Patents by Inventor Heather P. Shimonishi
Heather P. Shimonishi 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: 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: 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: 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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Patent number: D767538Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Tempur-Pedic Management, LLCInventors: Heather P. Shimonishi, Thomas O. Anderson, Jean C. DeBoard, Thomas Keen
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Patent number: D767539Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Tempur-Pedic Management, LLCInventors: Heather P. Shimonishi, Thomas O. Anderson, Jean C. DeBoard, Thomas Keen
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Patent number: D767540Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Tempur-Pedic Management, LLCInventors: Heather P. Shimonishi, Thomas O. Anderson, Jean C. DeBoard, Thomas Keen
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Patent number: D768606Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Tempur-Pedic Management, LLCInventors: Heather P. Shimonishi, Thomas O. Anderson, Thomas Keen
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Patent number: D777708Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2016Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Tempur-Pedic Management, LLCInventors: Heather P. Shimonishi, Thomas O. Anderson, Jean C. DeBoard, Thomas Keen
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Patent number: D786219Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2016Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Tempur-Pedic Management, LLCInventors: Heather P. Shimonishi, Thomas O. Anderson, Thomas Keen