Patents by Inventor Shawn D. Nelson
Shawn D. Nelson 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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Publication number: 20250089888Abstract: A furniture assembly system that includes a first furniture assembly, a casegood furniture assembly, and a coupler, the coupler selectively connecting the first furniture assembly and the casegood furniture assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2024Publication date: March 20, 2025Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Zach I. Gaarder
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Publication number: 20250072617Abstract: A sling chair includes a frame having a base with a forward end and an opposing rearward end. A back rest upstands from the rearward end of the base and has an upper end. A plurality of flexible, spaced apart straps longitudinally extend from the upper end of the back rest to the forward end of the base. The effective length of the straps can be adjusted. A pillow or cushions can be disposed on the plurality of straps.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2024Publication date: March 6, 2025Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Troy Christiansen, Braquel L. Urie
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Publication number: 20250072603Abstract: A modular cabinet assembly includes a first cubby element having a box shaped configuration and bounding a first compartment, the first cubby element having a front face extending between a first side and an opposing second side and encircling an opening to the first compartment. A second cubby element is similarly configured. The cubby elements can be stacked, or positioned side-by-side. A removable clip can secure the first cubby element to the second cubby element. In an embodiment, various cubby elements, of related widths can be provided, e.g., a first cubby element of width (x), a second cubby element of width (2×), a third cubby element of width (3×), and/or a fourth cubby element of width (1.5×). An embodiment can include a false back defining a hidden cavity and/or stacking brackets, for securely stacking cubby elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2024Publication date: March 6, 2025Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Troy Christiansen, Tanner Rick Wheadon
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Publication number: 20240423374Abstract: Disclosed are furniture systems including at least one reclining assembly. The reclining assembly is configured to seamlessly integrate and couple to a modular furniture assembly, having a footprint that substantially fits within the geometric specifications of the footprint of the modular furniture assembly. The reclining assembly has a general appearance that is substantially similar to the modular furniture assembly when the reclining assembly is in the un-reclined position. The reclining assembly includes a reclining mechanism that permits transitioning the reclining assembly between a deep mode and a wide mode. The reclining assembly includes an adjustable frame and the reclining mechanism, wherein the reclining mechanism includes a fixed lower carriage portion and an upper carriage portion. An actuator drives the upper carriage portion relative to the lower carriage portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Lynn Curtis Strong, Stephen Ciccarelli, Zach I. Gaarder, Casey Lee Webb, Jacob D. Forman, Braquel L. Urie, Brian Kuchler, Tyler Sanders, Randall R. Bateman, Joel H. Bennett
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Publication number: 20240415284Abstract: Disclosed are furniture systems including at least one reclining assembly. The reclining assembly can be configured to seamlessly integrate and couple to a modular furniture assembly, having a footprint that substantially fits within the geometric specifications of the footprint of the modular furniture assembly. The reclining assembly can have a general appearance that is substantially similar to the modular furniture assembly when the reclining assembly is in the un-reclined position. The reclining assembly can include a reclining mechanism that permits transitioning the reclining assembly between a shallow and deep seat configuration. The reclining assembly can include a rotatable footrest panel. The reclining mechanism can include rotating gears that ride on gear rails, to effect the reclining movement and/or extension of the footrest panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2023Publication date: December 19, 2024Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Lynn Curtis Strong, Stephen Ciccarelli, Zach Gaarder, Casey Lee Webb, Jacob D. Forman, Braquel L Urie, Brian Kuchler, Tyler Sanders
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Publication number: 20240407550Abstract: A modular furniture assembly includes: a first base having a first frame assembly having a top face and an opposing bottom face; a first upright member removably mounted to the first base so that the first upright member upstands from the first base; and a connector leg assembly being removably coupled to the first frame assembly. The connector leg assembly includes: a plate having a top surface and an opposing bottom surface; a leg outwardly projecting from the bottom surface of the plate; and a plurality of spaced apart protruding members outwardly projecting from the top surface of the plate and each terminating at a terminal end face. Each of the protruding members further includes: a threaded hole recessed into the terminal end face; and an encircling side surface, at least a portion of the encircling side surface radially inwardly tapering at it extends toward the terminal end face.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2024Publication date: December 12, 2024Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Clint Gibson, Braquel L. Burnett, Brian Kuchler, Jacob D. Forman
