Patents by Inventor Eric Rose

Eric Rose 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: 12635809
    Abstract: A mattress including a mattress core and a foam chamber surrounding six sides of the mattress core, and having a bottom layer with a slit separating a first portion of the bottom layer from a second portion of the bottom layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Inventors: Chee Nong Yang, Nathan Robert Johnson, Eric Rose
  • Patent number: 12628964
    Abstract: A mattress includes a mattress cover. The mattress cover has a first textile, a second textile, a zipper, and a fire-resistant textile wrap. The zipper connects the first textile to the second textile. The fire-resistant textile wrap covers at least a portion of the zipper. A portion of the first textile and the zipper define a seam. The seam is inwardly separated from an outer side surface of the mattress cover by the portion of the first textile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle Sullivan, Chris Jones, Hummy Truh, Eric Rose
  • Publication number: 20260130524
    Abstract: A sleep system comprises an air posturizing module having a case, the case comprising a first case section extending medially along a length of the case to define a movable first section, a second case section adjacent to the first case section and extending along a length of the case to define a movable second section, a third case section defining a third posturing section, a fourth case section extending medially along a length of the case to define a movable third section, and a fifth case section extending medially along a length of the case to define a movable fourth section. One or more first air chambers are carried in the first, third and fourth case sections to provide a first sleep area, and one or more second air chambers are carried in the second, third, and fifth module sections to provide a second sleep area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2025
    Publication date: May 14, 2026
    Inventors: Eric Rose, Wade Daniel Palashewski
  • Publication number: 20260102004
    Abstract: A mattress has a mattress top, a mattress bottom, and a mattress perimeter. The mattress included the following features. An air chamber has an air chamber perimeter. A coiled spring perimeter includes a first set of coiled springs surrounding the air chamber perimeter. A topper portion has a support layer between the air chamber and the mattress top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2025
    Publication date: April 16, 2026
    Inventors: Eric Rose, Kody Lee Karschnik, Chee Nong Yang
  • Publication number: 20260096666
    Abstract: A bed can include a mattress and a foot warming system. The mattress can include a mattress cover and a support structure that is positioned under and covered by the mattress cover. The foot warming system can include a heating unit an envelope, a power source, and an electrical connector electrically connecting the heating unit to the power source. The heating unit can be positioned inside the envelope between the envelope top and the envelope bottom. The heating unit and the envelope can be positioned at a foot of the bed under mattress cover between the support structure and the mattress cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2025
    Publication date: April 9, 2026
    Inventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Omid Sayadi, Wade Daniel Palashewski, Ramazan Demirli, Eric Rose, Saurabh Chhaparwal
  • Publication number: 20260090653
    Abstract: The present document relates to climate control features for a bed system, such as a bed system that includes multiple independently controlled temperature zones. In some examples, heating and/or cooling is applied to a user on a mattress through one or more of the multiple independently controlled temperature zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2025
    Publication date: April 2, 2026
    Inventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Daniel VerBockel, Eric Rose, Fletcher Ephraim Carlson-Sanchez
  • Patent number: 12495910
    Abstract: A mattress has a mattress top, a mattress bottom, and a mattress perimeter. The mattress included the following features. An air chamber has an air chamber perimeter. A coiled spring perimeter includes a first set of coiled springs surrounding the air chamber perimeter. A topper portion has a support layer between the air chamber and the mattress top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2025
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Rose, Kody Lee Karschnik, Chee Nong Yang
  • Patent number: 12490835
    Abstract: A bed can include a mattress and a foot warming system. The mattress can include a mattress cover and a support structure that is positioned under and covered by the mattress cover. The foot warming system can include a heating unit an envelope, a power source, and an electrical connector electrically connecting the heating unit to the power source. The heating unit can be positioned inside the envelope between the envelope top and the envelope bottom. The heating unit and the envelope can be positioned at a foot of the bed under mattress cover between the support structure and the mattress cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2025
