Patents by Inventor David M. Underwood
David M. Underwood 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: 20240115052Abstract: A furniture console having a base and at least one of a lighting device selectively mounted to the base, a first charging device supported by the base, a thermal energy transfer assembly configured to heat or cool a first container selectively mounted to the base, and an electricity storage assembly mounted within the base, the electricity storage assembly being configured to power the furniture console. A control assembly configured to control operation of the at least one of the lighting device, the first charging device, and the thermal energy transfer assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Clint Gibson, Jake Forman, Brian Kuchler
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Patent number: 11871853Abstract: A furniture console having a base and at least one of a lighting device selectively mounted to the base, a first charging device supported by the base, a thermal energy transfer assembly configured to heat or cool a first container selectively mounted to the base, and an electricity storage assembly mounted within the base, the electricity storage assembly being configured to power the furniture console. A control assembly configured to control operation of the at least one of the lighting device, the first charging device, and the thermal energy transfer assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: THE LOVESAC COMPANYInventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Clint Gibson, Jake Forman, Brian Kuchler
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Publication number: 20240000244Abstract: An acoustically transparent pillow for use with a furniture assembly where one or more speakers are embedded in the armrest(s) or other components of the furniture system. The pillow can be positioned (e.g., for decoration or comfort) over the armrest speaker, with minimal effect to the sound emitted from said speaker, even where the pillow is positioned over where sound is emitted from the speaker. Pillows may similarly be positioned in other locations relative to other speakers embedded in the furniture system, providing desired decorative esthetics or comfort, while providing minimal interference with the sound from the speaker system embedded in the furniture assembly. Such a pillow may include a fabric envelope and a fill material, where at least portions of the fabric envelope and the fill material comprise acoustically transparent materials (e.g., acoustically transparent fabric, and acoustically transparent fill material, such as a highly porous, reticulated foam).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Jacob D. Forman, River T. Morgan
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Publication number: 20230404270Abstract: Modular mattress systems include mattress modules configured such that a plurality of mattress modules are configured to form a first modular mattress of a first selected geometry and are reconfigurable to form a second modular mattress of a second selected geometry.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Tanner R. Wheadon, Troy Christiansen
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Publication number: 20230319473Abstract: A furniture system includes a base and transverse member, with an induction charger provided in the transverse member and/or base, hidden from view and feel. The induction charger can be at least partially secured to either the base frame or the transverse member frame. The induction charger provides induction charging to a device positioned adjacent to a charging surface of the base or transverse member. The charging surface is positioned adjacent to the induction charger. Additionally, the induction charger is positioned between a first and second cushioning material. The first cushioning material is adjacent to (e.g., proximal to or on) the charging surface. The first and second cushioning materials have respective depths.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson, Troy Christiansen
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Patent number: 11689856Abstract: A furniture system includes a base and transverse member, with an induction charger provided in the transverse member and/or base, hidden from view and feel. The induction charger can be at least partially secured to either the base frame or the transverse member frame. The induction charger provides induction charging to a device positioned adjacent to a charging surface of the base or transverse member. The charging surface is positioned adjacent to the induction charger. Additionally, the induction charger is positioned between a first and second cushioning material. The first cushioning material is adjacent to (e.g., proximal to or on) the charging surface. The first and second cushioning materials have respective depths.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: The Lovesac CompanyInventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson, Troy Christiansen
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Patent number: 11659933Abstract: A furniture spring system includes a lid configured to provide a seating surface. The lid includes a frame having two opposing frame members and a retention member associated with at least one of the two opposing frame members. The furniture spring system further includes a slat extending between the two opposing frame members. The slat includes a plurality of slat portions adjustably coupled to each other, such that a total length of the slat is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: The Lovesac CompanyInventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson
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Patent number: 11659936Abstract: Furniture spring systems are configured to provide support for different sized modular seating systems and/or modular bed systems. Slats extend between opposing frame or rail members to provide support to the seating or bed system. The slats have a catch disposed at a first or second end. In the seating and/or bed frame systems, the catch engages a retention member to retain the slat to the frame or rail. Adjustable bed frame systems employing such slats comprise modular bed frames and adjustable head boards and foot boards. Bed frames employing the slats and headboards/footboards thereof adjust in length or width in a variety of different manners. Adjustable bed frames adjust through the use of telescoping members, filler blocks and/or elongate end blocks that have different sizes from the standard uniform elongate support blocks employed in a bed frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: The Lovesac CompanyInventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson
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Patent number: 11647840Abstract: A furniture console having a base and at least one of a lighting device selectively mounted to the base, a first charging device supported by the base, a thermal energy transfer assembly configured to heat or cool a first container selectively mounted to the base, and an electricity storage assembly mounted within the base, the electricity storage assembly being configured to power the furniture console. A control assembly configured to control operation of the at least one of the lighting device, the first charging device, and the thermal energy transfer assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: The Lovesac CompanyInventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Clint Gibson, Jake Forman, Brian Kuchler
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Publication number: 20230111916Abstract: A furniture console having a base and at least one of a lighting device selectively mounted to the base, a first charging device supported by the base, a thermal energy transfer assembly configured to heat or cool a first container selectively mounted to the base, and an electricity storage assembly mounted within the base, the electricity storage assembly being configured to power the furniture console. A control assembly configured to control operation of the at least one of the lighting device, the first charging device, and the thermal energy transfer assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Clint Gibson, Jake Forman, Brian Kuchler
