Patents by Inventor Austin G. Long
Austin G. Long 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).
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Publication number: 20230092909Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. Each string is joined to at least one adjacent string. Each string comprises one piece of fabric joined to itself to create first and second opposed plies on opposite side of coil springs. The plies are joined by transverse seams to form a plurality of pockets along a length of the string. At least one spring is positioned in each of the pockets. The piece of fabric is a non-woven ultrasonically weldable fabric made with fiber made with at least some used or recycled material or content.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Jason V. Jewett, Austin G. Long
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Publication number: 20210298486Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. Each string is joined to at least one adjacent string. Each string comprises one piece of fabric joined to itself to create first and second opposed plies on opposite side of coil springs. The plies are joined by transverse seams to form a plurality of pockets along a length of the string. At least one spring is positioned in each of the pockets. The piece of fabric is a non-woven ultrasonically weldable fabric made with fiber made with at least some used or recycled material or content.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Jason V. Jewett, Austin G. Long
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Patent number: 11033116Abstract: A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has fast-acting pockets characterized by the individual mini springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with permeable fabric having apertures therein. Apertures in the fabric facilitate airflow through the fabric. The permeable fabric is specifically structured to facilitate airflow while minimizing noise. Each seam joining opposed pieces of fabric around each of the mini coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Austin G. Long, Shaw F. Robertson, Seth A. Thompson
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Publication number: 20210052082Abstract: A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has fast-acting pockets characterized by the individual mini springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with permeable fabric having apertures therein. Apertures in the fabric facilitate airflow through the fabric. The permeable fabric is specifically structured to facilitate airflow while minimizing noise. Each seam joining opposed pieces of fabric around each of the mini coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Austin G. Long, Shaw F. Robertson, Seth A. Thompson
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Patent number: 10813462Abstract: A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has slow-acting pockets characterized by the individual mini coil springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with either semi-impermeable or impermeable fabric. Each weld 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 mini coil springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventor: Austin G. Long
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Publication number: 20200253382Abstract: A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has slow-acting pockets characterized by the individual mini coil springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with either semi-impermeable or impermeable fabric. Each weld 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 mini coil springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventor: Austin G. Long
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Patent number: 10667615Abstract: 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 impermeable 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: GrantFiled: July 24, 2019Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventor: Austin G. Long
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Patent number: 10624467Abstract: 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 impermeable 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: GrantFiled: March 13, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Richard A. Krtek, Austin G. Long, Eric Rhea, Darrell A. Richmond
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Patent number: 10624466Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 21, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Richard A. Krtek, Austin G. Long, Eric Rhea, Darrell A. Richmond
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Patent number: 10512340Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of springs held together with tabs. Longitudinal seams joining overlapping tabs extend generally the same direction as the strings of springs. Pockets are formed along a string of springs by aligned separating seams. At least one spring is positioned in each pocket. Each separating seam joins opposed plies of the string and keeps the spring in its pocket. Ends of aligned separating seams are spaced from each other, thereby improving airflow between pockets.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Jason Jewett, Austin G. Long, Darrell A. Richmond
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Publication number: 20190343289Abstract: 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 impermeable 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: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Applicant: L&P Property Management CompanyInventor: Austin G. Long
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Patent number: 10405665Abstract: 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 impermeable 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: GrantFiled: June 20, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventor: Austin G. Long
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Patent number: 10172472Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. Each string is joined to at least one adjacent string. Each string has first and second opposed plies of fabric and a plurality of pockets formed along a length of the string by transverse segmented seams joining the plies. Gaps between the segments of the seams allow air to pass into and out of the pockets despite the fabric being impermeable to airflow through the fabric. The fabric has at least four layers. The size of the gaps determines the firmness or “feel” of the pocketed spring assembly or portion thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventor: Austin G. Long
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Publication number: 20180344045Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of springs held together with tabs. Longitudinal seams joining overlapping tabs extend generally the same direction as the strings of springs. Pockets are formed along a string of springs by aligned separating seams. At least one spring is positioned in each pocket. Each separating seam joins opposed plies of the string and keeps the spring in its pocket. Ends of aligned separating seams are spaced from each other, thereby improving airflow between pockets.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Jason Jewett, Austin G. Long, Darrell A. Richmond
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Publication number: 20180303246Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. Each string is joined to at least one adjacent string. Each string has first and second opposed plies of fabric and a plurality of pockets formed along a length of the string by transverse segmented seams joining the plies. Gaps between the segments of the seams allow air to pass into and out of the pockets despite the fabric being impermeable to airflow through the fabric. The fabric has at least four layers. The size of the gaps determines the firmness or “feel” of the pocketed spring assembly or portion thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Austin G. Long
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Patent number: 10076193Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. Each string is joined to at least one adjacent string. Each string has first and second opposed plies of fabric and a plurality of pockets formed along a length of the string by transverse segmented seams joining the plies. Gaps between the segments of the seams allow air to pass into and out of the pockets despite the fabric being impermeable to airflow through the fabric. The size of the gaps determines the firmness or “feel” of the pocketed spring assembly or portion thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2017Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventor: Austin G. Long
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Patent number: 10034553Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. Each string is joined to at least one adjacent string. Each string has first and second opposed plies of fabric and a plurality of pockets formed along a length of the string by transverse segmented seams joining the plies. Gaps between the segments of the seams allow air to pass into and out of the pockets despite the fabric being impermeable to airflow through the fabric. The size of the gaps determines the firmness or “feel” of the pocketed spring assembly or portion thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventor: Austin G. Long
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Publication number: 20180199727Abstract: 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 impermeable 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: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Richard A. Krtek, Austin G. Long, Eric Rhea, Darrell A. Richmond
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Publication number: 20180177305Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2018Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Richard A. Krtek, Austin G. Long, Eric Rhea, Darrell A. Richmond
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Patent number: 9968202Abstract: 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 impermeable 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: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventor: Austin G. Long