Patents Assigned to Dreamwell Ltd.
  • Publication number: 20140109320
    Abstract: Convoluted foam layers for mattresses, cushions and the like include at least one convoluted surface including at least one convolution that is structurally heterogeneous. The convoluted foam layer is formed of at least two foam layers fixedly attached to one another, wherein the foam layers are of different materials and/or have different properties. Also disclosed are processes for forming the convoluted foam layer and convoluted foam layers having multiple zones of a convoluted surface pattern that includes at least one convolution that is structurally heterogeneous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: DREAMWELL, LTD.
    Inventor: Christopher F. Chunglo
  • Patent number: 8689380
    Abstract: A spring assembly including a helical coil formed from a multi-strand cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Richard F. Gladney, Bernard W. Kuchel, Michael S. DeFranks
  • Patent number: 8490231
    Abstract: In many aspects the systems and methods described herein provide handles for furniture and the furniture that has these improved handle systems. In particular, various embodiments include furniture handles, such as handles for mattresses, cushions, futons and the like, where the handles have a suitable shape and are disposed at select locations and orientations along one or more sidewalls and/or the sleeping surface and/or bottom surface of the mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventor: Cindy Tjoflat
  • Patent number: 8474805
    Abstract: The systems and methods described herein include innerspring assemblies or innerspring cores for use with cushioning articles such as mattresses. The innerspring core may have one or more coil springs formed from a high-carbon steel wire alloyed with one or more suitable alloying elements such as titanium and copper and capable of imparting greater strength and durability to the innerspring core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael S. DeFranks, William Jud Ready, Jeremy Lynn
  • Publication number: 20130125305
    Abstract: A foundation for supporting a mattress includes a rectangular shaped frame defined by a pair of longitudinal side assemblies, and a pair of transverse end assemblies, wherein corresponding adjacent ends of each side assembly and each end assembly are secured together; and at least one electrical outlet mounted in at least one of the longitudinal side and end assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: DREAMWELL, LTD.
    Inventor: Dreamwell, Ltd.
  • Publication number: 20130098791
    Abstract: Mattress foundations for supporting a mattress generally includes multiple support units that can be abutting arranged to for the mattress foundation. In one embodiment, the mattress foundation includes at least two support units in an abutting relationship that form a rectangular shape at each end of the mattress foundation and provide a planar support surface having length and width dimensions effective to support a mattress disposed thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: DREAMWELL, LTD.
    Inventor: Dreamwell, Ltd.
  • Publication number: 20130086743
    Abstract: Mattress and foundation assemblies generally include a mattress; and a mattress foundation for supporting the mattress, the mattress foundation including a frame configured to elevate the mattress relative to ground; and upper and lower flexible mesh suspension layers spaced apart from one another, each independently supported by a plurality of carriers at discrete points about the surface of the suspension layers, wherein the carriers are pivotably coupled to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventor: Dreamwell, Ltd.
  • Patent number: 8414732
    Abstract: Mattresses and methods for manufacturing mattresses that have a flame resistant panel, such as a flame resistant border panel. The systems and methods include mattresses that have a flame resistant panel that, in certain embodiments, includes a fire barrier layer made of a batting material and being disposed over a thermoplastic fire barrier layer. The first and second fire barrier layers provide a fire barrier that reduces the transfer of oxygen to the mattress core, thereby reducing the presence of oxygen, which is needed to support combustion of the padding material. Additionally, the invention encompasses methods for manufacturing mattresses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael S. DeFranks
  • Publication number: 20130025070
    Abstract: Mattress assemblies that provide user comfort and increased airflow generally include multilayered foams having open celled structures. Viscoelastic foams can be utilized having intact windows between adjacent cells of less than 50 percent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: DREAMWELL, LTD.
    Inventors: JAMES GERARD RUEHLMANN, RICHARD FERRELL GLADNEY
  • Publication number: 20130025069
    Abstract: Mattress assemblies that provide user comfort via independent suspension and increased airflow generally include a first foam layer; a second foam layer configured with an independent response system overlaying the first foam layer, wherein the second foam layer comprises a floor and a plurality of spaced apart support structures extending at about similar lengths from the floor; and a third foam layer overlaying the second foam layer having a planar top surface facing a user resting on the mattress assembly. In some embodiments, the first foam layer further includes a plurality of channels extending from a top planar surface to a bottom planar surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: DREAMWELL, LTD.
    Inventors: JAMES GERARD RUEHLMANN, RICHARD FERRELL GLADNEY
  • Publication number: 20130025065
    Abstract: A mattress assembly includes an inner core comprising a base core layer comprising planar top and bottom surfaces, and at least one comfort layer comprising planar top and bottom surfaces disposed on the top surface of the base core layer; a side rail assembly disposed about a perimeter of the inner core; and a plurality of air channels extending from a central region of the inner core to the side rail assembly configured to permit the flow of fluid from and to the inner core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: DREAMWELL, LTD
    Inventor: Christopher F. Chunglo
  • Publication number: 20130025068
    Abstract: A side rail assembly for supporting an edge of a mattress includes a layer of a polyurethane foam comprising an open cellular structure, wherein the open cellular structure comprises about 10 to about 40 cells per inch, a hardness of about 35 pounds-force to about 100 pounds-force, and a density of about 1.2 pounds per cubic foot to about 2.0 pounds per cubic foot, wherein the layer is configured to be disposed about a perimeter of an inner core of the mattress and is configured to permit the flow of fluid from and to the inner core through the layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: DREAMWELL, LTD
    Inventor: Christopher F. Chunglo
  • Patent number: 8356372
    Abstract: In many aspects, the systems and methods described herein include a mattress having a top sleeping layer disposed on top of a support layer. The support layer includes a polyurethane foam having channels aligned with the joints of the articulated sections of the foundation or frame of the adjustable bedding assembly. When the sections articulate about the joints, the channels allow the overlying top layer to conform to the sections while reducing wear and tear therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Scott H. Smalling, Jack J. Squires
  • Patent number: 8307482
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to a mattress or a mattress pad with one or more gel sections. The gel section may provide improved support and comfort at a localized area of a mattress or a mattress pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Richard F. Gladney, Corey Westerman, Michael S. DeFranks
  • Patent number: 8250689
    Abstract: The support characteristics within a foam mattress body may be varied by inserting reinforcements into channels cut or otherwise formed within the foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventor: Richard F. Gladney
  • Publication number: 20120186027
    Abstract: A spring assembly including a helical coil formed from a multi-strand cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: DREAMWELL, LTD.
    Inventors: RICHARD F. GLADNEY, BERNHARD W. KUCHEL, MICHAEL S. DEFRANKS
  • Patent number: D677965
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventor: Cindy Tjoflat
  • Patent number: D680358
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventor: Cindy Tjoflat
  • Patent number: D681980
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael S. DeFranks
  • Patent number: D683992
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventor: Richard Ferrell Gladney