Patents by Inventor Samuel K. Pollock

Samuel K. Pollock 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).

  • Publication number: 20180338625
    Abstract: The present invention relates to adjustable base assemblies, systems, and related methods. In particular, the present invention relates to adjustable base assemblies, systems, and related methods that make use of an upper body frame and a seat frame that move relative to a leg frame to improve the contour of a mattress positioned on the adjustable base assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Mario A.G. Nava, Horace R. Eskridge, Samuel K. Pollock, Daniel S. Powell, Michael L. Lay, Leslie A. Burton, Paul E. Griese, Daniel Boyko, Gerald L. Mullins, Voleti Lohit, Gary L. Noe, Chi I. Chau, Heather P. Shimonishi, Jonathan D. Riley, Jean C. Deboard, Aaron M. Lambert, Shalom D. Greene, Joshua O. Coots, Cody Havaich
  • Publication number: 20180184811
    Abstract: An adjustable base is provided that includes a fixed frame and an articulating frame connected to the fixed frame. The articulating frame includes an upper body frame pivotally connected to the upper section of the fixed frame, a seat frame pivotally connected to the upper body frame and movable along a central section of the fixed frame, and a leg frame pivotally connected to the fixed frame. An actuator is further included and has a first end connected to the seat frame adjacent to the leg frame and a second end that is connected to a linkage attached to the articulating frame. Upon activation of the actuator, the upper body frame is articulated upward and the seat frame moves linearly along the central section of the fixed frame toward the upper section of the fixed frame. Systems and methods for controlling an adjustable base assembly are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Tempur-Pedic Management, LLC
    Inventors: Mario A.G. Nava, Horace R. Eskridge, III, Samuel K. Pollock, Daniel S. Powell, Michael Lay, Leslie A. Burton, Paul E. Griese, Daniel Boyko, Gerald J. Mullins, Voleti Lohit, Gary Lee Noe, Chi L. Chau, Heather P. Shimonishi, Jonathan D. Riley, Jean C. Deboard, Aaron M. Lambert, Shalom D. Greene, Joshua O. Coots
  • Publication number: 20180103768
    Abstract: An adjustable base is provided that includes a fixed frame and an articulating frame connected to the fixed frame. The articulating frame includes an upper body frame pivotally connected to the upper section of the fixed frame, a seat frame pivotally connected to the upper body frame and movable along a central section of the fixed frame, and a leg frame pivotally connected to the fixed frame. An actuator is further included and has a first end connected to the seat frame adjacent to the leg frame and a second end that is connected to a linkage attached to the articulating frame. Upon activation of the actuator, the upper body frame is articulated upward and the seat frame moves linearly along the central section of the fixed frame toward the upper section of the fixed frame. Systems and methods for controlling an adjustable base assembly are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Applicant: Tempur-Pedic Management, LLC
    Inventors: Mario A.G. Nava, Horace R. Eskridge, III, Samuel K. Pollock, Daniel S. Powell, Michael Lay, Leslie A. Burton, Paul E. Griese, Daniel Boyko, Gerald J. Mullins, Voleti Lohit, Gary Lee Noe, Chi L. Chau, Heather P. Shimonishi, Jonathan D. Riley, Jean C. Deboard, Aaron M. Lambert, Shalom D. Greene, Joshua O. Coots
  • Publication number: 20180103769
    Abstract: An adjustable base is provided that includes a fixed frame and an articulating frame connected to the fixed frame. The articulating frame includes an upper body frame pivotally connected to the upper section of the fixed frame, a seat frame pivotally connected to the upper body frame and movable along a central section of the fixed frame, and a leg frame pivotally connected to the fixed frame. An actuator is further included and has a first end connected to the seat frame adjacent to the leg frame and a second end that is connected to a linkage attached to the articulating frame. Upon activation of the actuator, the upper body frame is articulated upward and the seat frame moves linearly along the central section of the fixed frame toward the upper section of the fixed frame. Systems and methods for controlling an adjustable base assembly are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Applicant: Tempur-Pedic Management, LLC
    Inventors: Mario A.G. Nava, Horace R. Eskridge, III, Samuel K. Pollock, Daniel S. Powell, Michael Lay, Leslie A. Burton, Paul E. Griese, Daniel Boyko, Gerald J. Mullins, Voleti Lohit, Gary Lee Noe, Chi L. Chau, Heather P. Shimonishi, Jonathan D. Riley, Jean C. Deboard, Aaron M. Lambert, Shalom D. Greene, Joshua O. Coots
  • Publication number: 20180103770
    Abstract: An adjustable base is provided that includes a fixed frame and an articulating frame connected to the fixed frame. The articulating frame includes an upper body frame pivotally connected to the upper section of the fixed frame, a seat frame pivotally connected to the upper body frame and movable along a central section of the fixed frame, and a leg frame pivotally connected to the fixed frame. An actuator is further included and has a first end connected to the seat frame adjacent to the leg frame and a second end that is connected to a linkage attached to the articulating frame. Upon activation of the actuator, the upper body frame is articulated upward and the seat frame moves linearly along the central section of the fixed frame toward the upper section of the fixed frame. Systems and methods for controlling an adjustable base assembly are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Applicant: Tempur-Pedic Management, LLC
    Inventors: Mario A.G. Nava, Horace R. Eskridge, III, Samuel K. Pollock, Daniel S. Powell, Michael Lay, Leslie A. Burton, Paul E. Griese, Daniel Boyko, Gerald J. Mullins, Voleti Lohit, Gary Lee Noe, Chi L. Chau, Heather P. Shimonishi, Jonathan D. Riley, Jean C. Deboard, Aaron M. Lambert, Shalom D. Greene, Joshua O. Coots
  • Publication number: 20160128487
    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, a plurality of thermoelectric elements positioned and configured to selectively provide heating or cooling of the body supporting layer, a heat transfer layer positioned adjacent to the body supporting portion and operably connected to the thermoelectric elements, a base layer positioned adjacent to the heat transfer layer opposite the body supporting layer and defining one or more inlet and outlet conduits, and one or more fans operably connected to each of the outlet conduits. Methods of controlling the surface temperature of a support cushion are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: Tempur-Pedic Management, LLC
    Inventors: Horace R. Eskridge, III, Tom Mikkelsen, Mario A.G. Nava, Samuel K. Pollock, Tarek Makansi, Leslie A. Burton, Norman L. Vaughn