Tempur-Pedic Management, LLC Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160128487 | Support Cushions Including Thermoelectric Elements and Air Conduits, and Methods for Controlling Surface Temperature of Same - A support cushion for providing individualized heating and cooling to a user resting on the support cushion is provided. The support cushion includes a body supporting layer, a plurality of thermoelectric elements positioned and configured to selectively provide heating or cooling of the body supporting layer, a heat transfer layer positioned adjacent to the body supporting portion and operably connected to the thermoelectric elements, a base layer positioned adjacent to the heat transfer layer opposite the body supporting layer and defining one or more inlet and outlet conduits, and one or more fans operably connected to each of the outlet conduits. Methods of controlling the surface temperature of a support cushion are also provided. | 05-12-2016 |
20160073800 | GEL MOLDED PILLOW AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A pillow is provided that includes a foam core and a gel insert molded to each side of the foam core. Methods of producing a pillow are further provided and include a step of providing a foam molding system having a top mold defining a plurality of air ports and a bottom mold defining a plurality of air ports. A vacuum is applied to the plurality of air ports in both the top mold and bottom mold, and a gel insert is then positioned against each of the plurality of air ports. A foam precursor is subsequently dispensed into the bottom mold atop the gel insert, and the top mold is secured to the bottom mold. The foam precursor then expands within the foam molding system and bonds with the two gel inserts to produce a pillow having a gel insert molded to each side of the pillow. | 03-17-2016 |
20160051059 | COVER ASSEMBLIES FOR MATTRESSES - A cover assembly for a mattress is provided that includes a first cover and a second cover. The first cover includes a top panel, a bottom panel, and a continuous side panel collectively defining a cavity for enclosing the mattress. The second cover includes a top surface and a bottom surface, with the second cover being positioned over and dimensionally-sized to cover at least the top panel of the first cover. A fastener then connects the second cover to the first cover along the perimeter of the second cover. Methods for marking a mattress are also provided that include the step of marking an indicia indicative of a characteristic of a mattress on the top surface of the second cover of the cover assembly. | 02-25-2016 |
20150374136 | MATTRESS ASSEMBLY - A mattress assembly includes a foundation that defines first and second axes oriented along the length and the width of the foundation, respectively. The mattress assembly further includes a mattress supported atop the foundation and means for securing the mattress to the foundation to inhibit sliding movement of the mattress relative to the foundation along at least one of the first and second axes. | 12-31-2015 |
20150359351 | MATTRESS ASSEMBLY - A mattress assembly is provided that includes a body supporting portion, one or more air bladders positioned beneath the body supporting portion, and a frame portion. The frame portion includes a bottom surface and a sidewall that collectively define a well for receiving the one or more air bladders. The sidewall of the frame portion is secured to the second surface of the body supporting portion at a foot portion of the mattress assembly, while the sidewall of the frame portion and the body supporting portion are configured to move relative to one another at a head portion and a middle portion of the mattress assembly to thereby allow the mattress assembly to conform to the shape of an adjustable foundation. | 12-17-2015 |
20150335163 | MATTRESS ASSEMBLY - A mattress assembly includes a first layer of viscoelastic foam defining an upper surface, and a second layer of non-viscoelasiic foam supporting the first layer. The mattress assembly also includes a plurality of static spring elements positioned beneath the upper surface for enhancing a firmness of the combined first and second layers. | 11-26-2015 |
20150328070 | ADJUSTABLE MATTRESS FOUNDATION - An adjustable mattress foundation includes a first frame, a second frame supported upon the first frame and including at least one movable frame portion, a first actuator supported upon the second frame and operable to selectively incline the at least one movable frame portion, and a second actuator interconnecting the first and second frames and operable to displace the second frame relative to the first frame. | 11-19-2015 |
20150320228 | FOAM BLOCK MATTRESS ASSEMBLY - Mattress assemblies are provided that include a plurality of visco-elastic foam blocks configured to attach to one or more adjacent visco-elastic foams blocks. Bed assemblies are also provided that include the mattress assemblies and further include a frame having rails with a height that, upon placement of a foundation and the mattress assembly in the frame, cover at least a portion of a side of each visco-elastic foam block to thereby secure the visco-elastic blocks in the frame in a predetermined configuration. | 11-12-2015 |
