Patents by Inventor Jeff Ingham

Jeff Ingham 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).

  • Bed With Climate Control Cover
    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
  • Bed with integrated components and features
    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
  • Bed with magnetic couplers
    Patent number: 11992129
    Abstract: A magnetic coupler for attaching a mattress to a bed foundation includes a magnet assembly, a target assembly, and a shunt. The magnet assembly includes a housing and a magnet, wherein the housing is configured to couple the magnet to the mattress. The target assembly is configured to couple a target to the foundation. The shunt is disposed within the housing of the magnet assembly or in the mattress. The magnet assembly and the target assembly are releasably attached when the magnet is magnetically coupled to the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Craig Peterson, Dominic Grey, Jeff Ingham, Anthony John Shakal
  • Bed With Magnetic Couplers
    Publication number: 20220273118
    Abstract: A magnetic coupler for attaching a mattress to a bed foundation includes a magnet assembly, a target assembly, and a shunt. The magnet assembly includes a housing and a magnet, wherein the housing is configured to couple the magnet to the mattress. The target assembly is configured to couple a target to the foundation. The shunt is disposed within the housing of the magnet assembly or in the mattress. The magnet assembly and the target assembly are releasably attached when the magnet is magnetically coupled to the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Craig Peterson, Dominic Grey, Jeff Ingham, Anthony John Shakal
  • Bed with magnetic couplers
    Patent number: 11140999
    Abstract: A magnetic coupler for attaching a mattress to a bed foundation includes a magnet assembly, a target assembly, and a shunt. The magnet assembly includes a housing and a magnet, wherein the housing is configured to couple the magnet to the mattress. The target assembly is configured to couple a target to the foundation. The shunt is disposed within the housing of the magnet assembly or in the mattress. The magnet assembly and the target assembly are releasably attached when the magnet is magnetically coupled to the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Inventors: Craig Peterson, Dominic Grey, Jeff Ingham, Anthony John Shakal
  • Bed With Integrated Components and Features
    Publication number: 20190328146
    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 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Wade Daniel Palashewski, Kody Karshnik, Saurabh Chhaparwal, Samuel Hellfeld, John Klesk, John McGuire, Jeff Ingham, Eric Rose, Robert Erko, Bruce William Gaunt
  • Bed with integrated components and features
    Patent number: 10342358
    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: October 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    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
  • Bed With Magnetic Couplers
    Publication number: 20180125259
    Abstract: A magnetic coupler for attaching a mattress to a bed foundation includes a magnet assembly, a target assembly, and a shunt. The magnet assembly includes a housing and a magnet, wherein the housing is configured to couple the magnet to the mattress. The target assembly is configured to couple a target to the foundation. The shunt is disposed within the housing of the magnet assembly or in the mattress. The magnet assembly and the target assembly are releasably attached when the magnet is magnetically coupled to the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Craig Peterson, Dominic Grey, Jeff Ingham, Anthony John Shakal
  • Bed With Magnetic Couplers
    Publication number: 20180125260
    Abstract: A magnetic coupler for attaching a mattress to a bed foundation includes a magnet assembly, a target assembly, and a shunt. The magnet assembly includes a housing and a magnet, wherein the housing is configured to couple the magnet to the mattress. The target assembly is configured to couple a target to the foundation. The shunt is disposed within the housing of the magnet assembly or in the mattress. The magnet assembly and the target assembly are releasably attached when the magnet is magnetically coupled to the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Craig Peterson, Dominic Grey, Jeff Ingham, Anthony John Shakal
  • Remote control
    Patent number: D691118
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Select Comfort Corporation
    Inventors: Jeff Ingham, Joe Fleury, Mark Dickens, Yves Behar, Nick Cronan, Jenny Olson, Chad Gundelach
  • Remote control
    Patent number: D698338
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Select Comfort Corporation
    Inventors: Jeff Ingham, Joe Fleury, Mark Dickens, Yves Behar, Nick Cronan, Jenny Olson, Chad Gundelach
  • Remote control
    Patent number: D737250
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Inventors: Jeff Ingham, Joe Fleury, Mark Dickens, Yves Behar, Nick Cronan, Jenny Olson, Chad Gundelach