Patents by Inventor Barney D. Visser

Barney D. Visser 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).

  • Patent number: 6952850
    Abstract: A no-fip mattress is constructed of a mattress core, a first padding layer positioned on top of the core, wherein the first padding layer has a density in the range from about 0.5 pounds per cubic foot to about 3 pounds per cubic foot and a firmness in the range from about 8 IFD to about 45 IFD. A second padding layer is adjacent to the first padding layer, wherein the second padding layer has a density in the range from about 0.5 pounds to about 1.9 pounds, and an IFD in the range from about 5 to about 23. A bottom support layer is beneath the core, and comprises a relatively dense and firm material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Denver Mattress LLC
    Inventors: Barney D. Visser, Robert L. Rensink
  • Patent number: 6862853
    Abstract: The invention provides systems, structures and methods which facilitate the display of inventory items. In one exemplary embodiment, the invention provides a system which comprises a plurality of separate stores. An elongate wall separates each of the stores. Additionally, each wall is provided with a doorway, with the doorways of each wall being aligned with each other. An aisle passes through each doorway such that a customer may visualize at least some of the interior of each store while standing in the aisle and looking down the aisle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Furniture Row USA, LLC
    Inventor: Barney D. Visser
  • Publication number: 20040148706
    Abstract: A mattress comprises a core, a first padding layer and a second padding layer positioned on top of the core. A bottom support layer is disposed below the core. The bottom support layer is relatively dense and firm to support the core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Applicant: Denver Mattress Co. LLC
    Inventors: Barney D. Visser, Robert L. Rensink
  • Patent number: 6643876
    Abstract: A mattress comprises a core of springs having a fabric covering, such as fabric pockets. A top padding layer is positioned on top of the core, and a bottom support layer is disposed below the core. The bottom support layer is bonded to the fabric covering to couple the bottom support layer to the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Denver Mattress Co., LLC
    Inventors: Barney D. Visser, Robert L. Rensink
  • Publication number: 20030093864
    Abstract: A mattress comprises a core of springs having a fabric covering, such as fabric pockets. A top padding layer is positioned on top of the core, and a bottom support layer is disposed below the core. The bottom support layer is bonded to the fabric covering to couple the bottom support layer to the core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: Barney D. Visser, Robert L. Rensink
  • Patent number: 5259079
    Abstract: A double bed arrangement having a combination mattress including a liquid filled side and a non-liquid filled cushion side. A compressible foam tray holds the non-liquid cushion side in a first portion or half of the tray with the liquid-filled cushion being located in a second portion or half of the tray. Preferably, the liquid filled cushion comprises a plurality of water filled tubes. A first waterproof liner covers the foam tray and a second waterproof liner covers a bottom surface, side surface, and at least a peripheral portion of the top surface of the non-liquid filled cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Assignee: Big Sur Waterbeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Barney D. Visser, Robert L. Rensink