Patents Assigned to L&P Property Management
  • Clip assembly for use holding sinuous springs
    Patent number: 8991016
    Abstract: A piece of furniture (10) includes a rectangular frame (12) for supporting a plurality of sinuous springs (20). A plurality of clip assemblies (18) are secured to opposed side walls (14) of frame (12). Each clip assembly (18) comprises a non-metallic piece (22) having openings (40) and a metallic piece having tacks (42) extending through the openings (40) for insertion into the frame (12). Flexible connectors (38) may be located in grooves (36) of the clip assembly (18) to collate multiple clip assemblies (18).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Conway, Scott A. Bridges
  • Pocketed spring assembly
    Patent number: 8978183
    Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of springs, each string joined to an adjacent string, each string comprising first and second opposed plies of fabric and a plurality of pockets formed along a length of the string by transverse seams joining the first and second plies, and at least one spring positioned in each pocket. At least one said string has a single spring in one pocket and a pair of nested springs in an adjacent pocket in alternating fashion along the length of the string, the pair of nested springs having a taller spring and a shorter spring. A portion of each transverse seam forming the adjacent pockets of the at least one string is divided from an upper surface of the at least one string downwardly so as to partially separate the adjacent pockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Darrell A. Richmond, Thomas W. Wells
  • Drowsy driver detection system
    Patent number: 8957779
    Abstract: A method of detecting impairment of a driver of a vehicle. The method includes sensing, using a sensor, a position of the driver's head at a plurality of time points; determining, using a microprocessor, changes in the position of the driver's head between the plurality of time points; evaluating, using a microprocessor, whether the changes in the position of the driver's head between the plurality of time points exhibit at least one of a periodic and a quasi-periodic pattern; determining whether the driver is impaired based on the pattern of the changes in the position of the driver's head; and if the driver is impaired, alerting the driver using an alarm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Riheng Wu, Jason Turner, Caleb Browning, Travis Brummett
  • Mattress Topper Comprising Pocketed Spring Assembly With At Least One Cushioning Layer
    Publication number: 20150026893
    Abstract: A topper for use with a bedding or seating product, such as a mattress, comprises a casing surrounding a pocketed spring assembly and at least one cushioning layer. The topper has a skirt which may fit around the mattress. The skirt may have a drawstring or an elastic band which helps keep the removable topper on top of the bedding or seating product. The height of the springs in the pocketed spring assembly is typically less than the height of the bedding or seating product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: John A. Garrett, Joseph E. Lyon
  • Mattress with mattress age indicator
    Patent number: 8939379
    Abstract: A mattress age indicating device includes an enclosure and an indicating assembly contained within the enclosure. The age indicating device may be configured to present an indication related to the mattress's age and may be coupled to the mattress or other bedding or seating product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Terrance L. Myers, John A. Garrett
  • Breakaway adjustable bed system
    Patent number: 8935818
    Abstract: Provided is breakaway adjustable bed system that includes a bed frame and a breakaway system. The bed frame includes at least one breakaway member. The breakaway system includes a coupling assembly, signal mechanism, control box and alarm devices. The coupling assembly includes elements that selectably couple a breakaway member to another member of the bed frame. The control box includes a processing unit that, upon sensing a signal from the coupling assembly or signal mechanism that the selectable coupling between the breakaway member and another member of the bed frame is decoupled, provides an indication to an alarm device. The alarm device sends an alert to a user that the selectable coupling between a breakaway member and a member of the bed frame is decoupled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventor: William Rohr
  • Docking station with ruggedized case
    Patent number: 8929065
    Abstract: A docking station for an electronic device that is contained within a case, in which the case includes a retractable connector access panel at least partially overlying a portion of a connector port of the electronic device, includes a base at least partially configured to support the electronic device. An electrical connector is coupled to the base and configured to receive the connector port of the electronic device. A retraction member is coupled to the base and configured to retract the connector access panel to at least partially expose the connector port during docking of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventor: Steve Williams
  • Pocketed Spring Assembly Comprising Strings of Springs Having Y-Shaped Seams and Inserts
    Publication number: 20140373281
    Abstract: A bedding or seating product comprises a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. The product may have individual inserts between adjacent strings of springs. Adjacent individually pocketed springs are separated from each other by at least one separating seam. Each of the separating seams comprises a pair of Y-shaped or U-shaped seams which may be joined together or spaced apart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Niels S. Mossbeck, Darrell A. Richmond
  • Pocketed Spring Assembly Comprising Strings of Springs Having Y-Shaped Seams and Inserts
    Publication number: 20140373280
    Abstract: A bedding or seating product comprises a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. The product may have individual inserts between adjacent strings of springs. Adjacent individually pocketed springs are separated from each other by at least one separating seam. Each of the separating seams comprises a pair of Y-shaped or U-shaped seams which may be joined together or spaced apart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Niels S. Mossbeck, Darrell A. Richmond
  • Inductively coupled product positioning system
    Patent number: 8910801
    Abstract: A product positioning apparatus for use on display shelves is provided. The system has a track with opposed sides, and a front portion that houses an inductive transmission coil. A product pusher is coupled to the track, and is guided down the track along the sides. The pusher has an inductive receiving coil in it, that provides power to a display element on the front face of the pusher, when the receiving coil is in proximity to the transmission coil within the track. The system also includes a biasing element that biases the pusher to the front of the track. A forward stop element is coupled directly in front of the track, and stops products on the track at the front of the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: L & P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Carolyn Johnson, Leroy B. Johnson, Robert S. Old
