Patents by Inventor Darin T. Thomas
Darin T. Thomas 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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Patent number: 12398775Abstract: Present embodiments provide various open coil spring assemblies which perform like an encased spring assembly. The embodiments have elastic lacings or connections which connect springs to springs or springs to lacings. Various spring embodiments are provided as well as various arrangements for the elastic lacings. All of these features improve compliance and stability while reducing motion transfer.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2024Date of Patent: August 26, 2025Assignee: SEALY TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Larry K. DeMoss, Brian M. Manuszak, Kevin M. Tar, Darin T. Thomas, Daniel W. Green, Morrison J. Just
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Patent number: 12398774Abstract: Present embodiments provide various open coil spring assemblies which perform like an encased spring assembly. The embodiments have elastic lacings or connections which connect springs to springs or springs to lacings. Various spring embodiments are provided as well as various arrangements for the elastic lacings. All of these features improve compliance and stability while reducing motion transfer.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2024Date of Patent: August 26, 2025Assignee: SEALY TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Larry K. DeMoss, Brian M. Manuszak, Kevin M. Tar, Darin T. Thomas, Daniel W. Green, Morrison J. Just
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Patent number: 12383074Abstract: A spring core is provided that includes a plurality of coil springs having an upper portion and a lower portion that collectively define an interior cavity. The spring core further includes a continuous upper fabric layer that covers each coil spring and defines a recess in the interior cavity of each coil spring. A cushioning layer is positioned atop the continuous upper fabric layer and extends into the recess in the interior cavity of each coil spring. A mattress assembly is further provided that includes the spring core, an upper body supporting layer, and a lower foundation layer. Methods of producing a spring core are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2024Date of Patent: August 12, 2025Assignee: SEALY TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Darin T. Thomas, Stephen Wallace, Christina Pollock
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Patent number: 12385542Abstract: Present embodiments provide various open coil spring assemblies which perform like an encased spring assembly. The embodiments have elastic lacings or connections which connect springs to springs or springs to lacings. Various spring embodiments are provided as well as various arrangements for the elastic lacings. All of these features improve compliance and stability while reducing motion transfer.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2024Date of Patent: August 12, 2025Assignee: SEALY TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Larry K. DeMoss, Brian M. Manuszak, Kevin M. Tar, Darin T. Thomas, Daniel W. Green, Morrison J. Just
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Publication number: 20250017390Abstract: A pocket coil spring assembly is provided that includes a coil spring having an upper portion and a lower portion collectively defining an interior cavity of the coil spring. The pocket coil spring assembly further includes a fabric pocket encasing the coil spring with a top area covering the upper portion of the coil spring and a bottom area covering the lower portion of the coil spring. A discrete amount of flexible foam is poured on the top of the fabric pocket such that a top surface of the flexible foam extends above the coil spring. A mattress assembly is further provided that includes the flexible foam dispensed in continuous or discrete amounts between rows of pocket coil springs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2024Publication date: January 16, 2025Inventors: Larry K. DeMoss, Darin T. Thomas, Brian M. Manuszak, Stephen Wallace
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Patent number: 12135066Abstract: Present embodiments provide various open coil spring assemblies which perform like an encased spring assembly. The embodiments have elastic lacings or connections which connect springs to springs or springs to lacings. Various spring embodiments are provided as well as various arrangements for the elastic lacings. All of these features improve compliance and stability while reducing motion transfer.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2022Date of Patent: November 5, 2024Assignee: SEALY TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Larry K. DeMoss, Brian M. Manuszak, Kevin M. Tar, Darin T. Thomas, Daniel W. Green, Morrison J. Just
