Patents by Inventor Lindsey Tufts
Lindsey Tufts 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: 20140368660Abstract: A point-of-sale demonstration systems aids in marketing of plunger matrix mattresses, which include an array of independently movable foam padded plungers visible on the underside of the mattress. The demonstration system includes a display system for viewing the underside of the plunger matrix mattress allowing a person sitting or lying on the mattress to readily view the impression created by their body weight on the plungers. The display system includes a camera positioned to image the underside of the mattress and a monitor (display screen) positioned for viewing by a person lying on the mattress so that they can see the deflection in the bottom of the plungers caused by their own weight on the mattress. Seeing the image of the downwardly displaced plungers immediately conveys the operation of the plunger matrix mattress to the viewer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Craig Saunders, John E. Spirk, Lindsey Tufts-Junior, William E. Rabbitt, Gary R. Stephan
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Patent number: 8904578Abstract: Mattress foundations for supporting a mattress generally includes multiple support units that can be abutting arranged to for the mattress foundation. In one embodiment, the mattress foundation includes at least two support units in an abutting relationship that form a rectangular shape at each end of the mattress foundation and provide a planar support surface having length and width dimensions effective to support a mattress disposed thereon.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.Inventors: Craig Saunders, Michael DeFranks, J. Evan Spirk, Lindsey Tufts, Alex Velet, Stephen Hughett, Gary R. Stephan, William E. Rabbitt
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Patent number: 8813279Abstract: Mattress and foundation assemblies generally include a mattress; and a mattress foundation for supporting the mattress, the mattress foundation including a frame configured to elevate the mattress relative to ground; and upper and lower flexible mesh suspension layers spaced apart from one another, each independently supported by a plurality of carriers at discrete points about the surface of the suspension layers, wherein the carriers are pivotably coupled to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.Inventors: Craig Saunders, J. Evan Spirk, Lindsey Tufts, Alex Velet, Steve Hughett
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Publication number: 20140137335Abstract: A foldable mattress includes plunger matrix sections and corresponding flexible connectors connecting the plunger matrix sections in side-by-side relation. The flexible connectors are configured to allow the foldable mattress to fold to adjust in shape corresponding to changes in shape of a mechanically adjustable frame supporting the foldable mattress. The foldable mattress may include a foldable edge frame configured to snugly receive and house the plunger matrix sections in side-to-side relation. The edge frame defines a flange on an internal surface of the edge frame configured to support the plunger matrix sections in side-to-side relation in a position allowing the plungers to move up and down within an internal space defined by the edge frame. A top pad lays on top of the edge frame and the plunger matrix sections. A cover encapsulates the edge frame, the plunger matrix, and the top pad into a self-contained mattress unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: DREAMWELL, LTD.Inventors: Craig Saunders, Lindsey Tufts
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Publication number: 20140137334Abstract: A modular mattress includes several plunger matrix sections that each have a respective plunger matrix support platform. The several sections are configured for side-to-side assembly to form the complete matrix for the mattress. A foldable edge frame snugly receives and houses the plunger matrix sections in side-to-side relation. The edge frame also defines a flange on an internal surface of the edge frame that supports plunger matrix sections in side-to-side relation in a position allowing the plungers to move up and down within an internal space defined by the edge frame. A top pad lays on top of the edge frame and the plunger, while a cover configured encapsulates the edge frame, the plunger matrix, and the top pad into a self-contained mattress unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: DREAMWELL, LTD.Inventors: Craig Saunders, J. Evan Spirk, Lindsey Tufts, William E. Rabbitt
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Publication number: 20140137337Abstract: A plunger for a matrix mattress includes a pin guide having a flange and a guide body extending from the flange. A pin slidably received within the pin guide includes a flange located above the flange of the pin guide and a shaft extending from the flange through the guide body. The flange of the pin carries a deformable head. A tension spring has a first end fixed to the guide body and a second end located below the guide body positioned to receive a bottom end of the pin shaft. The spring is configured to resiliently stretch with downward motion of the pin with respect to the pin guide. A dampening device captured around the shaft of the pin between the flange of the pin and the flange of the pin guide resiliently deforms with downward motion of the pin with respect to the pin guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: DREAMWELL, LTD.Inventors: Michael S. DeFranks, Rahul Kirtikar, Craig Saunders, J. Evan Spirk, Lindsey Tufts, Gary R. Stephan, William E. Rabbitt
