Patents by Inventor Richard S. Wright

Richard S. Wright 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).

  • Patella drill guide and trial surgical instrument
    Patent number: 11925365
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument includes a patella trial and drill guide that may be used to both perform a surgical trial of the patellofemoral joint and guide the surgeon in drilling a number of anchor holes in the patella of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Matthew S. Wallace, Jennifer B. Wyant, Richard S. Jones, David S. Barrett, Michael J. Rock, Abraham P. Wright, Olen J. Borkholder, Robert S. Gorab, Rusty T. Meier
  • Mattress assembly and manufacturing process for a mattress using adhesive patches
    Patent number: 7424762
    Abstract: A mattress and a method of manufacturing a mattress are disclosed. The mattress includes a mattress core, a side rail joined to the mattress core by a one or more adhesive patches, optionally a deck applied over an area of the mattress core and joined to the mattress core by adhesive patches, and an upholstery layer defining a sleep surface applied over the deck or the mattress core and joined to the deck by adhesive patches. The adhesive patches have a bonding strength sufficient to maintain a relative position between the various mattress components at least during assembly of the mattress. The upholstery layer is permanently secured to the side rail by, for example, sewing or stapling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Richard S. Wright, Timothy F. Watson
  • Mattress assembly and manufacturing process for a mattress using adhesive patches
    Patent number: 7200884
    Abstract: A mattress and a method of manufacturing a mattress are disclosed. The mattress includes a mattress core, a side rail joined to the mattress core by a one or more adhesive patches, optionally a deck applied over an area of the mattress core and joined to the mattress core by adhesive patches, and an upholstery layer defining a sleep surface applied over the deck or the mattress core and joined to the deck by adhesive patches. The adhesive patches have a bonding strength sufficient to maintain a relative position between the various mattress components at least during assembly of the mattress. The upholstery layer is permanently secured to the side rail by, for example, sewing or stapling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Dreamwell Ltd.
    Inventors: Richard S. Wright, Timothy F. Watson