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Publication number: 20220400868Abstract: A furniture console having a base and at least one of a lighting device selectively mounted to the base, a first charging device supported by the base, a thermal energy transfer assembly configured to heat or cool a first container selectively mounted to the base, and an electricity storage assembly mounted within the base, the electricity storage assembly being configured to power the furniture console. A control assembly configured to control operation of the at least one of the lighting device, the first charging device, and the thermal energy transfer assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2021Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Clint Gibson, Jake Forman, Brian Kuchler
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Publication number: 20220079347Abstract: A furniture spring system includes a lid configured to provide a seating surface. The lid includes a frame having two opposing frame members and a retention member associated with at least one of the two opposing frame members. The furniture spring system further includes a slat extending between the two opposing frame members. The slat includes a plurality of slat portions adjustably coupled to each other, such that a total length of the slat is adjustable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson
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Patent number: 11253073Abstract: A modular furniture assembly includes: a base member having a frame assembly, a transverse member having a frame assembly, a foot configured to contact a support surface, and a mounting platform having a plurality of apertures therethrough. The mounting platform is configured to be mounted on the base member frame assembly and the transverse member frame assembly, thereby connecting the frame assemblies. The foot is selectively mounted on the mounting platform, such that the foot is configured to contact the support surface when the modular furniture assembly is in an upright configuration. The mounting platform connects the base and transverse member frame assemblies together and also acts as a platform for receiving a variety of different types of feet.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: The Lovesac CompanyInventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood
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Publication number: 20220000266Abstract: A modular furniture assembly is disclosed herein. The assembly includes a base, an upright member, and one or more connector plates configured to selectively couple a bottom portion of the base to a bottom portion of the upright member. The base and the upright member are sized and configured in a particular defined spatial relationship where the length (X) of the base is substantially equal to the sum of the width (Y) of the base and two times a dimension (Z) which is the width (Z1) of the upright member or a separation distance (Z2) between adjacent receiving holes of the base and upright member. Thus, X is substantially equal to Y+2Z.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Clint Gibson, Braquel Burnett, Brian Kuchler, Jake Forman
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Patent number: 11191364Abstract: A modular furniture assembly includes a transverse member and a base member. The base member includes a base frame having a bottom panel and side panels, each of the side panels having an upper chamfered edge. The base member also includes a storage cavity at least partially defined by the bottom panel and the side panels and a lid configured to be selectively mounted on the base frame such that the lid covers the storage cavity.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: THE LOVESAC COMPANYInventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson, Troy Christiansen
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Patent number: 11178973Abstract: A furniture spring system, configured to provide a seating surface. The furniture spring system comprising a lid comprising a frame. The frame comprising two opposing frame members and a retention member associated with at least one of the two opposing frame members, a slat extending between the two opposing frame members, the slat comprising an elongate body having a first end and a second end and a catch disposed at the first end or second end, wherein the catch engages the retention member to retain the slat to the frame and the catch is configured to slide back-and-forth relative to the retention member as a portion of the elongate body between the first end and the second end elastically flexes downward and upward in response to forces intermittently pushing downward on the slat during use.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: THE LOVESAC COMPANYInventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson
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Patent number: 11178487Abstract: A furniture system including a base and transverse member, with an induction charger provided in the transverse member and/or base, hidden from view and feel, embedded, e.g., at least 10 mm below the charging surface. In an embodiment, the transverse member includes a frame having an upper panel and an induction charger elastically secured at least partially above the upper panel such that the induction charger is elastically pushed down toward or through the upper panel when a force is exerted downward onto the induction charger. The induction charger elastically yields downward or otherwise toward or into the furniture system in response to loads, such as loads from sitting on the induction charger, to prevent damage thereto. The induction charger can elastically yield as such and still be positioned close enough to the surface of the furniture system to effectively charge electronic devices placed thereon.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: The Lovesac CompanyInventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson, Troy Christiansen
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Publication number: 20210112341Abstract: A furniture system includes a base and transverse member, with an induction charger provided in the transverse member and/or base, hidden from view and feel. The induction charger can be at least partially secured to either the base frame or the transverse member frame. The induction charger provides induction charging to a device positioned adjacent to a charging surface of the base or transverse member. The charging surface is positioned adjacent to the induction charger. Additionally, the induction charger is positioned between a first and second cushioning material. The first cushioning material is adjacent to (e.g., proximal to or on) the charging surface. The first and second cushioning materials have respective depths.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventors: Shawn Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson, Troy Christiansen
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Publication number: 20210000258Abstract: A modular furniture assembly includes: a base member having a frame assembly, a transverse member having a frame assembly, a foot configured to contact a support surface, and a mounting platform having a plurality of apertures therethrough. The mounting platform is configured to be mounted on the base member frame assembly and the transverse member frame assembly, thereby connecting the frame assemblies. The foot is selectively mounted on the mounting platform, such that the foot is configured to contact the support surface when the modular furniture assembly is in an upright configuration. The mounting platform connects the base and transverse member frame assemblies together and also acts as a platform for receiving a variety of different types of feet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood
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Patent number: 10806261Abstract: A modular furniture assembly includes: a base member having a frame assembly, a transverse member having a frame assembly, a foot configured to contact a support surface, and a mounting platform having a plurality of apertures therethrough. The mounting platform is configured to be mounted on the base member frame assembly and the transverse member frame assembly, thereby connecting the frame assemblies. The foot is selectively mounted on the mounting platform, such that the foot is configured to contact the support surface when the modular furniture assembly is in an upright configuration. The mounting platform connects the base and transverse member frame assemblies together and also acts as a platform for receiving a variety of different types of feet.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: THE LOVESAC COMPANYInventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood