Patents by Inventor Matthew D. McKnight
Matthew D. McKnight 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: 20240099485Abstract: A pillow cooling system uses a blower unit spaced from the pillow to cool the sleeping surface of the pillow. The blower unit uses a fan to either push or pull air through an air tube extending between the blower unit and the pillow. A distal end of the air tube is joined to an air passage extending from a central core of the pillow through a foam shell of the pillow which surrounds the core of the pillow. The core of the pillow allows air to pass therethrough more easily than the foam shell of the pillow, facilitating the breathability of the pillow.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Heidi Stojanovic, Sydney Wells, Matthew D. Mcknight
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Publication number: 20220259478Abstract: A flexible foam composition comprising a flexible foam structure comprising a plurality of struts, and a plurality of fibers, where a majority of the fibers are associated with the struts. The fibers may be thermally conductive fibers. The fibers include, but are not necessarily limited to, homopolymer and/or copolymer fibers having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of ?50° C. (?58° F.) or greater, carbon fibers, animal-based fibers, plant-based fibers, metal fibers, and combinations thereof. The presence of fibers can impart to the flexible foam composition greater indentation force deflection (IFD), greater static thermal conductivity, improved compression set, improved height retention or durability, and/or a combination of these improvements.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Bruce W. Peterson, Mark L. Crawford, Matthew D. McKnight
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Patent number: 11414583Abstract: Methods and combinations for making and using one or more thermally conductive cellular foam layers comprising flexible cellular foam and metallic material particulates, and said thermally-conductive cellular foam layers may be located on, under, or in cushioning foams and mattresses or placed between on, under, within, or between other layering substrates to increase the overall cooling capability of the composite. The thermally conductive foam may be used in mattresses, pillows, bedding products, medical cushioning foams, and similar materials used in bedding environments.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Bruce W. Peterson, Mark L. Crawford, Matthew D. McKnight
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Publication number: 20200140737Abstract: Methods and combinations for making and using one or more thermally conductive cellular foam layers comprising flexible cellular foam and metallic material particulates, and said thermally-conductive cellular foam layers may be located on, under, or in cushioning foams and mattresses or placed between on, under, within, or between other layering substrates to increase the overall cooling capability of the composite. The thermally conductive foam may be used in mattresses, pillows, bedding products, medical cushioning foams, and similar materials used in bedding environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Bruce W. Peterson, Mark L. Crawford, Matthew D. McKnight
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Patent number: 10526518Abstract: Methods and combinations for making and using one or more thermally conductive cellular foam layers comprising flexible cellular foam and metallic material particulates, and said thermally-conductive cellular foam layers may be located on, under, or in cushioning foams and mattresses or placed between on, under, within, or between other layering substrates to increase the overall cooling capability of the composite. The thermally conductive foam may be used in mattresses, pillows, bedding products, medical cushioning foams, and similar materials used in bedding environments.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2016Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Bruce W. Peterson, Mark L. Crawford, Matthew D. McKnight
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Patent number: 10202499Abstract: Compositions and methods for making a novel liquid gel mixture comprising at least one flexible polymer carrier, parachlorobenzotrifluoride, optional thermally-conductive materials, and optional performance-enhancing additives; using the liquid gel mixture for making surface-infused layers on layering substrates; and using combinations of surface-infused gel layer and layering substrate in cushioning foams and mattresses. Layering substrates are surface-infused with a liquid gel mixture and may be compressed to increase the penetration depth of liquid gel mixture into the substrate layer surface. This compositions may be used in mattresses, mattress topper pads, pillows, bedding products, furniture upholstery, pet beds, medical cushioning foams, seat cushions and backs, automotive foam, sports cushioning, transportation cushioning, headrests, arm rests, personal protective equipment, toys, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2016Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: PETERSON CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Mark L. Crawford, Bruce W. Peterson, Matthew D. McKnight, Jonathon M. Walker
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Publication number: 20180298264Abstract: Methods and combinations for making and using one or more thermally conductive cellular foam layers and other structures comprising flexible cellular foam and metallic material particulates, and said thermally-conductive cellular foam layers may be located on, under, or in cushioning foams and mattresses or placed between on, under, within, or between other layering substrates, columns, and other structures to increase the overall cooling capability of the composite. The thermally conductive foam may be used in mattresses, pillows, bedding products, seat cushions, medical cushioning foams, pet beds, and similar materials used in bedding and comfort products.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Peterson Chemical Technology LLCInventors: Bruce W. PETERSON, Mark L. CRAWFORD, Matthew D. MCKNIGHT
