Patents by Inventor Bruce William Gaunt
Bruce William Gaunt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240090678Abstract: A method and bed system for controlling a mattress climate-control system based on a thermal event. The bed system includes a mattress, a mattress climate-control system, a mechanical thermal detector, and a controller. The mattress climate-control system controls a climate at the mattress. The mechanical thermal detector is positioned at the mattress. A condition of the mechanical thermal detector changes in response to a thermal event at the mattress. The controller is connected to the mattress climate-control system. The controller perform operations including detecting the condition of the mechanical thermal detector and operating the mattress climate-control system based on the condition of the mechanical thermal detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: John Saycocie, Reuben Wesley Meline, Bruce William Gaunt, Cory Lee Grabinger, Wade Daniel Palashewski, Nick Reynolds
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Publication number: 20240074592Abstract: A foundation for a bed system can include an actuator, a deck mechanism operably related to the actuator so as to be actuated between raised and lowered positions in response to actuation by the actuator, and a controller operably connected to the actuator and configured to drive the actuator to actuate the deck mechanism between a lower position and an upper position. The deck mechanism can be configured to move to a service position that is further than the upper position. The deck mechanism can expose and permit access to a serviceable component when the deck mechanism is in the service position. A method of using a foundation having a service position is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventor: Bruce William Gaunt
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Patent number: 11786044Abstract: A foundation for a bed system can include an actuator, a deck mechanism operably related to the actuator so as to be actuated between raised and lowered positions in response to actuation by the actuator, and a controller operably connected to the actuator and configured to drive the actuator to actuate the deck mechanism between a lower position and an upper position. The deck mechanism can be configured to move to a service position that is further than the upper position. The deck mechanism can expose and permit access to a serviceable component when the deck mechanism is in the service position. A method of using a foundation having a service position is also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Sleep Number CorporationInventor: Bruce William Gaunt
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Publication number: 20220322840Abstract: A foundation for a bed system can include an actuator, a deck mechanism operably related to the actuator so as to be actuated between raised and lowered positions in response to actuation by the actuator, and a controller operably connected to the actuator and configured to drive the actuator to actuate the deck mechanism between a lower position and an upper position. The deck mechanism can be configured to move to a service position that is further than the upper position. The deck mechanism can expose and permit access to a serviceable component when the deck mechanism is in the service position. A method of using a foundation having a service position is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventor: Bruce William Gaunt
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Patent number: 11229297Abstract: A foundation for a bed system can include an actuator, a deck mechanism operably related to the actuator so as to be actuated between raised and lowered positions in response to actuation by the actuator, and a controller operably connected to the actuator and configured to drive the actuator to actuate the deck mechanism between a lower position and an upper position. The deck mechanism can be configured to move to a service position that is further than the upper position. The deck mechanism can expose and permit access to a serviceable component when the deck mechanism is in the service position. A method of using a foundation having a service position is also described.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: Sleep Number CorporationInventor: Bruce William Gaunt
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Publication number: 20210037986Abstract: A foundation for a bed system can include an actuator, a deck mechanism operably related to the actuator so as to be actuated between raised and lowered positions in response to actuation by the actuator, and a controller operably connected to the actuator and configured to drive the actuator to actuate the deck mechanism between a lower position and an upper position. The deck mechanism can be configured to move to a service position that is further than the upper position. The deck mechanism can expose and permit access to a serviceable component when the deck mechanism is in the service position. A method of using a foundation having a service position is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventor: Bruce William Gaunt
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Patent number: 10729253Abstract: A foundation for a bed system can include an actuator, a deck mechanism operably related to the actuator so as to be actuated between raised and lowered positions in response to actuation by the actuator, and a controller operably connected to the actuator and configured to drive the actuator to actuate the deck mechanism between a lower position and an upper position. The deck mechanism can be configured to move to a service position that is further than the upper position. The deck mechanism can expose and permit access to a serviceable component when the deck mechanism is in the service position. A method of using a foundation having a service position is also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2017Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Sleep Number CorporationInventor: Bruce William Gaunt
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Publication number: 20190328146Abstract: A foundation for a bed system can include a foundation structure having a head, a foot, a first side, and a second side. An air pump configured for supplying air to and inflating at least one mattress air chamber can be housed within the foundation structure proximate the foot of the foundation structure. A control box and a central power hub can be housed within the foundation structure. The central power hub can be electrically connected to and configured to deliver electrical power to each of the air pump, the control box, and one or more additional electrical components. The foundation can optionally integrate other components into the foundation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Wade Daniel Palashewski, Kody Karshnik, Saurabh Chhaparwal, Samuel Hellfeld, John Klesk, John McGuire, Jeff Ingham, Eric Rose, Robert Erko, Bruce William Gaunt
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Patent number: 10342358Abstract: A foundation for a bed system can include a foundation structure having a head, a foot, a first side, and a second side. An air pump configured for supplying air to and inflating at least one mattress air chamber can be housed within the foundation structure proximate the foot of the foundation structure. A control box and a central power hub can be housed within the foundation structure. The central power hub can be electrically connected to and configured to deliver electrical power to each of the air pump, the control box, and one or more additional electrical components. The foundation can optionally integrate other components into the foundation.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2015Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Sleep Number CorporationInventors: Wade Daniel Palashewski, Kody Karshnik, Saurabh Chhaparwal, Samuel Hellfeld, John Klesk, John McGuire, Jeff Ingham, Eric Rose, Robert Erko, Bruce William Gaunt
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Patent number: 7007614Abstract: An expandable locker shelf is disclosed that can be placed between two substantially vertical members, such as in a locker. The expandable shelf includes a first section having a rack, a second section, and a lever arm having a pinion. The first and second sections are aligned to engage the pinion with the rack. The lever arm enables the user to provide sufficient torque on the pinion to bias the first and second sections between the two substantially vertical members. The expandable locker shelf is locked between the two substantially vertical walls by engaging the lever arm with a retaining post.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2003Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Bruce William Gaunt, Thomas August Harrop, Michael Lee Pyle
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Publication number: 20030226815Abstract: An expandable locker shelf is disclosed that can be placed between two substantially vertical members, such as in a locker. The expandable shelf includes a first section having a rack, a second section, and a lever arm having a pinion. The first and second sections are aligned to engage the pinion with the rack. The lever arm enables the user to provide sufficient torque on the pinion to bias the first and second sections between the two substantially vertical members. The expandable locker shelf is locked between the two substantially vertical walls by engaging the lever arm with a retaining post.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Bruce William Gaunt, Thomas August Harrop, Michael Lee Pyle
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Patent number: D619996Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2010Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Remote Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Michael Demskie, Bruce William Gaunt, Stefan Reiley Freeman, Timothy James Morton
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Patent number: D631469Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2010Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Remote Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Michael Demskie, Bruce William Gaunt, Stefan Reiley Freeman, Timothy James Morton
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Patent number: D631871Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2010Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Inventors: John Michael Demskie, Bruce William Gaunt, Stefan Reiley Freeman, Timothy James Morton
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Patent number: D642565Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Remote Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Michael Demskie, Bruce William Gaunt, Stefan Reiley Freeman, Timothy James Morton