Patents by Inventor JOHN THOMAS MARINO

JOHN THOMAS MARINO 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).

  • Publication number: 20210219740
    Abstract: A device for transporting and protecting a mattress via a cover containing straps and buckles, which allow the mattress to optionally be secured in a folded position. The cover may be made of a durable, water-impermeable fabric or other material, such as Cordura®, which both protects the mattress and its surroundings from damage. The cover may include an end opening, such as a zipper, which allows the cover to slide over the mattress and then be enclosed therein. A strap or straps may be attached to the mattress, and the mattress may be folded in half and buckled in order for it to be transported. An additional strap and buckle may be located in the center of the cover to add additional support if necessary. The cover further may contain eight handles that may be used to pick up and transport the mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: John Thomas MARINO, Katie Ann ANDERSON
  • Patent number: 11026518
    Abstract: A device for transporting and protecting a mattress via a cover containing straps and buckles, which allow the mattress to optionally be secured in a folded position. The cover may be made of a durable, water-impermeable fabric or other material, such as Cordura®, which both protects the mattress and its surroundings from damage. The cover may include, an end opening, such as a zipper, which allows the cover to slide over the mattress and then be enclosed therein. A strap or straps may be attached to the mattress, and the mattress may be folded in half and buckled in order for it to be transported. An additional strap and buckle may be located in the center of the cover to add additional support if necessary. The cover further may contain eight handles that may be used to pick up and transport the mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: TUFT & NEEDLE, LLC
    Inventors: John Thomas Marino, Katie Ann Anderson
  • Publication number: 20190021515
    Abstract: A device for transporting and protecting a mattress via a cover containing straps and buckles, which allow the mattress to optionally be secured in a folded position. The cover may be made of a durable, water-impermeable fabric or other material, such as Cordura®, which both protects the mattress and its surroundings from damage. The cover may include, an end opening, such as a zipper, which allows the cover to slide over the mattress and then be enclosed therein. A strap or straps may be attached to the mattress, and the mattress may be folded in half and buckled in order for it to be transported. An additional strap and buckle may be located in the center of the cover to add additional support if necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: John Thomas Marino, Katie Ann Anderson
  • Publication number: 20180220807
    Abstract: Flame retardant covers for mattress and flame retardant mattresses are provided. At least a portion of the fibers, yarns or the fabric of the covers is treated with a blend comprising a flame retardant compound such as ammonium phosphate. The covers do not further require any flame barrier element such as fiberglass or silica-loaded rayon. The mattresses provided herein fully comply with the federal mattress flammability standards of 16 C.F.R. 1632 and 1633.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: DANNY HONIG, JOHN THOMAS MARINO, TYLER MARINO, CHRISTOPHER ROBERT LEE
  • Patent number: D903364
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: TUFT & NEEDLE, LLC
    Inventors: Levi Christiansen, John Thomas Marino
  • Patent number: D909794
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: TUFT & NEEDLE, LLC
    Inventors: John Thomas Marino, Aaron Whitney, Gene Bunger, Michael Fretto
  • Patent number: D950984
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: TUFT & NEEDLE, LLC
    Inventors: John Thomas Marino, Aaron Whitney, Gene Bunger, Michael Fretto
  • Patent number: D1024642
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: TUFT & NEEDLE, LLC
    Inventors: Levi Christiansen, John Thomas Marino