Patents by Inventor Richard L. McCune
Richard L. McCune 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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Patent number: 11304535Abstract: An apparatus for assembling a bedding foundation having spring modules and a frame includes a support configured to receive the frame, a bridge disposed over the support, and staplers movably coupled to the bridge and positioned over the support, each stapler configured to staple a spring module to the frame. The apparatus also includes cameras coupled to the bridge and positioned over the support. Each stapler is operatively associated with one of the cameras and each camera is positioned to provide a field of view toward the support. The apparatus also includes a driver configured to move the frame relative to the support and a controller in communication with the cameras and the driver, the controller configured to receive vision guidance signals from one of the cameras to direct movement of the driver and of the stapler operatively associated with the one of the cameras.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2018Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: L&P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANYInventors: Jefferson W. Myers, Travis L. Brummett, Joshua A. Carrier, Richard L. McCune, Franklin H. Rawlings
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Patent number: 10631653Abstract: A motorized furniture assembly having seat and back support sections moves between sofa and bed positions relative to a stationary frame by activation of two motorized drive assemblies. The motorized drive assemblies move seat support brackets of a seat section forward and backward relative to the stationary frame. Movement of the seat section moves a back support section between horizontal and raised positions. Two linkage assemblies control movement of the motorized furniture assembly between the sofa and bed positions upon actuation of said at least one actuator for activating the motorized drive assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Beck, Richard L. McCune, Gregory T. Koehler, William B. York, Jr., Franklin H. Rawlings
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Publication number: 20190365114Abstract: An apparatus for assembling a bedding foundation having spring modules and a frame includes a support configured to receive the frame, a bridge disposed over the support, and staplers movably coupled to the bridge and positioned over the support, each stapler configured to staple a spring module to the frame. The apparatus also includes cameras coupled to the bridge and positioned over the support. Each stapler is operatively associated with one of the cameras and each camera is positioned to provide a field of view toward the support. The apparatus also includes a driver configured to move the frame relative to the support and a controller in communication with the cameras and the driver, the controller configured to receive vision guidance signals from one of the cameras to direct movement of the driver and of the stapler operatively associated with the one of the cameras.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Jefferson W. Myers, Travis L. Brummett, Joshua A. Carrier, Richard L. McCune, Franklin H. Rawlings
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Publication number: 20190313805Abstract: A motorized furniture assembly having seat and back support sections moves between sofa and bed positions relative to a stationary frame by activation of two motorized drive assemblies. The motorized drive assemblies move seat support brackets of a seat section forward and backward relative to the stationary frame. Movement of the seat section moves a back support section between horizontal and raised positions. Two linkage assemblies control movement of the motorized furniture assembly between the sofa and bed positions upon actuation of said at least one actuator for activating the motorized drive assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2018Publication date: October 17, 2019Applicant: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Beck, Richard L. McCune, Gregory T. Koehler, William B. York, Jr., Franklin H. Rawlings
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Patent number: 9724719Abstract: Systems and methods for producing consistent spray patterns and for diminishing clogging experienced when applying spray adhesive from a spray gun are provided. One system includes an automatic non-atomizing spray valve operably coupled to a first and second flow valve. The spray and flow valves are electronically controlled using logic running on a processing unit. The logic is programmed to carry out a spray cycle that involves dispensing a first liquid from the spray valve (first phase) and then dispensing a second liquid through the same spray valve (second phase). Because the first liquid (e.g., water-based adhesive) has the potential to clog a nozzle of the spray valve, a short burst of the second liquid (e.g., cleaning fluid) is introduced to prevent the nozzle from clogging. The spray valve is configured as a pulse width modulated spray gun to further reduce clogging and to generate an evenly distributed spray pattern.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Richard L. McCune, Matthew Smallwood, Terrance L Myers
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Patent number: 9566599Abstract: Systems and methods for producing consistent spray patterns and for diminishing clogging experienced when applying spray adhesive from a spray gun are provided. One system includes an automatic non-atomizing spray valve operably coupled to a first and second flow valve. The spray and flow valves are electronically controlled using logic running on a processing unit. The logic is programmed to carry out a spray cycle that involves dispensing a first liquid from the spray valve (first phase) and then dispensing a second liquid through the same spray valve (second phase). Because the first liquid (e.g., water-based adhesive) has the potential to clog a nozzle of the spray valve, a short burst of the second liquid (e.g., cleaning fluid) is introduced to prevent the nozzle from clogging. The spray valve is configured as a pulse width modulated spray gun to further reduce clogging and to generate an evenly distributed spray pattern.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: L&P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANYInventors: Richard L. McCune, Matthew Smallwood, Terrance L. Myers
