Patents Assigned to L&P Property Management
  • Profile ottoman linkage
    Patent number: 9962004
    Abstract: An ottoman linkage is provided that moves a footrest from a closed position to an extended position. The ottoman linkage includes a front ottoman link coupled to a seat mounting plate, and an outside ottoman link pivotally coupled to the front ottoman link. A rear ottoman link is coupled to the seat mounting plate and the outside ottoman link. An inside ottoman link is pivotally coupled on a first end to the front ottoman link, and pivotally coupled on a second end to a footrest bracket, the inside ottoman link being generally in-line with the outside ottoman link when the mechanism is in an extended position, and the outside ottoman link having a width that obscures the inside ottoman link from view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Jason Allan Bryant, Gregory Mark Lawson
  • Reversible headrest tilt, lumbar mechanism
    Patent number: 9949567
    Abstract: A reversible adjustable lumbar support and headrest tilt mechanism is provided for installation on a chair. A side bracket is coupled to each side of the back frame, and a back bracket is pivotably coupled to each side bracket. An actuator is pivotably coupled to the back frame that has an extendable and retractable shaft. In a first orientation, with the actuator shaft extending toward the upper end of the back frame, a headrest back insert is couple-able to and between the back brackets, such that extension and retraction of the actuator shaft rotates the headrest back insert. In a second orientation, with the actuator shaft extending toward the lower end of the back frame, a lumbar push bar is couple-able to and between the back brackets, such that extension and retraction of the actuator shaft rotates the lumbar push bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Allen R. Sigmon, Robert Dean Donovan
  • Pocketed spring comfort layer and method of making same
    Patent number: 9943173
    Abstract: A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has slow-acting pockets characterized by the individual springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with either semi-impermeable or non-permeable fabric. Each seam joining opposed plies of fabric around each of the coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments, thereby increasing the luxury “feel” of the comfort layer. The method of making the comfort layer includes compressing the springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Krtek, Austin G. Long, Eric Rhea, Darrell A. Richmond
  • Adjustable bed with outer support perimeter
    Patent number: 9930970
    Abstract: An adjustable bed is provided. The adjustable bed can include an outer support perimeter that provides structural support to various components of the adjustable bed. The outer support perimeter can include a plurality of panels, where two panels can be coupled together by a panel connecting member which can be received inside a void of both panels. The panel connecting member can be secured to the two panels using one or more fasteners in such a manner that the fasteners are not visible on the outside surface of the outer support perimeter. The adjustable bed can include a storage compartment positioned beneath a foot segment of a mattress support member. The storage compartment can be accessed by pivoting the foot segment of the mattress support member up and away from the adjustable bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Vinod Kumar Gopalakrishnan, Jacob J. Neuenswander
  • Seat lift mechanism for a reclining chair
    Patent number: 9931256
    Abstract: A lift mechanism for a reclining chair is provided. The lift mechanism can include a lock that prevents the seat from shifting from a reclining position into a seat-lift position without first shifting into an upright, closed position. The lock is shiftable between a locked position, where the chair is prevented from shifting into a seat-lift position and an unlocked position where the chair is permitted to shift into a seat-lift position. The lift mechanism can include an activator tube that can shift the lock between the unlocked and locked positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Nikki White, Jeffrey Kyle Plunk
  • Clip assembly for use holding sinuous springs
    Patent number: 9933000
    Abstract: A piece of furniture includes a rectangular frame for supporting a plurality of sinuous springs. A plurality of clip assemblies are secured to opposed side walls of the frame. Each clip assembly comprises a metallic clip having tabs for holding a plastic liner inside a curved portion of the clip assembly. Each clip assembly also has a detent which inhibits movement of the sinuous spring and has tacks for insertion into the frame. Flexible connectors may be located in grooves of the clip assembly to collate multiple clip assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Conway, Richard F. Paeth
  • Adjustable bed with storage compartment
    Patent number: 9918555
    Abstract: An adjustable bed is provided. The adjustable bed can include an outer support perimeter that provides structural support to various components of the adjustable bed. The outer support perimeter can include a plurality of panels, where two panels can be coupled together by a panel connecting member which can be received inside a void of both panels. The panel connecting member can be secured to the two panels using one or more fasteners in such a manner that the fasteners are not visible on the outside surface of the outer support perimeter. The adjustable bed can include a storage compartment positioned beneath a foot segment of a mattress support member. The storage compartment can be accessed by pivoting the foot segment of the mattress support member up and away from the adjustable bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Vinod Kumar Gopalakrishnan, Jacob J. Neuenswander
  • Apparatus for making border wire
    Patent number: 9895739
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided which makes a border wire having a rectangular cross-section. The apparatus is adapted to receive a roll of wire having a circular cross-section, straighten the wire and change the cross-section of the wire to rectangular. The reconfigured wire is then accumulated, passed through another straightener, cut to size and then bent into a rectangular configuration. Opposed ends of the piece of wire having a rectangular cross-section are welded together to complete the border wire. The apparatus has an ejector which removes the completed border wire from the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Von W. Brottlund, Travis L. Brummett, Kelly M. Knewtson, Thomas J. Mitchell
  • Motorized positioning apparatus for a seating unit
    Patent number: 9845852
