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).

  • Publication number: 20250089888
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Zach I. Gaarder
  • Publication number: 20250072617
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Troy Christiansen, Braquel L. Urie
  • Publication number: 20250072603
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Troy Christiansen, Tanner Rick Wheadon
  • Publication number: 20240423374
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20240415284
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2023
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20240407550
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Clint Gibson, Braquel L. Burnett, Brian Kuchler, Jacob D. Forman
  • Publication number: 20240357291
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson, Troy Christiansen
  • Publication number: 20240335041
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Casey L. Webb, Braquel L. Urie, David M. Underwood, Shawn D. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20240335044
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Casey L. Webb, Braquel L. Urie, David M. Underwood, Jacob D. Forman, Shawn D. Nelson
  • Patent number: 12070131
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: The Lovesac Company
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Clint Gibson, Braquel Burnett, Brian Kuchler, Jake Forman
  • Patent number: 12052555
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: THE LOVESAC COMPANY
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson, Troy Christiansen
  • Publication number: 20240115052
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Clint Gibson, Jake Forman, Brian Kuchler
  • Patent number: 11871853
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: THE LOVESAC COMPANY
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Clint Gibson, Jake Forman, Brian Kuchler
  • Publication number: 20240000244
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Jacob D. Forman, River T. Morgan
  • Publication number: 20230404270
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Tanner R. Wheadon, Troy Christiansen
  • Publication number: 20230319473
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson, Troy Christiansen
  • Patent number: 11689856
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: The Lovesac Company
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson, Troy Christiansen
  • Patent number: 11659933
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: The Lovesac Company
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson
  • Patent number: 11659936
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: The Lovesac Company
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Brian Kuchler, Clint Gibson
  • Patent number: 11647840
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: The Lovesac Company
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Clint Gibson, Jake Forman, Brian Kuchler