Patents by Inventor Paul H. Brannock

Paul H. Brannock 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).

  • Method and apparatus for conditioning pocketed coil springs
    Patent number: 5572853
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing mattresses, including the steps of forming a coil spring from wire, conditioning said coil spring to reduce stresses formed therein, placing said coil spring within pockets to create elongate strings of pocketed coil springs, attaching said elongate strings to create innerspring constructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Simmons Company
    Inventors: Albert R. St. Clair, Paul H. Brannock
  • Method for creating strings of pocketed coil springs
    Patent number: 5553443
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing mattresses, including the steps of forming a coil spring from wire, conditioning said coil spring to reduce stresses formed therein, placing said coil spring within pockets to create elongate strings of pocketed coil springs, attaching said elongate strings to create innerspring constructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Simmons Company
    Inventors: Albert R. St. Clair, Paul H. Brannock
  • Flotation system including improved cushioning and support features
    Patent number: 5285541
    Abstract: A water mattress configuration is provided which includes a tray having a peripheral flange having a downturned edge. A load placed atop the flange causes side walls of the tray to deflect, providing a cushion effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: Simmons Company
    Inventors: C. Edward Steed, Paul H. Brannock, Eugene E. Flower, Gary C. Davis
  • Stabilized mattress border
    Patent number: 4462129
    Abstract: A stabilized mattress border is provided which eliminates undesirable leaning. The border defines a center compartment within which air, flotation, or spring mattress inserts may be positioned. It includes a pair of rows of pocketed coils and a flat wire positioned above and between the rows. The flat wire is attached to the upper convolutions of each of the coils and exerts an inward force upon the entire mattress border. Additional border wires are provided near the exterior corners of the mattress border as well as inside the innermost row of pocketed coils. The appropriate padding and upholstery define the compartment within which the border coils and wires are positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1984
    Assignee: Simmons U.S.A.
    Inventor: Paul H. Brannock