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Patent number: 12127679Abstract: A pocket coil spring assembly is provided that includes a coil spring having an upper portion and a lower portion collectively defining an interior cavity of the coil spring. The pocket coil spring assembly further includes a fabric pocket encasing the coil spring with a top area covering the upper portion of the coil spring and a bottom area covering the lower portion of the coil spring. A discrete amount of flexible foam is poured on the top of the fabric pocket such that a top surface of the flexible foam extends above the coil spring. A mattress assembly is further provided that includes the flexible foam dispensed in continuous or discrete amounts between rows of pocket coil springs.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Sealy Technology, LLCInventors: Larry K. DeMoss, Darin T. Thomas, Brian M. Manuszak, Stephen Wallace
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Publication number: 20240349907Abstract: A spring core is provided that includes a plurality of coil springs having an upper portion and a lower portion that collectively define an interior cavity. The spring core further includes a continuous upper fabric layer that covers each coil spring and defines a recess in the interior cavity of each coil spring. A cushioning layer is positioned atop the continuous upper fabric layer and extends into the recess in the interior cavity of each coil spring. A mattress assembly is further provided that includes the spring core, an upper body supporting layer, and a lower foundation layer. Methods of producing a spring core are further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2024Publication date: October 24, 2024Inventors: Darin T. Thomas, Stephen Wallace, Christina Pollock
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Publication number: 20240280155Abstract: Present embodiments provide various open coil spring assemblies which perform like an encased spring assembly. The embodiments have elastic lacings or connections which connect springs to springs or springs to lacings. Various spring embodiments are provided as well as various arrangements for the elastic lacings. All of these features improve compliance and stability while reducing motion transfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Larry K. DeMoss, Brian M. Manuszak, Kevin M. Tar, Darin T. Thomas, Daniel W. Green, Morrison J. Just
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Publication number: 20240280154Abstract: Present embodiments provide various open coil spring assemblies which perform like an encased spring assembly. The embodiments have elastic lacings or connections which connect springs to springs or springs to lacings. Various spring embodiments are provided as well as various arrangements for the elastic lacings. All of these features improve compliance and stability while reducing motion transfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Larry K. DeMoss, Brian M. Manuszak, Kevin M. Tar, Darin T. Thomas, Daniel W. Green, Morrison J. Just
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Publication number: 20240280156Abstract: Present embodiments provide various open coil spring assemblies which perform like an encased spring assembly. The embodiments have elastic lacings or connections which connect springs to springs or springs to lacings. Various spring embodiments are provided as well as various arrangements for the elastic lacings. All of these features improve compliance and stability while reducing motion transfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Larry K. DeMoss, Brian M. Manuszak, Kevin M. Tar, Darin T. Thomas, Daniel W. Green, Morrison J. Just
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Patent number: 12048380Abstract: A spring core is provided that includes a plurality of coil springs having an upper portion and a lower portion that collectively define an interior cavity. The spring core further includes a continuous upper fabric layer that covers each coil spring and defines a recess in the interior cavity of each coil spring. A cushioning layer is positioned atop the continuous upper fabric layer and extends into the recess in the interior cavity of each coil spring. A mattress assembly is further provided that includes the spring core, an upper body supporting layer, and a lower foundation layer. Methods of producing a spring core are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: SEALY TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Darin T. Thomas, Stephen Wallace, Christina Pollock
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Patent number: 11910929Abstract: In systems and methods for adjusting the firmness of a mattress assembly and/or modulating the pressure in a mattress assembly, a mattress assembly includes: a two-dimensional array of bladders; at least one pump that is in fluid communication with the bladders to provide air and/or fluid to the bladders; multiple valves that are interposed between the pump and the bladders to control the flow of air and/or fluid to or from the bladders; a pressure sensor operably connected to one or more of the bladders; and a controller in communication with the pump, the valves, and the pressure sensors. The controller is configured to selectively actuate the pump and one or more of the valves, while receiving feedback from the pressure sensors, in order to adjust the firmness of the mattress assembly and/or modulate the pressure in the mattress assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: SEALY TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventor: Darin T. Thomas