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Publication number: 20170073562Abstract: Methods and combinations for making and using one or more thermally conductive cellular foam layers comprising flexible cellular foam and metallic material particulates, and said thermally-conductive cellular foam layers may be located on, under, or in cushioning foams and mattresses or placed between on, under, within, or between other layering substrates to increase the overall cooling capability of the composite. The thermally conductive foam may be used in mattresses, pillows, bedding products, medical cushioning foams, and similar materials used in bedding environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Applicant: PETERSON CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY, LLC.Inventors: Bruce W. PETERSON, Mark L. CRAWFORD, Matthew D. McKnight
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Publication number: 20170037215Abstract: Compositions and methods for making a novel liquid gel mixture comprising at least one flexible polymer carrier, parachlorobenzotrifluoride, optional thermally-conductive materials, and optional performance-enhancing additives; using the liquid gel mixture for making surface-infused layers on layering substrates; and using combinations of surface-infused gel layer and layering substrate in cushioning foams and mattresses. Layering substrates are surface-infused with a liquid gel mixture and may be compressed to increase the penetration depth of liquid gel mixture into the substrate layer surface. This compositions may be used in mattresses, mattress topper pads, pillows, bedding products, furniture upholstery, pet beds, medical cushioning foams, seat cushions and backs, automotive foam, sports cushioning, transportation cushioning, headrests, arm rests, personal protective equipment, toys, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Mark L. CRAWFORD, Bruce W. PETERSON, Matthew D. MCKNIGHT, Jonathon M. WALKER
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Patent number: 9534098Abstract: Methods and combinations for making and using one or more thermally conductive cellular foam layers comprising flexible cellular foam and metallic material particulates, and said thermally-conductive cellular foam layers may be located on, under, or in cushioning foams and mattresses or placed between on, under, within, or between other layering substrates to increase the overall cooling capability of the composite. The thermally conductive foam may be used in mattresses, pillows, bedding products, medical cushioning foams, and similar materials used in bedding environments.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: PETERSON CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY, LLC.Inventors: Bruce W. Peterson, Mark L. Crawford, Matthew D. McKnight
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Publication number: 20150018443Abstract: Methods and combinations for making and using reflective particulate foam comprising flexible cellular foam and a plurality of reflective particulates randomly and/or uniformly dispersed during the production of the reflective particulate foam. Reflective particulates have reflective surfaces which are visually distinguishable as individual reflective particulates without the use of magnification. Reflective particulate foam provides a novel and uniquely distinguishable appearance for use on, under, or within mattresses, pillows, bedding products, medical cushioning foams, outdoor bedding pads, pet beds, outdoor pillows, cushioned display cases, cushioned package containers, and other cushioning products.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: Peterson Chemical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Bruce W. Peterson, Mark L. Crawford, Matthew D. McKnight
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Publication number: 20140182063Abstract: Methods and combinations for making and using one or more graphite enhanced thermally-conductive foam (TC Foam) layers located on, under, or in cushioning foams and mattresses. Enhanced thermally conductive foam layers may be placed between on, under, within, or between other layering substrates to increase the overall cooling capability of the composite. TC Foam may be used in mattresses, mattress topper pads, pillows, bedding products, medical cushioning foams, and similar materials used in bedding applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Peterson Chemical Technology, Inc.Inventors: MARK L. CRAWFORD, Bruce W. Peterson, Matthew D. Mcknight
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Publication number: 20140141233Abstract: Compositions and methods for making a novel liquid gel mixture comprising at least one flexible polymer carrier, parachlorobenzotrifluoride, optional thermally-conductive materials, and optional performance-enhancing additives; using the liquid gel mixture for making surface-infused layers on layering substrates; and using combinations of surface-infused gel layer and layering substrate in cushioning foams and mattresses. Layering substrates are surface-infused with a liquid gel mixture and may be compressed to increase the penetration depth of liquid gel mixture into the substrate layer surface. This compositions may be used in mattresses, mattress topper pads, pillows, bedding products, furniture upholstery, pet beds, medical cushioning foams, seat cushions and backs, automotive foam, sports cushioning, transportation cushioning, headrests, arm rests, personal protective equipment, toys, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Peterson Chemical Technology, Inc.Inventors: MARK L. CRAWFORD, Bruce W. Peterson, Matthew D. McKnight, Jonathon M. Walker
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Publication number: 20140039082Abstract: Methods and combinations for making and using one or more thermally conductive cellular foam layers comprising flexible cellular foam and metallic material particulates, and said thermally-conductive cellular foam layers may be located on, under, or in cushioning foams and mattresses or placed between on, under, within, or between other layering substrates to increase the overall cooling capability of the composite. The thermally conductive foam may be used in mattresses, pillows, bedding products, medical cushioning foams, and similar materials used in bedding environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Peterson Chemical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Bruce W. Peterson, Mark L. Crawford, Matthew D. McKnight