Patents by Inventor Scott H. Smalling

Scott H. Smalling 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).

  • Patent number: 10537185
    Abstract: A self-adjusting, non-powered smart response technology mattress generally includes an accelerated calibration system comprising a valve fluidly connected to a body support device including a plurality of fluid support cells, wherein each fluid support cell includes an envelope and a reforming element disposed within the envelope; and a non-powered manifold system including a manifold conduit interconnecting at least two of the fluid support cells, and intake and exhaust valves fluidly coupled to the manifold conduit configured to dynamically open and close in response to a weight load. The accelerated calibration system is configured to selectively permit fluid flow out of the fluid support cells in the absence of a weight load upon opening of the valve. Also discloses is a process for releasing excess pressure formed as a result of temperature and barometric pressure changes in the self-adjusting, non-powered smart response technology mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignees: DREAMWELL, LTD., WCW INCORPORATED
    Inventors: William C. Creekmuir, Scott H. Smalling, Edgar C. Gardner, Jeff Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20150265065
    Abstract: A self-adjusting, non-powered smart response technology mattress generally includes an accelerated calibration system comprising a valve fluidly connected to a body support device including a plurality of fluid support cells, wherein each fluid support cell includes an envelope and a reforming element disposed within the envelope; and a non-powered manifold system including a manifold conduit interconnecting at least two of the fluid support cells, and intake and exhaust valves fluidly coupled to the manifold conduit configured to dynamically open and close in response to a weight load. The accelerated calibration system is configured to selectively permit fluid flow out of the fluid support cells in the absence of a weight load upon opening of the valve. Also discloses is a process for releasing excess pressure formed as a result of temperature and barometric pressure changes in the self-adjusting, non-powered smart response technology mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: William C. Creekmuir, Scott H. Smalling, Edgar C. Gardner, Jeff Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 8356372
    Abstract: In many aspects, the systems and methods described herein include a mattress having a top sleeping layer disposed on top of a support layer. The support layer includes a polyurethane foam having channels aligned with the joints of the articulated sections of the foundation or frame of the adjustable bedding assembly. When the sections articulate about the joints, the channels allow the overlying top layer to conform to the sections while reducing wear and tear therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Scott H. Smalling, Jack J. Squires
  • Publication number: 20120066838
    Abstract: In many aspects, the systems and methods described herein include mattress having a top sleeping layer disposed on top of a support layer. The support layer includes polyurethane foam having channels aligned with the joints of the articulated sections of the foundation or frame of the adjustable bedding assembly. When the sections articulate about the joints, the channels allow the overlying top layer to conform to the sections while reducing wear and tear therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: DREAMWELL, LTD.
    Inventors: Scott H. Smalling, Jack J. Squires
  • Publication number: 20090025150
    Abstract: In many aspects, the systems and methods described herein include mattress having a top sleeping layer disposed on top of a support layer. The support layer includes polyurethane foam having channels comprising one or more slits on both sides of a surface to act as hinges for articulation. The channels may be aligned with the joints of the articulated sections of the foundation or frame of the adjustable bedding assembly. When the sections articulate about the joints, the channels allow the overlying top layer to conform to the sections while reducing wear and tear therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: Dreamwell, Ltd.
    Inventors: Scott H. Smalling, Jack J. Squires