    Abstract: A motorized positioning apparatus for a seating unit includes a motor assembly that is configured to move a linkage assembly though a series of positions that arrange the seating unit in a closed position, open position, or extended position. The motor assembly attaches directly to a footrest drive link by way of a mounting tube. In addition, the motor assembly may attach either to a base rail of the seating unit or to a rear pivot link by way of a rear mounting tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Gregory Lawson, Michael Crum
  • Motorized linkage mechanism for hi-leg seating unit
    Patent number: 9844269
    Abstract: A linkage mechanism provides motion capabilities for various chair types. For example, a linkage mechanism includes a combination of links that facilitate ottoman extension/closing and backrest recline/incline. In addition, a linkage mechanism includes a compact design that is usable with hi-leg style chairs having a relatively low seat height. A seating unit with a motorized linkage mechanism is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventor: Jason Allan Bryant
  • Split ottoman linkage accomodating a chaise pad
    Patent number: 9839297
    Abstract: A split ottoman linkage having a plurality of interconnected links that move a middle ottoman and a front ottoman from a closed position to an extended position. The middle ottoman moves in a relatively constant radial arc, such that a chaise pad can be used on the chair. The middle ottoman and the front ottoman are positioned adjacent one another in the closed position, and are spaced from one another in the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Gregory Mark Lawson, Jason Allan Bryant
  • Chair back with adjustable lumbar support
    Patent number: 9826841
    Abstract: An adjustable lumbar support mechanism for adjusting a position of a lumbar support in a seating unit is provided. The mechanism includes a pair of spaced apart swing links that are pivotally coupled on an upper end to the back frame of the seating unit. The lower free end of each swing link is coupled to a lumbar support. An actuating mechanism is coupled on an upper end to the back frame, and on a lower end is pivotally coupled to the lumbar support. Extending the shaft of the actuating mechanism extends the lumbar support providing additional support to someone sitting in the seating unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Robert Dean Donovan, Nikki Olen White
  • Foldable bedding foundation having L-shaped spacers
    Patent number: 9814322
    Abstract: A foldable bedding foundation comprising a first section is hingedly secured to a second section so that the bedding foundation may be folded for storage or transportation purposes. Each section has a base, an upper deck and a plurality of generally L-shaped spacers pivotally secured to the base and upper deck. Upper and lower hinges extend between the base and upper deck of each section. Locking members extending through the spacers maintain the foundation in its erected position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: John E. Hull, David W. Redick
  • Chair back height adjustment mechanism and chair
    Patent number: 9782008
    Abstract: A chair back height adjustment mechanism comprises a guide having an abutment surface at a lateral side of the guide which extends along an adjustment direction. The chair back height adjustment mechanism comprises an adjusting device supported on the guide so as to be displaceable along the adjustment direction. The adjusting device comprises a carrier, a coupling member which is moveably supported on the carrier, and a bias mechanism. The coupling member has a contact face shaped to abut on the abutment surface of the guide and a slanted face. The bias mechanism is operative to apply a force onto the slanted face to urge the contact face of the coupling member against the abutment surface of the guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Alessandro Slongo, Mark Grant Jones, Nigel Charles Fitzsimmonds
  • Pocketed spring assembly comprising strings of springs having non-linear separating seams
    Patent number: 9775442
    Abstract: A bedding or seating product comprises a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. The strings of springs may extend from head-to-foot or side-to-side of the product. 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: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Niels S. Mossbeck, Darrell A. Richmond
  • Clip assembly for use holding sinuous springs
    Patent number: 9777758
    Abstract: A piece of furniture includes a rectangular frame for supporting a plurality of sinuous springs. A plurality of clip assemblies are secured to opposed side walls of frame. Each clip assembly comprises at least two metal fasteners, each having a generally planar head and a shank for insertion into the frame. The generally planar head of each metal fastener is encased by plastic of a non-metallic piece. The non-metallic piece has a hook to secure one end of a sinuous wire. Connectors may be formed with the plastic or non-metallic pieces to join multiple clip assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Conway, Scott A. Bridges
  • Clip assembly for use holding sinuous springs
    Patent number: 9770116
    Abstract: A piece of furniture includes a rectangular frame for supporting a plurality of sinuous springs. A plurality of clip assemblies are secured to opposed side walls of frame. Each clip assembly comprises a metallic piece having a generally planar portion and tacks for insertion into the frame. The generally planar portion of the metallic piece is encased by plastic of a non-metallic piece having a hook to secure one end of a sinuous wire. Flexible connectors may be located in grooves of the clip assembly to collate multiple clip assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Conway, Scott A. Bridges
  • Bedding product with age indicator
    Patent number: 9773436
    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 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Terrance L. Myers, John A. Garrett
  • Method of making strings of pocketed springs
    Patent number: 9764939
    Abstract: An apparatus for ventilating a web of material used in the manufacture of pocketed springs may be removably attached to a pocket coiler. The apparatus has an upper movable portion which pivots relative to a stationary portion. The stationary portion may be removably attached to the pocket coiler. Each portion has at least one roller, a web of material passing between the rollers during use. One of the rollers may have protrusions to create openings in the material before the material enters the pocket coiler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: John J. Brunnert, John E. Hull, Richard A. Krtek, Darrell A. Richmond
  • Adjustable bed frame
    Patent number: D808700
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Bartelsmeyer, John J. Case, Philip E. Herrin