Patents by Inventor Matthew Griffith

Matthew Griffith 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: 20260150973
    Abstract: A system can include a zipper that connects a mattress to a bed foundation. For example, the zipper can extend from a head end to a foot end of an adjustable foundation. For another example, a zipper can connect to a mattress along a seam of the mattress and/or to a foundation along a seam of a foundation. For another example, a first zipper can connect the mattress core to a second zipper and the second zipper can connect a foundation to the first zipper. For another example, first and second zippers can be substantially vertically aligned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2026
    Publication date: June 4, 2026
    Inventors: Natalie Negus, David Smith, Matthew Griffith, Hummy Truh
  • Publication number: 20260130519
    Abstract: A system can include a zipper that connects a mattress to a bed foundation. For example, the zipper can extend from a head end to a foot end of an adjustable foundation. For another example, a zipper can connect to a mattress along a seam of the mattress and/or to a foundation along a seam of a foundation. For another example, a first zipper can connect the mattress core to a second zipper and the second zipper can connect a foundation to the first zipper. For another example, first and second zippers can be substantially vertically aligned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2026
    Publication date: May 14, 2026
    Inventors: Natalie Negus, David Smith, Matthew Griffith
  • Publication number: 20260108075
    Abstract: Described herein is a bed system having a foundation with first and second foundation sides and a support surface that can support a mattress on the first foundation side and defining a foundation aperture extending between the first and second foundation sides, an air controller having an outlet to cause air to flow out of the air controller through the outlet, and a controller retainer fixed to the foundation proximate to the foundation aperture. The controller retainer can include a toolless connection interface exposed at the second foundation side and can detachably couple with the air controller at the second foundation side. The controller retainer can, based on the air controller being coupled to the controller retainer, align the outlet of the air controller with the foundation aperture to direct air from the air controller through the foundation aperture to the mattress positioned on the support surface of the foundation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2025
    Publication date: April 23, 2026
    Inventors: Cory Lee Grabinger, Matthew Griffith
  • Publication number: 20260096665
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an air duct system that can be easily, quickly, and securely installed and removed from modular air controllers at bed systems. The bed can include a mattress, foundation, air duct hose, hose retainer, and attachment plate. The foundation can support the mattress on a first foundation side and can define a foundation aperture extending between the first foundation side and a second foundation side. The air duct hose can at least partially extend through the mattress and have a first end exposed outside the mattress. The hose retainer can attach to the first end of the air duct hose. The attachment plate can mount at the first foundation side of the foundation and define a plate opening aligned with the foundation aperture. The hose retainer at the first end of the air duct hose can be removably coupled to the attachment plate at the first foundation side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2025
    Publication date: April 9, 2026
    Inventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Matthew Griffith
  • Patent number: 12551024
    Abstract: A system can include a zipper that connects a mattress to a bed foundation. For example, the zipper can extend from a head end to a foot end of an adjustable foundation. For another example, a zipper can connect to a mattress along a seam of the mattress and/or to a foundation along a seam of a foundation. For another example, a first zipper can connect the mattress core to a second zipper and the second zipper can connect a foundation to the first zipper. For another example, first and second zippers can be substantially vertically aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Natalie Negus, David Smith, Matthew Griffith, Hummy Truh
  • Patent number: 12538984
    Abstract: A system can include a zipper that connects a mattress to a bed foundation. For example, the zipper can extend from a head end to a foot end of an adjustable foundation. For another example, a zipper can connect to a mattress along a seam of the mattress and/or to a foundation along a seam of a foundation. For another example, a first zipper can connect the mattress core to a second zipper and the second zipper can connect a foundation to the first zipper. For another example, first and second zippers can be substantially vertically aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2026
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Natalie Negus, David Smith, Matthew Griffith
  • Patent number: 12520951
