Patents by Inventor Daniel S. Powell
Daniel S. Powell 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: 20210282566Abstract: An adjustable base is provided that includes a fixed frame and an articulating frame connected to the fixed frame. The articulating frame includes an upper body frame pivotally connected to the upper section of the fixed frame, a seat frame pivotally connected to the upper body frame and movable along a central section of the fixed frame, and a leg frame pivotally connected to the fixed frame. An actuator is further included and has a first end connected to the seat frame adjacent to the leg frame and a second end that is connected to a linkage attached to the articulating frame. Upon activation of the actuator, the upper body frame is articulated upward and the seat frame moves linearly along the central section of the fixed frame toward the upper section of the fixed frame. Systems and methods for controlling an adjustable base assembly are further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: Tempur World, LLCInventors: Mario A.G. Nava, Paul E. Griese, Daniel S. Powell
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Publication number: 20180338625Abstract: The present invention relates to adjustable base assemblies, systems, and related methods. In particular, the present invention relates to adjustable base assemblies, systems, and related methods that make use of an upper body frame and a seat frame that move relative to a leg frame to improve the contour of a mattress positioned on the adjustable base assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: Mario A.G. Nava, Horace R. Eskridge, Samuel K. Pollock, Daniel S. Powell, Michael L. Lay, Leslie A. Burton, Paul E. Griese, Daniel Boyko, Gerald L. Mullins, Voleti Lohit, Gary L. Noe, Chi I. Chau, Heather P. Shimonishi, Jonathan D. Riley, Jean C. Deboard, Aaron M. Lambert, Shalom D. Greene, Joshua O. Coots, Cody Havaich
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Publication number: 20180184811Abstract: An adjustable base is provided that includes a fixed frame and an articulating frame connected to the fixed frame. The articulating frame includes an upper body frame pivotally connected to the upper section of the fixed frame, a seat frame pivotally connected to the upper body frame and movable along a central section of the fixed frame, and a leg frame pivotally connected to the fixed frame. An actuator is further included and has a first end connected to the seat frame adjacent to the leg frame and a second end that is connected to a linkage attached to the articulating frame. Upon activation of the actuator, the upper body frame is articulated upward and the seat frame moves linearly along the central section of the fixed frame toward the upper section of the fixed frame. Systems and methods for controlling an adjustable base assembly are further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: July 5, 2018Applicant: Tempur-Pedic Management, LLCInventors: Mario A.G. Nava, Horace R. Eskridge, III, Samuel K. Pollock, Daniel S. Powell, Michael Lay, Leslie A. Burton, Paul E. Griese, Daniel Boyko, Gerald J. Mullins, Voleti Lohit, Gary Lee Noe, Chi L. Chau, Heather P. Shimonishi, Jonathan D. Riley, Jean C. Deboard, Aaron M. Lambert, Shalom D. Greene, Joshua O. Coots
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Publication number: 20180103768Abstract: An adjustable base is provided that includes a fixed frame and an articulating frame connected to the fixed frame. The articulating frame includes an upper body frame pivotally connected to the upper section of the fixed frame, a seat frame pivotally connected to the upper body frame and movable along a central section of the fixed frame, and a leg frame pivotally connected to the fixed frame. An actuator is further included and has a first end connected to the seat frame adjacent to the leg frame and a second end that is connected to a linkage attached to the articulating frame. Upon activation of the actuator, the upper body frame is articulated upward and the seat frame moves linearly along the central section of the fixed frame toward the upper section of the fixed frame. Systems and methods for controlling an adjustable base assembly are further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: Tempur-Pedic Management, LLCInventors: Mario A.G. Nava, Horace R. Eskridge, III, Samuel K. Pollock, Daniel S. Powell, Michael Lay, Leslie A. Burton, Paul E. Griese, Daniel Boyko, Gerald J. Mullins, Voleti Lohit, Gary Lee Noe, Chi L. Chau, Heather P. Shimonishi, Jonathan D. Riley, Jean C. Deboard, Aaron M. Lambert, Shalom D. Greene, Joshua O. Coots
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Publication number: 20180103769Abstract: An adjustable base is provided that includes a fixed frame and an articulating frame connected to the fixed frame. The articulating frame includes an upper body frame pivotally connected to the upper section of the fixed frame, a seat frame pivotally connected to the upper body frame and movable along a central section of the fixed frame, and a leg frame pivotally connected to the fixed frame. An actuator is further included and has a first end connected to the seat frame adjacent to the leg frame and a second end that is connected to a linkage attached to the articulating frame. Upon activation of the actuator, the upper body frame is articulated upward and the seat frame moves linearly along the central section of the fixed frame toward the upper section of the fixed frame. Systems and methods for controlling an adjustable base assembly are further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: Tempur-Pedic Management, LLCInventors: Mario A.G. Nava, Horace R. Eskridge, III, Samuel K. Pollock, Daniel S. Powell, Michael Lay, Leslie A. Burton, Paul E. Griese, Daniel Boyko, Gerald J. Mullins, Voleti Lohit, Gary Lee Noe, Chi L. Chau, Heather P. Shimonishi, Jonathan D. Riley, Jean C. Deboard, Aaron M. Lambert, Shalom D. Greene, Joshua O. Coots
