Patents by Inventor Stephen A. Wallace
Stephen A. Wallace 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: 20240026201Abstract: A cooling support cushion (10) and method of forming same is provided. In particular, the present cooling support cushions and methods of producing the same make use of a plurality of surface coatings (32) to a base layer (20) to provide an extended cooling effect. The surface coating may be mixed and applied or may be applied as separated layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Beat Niederoest, Michael Mozeika, Tony Turoso, Stephen Wallace
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Patent number: 11807799Abstract: A cooling support cushion and method of forming same is provided. In particular, the present cooling support cushions and methods of producing the same make use of a plurality of surface coatings to a base layer to provide an extended cooling effect. The surface coating may be mixed and applied or may be applied as separated layers.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2018Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Tempur World, LLCInventors: Beat Niederoest, Michael Mozeika, Tony Turoso, Stephen Wallace
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Patent number: 11717780Abstract: The addition of a medial longitudinal score line (hinge point) along the longitudinal channels of the filter frame allows for thinner media and/or collapsing the frame on itself which will reduce scrap, save space and save tremendously on shipping costs. The additional score line can be a cut score, skip score, crush score or liquid line. The collapsed filter frame expands upon sliding into the channels of the filter frame media holder whereby the filter frame expands and widens to fit the filter assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Inventors: Bill Noel, Stephen Wallace, Brian Morris
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Patent number: 11559151Abstract: A washable pillow comprising of a molded foam core with antimicrobial resistance encased in a washable netting and a sleeve. The pillow may be washed and dried using conventional household methods without significant damage or loss of mechanical properties.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: TEMPUR WORLD, LLCInventors: Sarah Russell, Stephen Wallace, Simon Simonsen, Anthony G. Turoso
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Patent number: 11426955Abstract: A method of forming a laminate charge, and a forming tool and apparatus for forming a laminate charge is disclosed. In a forming step, a suction force is generated between a forming tool and an impermeable sheet which causes the impermeable sheet to press the laminate charge against a male corner of the forming tool and into a female corner of the forming tool. The male corner of the forming tool is positioned between first and second parts of the laminate charge, and the female corner of the forming tool is positioned between second and third parts of the laminate charge. During the forming step, gas is injected between the forming tool and part of the laminate charge to create a gas cushion between the forming tool and the third part of the laminate charge. This gas cushion inhibits the third part of the laminate charge from becoming clamped against the forming tool as the laminate charge is pressed into the female corner of the forming tool.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2017Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITEDInventor: Alexander Stephen Wallace
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Publication number: 20210315390Abstract: A spring core is provided that includes a plurality of coil springs having an upper portion and a lower portion that collectively define an interior cavity. The spring core further includes a continuous upper fabric layer that covers each coil spring and defines a recess in the interior cavity of each coil spring. A cushioning layer is positioned atop the continuous upper fabric layer and extends into the recess in the interior cavity of each coil spring. A mattress assembly is further provided that includes the spring core, an upper body supporting layer, and a lower foundation layer. Methods of producing a spring core are further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: Sealy Technology, LLCInventors: Darin T. Thomas, Stephen Wallace, Christina Pollock
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Patent number: 11076705Abstract: A spring core is provided that includes a plurality of coil springs having an upper portion and a lower portion that collectively define an interior cavity. The spring core further includes a continuous upper fabric layer that covers each coil spring and defines a recess in the interior cavity of each coil spring. A cushioning layer is positioned atop the continuous upper fabric layer and extends into the recess in the interior cavity of each coil spring. A mattress assembly is further provided that includes the spring core, an upper body supporting layer, and a lower foundation layer. Methods of producing a spring core are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2016Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Sealy Technology, LLCInventors: Darin T. Thomas, Stephen Wallace, Christina Pollock
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Publication number: 20210101103Abstract: The addition of a medial longitudinal score line (hinge point) along the longitudinal channels of the filter frame allows for thinner media and/or collapsing the frame on itself which will reduce scrap, save space and save tremendously on shipping costs. The additional score line can be a cut score, skip score, crush score or liquid line. The collapsed filter frame expands upon sliding into the channels of the filter frame media holder whereby the filter frame expands and widens to fit the filter assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventors: Bill Noel, Stephen Wallace, Brian Morris
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Patent number: 10813469Abstract: A support cushion and a method of producing a support cushion are provided. The support cushion includes a base layer having a lower surface and an upper surface, and a plurality of surface coatings positioned atop the upper surface of the base layer, the plurality of surface coatings configured to allow an amount of air to flow through the base layer and the plurality of surface coatings, and the plurality of surface coatings further configured to provide a cooling effect. The method of producing a support cushion includes the steps of providing a base layer having a lower surface and an upper surface; applying a plurality of surface coatings to the upper surface of the base layer, the plurality of surface coatings configured to allow an amount of air to flow through the base layer and the plurality of surface coatings and further configured to provide a cooling effect.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2016Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Tempur World, LLCInventors: Anthony G. Turoso, Stephen Wallace, Beat Niederoest, Michael Mozeika
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Publication number: 20200281367Abstract: A pocket coil spring assembly is provided that includes a coil spring having an upper portion and a lower portion collectively defining an interior cavity of the coil spring. The pocket coil spring assembly further includes a fabric pocket encasing the coil spring with a top area covering the upper portion of the coil spring and a bottom area covering the lower portion of the coil spring. A discrete amount of flexible foam is poured on the top of the fabric pocket such that a top surface of the flexible foam extends above the coil spring. A mattress assembly is further provided that includes the flexible foam dispensed in continuous or discrete amounts between rows of pocket coil springs.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Larry K. DeMoss, Darin T. Thomas, Brian M. Manuszak, Stephen Wallace