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Publication number: 20130281814Abstract: A sensor array system (10, 30) can include a substrate layer (12, 14) that includes a stretchable and conformable material that is configured to allow spaced apart and interconnected portions thereof to stretch and conform commensurate with movement of the substrate layer (12, 14), such as when attached to a patient's body. A plurality of electrodes (16) are disposed on a contact surface of the substrate layer (12, 14). Electrically conductive paths are also disposed on the substrate layer (14) and extending from each of the electrodes to which it is connected and terminating in an end thereof. The substrate layer may itself include more than one layer, such as including a flexible substrate layer (12) that is affixed to a stretchable material layer (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: CARDIOINSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Jason Tilt, Jeffrey S. Taggart, Lindsey Tufts, JR., David L. Bacon, Paul Durant, JR., Harold Wodlinger, Charulatha Ramanathan, Steven G. Arless
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Patent number: 8495889Abstract: A refrigeration apparatus for mounting to a retail gondola includes a case, a door hingedly connected with the case, a compressor disposed within the case, a condenser coil disposed within the case, an evaporator coil disposed within the case, and brackets connected with the case. The case includes a top wall, a bottom wall, a left wall, a right wall and a rear wall defining a forward opening and a storage compartment for storing retail items. The case further includes a heat-conductive inner wall and a heat-conductive outer wall. The door is moveable between a closed position for covering the forward opening and an open position for providing access to the storage compartment. The condenser coil is disposed adjacent the outer wall and is in fluid communication with the compressor. The evaporator is disposed adjacent the inner wall and is in fluid communication with the compressor. The brackets extend rearwardly from the case away from the rear wall for engaging an upright of a retail gondola.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Bil-Jac, Inc.Inventors: Craig Saunders, Jeffrey Kalman, David Boll, Gary Robert Stephan, Lindsey Tufts, Jr.
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Patent number: 8261966Abstract: A receptacle for secure mail and parcel receipt and storage. The receptacle includes a top which provides a roof for the receptacle, a base, and a housing connected to the top and the base. The housing includes an upper compartment into which mail is first placed, a lower compartment into which mail is deposited from the upper compartment, a front door, located on a front of the receptacle, which is opened to provide access to the upper compartment and through which mail is placed into the upper compartment, a trap door, operatively connected to the front door, in the upper compartment, and an access door that includes a lock. The trap door rests in an open position when the front door is closed, allowing communication between the upper and lower compartments. The trap door is moved to a closed position by the opening of the front door, thereby preventing access to the lower compartment from the upper compartment.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2011Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Postal Hawk CorporationInventors: Bobbie Cox, Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Jr., Chuck Hosier, Paul Stephens
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Patent number: 8068726Abstract: A portable, collapsible radiant heater includes a base and a support mounted to the base. The support has a collapsed position wherein the base is configured to at least partially receive the support, and an extended position wherein the support extends upwardly from the base. A heater-head for generating radiant heat is connected to the support. A reflector is mounted to one of the heater-head and the support. The reflector at least partially surrounds the heater-head for downwardly reflecting radiant heat generated by the heater-head. The reflector and heater-head are reciprocally movable between the collapsed position wherein the reflector and heater-head are in close proximity to the base and the extended position wherein the reflector and heater-head are distant from the base.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: J. F. Meskill Enterprises, LLCInventors: Craig M. Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110259950Abstract: A receptacle for secure mail and parcel receipt and storage. The receptacle includes a top which provides a roof for the receptacle, a base, and a housing connected to the top and the base. The housing includes an upper compartment into which mail is first placed, a lower compartment into which mail is deposited from the upper compartment, a front door, located on a front of the receptacle, which is opened to provide access to the upper compartment and through which mail is placed into the upper compartment, a trap door, operatively connected to the front door, in the upper compartment, and an access door that includes a lock. The trap door rests in an open position when the front door is closed, allowing communication between the upper and lower compartments. The trap door is moved to a closed position by the opening of the front door, thereby preventing access to the lower compartment from the upper compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Bobbie COX, Jeffrey KALMAN, Craig SAUNDERS, Paul Stephens, Lindsey Tufts, JR., Chuck Hosier
