Patents by Inventor Richard A. Krtek

Richard A. Krtek 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).

  • Pocketed spring comfort layer
    Patent number: 10624466
    Abstract: A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has slow-acting pockets characterized by the individual springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with either semi-impermeable or non-permeable fabric. Each seam joining opposed plies of fabric around each of the coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments, thereby increasing the luxury “feel” of the comfort layer. The method of making the comfort layer includes compressing the springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Krtek, Austin G. Long, Eric Rhea, Darrell A. Richmond
  • Pocketed spring comfort layer
    Patent number: 10624467
    Abstract: A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has slow-acting pockets characterized by the individual springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with either semi-impermeable or impermeable fabric. Each seam joining opposed plies of fabric around each of the coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments, thereby increasing the luxury “feel” of the comfort layer. The method of making the comfort layer includes compressing the springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Krtek, Austin G. Long, Eric Rhea, Darrell A. Richmond
  • Apparatus for ventilating fabric used to make pocketed springs
    Patent number: 10399847
    Abstract: An apparatus for ventilating a web of material used in the manufacture of pocketed springs may be removably attached to a pocket coiler. The apparatus has an upper movable portion which pivots relative to a stationary portion. The stationary portion may be removably attached to the pocket coiler. Each portion has at least one roller, a web of material passing between the rollers during use. One of the rollers may have protrusions to create openings in the material before the material enters the pocket coiler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: John J. Brunnert, John E. Hull, Richard A. Krtek, Darrell A. Richmond
  • Pocketed Spring Comfort Layer
    Publication number: 20180199727
    Abstract: A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has slow-acting pockets characterized by the individual springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with either semi-impermeable or impermeable fabric. Each seam joining opposed plies of fabric around each of the coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments, thereby increasing the luxury “feel” of the comfort layer. The method of making the comfort layer includes compressing the springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Richard A. Krtek, Austin G. Long, Eric Rhea, Darrell A. Richmond
  • Pocketed Spring Comfort Layer
    Publication number: 20180177305
    Abstract: A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has slow-acting pockets characterized by the individual springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with either semi-impermeable or non-permeable fabric. Each seam joining opposed plies of fabric around each of the coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments, thereby increasing the luxury “feel” of the comfort layer. The method of making the comfort layer includes compressing the springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Richard A. Krtek, Austin G. Long, Eric Rhea, Darrell A. Richmond
  • Pocketed spring comfort layer and method of making same
    Patent number: 9943173
    Abstract: A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has slow-acting pockets characterized by the individual springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with either semi-impermeable or non-permeable fabric. Each seam joining opposed plies of fabric around each of the coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments, thereby increasing the luxury “feel” of the comfort layer. The method of making the comfort layer includes compressing the springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Krtek, Austin G. Long, Eric Rhea, Darrell A. Richmond
  • Method of making strings of pocketed springs
    Patent number: 9764939
    Abstract: An apparatus for ventilating a web of material used in the manufacture of pocketed springs may be removably attached to a pocket coiler. The apparatus has an upper movable portion which pivots relative to a stationary portion. The stationary portion may be removably attached to the pocket coiler. Each portion has at least one roller, a web of material passing between the rollers during use. One of the rollers may have protrusions to create openings in the material before the material enters the pocket coiler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: John J. Brunnert, John E. Hull, Richard A. Krtek, Darrell A. Richmond
  • Apparatus For Ventilating Fabric Used To Make Pocketed Springs
    Publication number: 20170182673
    Abstract: An apparatus for ventilating a web of material used in the manufacture of pocketed springs may be removably attached to a pocket coiler. The apparatus has an upper movable portion which pivots relative to a stationary portion. The stationary portion may be removably attached to the pocket coiler. Each portion has at least one roller, a web of material passing between the rollers during use. One of the rollers may have protrusions to create openings in the material before the material enters the pocket coiler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: John J. Brunnert, John E. Hull, Richard A. Krtek, Darrell A. Richmond
  • Pocketed Spring Comfort Layer and Method of Making Same
    Publication number: 20160235212
    Abstract: A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has slow-acting pockets characterized by the individual springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with either semi-impermeable or non-permeable fabric. Each seam joining opposed plies of fabric around each of the coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments, thereby increasing the luxury “feel” of the comfort layer. The method of making the comfort layer includes compressing the springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Richard A. Krtek, Austin G. Long, Eric Rhea, Darrell A. Richmond
  • Apparatus For Ventilating Fabric Used To Make Pocketed Springs and Method of Making Strings of Pocketed Springs
    Publication number: 20150239730
    Abstract: An apparatus for ventilating a web of material used in the manufacture of pocketed springs may be removably attached to a pocket coiler. The apparatus has an upper movable portion which pivots relative to a stationary portion. The stationary portion may be removably attached to the pocket coiler. Each portion has at least one roller, a web of material passing between the rollers during use. One of the rollers may have protrusions to create openings in the material before the material enters the pocket coiler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: John J. Brunnert, John E. Hull, Richard A. Krtek, Darrell A. Richmond