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Publication number: 20180103770Abstract: An adjustable base is provided that includes a fixed frame and an articulating frame connected to the fixed frame. The articulating frame includes an upper body frame pivotally connected to the upper section of the fixed frame, a seat frame pivotally connected to the upper body frame and movable along a central section of the fixed frame, and a leg frame pivotally connected to the fixed frame. An actuator is further included and has a first end connected to the seat frame adjacent to the leg frame and a second end that is connected to a linkage attached to the articulating frame. Upon activation of the actuator, the upper body frame is articulated upward and the seat frame moves linearly along the central section of the fixed frame toward the upper section of the fixed frame. Systems and methods for controlling an adjustable base assembly are further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: Tempur-Pedic Management, LLCInventors: Mario A.G. Nava, Horace R. Eskridge, III, Samuel K. Pollock, Daniel S. Powell, Michael Lay, Leslie A. Burton, Paul E. Griese, Daniel Boyko, Gerald J. Mullins, Voleti Lohit, Gary Lee Noe, Chi L. Chau, Heather P. Shimonishi, Jonathan D. Riley, Jean C. Deboard, Aaron M. Lambert, Shalom D. Greene, Joshua O. Coots
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Publication number: 20180098637Abstract: A support cushion is provided for moving an amount of air through the support cushion. The support cushion includes a body supporting layer having a removable portion, an upper base layer defining one or more air conduits In fluid communication with the removable portion, a lower base layer defining a cavity, and a bottom layer. A fan is positioned within the cavity such that the fan is in fluid communication with the one or more air conduits defined by the upper base layer. The fan is thus capable of drawing air from the top surface of the body supporting layer, through the removable portion, through the one or more air conduits in the upper base layer, and exhausting the air into the bottom layer. Methods of actively ventilating a support cushion are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2015Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: Tempur-Pedic Management, LLCInventors: Paul E. Griese, Daniel S. Powell, Leslie A. Burton, Mario A.G. Nava
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Patent number: 6857723Abstract: A first method obtains a printer having a single-printhead horizontal resolution of H dpi. Dots are printed using first and second printheads in the same print pass. The first printhead is enabled and the second printhead is non-enabled during a first portion of a carrier-movement distance equal to 1/H, and the second printhead is enabled and the first printhead is non-enabled during a second non-overlapping portion of such distance. A printer and a printhead driver for performing the first method are described. A second method obtains a printer having a single-printhead resolution of H horizontal dpi by V vertical dpi. First print data for the first printhead and second print data for the second printhead of H/2 horizontal dpi by V vertical dpi are obtained, are horizontally interlaced creating H horizontal dpi by V vertical dpi, and are printed using the first and second printheads in the same print pass.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2003Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Bruce A. DeBoard, John A. Goodman, Tommy O. Lowe, Joseph W. Luciano, Bryan D. McKinley, Daniel S. Powell, Thomas J. Eade
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Publication number: 20040207686Abstract: A first method obtains a printer having a single-printhead horizontal resolution of H dpi. Dots are printed using first and second printheads in the same print pass. The first printhead is enabled and the second printhead is non-enabled during a first portion of a carrier-movement distance equal to 1/H, and the second printhead is enabled and the first printhead is non-enabled during a second non-overlapping portion of such distance. A printer and a printhead driver for performing the first method are described. A second method obtains a printer having a single-printhead resolution of H horizontal dpi by V vertical dpi. First print data for the first printhead and second print data for the second printhead of H/2 horizontal dpi by V vertical dpi are obtained, are horizontally interlaced creating H horizontal dpi by V vertical dpi, and are printed using the first and second printheads in the same print pass.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2003Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventors: Bruce A. DeBoard, John A. Goodman, Tommy O. Lowe, Joseph W. Luciano, Bryan D. McKinley, Daniel S. Powell, Thomas J. Eade