire-resistant material distal to the first layer of fire-resistant material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Applicant: Serta, Inc.
    Inventors: Alvin Klancnik, Steven Wolf, Kenneth Oliver, Robert Sabalaskey, Leonardo Echeverria, Robert Malin
  • Patent number: 6568014
    Abstract: An innerspring mattress having an edge support insert that overlaps the upper and lower border wires of the mattress. The edge support insert has a C-shaped cross-section or the cross-section may gradually thicken from interior corners of the “C” toward the center forming a putative E-shaped cross-section. The edge support may be a continuous unit that is installed around the entire perimeter of the innerspring mattress assembly. The simple cross-section allows efficient extrusion manufacturing and is efficiently installed around the innerspring mattress coil matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Serta, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Sabalaskey, Robert E. Malin, Alvin R. Klancnik
  • Patent number: 6308354
    Abstract: A mattress is provided having an innerspring, at least one upholstery layer, which includes at least one foam layer, and quilt panel layers. The upholstery layer has an edged support layer, a steel wire grid laminated to the edged support layer, and a firm foam layer laminated to the steel wire grid. The steel wire grid serves to provide support and to reduce the sagging effect caused when adding additional foam layers. The firm foam layer provides support distributed even across the mattress and may be used alone or in combination with the steel wire grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: Serta, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward F. Lilly, Robert J. Sabalaskey
  • Patent number: 5704085
    Abstract: A mattress including an innerspring, upholstery topper layers including at least one foam layer, and quilt panel layers. At least one upholstery foam layer includes a firming edge of foam about its perimeter. The firming edge of the upholstery foam layer functions to provide a firmer mattress edge without compromising the thickness of the mattress or requiring additional materials or labor operations during manufacturing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Serta, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Sabalaskey
  • Patent number: D651250
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Serta, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Gross, Brett A. Woodley, Jerry Barone, Matthew R. Whitmer, Robin Brower
  • Patent number: D651443
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Serta, Inc.
    Inventor: Leona Wightman
  • Patent number: D656196
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Serta, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Gross, Brett A. Woodley, Jerry Barone, Matthew R. Whitmer, Robin Brower
  • Patent number: D656197
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Serta, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Gross, Brett A. Woodley, Jerry Barone, Matthew R. Whitmer, Robin Brower
  • Patent number: D669726
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Serta, Inc.
    Inventor: Leona Wightman
  • Patent number: D688491
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Serta, Inc.
    Inventor: Leona Wightman
  • Patent number: D696530
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Serta, Inc.
    Inventor: Barbara Bradford
  • Patent number: D707469
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Serta, Inc.
    Inventor: Leona Wightman
  • Patent number: D717079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Serta, Inc.
    Inventor: Barbara Bradford
  • Patent number: D731819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: SERTA, INC.
    Inventor: Leona Wightman
  • Patent number: D737076
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Serta, Inc.
    Inventor: Leona Wightman