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Omid Sayadi, Wade Daniel Palashewski, Ramazan Demirli, Eric Rose, Saurabh Chhaparwal
  • Patent number: 12490836
    Abstract: A sleep system comprises an air posturizing module having a case, the case comprising a first case section extending medially along a length of the case to define a movable first section, a second case section adjacent to the first case section and extending along a length of the case to define a movable second section, a third case section defining a third posturing section, a fourth case section extending medially along a length of the case to define a movable third section, and a fifth case section extending medially along a length of the case to define a movable fourth section. One or more first air chambers are carried in the first, third and fourth case sections to provide a first sleep area, and one or more second air chambers are carried in the second, third, and fifth module sections to provide a second sleep area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2025
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Rose, Wade Daniel Palashewski
  • Publication number: 20250160528
    Abstract: An air system for a bed can include a layer assembly having a head end, a foot end, and first and second sides, with a head portion near the head end, a foot portion near the foot end, and a middle portion between the head portion and the foot portion, the layer assembly. The layer assembly can have a spacer layer comprising spacer material configured to allow for air flow through the spacer material and a cover comprising a cover top layer and a cover bottom layer. The air system can have a distribution manifold that is substantially fan-shaped with a plurality of ribs defining channels and/or is positioned above the cover bottom layer and under the spacer layer. The air system can have first and second flaps with first and second retention features extending from the head and foot ends of the air layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Matthew Griffith, Natalie Negus, Eric Rose, Kody Lee Karschnik
  • Publication number: 20250151921
    Abstract: A foundation for a bed system can include a foundation structure having a head, a foot, a first side, and a second side. An air pump configured for supplying air to and inflating at least one mattress air chamber can be housed within the foundation structure proximate the foot of the foundation structure. A control box and a central power hub can be housed within the foundation structure. The central power hub can be electrically connected to and configured to deliver electrical power to each of the air pump, the control box, and one or more additional electrical components. The foundation can optionally integrate other components into the foundation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2025
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Inventors: Wade Daniel Palashewski, Kody Lee Karschnik, Saurabh Chhaparwal, Samuel Hellfeld, John Klesk, John McGuire, Jeff Ingham, Eric Rose, Robert Erko, Bruce William Gaunt
  • Patent number: 12279698
    Abstract: An air system for a bed can include a layer assembly having a head end, a foot end, and first and second sides, with a head portion near the head end, a foot portion near the foot end, and a middle portion between the head portion and the foot portion, the layer assembly. The layer assembly can have a spacer layer comprising spacer material configured to allow for air flow through the spacer material and a cover comprising a cover top layer and a cover bottom layer. The air system can have a distribution manifold that is substantially fan-shaped with a plurality of ribs defining channels and/or is positioned above the cover bottom layer and under the spacer layer. The air system can have first and second flaps with first and second retention features extending from the head and foot ends of the air layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Griffith, Natalie Negus, Eric Rose, Kody Lee Karschnik
  • Publication number: 20250120518
    Abstract: A mattress system can include a foam layer positioned proximate a mattress top and having a head end, a foot end, and opposite lateral ends, a mattress core positioned under the foam layer, and a sensor strip. The sensor strip can include a carrier strip and a plurality of sensors attached to the carrier strip and spaced apart from each other in a longitudinal direction of the carrier strip. The carrier strip can be configured to be releasably attached to the foam layer. The carrier strip can also extend between the opposite lateral ends of the foam layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Dillon Pedersen, Eric Rose, Wade Daniel Palashewski, Daniel VerBockel
  • Patent number: 12239232
