Patents by Inventor Derek August RITZEL

Derek August RITZEL 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: 12677958
    Abstract: A mattress may include a first section extending from the head end by a distance between 15 to 19 inches, and a second section adjacent to the first section and extending from the first section by a distance of 31 to 35 inches. In some embodiments, the first section includes a different material than the second section. The second section may include coil springs, foam, one or more air chambers, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: BLUE BELL MATTRESS COMPANY, LLC
    Inventor: Derek August Ritzel
  • Publication number: 20250268388
    Abstract: A mattress may include a first section extending from the head end by a distance between 15 to 19 inches, and a second section adjacent to the first section and extending from the first section by a distance of 31 to 35 inches. In some embodiments, the first section includes a different material than the second section. The second section may include coil springs, foam, one or more air chambers, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2024
    Publication date: August 28, 2025
    Inventor: Derek August RITZEL
  • Publication number: 20230284791
    Abstract: A mattress cover may include a top cover portion, a bottom cover portion, and a border panel cover portion positioned to extend around a perimeter of a mattress. The mattress cover may include a closure element positioned to enable opening of the cover to access an interior region of the cover. The mattress cover includes an internal flange element positioned in the interior region. A mattress may include the cover, and the flange element may be connected to one or more internal mattress elements, such as springs or foam. A method of making a mattress may include positioning internal mattress elements in the interior region, attaching the internal flange element to at least one of internal mattress elements, and closing the mattress cover with a closure element such as a zipper. The closure element may be positioned on a bottom side of the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventor: Derek August RITZEL
  • Patent number: D1023623
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: BLUE BELL MATTRESS COMPANY, LLC
    Inventor: Derek August Ritzel