Patents Assigned to Dreamwell Ltd.
  • MATTRESSES HAVING FLAME RESISTANT PANEL
    Publication number: 20110061784
    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: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael S. DeFranks
  • MATTRESS WITH FLAME RESISTANT MOISTURE BARRIER
    Publication number: 20110056024
    Abstract: A flame resistant moisture barrier and a mattress having such a barrier and related methods of manufacture provide mattresses, furniture cushions and other products that provide resistance to flame and moisture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael S. DeFranks
  • Systems and methods for manufacturing springs with foam characteristics
    Publication number: 20110041252
    Abstract: Systems and methods include a spring-coil assembly having non-linear load-deflection characteristics that are substantially similar to foam. In particular, the systems and methods described herein include a first set of encased springs that are in a partially compressed state and a second set of shorter springs. These two sets of springs may be arranged in alternating rows such that the resulting spring-coil assembly displays non-linear load-deflection characteristics similar to foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael S. DeFranks, Rahul Kirtikar
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CUSHION SUPPORTS
    Publication number: 20110031665
    Abstract: The mattress assemblies have an array of springs extending from a sheet. Each spring in the array may be manufactured by choosing a position for the spring, cutting a profile of the sheet spring in the sheet, peeling back or bending the profile or tab of the sheet, and shaping the profile to form the sheet spring. The array of springs may be formed from creating a plurality of such springs along rows and columns. In certain embodiments, multiple sheets may be stacked to form the sheet spring array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael S. DeFranks
  • Mattresses having flame resistant panel
    Patent number: 7849542
    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: June 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael S. DeFranks
  • Mattress with flame resistant moisture barrier
    Patent number: 7827637
    Abstract: A flame resistant moisture barrier and a mattress having such a barrier and related methods of manufacture provide mattresses, furniture cushions and other products that provide resistance to flame and moisture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael S. DeFranks
  • MATTRESS CENTER RIDGE COMPENSATOR
    Publication number: 20100263130
    Abstract: A mattress includes reduced-firmness materials along a central region thereof in order to mitigate the occurrence of a central ridge following repeated use of the mattress as a sleeping surface. An associated box spring may also, or instead, present a central region with reduced firmness. An adjustable member may be employed to controllably compensate for the development of a central ridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventor: Richard F. Gladney
  • One-sided mattress
    Patent number: 7814594
    Abstract: A one-sided mattress construction includes a spring assembly with asymmetric spring coils. Only the bottom portion of each spring coil is attached, either to adjacent spring coils or to a bottom surface of the mattress. The top portion of each spring may have a narrowing taper that permits the top to move independent of other adjacent springs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael S. DeFranks, Bernhard W. Kuchel
  • METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN AGED MATTRESS ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20100180416
    Abstract: Mattresses and methods for processing a flexible foam material for use in a mattress to provide a mattress foam material that has more consistent firmness over time and area. The methods include pre-conditioning the foam pad or mattress by applying a force across a substantial portion of a major surface of the mattress to compress or stretch the height of the foam, the length of the foam, and/or the width of the foam to break or open closed cells. In certain embodiments, the force is applied by repeatedly pressing a platen against the foam pad or placing the foam pad between one or more rollers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Richard F. Gladney, Michael S. DeFranks, Ronald M. Herrington, Hui Yang
  • LOW-PROFILE MATTRESS
    Publication number: 20100180383
    Abstract: A low-profile mattress comprises an inner spring core having a plurality of spring coils and having an upper and lower surface. The mattress further includes a padding layer disposed on the upper surface and a quilting layer disposed over the padding layer and having an exterior layer of a liquid resistant material, wherein the innerspring core padding layer and quilting layer are dimensionally adapted to be less than eight inches in height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Richard F. Gladney, Timothy Oakhill, Don Hofmann
  • PERIMETER STIFFENING SYSTEM FOR A FOAM MATTRESS
    Publication number: 20100175197
    Abstract: A stiffening system for the perimeter edges of a foam core mattress comprising a coil spring (or other spring-based) structure disposed along one or more perimeter edges (e.g., one or both side edges, the foot, the head, or a combinations thereof including the foot and both side edges) of a mattress having a foam sleeping area. The perimeter spring structure is rectangular or square in cross-section and provides sufficient stiffness for comfortable seating on the edges of the mattress and is joined to the foam core by planar fabric elements that span the joint between them and are attached to both. The sleep area provides the softness and other salutary effects of a foam sleeping surface while the stiffer spring perimeter element provides the rigidity need for comfortable seating and wear resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Richard F. Gladney, Kevin Damewood
  • Mattress center ridge compensator
    Patent number: 7748066
    Abstract: A mattress includes reduced-firmness materials along a central region thereof in order to mitigate the occurrence of a central ridge following repeated use of the mattress as a sleeping surface. An associated box spring may also, or instead, present a central region with reduced firmness. An adjustable member may be employed to controllably compensate for the development of a central ridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventor: Richard F. Gladney
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MATTRESS ASSEMBLIES WITH ATTACHED CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE SENSORY DEVICES
    Publication number: 20100132231
    Abstract: In many aspects, the systems and methods described herein include mattress assemblies with attached sensory devices. The mattress assembly comprises a mattress core, an attached headboard, a mattress cover at least partially enclosing the mattress core, and at least one customer assistance sensory device attached to at least one of the core, headboard, and cover. The customer assistance sensory device is configured to present at least one parameter of the mattress core or assembly as at least a visual signal. Visual signals may include one or more distinct colors, shapes, or graphic patterns that correspond to one or more parameter of the mattress core or assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Anne Kozel, Mark Owen
  • TITANIUM MATTRESS MEMBER
    Publication number: 20100132123
    Abstract: A versatile support member constructed of a metallic mesh is provided in a bedding product. The support member is placed on top of the mattress core (whether foam or spring coil) before the mattress cover is attached. The support member may be constructed of titanium wire in a woven or welded mesh grid or web configuration, although other metals (such as, but not limited to, vanadium, chromium, platinum, molybdenum, nickel, iron, zinc), alloys thereof, or fiber composites (such as, but not limited to, carbon or graphite) may be used. The support member may be directly attached to the core or may be secured to the upper or lower border rods by hog rings, stitching, lacing, or other conventional means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Richard F. Gladney, Robert Hellyer
  • Method of manufacturing an aged mattress assembly
    Patent number: 7690096
    Abstract: Mattresses and methods for processing a flexible foam material for use in a mattress to provide a mattress foam material that has more consistent firmness over time and area. The methods include pre-conditioning the foam pad or mattress by applying a force across a substantial portion of a major surface of the mattress to compress or stretch the height of the foam, the length of the foam, and/or the width of the foam to break or open closed cells. In certain embodiments, the force is applied by repeatedly pressing a platen against the foam pad or placing the foam pad between one or more rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Richard F. Gladney, Michael S. DeFranks, Ronald M. Herrington, Hui Yang
  • Mattress or Mattress Pad With Gel Section
    Publication number: 20100005595
    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: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: Dreamwell ,Ltd.
    Inventors: Richard F. Gladney, Corey Westerman, Michael S. DeFranks
  • MATTRESS WITH REMOVABLE TOP
    Publication number: 20100000019
    Abstract: A mattress is constructed from a mattress body having an upper and a lower deck, which is preferably pervious to moisture and air. A removable panel, which includes a top layer of breathable fabric, a bottom layer of a fabric that forms a moisture barrier, and a batting layer, is placed on at least the upper deck of the mattress body. The removable panel is removably attached along the perimeter of the deck or decks by a fastener, such as a zipper. The panel can be removed from the deck for cleaning and folded and secured by the fastener in an inverted configuration, with the top layer facing outward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael S. DeFranks, Kurtis A. Ling, Joyce A. Handley, James R. Peavyhouse, Ruben M. Ortiz
  • Titanium mattress member
    Patent number: 7624464
    Abstract: A versatile support member constructed of a metallic mesh is provided in a bedding product. The support member is placed on top of the mattress core (whether foam or spring coil) before the mattress cover is attached. The support member may be constructed of titanium wire in a woven or welded mesh grid or web configuration, although other metals (such as, but not limited to, vanadium, chromium, platinum, molybdenum, nickel, iron, zinc), alloys thereof, or fiber composites (such as, but not limited to, carbon or graphite) may be used. The support member may be directly attached to the core or may be secured to the upper or lower border rods by hog rings, stitching, lacing, or other conventional means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Richard F. Gladney, Robert Hellyer
  • Mattress with removable top
    Patent number: 7587775
    Abstract: A mattress is constructed from a mattress body having an upper and a lower deck, which is preferably pervious to moisture and air. A removable panel, which includes a top layer of breathable fabric, a bottom layer of a fabric that forms a moisture barrier, and a batting layer, is placed on at least the upper deck of the mattress body. The removable panel is removably attached along the perimeter of the deck or decks by a fastener, such as a zipper. The panel can be removed from the deck for cleaning and folded and secured by the fastener in an inverted configuration, with the top layer facing outward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael S. DeFranks, Kurtis A. Ling, Joyce A. Handley, James R. Peavyhouse, Ruben M. Ortiz
  • Mattress
    Patent number: D621197
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Richard F. Gladney, Corey Westerman