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an air duct system that can be easily, quickly, and securely installed and removed from modular air controllers at bed systems. The bed can include a mattress, foundation, air duct hose, hose retainer, and attachment plate. The foundation can support the mattress on a first foundation side and can define a foundation aperture extending between the first foundation side and a second foundation side. The air duct hose can at least partially extend through the mattress and have a first end exposed outside the mattress. The hose retainer can attach to the first end of the air duct hose. The attachment plate can mount at the first foundation side of the foundation and define a plate opening aligned with the foundation aperture. The hose retainer at the first end of the air duct hose can be removably coupled to the attachment plate at the first foundation side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2026
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Matthew Griffith
  • Patent number: 12471714
    Abstract: Described herein is a bed system having a foundation with first and second foundation sides and a support surface that can support a mattress on the first foundation side and defining a foundation aperture extending between the first and second foundation sides, an air controller having an outlet to cause air to flow out of the air controller through the outlet, and a controller retainer fixed to the foundation proximate to the foundation aperture. The controller retainer can include a toolless connection interface exposed at the second foundation side and can detachably couple with the air controller at the second foundation side. The controller retainer can, based on the air controller being coupled to the controller retainer, align the outlet of the air controller with the foundation aperture to direct air from the air controller through the foundation aperture to the mattress positioned on the support surface of the foundation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2025
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Cory Lee Grabinger, Matthew Griffith
  • Publication number: 20250160528
    Abstract: An air system for a bed can include a layer assembly having a head end, a foot end, and first and second sides, with a head portion near the head end, a foot portion near the foot end, and a middle portion between the head portion and the foot portion, the layer assembly. The layer assembly can have a spacer layer comprising spacer material configured to allow for air flow through the spacer material and a cover comprising a cover top layer and a cover bottom layer. The air system can have a distribution manifold that is substantially fan-shaped with a plurality of ribs defining channels and/or is positioned above the cover bottom layer and under the spacer layer. The air system can have first and second flaps with first and second retention features extending from the head and foot ends of the air layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Matthew Griffith, Natalie Negus, Eric Rose, Kody Lee Karschnik
  • Patent number: 12279698
    Abstract: An air system for a bed can include a layer assembly having a head end, a foot end, and first and second sides, with a head portion near the head end, a foot portion near the foot end, and a middle portion between the head portion and the foot portion, the layer assembly. The layer assembly can have a spacer layer comprising spacer material configured to allow for air flow through the spacer material and a cover comprising a cover top layer and a cover bottom layer. The air system can have a distribution manifold that is substantially fan-shaped with a plurality of ribs defining channels and/or is positioned above the cover bottom layer and under the spacer layer. The air system can have first and second flaps with first and second retention features extending from the head and foot ends of the air layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Griffith, Natalie Negus, Eric Rose, Kody Lee Karschnik
  • Publication number: 20250084883
    Abstract: A bed can include one or more connectors for connecting components of the bed. For example, a frame can include a fastening mechanism for releasably connecting a cross-member to a longitudinal support. Another example includes connectors for connecting and aligning a foundation with a frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Matthew Griffith, Natalie Negus, Craig Peterson
  • Publication number: 20240349902
    Abstract: A system can include a zipper that connects a mattress to a bed foundation. For example, the zipper can extend from a head end to a foot end of an adjustable foundation. For another example, a zipper can connect to a mattress along a seam of the mattress and/or to a foundation along a seam of a foundation. For another example, a first zipper can connect the mattress core to a second zipper and the second zipper can connect a foundation to the first zipper. For another example, first and second zippers can be substantially vertically aligned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Natalie Negus, David Smith, Matthew Griffith
  • Patent number: 12117028
    Abstract: A bed can include one or more connectors for connecting components of the bed. For example, a frame can include a fastening mechanism for releasably connecting a cross-member to a longitudinal support. Another example includes connectors for connecting and aligning a foundation with a frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Griffith, Natalie Negus, Craig Peterson
  • Publication number: 20240315462