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Patent number: 11608869Abstract: Present embodiments provide various open coil spring assemblies which perform like an encased spring assembly. The embodiments have elastic lacings or connections which connect springs to springs or springs to lacings. Various spring embodiments are provided as well as various arrangements for the elastic lacings. All of these features improve compliance and stability while reducing motion transfer.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2022Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Inventors: Larry K. DeMoss, Brian M. Manuszak, Darin T. Thomas, Kevin M. Tar, Daniel W. Green, Morrison J. Just
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Publication number: 20230076379Abstract: Present embodiments provide various open coil spring assemblies which perform like an encased spring assembly. The embodiments have elastic lacings or connections which connect springs to springs or springs to lacings. Various spring embodiments are provided as well as various arrangements for the elastic lacings. All of these features improve compliance and stability while reducing motion transfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Larry K. DeMoss, Brian M. Manuszak, Darin T. Thomas, Kevin M. Tar, Daniel W. Green, Morrison J. Just
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Publication number: 20230072656Abstract: Present embodiments provide various open coil spring assemblies which perform like an encased spring assembly. The embodiments have elastic lacings or connections which connect springs to springs or springs to lacings. Various spring embodiments are provided as well as various arrangements for the elastic lacings. All of these features improve compliance and stability while reducing motion transfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Larry K. DeMoss, Brian M. Manuszak, Kevin M. Tar, Darin T. Thomas, Daniel W. Green, Morrison J. Just
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Patent number: 11480228Abstract: Present embodiments provide various open coil spring assemblies which perform like an encased spring assembly. The embodiments have elastic lacings or connections which connect springs to springs or springs to lacings. Various spring embodiments are provided as well as various arrangements for the elastic lacings. All of these features improve compliance and stability while reducing motion transfer.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2017Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: SEALY TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Larry K. DeMoss, Brian M. Manuszak, Kevin M. Tar, Darin T. Thomas, Daniel W. Green, Morrison J. Just
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Publication number: 20210315390Abstract: A spring core is provided that includes a plurality of coil springs having an upper portion and a lower portion that collectively define an interior cavity. The spring core further includes a continuous upper fabric layer that covers each coil spring and defines a recess in the interior cavity of each coil spring. A cushioning layer is positioned atop the continuous upper fabric layer and extends into the recess in the interior cavity of each coil spring. A mattress assembly is further provided that includes the spring core, an upper body supporting layer, and a lower foundation layer. Methods of producing a spring core are further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: Sealy Technology, LLCInventors: Darin T. Thomas, Stephen Wallace, Christina Pollock
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Publication number: 20210307533Abstract: In systems and methods for adjusting the firmness of a mattress assembly and/or modulating the pressure in a mattress assembly, a mattress assembly includes: a two-dimensional array of bladders; at least one pump that is in fluid communication with the bladders to provide air and/or fluid to the bladders; multiple valves that are interposed between the pump and the bladders to control the flow of air and/or fluid to or from the bladders; a pressure sensor operably connected to one or more of the bladders; and a controller in communication with the pump, the valves, and the pressure sensors. The controller is configured to selectively actuate the pump and one or more of the valves, while receiving feedback from the pressure sensors, in order to adjust the firmness of the mattress assembly and/or modulate the pressure in the mattress assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: Sealy Technology, LLCInventor: Darin T. Thomas
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Patent number: 11076705Abstract: A spring core is provided that includes a plurality of coil springs having an upper portion and a lower portion that collectively define an interior cavity. The spring core further includes a continuous upper fabric layer that covers each coil spring and defines a recess in the interior cavity of each coil spring. A cushioning layer is positioned atop the continuous upper fabric layer and extends into the recess in the interior cavity of each coil spring. A mattress assembly is further provided that includes the spring core, an upper body supporting layer, and a lower foundation layer. Methods of producing a spring core are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2016Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Sealy Technology, LLCInventors: Darin T. Thomas, Stephen Wallace, Christina Pollock