  • Method of making spring core for a bedding or seating product
    Patent number: 8893388
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of making a spring core (12) for a bedding or seating product (10). The spring core (12) has coil springs (26) having unknotted end turns (72, 74) made from high tensile strength wire. In each embodiment, the end turns (72, 74) of the coil springs (26) are generally U-shaped having one arcuate leg (76) longer than the other (78), the legs (76, 78) being joined by a connector (80) having an arcuate bump (81) therein. The springs (26) are oriented in the spring core (12) such that a long leg (76) of one end turn (72) abuts a short leg (78) of the adjacent end turn (72) prior to being wrapped in helical lacing wire (32). The high tensile wire enables the coil springs (26) to be manufactured using less wire than heretofore possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Guido Eigenmann, Niels S. Mossbeck, Darrell A. Richmond
  • Tool Having Automated Continuous Feeding Method For Applying Hog Rings
    Publication number: 20140331488
    Abstract: A tool for securing items together closes C-rings to create hog rings. A drive mechanism allows the tool be used continuously for a greater length of time than heretofore possible without inserting a new string of C-rings. The drive mechanism utilizes one-way clutch bearings to provide a ratchet-like mechanism. Each time a trigger on the tool is pulled, a C-ring is closed and another C-ring is advanced to a position in which it may be closed by the same jaws. A pneumatic system moves a piston inside a cylinder to move the C-rings along a magazine towards the jaws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Conway
  • Mattress age indicator
    Patent number: 8870083
    Abstract: A mattress age indicating device includes an enclosure, and an indicating assembly contained within the enclosure. The age indicating device may be configured to present an indication related to the mattress's age and may be coupled to the mattress or other bedding or seating product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Terrance L. Myers, John A. Garrett
  • Latch receiver for hook latch
    Patent number: 8870245
    Abstract: A latch receiver for receiving the hook of a hook latch has a metal C-shaped outer guard cover with parallel spaced apart side panels defining an open end that is a little wider than the width of the spaced apart sides of the latch enclosure. The C-shaped guard cover further has a planar back panel from which the side panels extend. Within the guard cover and spaced from the back panel is a rectangular receiver plate. Above and below the receiver plate are upper and lower end plates that support the receiver plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: L & P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Matthew Johnson, Sergio Meza
  • Docking station
    Patent number: 8867202
    Abstract: A docking station for an electronic device includes a base at least partially configured to support the electronic device. The base includes a front face and a substantially orthogonal adjacent face. A guide rib extends normally between the front face and the adjacent face. An electrical connector is pivotally coupled to the base and configured to receive a mating connector of the electronic device. An edge portion of the guide rib engages a surface of the electronic device to facilitate alignment of the electrical connector with the mating connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventor: Steve Williams
  • Articulating mattress with embedded deck
    Patent number: 8863332
    Abstract: An adjustable bed is provided that has an articulating mattress a number of articulating sections. The bed has an adjustable base with a mechanism to move the articulating mattress into a plurality of positions. The articulating mattress has a number of rigid deck boards. Each articulating section has a corresponding deck board. Adjacent deck boards are hinged together so they can move or rotate with respect to one another. A suspension material, such as pocketed coil springs and/or foam, is disposed above each of said deck boards. A surrounding covering material that encases the deck boards and the suspension material to provide a mattress that can be moved to a number of different positions without any further retaining mechanisms being needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: L & P Property Management Company
    Inventor: William Robert Rohr
  • Spring Core Having Border Wire With Generally Rectangular Cross-Section
    Publication number: 20140283309
    Abstract: A bedding or seating product comprising a spring core including upper and lower border wires. Each of the border wires is generally rectangular in cross-section to reduce wire costs without compromising beam strength of the border wire. Each row of springs of the spring core may be made of a single piece of wire. The rows of springs may be arranged in side-by-side rows and columns and be connected with each other by helical lacing wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: David S. Haffner, John E. Hull, Steven M. Montague, Darrell A. Richmond, Thomas W. Wells
  • Anti-snore bed having inflatable members
    Patent number: 8832887
    Abstract: A bedding product (5) comprises a mattress (10) and padding (20) and an inflatable bladder assembly (30). The bedding product (5) may have a plurality of inflatable members (31, 32) located underneath select portions of the padding (20). The bedding product (5) may have a sensor (41) adapted to detect a sound associated with human snoring and an air supply system (50) operatively coupled to the sensor (41) and adapted to control a supply of air to one of the inflatable members (31, 32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventor: Niels S. Mossbeck
  • SHELVING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20140251933
    Abstract: A shelving system includes a retaining wall having a panel of integrally formed flanges extending therefrom in spaced columns and rows, with each flange defining a pocket with the panel. The system includes one or more shelves, with each shelf including a support platform, opposing side panels, and a back panel extending from the support platform. A portion of the back panel forms a hook configured for engagement with one of the pockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Robert S. Old, Steven C. Thompson
  • METHOD FOR REMOVING A TWIST-MODULE SUB-ASSEMBLY IN A KNOTTER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20140230217
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to a knotter assembly for use in a wire-tieing system, and method for removing a twist-module sub-assembly in a knotter assembly on a material baling apparatus. Embodiments of the knotter assembly include a slidably removable twist module assembly, a ratcheted cover arm assembly, and a torque tube assembly having two operating arms that carry all of the operating components for actuating various elements of the knotter assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: L & P Property Management Company
    Inventors: CRAIG V. MILLETT, J. SCOTT GIETT, BRIAN C. EDGAR