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Publication number: 20140131463Abstract: Systems and methods for producing consistent spray patterns and for diminishing clogging experienced when applying spray adhesive from a spray gun are provided. One system includes an automatic non-atomizing spray valve operably coupled to a first and second flow valve. The spray and flow valves are electronically controlled using logic running on a processing unit. The logic is programmed to carry out a spray cycle that involves dispensing a first liquid from the spray valve (first phase) and then dispensing a second liquid through the same spray valve (second phase). Because the first liquid (e.g., water-based adhesive) has the potential to clog a nozzle of the spray valve, a short burst of the second liquid (e.g., cleaning fluid) is introduced to prevent the nozzle from clogging. The spray valve is configured as a pulse width modulated spray gun to further reduce clogging and to generate an evenly distributed spray pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANYInventors: RICHARD L. MCCUNE, MATTHEW SMALLWOOD, TERRANCE L. MYERS
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Publication number: 20140131470Abstract: Systems and methods for producing consistent spray patterns and for diminishing clogging experienced when applying spray adhesive from a spray gun are provided. One system includes an automatic non-atomizing spray valve operably coupled to a first and second flow valve. The spray and flow valves are electronically controlled using logic running on a processing unit. The logic is programmed to carry out a spray cycle that involves dispensing a first liquid from the spray valve (first phase) and then dispensing a second liquid through the same spray valve (second phase). Because the first liquid (e.g., water-based adhesive) has the potential to clog a nozzle of the spray valve, a short burst of the second liquid (e.g., cleaning fluid) is introduced to prevent the nozzle from clogging. The spray valve is configured as a pulse width modulated spray gun to further reduce clogging and to generate an evenly distributed spray pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANYInventors: Richard L. Mccune, Matthew Smallwood, Terrance L. Myers
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Publication number: 20120047657Abstract: A bedding or seating product comprising a spring assembly, including a plurality of bands of coil springs. If desired, one or two rectangular border wires may be clipped to the spring assembly. Each band of coil springs is made of a single piece of wire shaped to define a plurality of coil springs connected by innerconnecting segments. Each of the coil springs has a tapered central spiral portion defining a central spring axis and terminating at opposed ends with upper and lower end turns. The bands of springs may be arranged in any desired orientation and may be connected by helical lacing wires.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: L&P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANYInventors: Richard L. McCune, Darrell A. Richmond, Erin L. Wampler, Thomas W. Wells
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Patent number: 6272706Abstract: A pocketed coil spring assembly for use in the manufacture of mattresses or cushions or the like comprising a plurality of strips of integrally connected closed fabric pockets each containing one helically coiled wire compression spring having its axis disposed transversely of the strip, and wherein each of the strips contains a single band of interconnected springs formed from a single length of wire into a plurality of interconnected helical coil springs. The springs of the bands may contain inserts such as foam cylinders or pocketed coil springs to impart differing degrees of firmness to different strips. Adjacent coil springs may be separated by multiple transverse lines of attachment in order to posturize the product.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2000Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Richard L. McCune, Joe C. Workman
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Patent number: 6173464Abstract: A pocketed coil spring assembly for use in the manufacture of mattresses or cushions or the like comprising a plurality of strips of integrally connected closed fabric pockets each containing one helically coiled wire compression spring having its axis disposed transversely of the strip, and wherein each of the strips contains a single band of inter-connected springs formed from a single length of wire into a plurality of interconnected helical coil springs. The springs of the bands may contain inserts such as foam cylinders or pocketed coil springs to impart differing degrees of firmness to different strips. Adjacent coil springs may be separated by multiple transverse lines of attachment in order to posturize the product.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1999Date of Patent: January 16, 2001Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Richard L. McCune, Joe C. Workman
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Patent number: 6085397Abstract: A longitudinally extending spring retainer comprising a band of coil springs and a continuous piece of fabric adapted to hold the band of coil springs. The band of coil springs is made of a single length of wire shaped to form a plurality of coil springs arranged in a row, each of the coil springs having an upper and lower end turn. The upper and lower end turns of the coil springs are held in receptacles created in top and bottom portions of a continuous piece of fabric. The fabric is folded upon itself and secured together with connections in order to hold the end turns in place.Methods of making pocketed spring assemlies, comprising steps of inserting and retaining the above described spring retainers in adjacent, interconnected pockets are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1999Date of Patent: July 11, 2000Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Joe C. Workman, Richard L. McCune
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Patent number: 5957438Abstract: A longitudinally extending spring retainer comprising a band of coil springs and a continuous piece of fabric adapted to hold the band of coil springs. The band of coil springs is made of a single length of wire shaped to form a plurality of coil springs arranged in a row, each of the coil springs having an upper and lower end turn. The upper and lower end turns of the coil springs are held in receptacles created in top and bottom portions of a continuous piece of fabric. The fabric is folded upon itself and secured together with connections in order to hold the end turns in place.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1998Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Joe C. Workman, Henry G. Mohr, Richard L. McCune