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Publication number: 20200214477Abstract: A washable pillow comprising of a molded foam core with antimicrobial resistance encased in a washable netting and a sleeve. The pillow may be washed and dried using conventional household methods without significant damage or loss of mechanical properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2019Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Sarah Russell, Stephen Wallace, Simon Simonsen, Anthony G. Turoso
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Publication number: 20200188540Abstract: Conformationally strained irans-cycloalkenes and derivatives thereof suitable for radiolabeling in a subject in need thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2016Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicants: University of Delaware, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United Kingdom Research and InnovationInventors: Joseph FOX, Zibo LI, Yu LIU, Michael Thompson TAYLOR, Dennis SVATUNEK, Katarina ROHLFING, Mengzhe WANG, Zhanhong WU, Raghu VANNAM, Jason W. CHIN, Stephen WALLACE
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Publication number: 20200187687Abstract: A multi-layer cushion with convolute sleeve comprises a cushion, such as a pillow, having an outer sleeve which has a first surface and a second surface which differ in structure. The first surface may be smooth and the second surface may comprise a plurality of convolute shapes defining a non-smooth surface. The outer sleeve may be reversible so that the smooth surface is facing out or the shaped surface is facing out. The first sleeve defines a cavity in which a plurality of chipped foam pieces may be positioned. The structure provides for two distinct feelings for the pillow, which a user may select.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Daniel Helms, Rachel Kuykendall, Anthony G. Turoso, Stephen Wallace
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Publication number: 20200071588Abstract: A cooling support cushion and method of forming same is provided. In particular, the present cooling support cushions and methods of producing the same make use of a plurality of surface coatings to a base layer to provide an extended cooling effect. The surface coating may be mixed and applied or may be applied as separated layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2018Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Beat Niederoest, Michael Mozeika, Tony Turoso, Stephen Wallace
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Publication number: 20190210304Abstract: A method of forming a laminate charge, and a forming tool and apparatus for forming a laminate charge is disclosed. In a forming step, a suction force is generated between a forming tool and an impermeable sheet which causes the impermeable sheet to press the laminate charge against a male corner of the forming tool and into a female corner of the forming tool. The male corner of the forming tool is positioned between first and second parts of the laminate charge, and the female corner of the forming tool is positioned between second and third parts of the laminate charge. During the forming step, gas is injected between the forming tool and part of the laminate charge to create a gas cushion between the forming tool and the third part of the laminate charge. This gas cushion inhibits the third part of the laminate charge from becoming clamped against the forming tool as the laminate charge is pressed into the female corner of the forming tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2017Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventor: Alexander Stephen WALLACE
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Patent number: 10188895Abstract: The dumbbell exercise device may include a bar, end-weights at opposite ends of the bar, housings enclosing the end-weights, and a resistance band. The resistance band may be engaged by the first and second housings and extend between the first and second end-weights at or near a perimeter of the end-weights. This and other embodiments provide enhanced lifting effects and engage muscle groups to improve grip strength.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2016Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Inventor: Matthew Stephen Wallace
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Publication number: 20190008285Abstract: A support cushion and a method of producing a support cushion are provided. The support cushion includes a base layer having a lower surface and an upper surface, and a plurality of surface coatings positioned atop the upper surface of the base layer, the plurality of surface coatings configured to allow an amount of air to flow through the base layer and the plurality of surface coatings, and the plurality of surface coatings further configured to provide a cooling effect. The method of producing a support cushion includes the steps of providing a base layer having a lower surface and an upper surface; applying a plurality of surface coatings to the upper surface of the base layer, the plurality of surface coatings configured to allow an amount of air to flow through the base layer and the plurality of surface coatings and further configured to provide a cooling effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2016Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Anthony G. Turoso, Stephen Wallace, Bëat Niederoest
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Patent number: 9936815Abstract: A pocket coil spring assembly is provided that includes a coil spring having an upper portion and a lower portion collectively defining an interior cavity of the coil spring. The pocket coil spring assembly further includes a fabric pocket encasing the coil spring with a top area covering the upper portion of the coil spring and a bottom area covering the lower portion of the coil spring. An amount of flexible foam is positioned in the interior cavity of the coil spring such that a top surface of the flexible foam extends above the coil spring. A mattress assembly is further provided that includes a plurality of the pocket coil spring assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Sealy Technology, LLCInventors: Larry K. DeMoss, Darin T. Thomas, Brian M. Manuszak, Stephen Wallace
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Patent number: 9838762Abstract: In one example, a method for optimizing operational parameters of a hardware implemented telemetry system is provided. The operational parameters can include a performance characteristic, an energy use, data creation, and a cost. The operation parameters are monitored. The method further includes adjusting a balance between the operational parameters in accordance with a predetermined operational guideline.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Jain Agricultural Services, LLCInventors: James Matthew Anderson Pryor, Anthony James Kahl, Stephen Wallace, Gino Garbellini, Simon Antony Holmes a Court
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Patent number: 9754398Abstract: Techniques are described by which the data associated with a 3D animation may be reduced in a manner that does not result in perceptible visual artifacts when the animation is rendered on the display of a target device. Animation curve reduction is achieved by the removal of redundant animation curve samples, and is independently guided for different object attributes or animation channels by the nature of the attribute and one or more display parameters of the target device for which the animation is intended.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2014Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Peter John Cardwell, Paul J. Furio, Richard Steven Harding, Stephen Wallace Johnson, Valere Joseph Vanderschaegen