Patents by Inventor James Alva Evans, Jr.

James Alva Evans, Jr. 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).

  • Support cushions including a pocketed coil layer with a plurality of fabric types for directing air flow, and methods for controlling surface temperature of same
    Patent number: 11375825
    Abstract: A support cushion for providing air flow to a user resting on the support cushion is provided. The support cushion includes pocketed coil layer and a base layer positioned adjacent to and below the pocketed coil layer. The pocketed coil layer including a plurality of fabric types for directing air flow. A fan is operably connected to the inlet hole of the base layer to provide air flow into and through the pocketed coil layer to a body support layer. Methods of controlling air flow through a support cushion are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: SEALY TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Hamid Ghanei, Kevin Tar, Taylor M. Jansen, James Alva Evans, Jr.
  • Support Cushions Including A Pocketed Coil Layer With A Plurality Of Fabric Types For Directing Air Flow, And Methods For Controlling Surface Temperature Of Same
    Publication number: 20200390248
    Abstract: A support cushion for providing air flow to a user resting on the support cushion is provided. The support cushion includes pocketed coil layer and a base layer positioned adjacent to and below the pocketed coil layer. The pocketed coil layer including a plurality of fabric types for directing air flow. A fan is operably connected to the inlet hole of the base layer to provide air flow into and through the pocketed coil layer to a body support layer. Methods of controlling air flow through a support cushion are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Hamid Ghanei, Kevin Tar, Taylor M. Jansen, James Alva Evans, JR.
  • Support cushions including a support insert with a bag for directing air flow, and methods for controlling surface temperature of same
    Patent number: 10827845
    Abstract: A support cushion for providing individualized heating and cooling to a user resting on the support cushion is provided. The support cushion includes a body supporting layer and a base layer positioned adjacent to and below the body supporting layer. The base layer defines a cavity with a support insert positioned within the cavity. The support insert includes a bag defining one or more outlet holes positioned adjacent to the body supporting layer and further defining an inlet hole. A fan is operably connected to the inlet hole of the bag to provide air flow into the inlet hole of the bag and out of the one or more outlet holes of the bag. Methods of controlling the surface temperature of a support cushion are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Sealy Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Hamid Ghanei, Abdelkrim Bedja, Taylor M. Jansen, James Alva Evans, Jr.
  • Support Cushions Including A Support Insert With A Bag For Directing Air Flow, And Methods For Controlling Surface Temperature Of Same
    Publication number: 20180242753
    Abstract: A support cushion for providing individualized heating and cooling to a user resting on the support cushion is provided. The support cushion includes a body supporting layer and a base layer positioned adjacent to and below the body supporting layer. The base layer defines a cavity with a support insert positioned within the cavity. The support insert includes a bag defining one or more outlet holes positioned adjacent to the body supporting layer and further defining an inlet hole. A fan is operably connected to the inlet hole of the bag to provide air flow into the inlet hole of the bag and out of the one or more outlet holes of the bag. Methods of controlling the surface temperature of a support cushion are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Hamid Ghanei, Abdelkrim Bedja, Taylor M. Jansen, James Alva Evans, Jr.