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Publication number: 20240357291Abstract: A furniture system includes a base and transverse member, with an induction charger provided in the transverse member and/or base, hidden from view and feel. The induction charger can be at least partially secured to either the base frame or the transverse member frame. The induction charger provides induction charging to a device positioned adjacent to a charging surface of the base or transverse member. The charging surface is positioned adjacent to the induction charger. Additionally, the induction charger is positioned between a first and second cushioning material. The first cushioning material is adjacent to (e.g., proximal to or on) the charging surface. The first and second cushioning materials have respective depths.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2024Publication date: October 24, 2024Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson, Troy Christiansen
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Publication number: 20240335041Abstract: A frameless furniture movement assembly for moving a frameless furniture assembly, the frameless furniture moving assembly including a receiving body that accommodates the frameless furniture and prevents decoupling of the frameless furniture assembly from the frameless furniture receiver in at least one of a first direction and a second direction transverse to the first direction, and a movement assembly, mounted to the frameless furniture support, for movement of the frameless furniture support in the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2024Publication date: October 10, 2024Inventors: Casey L. Webb, Braquel L. Urie, David M. Underwood, Shawn D. Nelson
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Publication number: 20240335044Abstract: A furniture assembly system including a furniture assembly including an inner member including an inner member body and a filler disposed within the inner member, and an outer cover configured to selectively receive the inner member, and a furniture accessory selectively operatively coupled to the furniture assembly. The furniture assembly can be a frameless furniture assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2024Publication date: October 10, 2024Inventors: Casey L. Webb, Braquel L. Urie, David M. Underwood, Jacob D. Forman, Shawn D. Nelson
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Patent number: 12070131Abstract: A modular furniture assembly is disclosed herein. The assembly includes a base, an upright member, and one or more connector plates configured to selectively couple a bottom portion of the base to a bottom portion of the upright member. The base and the upright member are sized and configured in a particular defined spatial relationship where the length (X) of the base is substantially equal to the sum of the width (Y) of the base and two times a dimension (Z) which is the width (Z1) of the upright member or a separation distance (Z2) between adjacent receiving holes of the base and upright member. Thus, X is substantially equal to Y+2Z.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignee: The Lovesac CompanyInventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Clint Gibson, Braquel Burnett, Brian Kuchler, Jake Forman
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Patent number: 12052555Abstract: A furniture system includes a base and transverse member, with an induction charger provided in the transverse member and/or base, hidden from view and feel. The induction charger can be at least partially secured to either the base frame or the transverse member frame. The induction charger provides induction charging to a device positioned adjacent to a charging surface of the base or transverse member. The charging surface is positioned adjacent to the induction charger. Additionally, the induction charger is positioned between a first and second cushioning material. The first cushioning material is adjacent to (e.g., proximal to or on) the charging surface. The first and second cushioning materials have respective depths.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2023Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: THE LOVESAC COMPANYInventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson, Troy Christiansen
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Publication number: 20240115052Abstract: A furniture console having a base and at least one of a lighting device selectively mounted to the base, a first charging device supported by the base, a thermal energy transfer assembly configured to heat or cool a first container selectively mounted to the base, and an electricity storage assembly mounted within the base, the electricity storage assembly being configured to power the furniture console. A control assembly configured to control operation of the at least one of the lighting device, the first charging device, and the thermal energy transfer assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Clint Gibson, Jake Forman, Brian Kuchler
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Patent number: 11871853Abstract: A furniture console having a base and at least one of a lighting device selectively mounted to the base, a first charging device supported by the base, a thermal energy transfer assembly configured to heat or cool a first container selectively mounted to the base, and an electricity storage assembly mounted within the base, the electricity storage assembly being configured to power the furniture console. A control assembly configured to control operation of the at least one of the lighting device, the first charging device, and the thermal energy transfer assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: THE LOVESAC COMPANYInventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Clint Gibson, Jake Forman, Brian Kuchler