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Publication number: 20110239676Abstract: A refrigeration apparatus for mounting to a retail gondola includes a case, a door hingedly connected with the case, a compressor disposed within the case, a condenser coil disposed within the case, an evaporator coil disposed within the case, and brackets connected with the case. The case includes a top wall, a bottom wall, a left wall, a right wall and a rear wall defining a forward opening and a storage compartment for storing retail items. The case further includes a heat-conductive inner wall and a heat-conductive outer wall. The door is moveable between a closed position for covering the forward opening and an open position for providing access to the storage compartment. The condenser coil is disposed adjacent the outer wall and is in fluid communication with the compressor. The evaporator is disposed adjacent the inner wall and is in fluid communication with the compressor. The brackets extend rearwardly from the case away from the rear wall for engaging an upright of a retail gondola.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: BIL-JAC, INC.Inventors: Craig Saunders, Jeffrey Kalman, David Boll, Gary Robert Stephan, Lindsey Tufts, JR.
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Patent number: 7988035Abstract: A receptacle for secure mail and parcel receipt and storage. The receptacle includes a top which provides a roof for the receptacle, a base, and a housing connected to the top and the base. The housing includes an upper compartment into which mail is first placed, a lower compartment into which mail is deposited from the upper compartment, a front door, located on a front of the receptacle, which is opened to provide access to the upper compartment and through which mail is placed into the upper compartment, a trap door, operatively connected to the front door, in the upper compartment, and an access door that includes a lock. The trap door rests in an open position when the front door is closed, allowing communication between the upper and lower compartments. The trap door is moved to a closed position by the opening of the front door, thereby preventing access to the lower compartment from the upper compartment.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2009Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Postal Hawk CorporationInventors: Bobbie Cox, Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Jr., Chuck Hosier, Paul Stephens
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Patent number: 7942596Abstract: A cosmetic applicator having an actuator near its top which can be easily used with one hand having an elastomeric top seal is described. The cosmetic applicator is provided with a seal opening sleeve which protects the body of cosmetic from the elastomeric seal during opening operations and closing operations.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2008Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates, Inc.Inventors: Craig M. Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Jr., Jeffrey M. Kalman, David J. Boll
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Patent number: D637091Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: John W. Nottingham, Craig Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Jr.
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Patent number: D638712Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Global Opportunities Investment Group, LLCInventors: Todd R. Schaeffer, Craig Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Jr., Jeffrey Kalman
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Patent number: D669364Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Global Oppurtunities Investment Group, LLCInventors: Todd R. Schaeffer, Jeffrey Kalman, Nick Stanca, Craig Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Jr.
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Patent number: D687152Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2011Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Cardioinsight Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jason Grant Tilk, Lindsey Tufts, Jr.
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Patent number: D702000Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Akron Brass CompanyInventors: Thomas Hudak, Jeffrey Silver Taggart, Stephen Hughett, Lindsey Tufts, Jr., Alex Lei Velet, Lyndsye Hughett, Joshua Siegal
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Patent number: D727578Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Rug Doctor, LLCInventors: Jason Tilk, Evan Spirk, Lindsey Tufts, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Ann Marie Morrow, Walter Haug, Timothy Wall, Schubert Peirera