    Abstract: A mattress system can include a foam layer positioned proximate a mattress top and having a head end, a foot end, and opposite lateral ends, a mattress core positioned under the foam layer, and a sensor strip. The sensor strip can include a carrier strip and a plurality of sensors attached to the carrier strip and spaced apart from each other in a longitudinal direction of the carrier strip. The carrier strip can be configured to be releasably attached to the foam layer. The carrier strip can also extend between the opposite lateral ends of the foam layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Dillon Pedersen, Eric Rose, Wade Daniel Palashewski, Daniel VerBockel
  • Publication number: 20240358166
    Abstract: A foundation for a bed system can include a foundation structure having a head, a foot, a first side, and a second side. An air pump configured for supplying air to and inflating at least one mattress air chamber can be housed within the foundation structure proximate the foot of the foundation structure. A control box and a central power hub can be housed within the foundation structure. The central power hub can be electrically connected to and configured to deliver electrical power to each of the air pump, the control box, and one or more additional electrical components. The foundation can optionally integrate other components into the foundation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Wade Daniel Palashewski, Kody Lee Karschnik, Saurabh Chhaparwal, Samuel Hellfeld, John Klesk, John McGuire, Jeff Ingham, Eric Rose, Robert Erko, Bruce William Gaunt
  • Publication number: 20240341497
    Abstract: A mattress includes a mattress cover. The mattress cover has a first textile, a second textile, a zipper, and a fire-resistant textile wrap. The zipper connects the first textile to the second textile. The fire-resistant textile wrap covers at least a portion of the zipper. A portion of the first textile and the zipper define a seam. The seam is inwardly separated from an outer side surface of the mattress cover by the portion of the first textile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Kyle Sullivan, Chris Jones, Hummy Truh, Eric Rose
  • Publication number: 20240315462
    Abstract: An air system for a bed can include a layer assembly having a head end, a foot end, and first and second sides, with a head portion near the head end, a foot portion near the foot end, and a middle portion between the head portion and the foot portion, the layer assembly. The layer assembly can have a spacer layer comprising spacer material configured to allow for air flow through the spacer material and a cover comprising a cover top layer and a cover bottom layer. The air system can have a distribution manifold that is substantially fan-shaped with a plurality of ribs defining channels and/or is positioned above the cover bottom layer and under the spacer layer. The air system can have first and second flaps with first and second retention features extending from the head and foot ends of the air layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Griffith, Natalie Negus, Eric Rose, Kody Lee Karschnik
  • Patent number: 12089746
    Abstract: An air system for a bed can include a layer assembly having a head end, a foot end, and first and second sides, with a head portion near the head end, a foot portion near the foot end, and a middle portion between the head portion and the foot portion, the layer assembly. The layer assembly can have a spacer layer comprising spacer material configured to allow for air flow through the spacer material and a cover comprising a cover top layer and a cover bottom layer. The air system can have a distribution manifold that is substantially fan-shaped with a plurality of ribs defining channels and/or is positioned above the cover bottom layer and under the spacer layer. The air system can have first and second flaps with first and second retention features extending from the head and foot ends of the air layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Griffith, Natalie Negus, Eric Rose, Kody Lee Karschnik
  • Patent number: 12053096
    Abstract: A foundation for a bed system can include a foundation structure having a head, a foot, a first side, and a second side. An air pump configured for supplying air to and inflating at least one mattress air chamber can be housed within the foundation structure proximate the foot of the foundation structure. A control box and a central power hub can be housed within the foundation structure. The central power hub can be electrically connected to and configured to deliver electrical power to each of the air pump, the control box, and one or more additional electrical components. The foundation can optionally integrate other components into the foundation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Wade Daniel Palashewski, Kody Karshnik, Saurabh Chhaparwal, Samuel Hellfeld, John Klesk, John McGuire, Jeff Ingham, Eric Rose, Robert Erko, Bruce William Gaunt
  • Publication number: 20240188726
    Abstract: A mattress can include one or more layers of foam material, an adjustable air layer including an air bladder, and a valve. The valve can be fluidically connected to the air bladder and configured to regulate pressure of the air bladder in response to actuation. Some embodiments can include a foam material positioned inside the air bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Wade Daniel Palashewski, Rob Nunn, Eric Rose, Samuel Hellfeld, Jerry Boyer, Steven Jay Young, Carl Hewitt