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Publication number: 20240000244Abstract: An acoustically transparent pillow for use with a furniture assembly where one or more speakers are embedded in the armrest(s) or other components of the furniture system. The pillow can be positioned (e.g., for decoration or comfort) over the armrest speaker, with minimal effect to the sound emitted from said speaker, even where the pillow is positioned over where sound is emitted from the speaker. Pillows may similarly be positioned in other locations relative to other speakers embedded in the furniture system, providing desired decorative esthetics or comfort, while providing minimal interference with the sound from the speaker system embedded in the furniture assembly. Such a pillow may include a fabric envelope and a fill material, where at least portions of the fabric envelope and the fill material comprise acoustically transparent materials (e.g., acoustically transparent fabric, and acoustically transparent fill material, such as a highly porous, reticulated foam).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Jacob D. Forman, River T. Morgan
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Publication number: 20230404270Abstract: Modular mattress systems include mattress modules configured such that a plurality of mattress modules are configured to form a first modular mattress of a first selected geometry and are reconfigurable to form a second modular mattress of a second selected geometry.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Tanner R. Wheadon, Troy Christiansen
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Publication number: 20230319473Abstract: A furniture system includes a base and transverse member, with an induction charger provided in the transverse member and/or base, hidden from view and feel. The induction charger can be at least partially secured to either the base frame or the transverse member frame. The induction charger provides induction charging to a device positioned adjacent to a charging surface of the base or transverse member. The charging surface is positioned adjacent to the induction charger. Additionally, the induction charger is positioned between a first and second cushioning material. The first cushioning material is adjacent to (e.g., proximal to or on) the charging surface. The first and second cushioning materials have respective depths.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson, Troy Christiansen
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Patent number: 11689856Abstract: A furniture system includes a base and transverse member, with an induction charger provided in the transverse member and/or base, hidden from view and feel. The induction charger can be at least partially secured to either the base frame or the transverse member frame. The induction charger provides induction charging to a device positioned adjacent to a charging surface of the base or transverse member. The charging surface is positioned adjacent to the induction charger. Additionally, the induction charger is positioned between a first and second cushioning material. The first cushioning material is adjacent to (e.g., proximal to or on) the charging surface. The first and second cushioning materials have respective depths.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: The Lovesac CompanyInventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson, Troy Christiansen
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Patent number: 11659933Abstract: A furniture spring system includes a lid configured to provide a seating surface. The lid includes a frame having two opposing frame members and a retention member associated with at least one of the two opposing frame members. The furniture spring system further includes a slat extending between the two opposing frame members. The slat includes a plurality of slat portions adjustably coupled to each other, such that a total length of the slat is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: The Lovesac CompanyInventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson
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Patent number: 11659936Abstract: Furniture spring systems are configured to provide support for different sized modular seating systems and/or modular bed systems. Slats extend between opposing frame or rail members to provide support to the seating or bed system. The slats have a catch disposed at a first or second end. In the seating and/or bed frame systems, the catch engages a retention member to retain the slat to the frame or rail. Adjustable bed frame systems employing such slats comprise modular bed frames and adjustable head boards and foot boards. Bed frames employing the slats and headboards/footboards thereof adjust in length or width in a variety of different manners. Adjustable bed frames adjust through the use of telescoping members, filler blocks and/or elongate end blocks that have different sizes from the standard uniform elongate support blocks employed in a bed frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: The Lovesac CompanyInventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson
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Patent number: 11647840Abstract: A furniture console having a base and at least one of a lighting device selectively mounted to the base, a first charging device supported by the base, a thermal energy transfer assembly configured to heat or cool a first container selectively mounted to the base, and an electricity storage assembly mounted within the base, the electricity storage assembly being configured to power the furniture console. A control assembly configured to control operation of the at least one of the lighting device, the first charging device, and the thermal energy transfer assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: The Lovesac CompanyInventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Clint Gibson, Jake Forman, Brian Kuchler