Patents by Inventor J. Mark Wilkinson

J. Mark Wilkinson 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).

  • MATTRESS ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20150374136
    Abstract: A mattress assembly includes a foundation that defines first and second axes oriented along the length and the width of the foundation, respectively. The mattress assembly further includes a mattress supported atop the foundation and means for securing the mattress to the foundation to inhibit sliding movement of the mattress relative to the foundation along at least one of the first and second axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Applicant: Tempur-Pedic Management, LLC
    Inventors: Tom Mikkelsen, Christopher L. Glover, Kelly W. Chandler, Norman L. Vaughn, Lauren C. Gatto, J. Mark Wilkinson
  • MATTRESS ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20140182060
    Abstract: A mattress assembly includes a foundation that defines first and second axes oriented along the length and the width of the foundation, respectively. The mattress assembly further includes a mattress supported atop the foundation and means for securing the mattress to the foundation to inhibit sliding movement of the mattress relative to the foundation along at least one of the first and second axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventors: Tom Mikkelsen, Christopher L. Glover, Kelly W. Chandler, Norman L. Vaughn, Lauren C. Gatto, J. Mark Wilkinson
  • Interlock assembly for use with pair of aligned switches
    Patent number: 8269120
    Abstract: A system and method of interlocking a plurality of electrical panel switches includes an interlock assembly having an interlock. The interlock has a first position that allows connection of one of utility power and power from an alternate power supply, such as a generator, to the electrical panel and prevents connection of the other of the utility power and alternate power. The interlock has a second position that allows connection of the other of the utility power and alternate power and prevents connection of one of the utility power and alternate power to the electrical panel. The interlock also is constructed to control the positioning and sequence of operation of neutral connections between the power supplies and the electrical panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Reliance Controls Corporation
    Inventors: David D. Flegel, J. Mark Wilkinson