    Abstract: An air system for a bed can include a layer assembly having a head end, a foot end, and first and second sides, with a head portion near the head end, a foot portion near the foot end, and a middle portion between the head portion and the foot portion, the layer assembly. The layer assembly can have a spacer layer comprising spacer material configured to allow for air flow through the spacer material and a cover comprising a cover top layer and a cover bottom layer. The air system can have a distribution manifold that is substantially fan-shaped with a plurality of ribs defining channels and/or is positioned above the cover bottom layer and under the spacer layer. The air system can have first and second flaps with first and second retention features extending from the head and foot ends of the air layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Griffith, Natalie Negus, Eric Rose, Kody Lee Karschnik
  • Patent number: 12089746
    Abstract: An air system for a bed can include a layer assembly having a head end, a foot end, and first and second sides, with a head portion near the head end, a foot portion near the foot end, and a middle portion between the head portion and the foot portion, the layer assembly. The layer assembly can have a spacer layer comprising spacer material configured to allow for air flow through the spacer material and a cover comprising a cover top layer and a cover bottom layer. The air system can have a distribution manifold that is substantially fan-shaped with a plurality of ribs defining channels and/or is positioned above the cover bottom layer and under the spacer layer. The air system can have first and second flaps with first and second retention features extending from the head and foot ends of the air layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Griffith, Natalie Negus, Eric Rose, Kody Lee Karschnik
  • Publication number: 20240298809
    Abstract: Bed systems include a mattress that is configured to be attached to a foundation. The bed systems include a strap and a connector configured to hold the strap and connect the mattress and the foundation to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Griffith, Antony Kirk, Hummy Truh, Brian Doffing
  • Patent number: 12053093
    Abstract: A system can include a zipper that connects a mattress to a bed foundation. For example, the zipper can extend from a head end to a foot end of an adjustable foundation. For another example, a zipper can connect to a mattress along a seam of the mattress and/or to a foundation along a seam of a foundation. For another example, a first zipper can connect the mattress core to a second zipper and the second zipper can connect a foundation to the first zipper. For another example, first and second zippers can be substantially vertically aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Natalie Negus, David Smith, Matthew Griffith
  • Publication number: 20240162721
    Abstract: An energy management system comprising a parallel storage pack comprising a first battery pack and a second battery pack. The first and second battery packs can be connected in parallel and both be communicatively connected to a control system. The control system can provide a measurements or estimates of one or more of the following: the state of charge (“SOC”), current limit, and resistance of each of the battery packs. The control system can the be configured to determine the current limit of the parallel battery packs and entire battery pack system. Based upon the measurements the system can allow for each of the battery packs to fully utilizing the energy available in battery packs of the energy system as well as more efficiently charge the battery packs of the energy system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventor: Matthew GRIFFITH
  • Patent number: 11889925
    Abstract: A bed system includes microclimate control capabilities for providing quality sleep experience. The bed system can include a microclimate control subsystem configured to supply conditioned air (e.g., heated or cooled air) to a mattress, or draw ambient air from the mattress, to achieve a desired temperature at the top of the mattress. Utilizing supply of conditioned air to provide air at desired temperature to the mattress system, or utilizing air suction to drain heat away from the mattress system, can provide precise microclimate control at the mattress, thereby permitting conformable sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Chee Nong Yang, Eric Stephen Rose, Matthew Griffith
  • Publication number: 20230240450
    Abstract: An air system for a bed can include a layer assembly having a head end, a foot end, and first and second sides, with a head portion near the head end, a foot portion near the foot end, and a middle portion between the head portion and the foot portion, the layer assembly. The layer assembly can have a spacer layer comprising spacer material configured to allow for air flow through the spacer material and a cover comprising a cover top layer and a cover bottom layer. The air system can have a distribution manifold that is substantially fan-shaped with a plurality of ribs defining channels and/or is positioned above the cover bottom layer and under the spacer layer. The air system can have first and second flaps with first and second retention features extending from the head and foot ends of the air layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Griffith, Natalie Negus, Eric Rose, Kody Lee Karschnik