Patents by Inventor James R. Heffley, Jr.

James R. Heffley, 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).

  • Method for restoring used mattresses
    Patent number: 5048167
    Abstract: A process has been devised for restoring full-sized innerspring mattresses by removing the end of the mattress cover to expose the coils, inserting resilient blocks of material into the spaces between adjacent rows of coils whereby to extend the full length of the mattress, and reclosing the mattress cover. A special form of resilient block is employed which is of graduated firmness, and an insertion tool greatly facilitates insertion of the blocks for the full length of ther mattress, following which the tool can be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1991
    Inventors: James R. Heffley, James R. Heffley, Jr.