Patents by Inventor James E. Gifft

James E. Gifft 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).

  • Leg and bracket assembly for a bed foundation
    Patent number: 6883191
    Abstract: A bed foundation is provided which is constructed of blow-molded plastic and may be assembled without using tools. The components of the bed foundation all have lengths of less than 60 inches and may be packaged together in a container having a length less than 60 inches and a girth less than 84 inches, so as to avoid shipping penalties. The components are constructed and arranged to allow disassembly and storage when the foundation is not in use. One embodiment provides a bed foundation that, when assembled, has a top panel which overhangs the side rails to permit an oversized mattress to be placed thereon. Additionally, bed legs are provided that are configured to mate with contours in the foundation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Select Comfort Corporation
    Inventors: James D. Gaboury, James E. Gifft, Daniel J. Koughan, Brian C. Beth, Donald J. Smith, Michael A. Andreini, Alan L. Carlson, Kevin J. Ward
  • Bed foundation
    Patent number: 6832397
    Abstract: A bed foundation is provided which is constructed of blow-molded plastic and may be assembled without using tools. The components of the bed foundation all have lengths of less than 60 inches and may be packaged together in a container having a length less than 60 inches and a girth less than 84 inches, so as to avoid shipping penalties. The components are constructed and arranged to allow disassembly and storage when the foundation is not in use. One embodiment provides a bed foundation that, when assembled, has a top panel which overhangs the side rails to permit an oversized mattress to be placed thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: Select Comfort Corporation
    Inventors: James D. Gaboury, James E. Gifft, Michael A. Andreini, Alan L. Carlson, Donald J. Smith, Brian C. Beth, Kevin J. Ward
  • Bed Foundation
    Publication number: 20040128761
    Abstract: A bed foundation is provided which is constructed of blow-molded plastic and may be assembled without using tools. The components of the bed foundation all have lengths of less than 60 inches and may be packaged together in a container having a length less than 60 inches and a girth less than 84 inches, so as to avoid shipping penalties. The components are constructed and arranged to allow disassembly and storage when the foundation is not in use. One embodiment provides a bed foundation that, when assembled, has a top panel which overhangs the side rails to permit an oversized mattress to be placed thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: James D. Gaboury, James E. Gifft, Michael A. Andreini, Alan L. Carlson, Donald J. Smith, Brian C. Beth, Kevin J. Ward
  • Corner piece for a soft-sided mattress
    Patent number: 6708357
    Abstract: A rigid corner piece for maintaining the square appearance of a mattress having foam sides. The corner piece anchors two of the foam pieces together to form a butt joint. The corner piece is constructed and arranged to be relatively undetectable by a person sitting on the side of the bed. The corner piece preferably defines a groove into which the two foam pieces may be placed at a relatively right angle to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Select Comfort Corporation
    Inventors: James D. Gaboury, James E. Gifft, Anna Khoruts, Daniel J. Koughan
  • Corner piece for a soft-sided mattress
    Publication number: 20030131418
    Abstract: A rigid corner piece for maintaining the square appearance of a mattress having foam sides. The corner piece anchors two of the foam pieces together to form a butt joint. The corner piece is constructed and arranged to be relatively undetectable by a person sitting on the side of the bed. The corner piece preferably defines a groove into which the two foam pieces may be placed at a relatively right angle to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventors: James D. Gaboury, James E. Gifft, Anna Khoruts, Daniel J. Koughan
  • Leg and bracket assembly for a bed foundation
    Publication number: 20030079284
    Abstract: A bed foundation is provided which is constructed of blow-molded plastic and may be assembled without using tools. The components of the bed foundation all have lengths of less than 60 inches and may be packaged together in a container having a length less than 60 inches and a girth less than 84 inches, so as to avoid shipping penalties. The components are constructed and arranged to allow disassembly and storage when the foundation is not in use. One embodiment provides a bed foundation that, when assembled, has a top panel which overhangs the side rails to permit an oversized mattress to be placed thereon. Additionally, bed legs are provided that are configured to mate with contours in the foundation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: James D. Gaboury, James E. Gifft, Daniel J. Koughan, Brian C. Beth, Donald J. Smith, Michael A. Andreini, Alan L. Carlson, Kevin J. Ward
  • Bed foundation
    Publication number: 20020069462
    Abstract: A bed foundation is provided which is constructed of blow-molded plastic and may be assembled without using tools. The components of the bed foundation all have lengths of less than 60 inches and may be packaged together in a container having a length less than 60 inches and a girth less than 84 inches, so as to avoid shipping penalties. The components are constructed and arranged to allow disassembly and storage when the foundation is not in use. One embodiment provides a bed foundation that, when assembled, has a top panel which overhangs the side rails to permit an oversized mattress to be placed thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventors: James D. Gaboury, Susan R. Mechache, James E. Gifft, Michael A. Andreini, Alan L. Carlson, Jeff` E. Madison, Donald J. Smith, Brian C. Beth, Kevin J. Ward