Patents by Inventor Lauren C. Gatto

Lauren C. Gatto 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
  • SIZE CONVERTIBLE MATTRESS
    Publication number: 20110209288
    Abstract: A mattress converts from a crib mattress with side walls and end walls surrounding an infant sleeping surface on a central mattress section therebetween to a twin mattress with a substantially planar sleeping surface to support a reclining child or adult. The end walls and side walls are tethered or hingedly connected to the central mattress section and are moveable from an upright position (crib mattress) to an open position (twin mattress). Sidewall extensions are hingedly connected to the side walls and are pivotably moveable from a first position above the side walls to a second position axially aligned with the side walls when the side walls are in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: Foamex Innovations Operating Company
    Inventors: Geoffrey R. Quinter, Eric Holzer, Nicole Meluskey, Lauren C. Gatto
  • Size convertible mattress
    Patent number: 8001638
    Abstract: A mattress converts from a crib mattress with side walls and end walls surrounding an infant sleeping surface on a central mattress section therebetween to a twin mattress with a substantially planar sleeping surface to support a reclining child or adult. The end walls and side walls are tethered or hingedly connected to the central mattress section and are moveable from an upright position (crib mattress) to an open position (twin mattress). Sidewall extensions are hingedly connected to the side walls and are pivotably moveable from a first position above the side walls to a second position axially aligned with the side walls when the side walls are in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: FXI, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey R. Quinter, Eric Holzer, Nicole Meluskey, Lauren C. Gatto
  • Mattress
    Patent number: D636622
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Foamex Innovations Operating Company
    Inventors: Geoffrey R. Quinter, Eric Holzer, Nicole Meluskey, Lauren C. Gatto
  • Package for a mattress, pillow and/or cushion
    Patent number: D652715
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Foamex Innovations Operating Company
    Inventors: Geoffrey R. Quinter, Eric Holzer, Nicole Meluskey, Lauren C. Gatto