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).
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Publication number: 20250151921Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2025Publication date: May 15, 2025Inventors: Wade Daniel Palashewski, Kody Lee Karschnik, Saurabh Chhaparwal, Samuel Hellfeld, John Klesk, John McGuire, Jeff Ingham, Eric Rose, Robert Erko, Bruce William Gaunt
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Publication number: 20240358166Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2024Publication date: October 31, 2024Inventors: Wade Daniel Palashewski, Kody Lee Karschnik, Saurabh Chhaparwal, Samuel Hellfeld, John Klesk, John McGuire, Jeff Ingham, Eric Rose, Robert Erko, Bruce William Gaunt
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Patent number: 12053096Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 8, 2019Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignee: Sleep Number CorporationInventors: Wade Daniel Palashewski, Kody Karshnik, Saurabh Chhaparwal, Samuel Hellfeld, John Klesk, John McGuire, Jeff Ingham, Eric Rose, Robert Erko, Bruce William Gaunt
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Patent number: 11992129Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 6, 2021Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: Sleep Number CorporationInventors: Craig Peterson, Dominic Grey, Jeff Ingham, Anthony John Shakal
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Publication number: 20220273118Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2021Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Craig Peterson, Dominic Grey, Jeff Ingham, Anthony John Shakal
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Patent number: 11140999Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 8, 2017Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Inventors: Craig Peterson, Dominic Grey, Jeff Ingham, Anthony John Shakal
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Publication number: 20190328146Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Wade Daniel Palashewski, Kody Karshnik, Saurabh Chhaparwal, Samuel Hellfeld, John Klesk, John McGuire, Jeff Ingham, Eric Rose, Robert Erko, Bruce William Gaunt
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Patent number: 10342358Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 16, 2015Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Sleep Number CorporationInventors: Wade Daniel Palashewski, Kody Karshnik, Saurabh Chhaparwal, Samuel Hellfeld, John Klesk, John McGuire, Jeff Ingham, Eric Rose, Robert Erko, Bruce William Gaunt
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Publication number: 20180125259Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Craig Peterson, Dominic Grey, Jeff Ingham, Anthony John Shakal
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Publication number: 20180125260Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Craig Peterson, Dominic Grey, Jeff Ingham, Anthony John Shakal
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Patent number: D691118Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Select Comfort CorporationInventors: Jeff Ingham, Joe Fleury, Mark Dickens, Yves Behar, Nick Cronan, Jenny Olson, Chad Gundelach
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Patent number: D698338Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Select Comfort CorporationInventors: Jeff Ingham, Joe Fleury, Mark Dickens, Yves Behar, Nick Cronan, Jenny Olson, Chad Gundelach
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Patent number: D737250Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Inventors: Jeff Ingham, Joe Fleury, Mark Dickens, Yves Behar, Nick Cronan, Jenny Olson, Chad Gundelach