20150320226 | ADJUSTABLE-FIRMNESS BODY SUPPORT AND METHOD - The present invention provides a body support assembly comprising a layer having a passage, a pump positioned to create a flow of fluid through the passage, a sensor that detects a parameter and produces a signal, and a controller coupled to the sensor and programmed to control the flow of fluid based on the signal. Preferably, the layer comprises visco-elastic foam. In one embodiment, the parameter corresponds with a firmness of the layer (e.g., a temperature of the layer). A heat exchanger can be used to alter (e.g., heat or cool) a temperature of the fluid. The present invention further provides a method of controlling a firmness of a body support comprising sensing a sensed value of a parameter (e.g., temperature) of the body support, establishing a desired value of the parameter, comparing the sensed parameter to the desired value, and adjusting the parameter. | 11-12-2015 |
20150314715 | TRAVEL CUSHION - A cushion includes a foam body having first and second lateral support portions defining an elongated recess therebetween. The cushion can also include a cover at least partially enclosing the foam body and means for releasably coupling the cushion to a support member to facilitate transport of the support member and the cushion as a unit. Also, the cushion can include another body positioned in the recess, removable from the recess for use in supporting a lumbar or posterior area of a user, and releasably attachable within the recess by one or more fasteners. | 11-05-2015 |
20150313369 | MATTRESS FOUNDATION INCLUDING VIBRATION MOTORS AND MOUNTING ARRANGEMENTS THEREFOR - An adjustable mattress foundation includes a frame having at least one movable frame portion and a panel coupled for movement with the movable frame portion. The panel includes a lower surface in facing relationship with the movable frame portion and an upper surface. The adjustable mattress foundation also includes an actuator supported upon the frame and operable to selectively incline the at least one movable frame portion, a vibration motor, and a support suspending the vibration motor relative to the panel The support is mounted to the upper surface of the panel. | 11-05-2015 |
20150305515 | ENHANCED MOBILITY MATTRESS - A mattress includes a first layer of viscoelastic foam having an upper surface and a layer of non-viscoelastic foam supporting the first layer. The mattress also includes a plurality of static bolster elements positioned beneath the upper surface and clustered together to define a plurality of troughs between adjacent bolster elements. The first layer of viscoelastic foam is further compressible in regions of the mattress corresponding with the troughs than surrounding regions corresponding with the bolster elements. Each of the bolster elements is capable of exerting a reaction force having a lateral component on an individual pushing against the bolster element with a line of action through one of the troughs. | 10-29-2015 |
20150305510 | MATTRESS FOUNDATION INCLUDING VIBRATION MOTOR ASSEMBLIES - An adjustable mattress foundation includes a frame having at least one movable frame portion, a panel coupled for movement with the movable frame portion, an actuator supported upon the frame and operable to selectively incline the at least one movable frame portion, and a vibration motor assembly coupled to the panel. The vibration motor assembly includes a vibration motor and a cover at least partially enclosing the vibration motor. The cover includes an outer shell and a liner at least partially positioned within the outer shell. | 10-29-2015 |
20150296994 | BODY SUPPORT CUSHION HAVING MULTIPLE LAYERS OF PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL - A body support cushion, e.g., mattress, has multiple foam layers, including a viscoelastic foam layer and a reticulated beat properties that provide two intervals of dermal cooling. | 10-22-2015 |
20150296992 | SUPPORT CUSHIONS AND METHODS FOR DISSIPATING HEAT AWAY FROM THE SAME - A support cushion is provided for dissipating heat away from the support cushion. The support cushion includes a body supporting portion and a base portion that is positioned below the body supporting portion. The base portion defines a channel that extends through the base portion and that is in fluid communication with the body supporting portion. A fan is further included in the support cushion and is operably connect to the channel of the base portion, such that the fan is positioned and configured to move an amount of air through the channel and dissipate heat away from the body supporting portion. Methods of dissipating heat away from a support cushion are also provided. | 10-22-2015 |
20150257540 | Support Cushion and Method for Converting a Temperature Difference Within the Same into an Electric Voltage - A support cushion for converting a temperature difference into an electrical voltage is provided. The support cushion includes a body supporting portion, a heat dissipating portion comprised of a thermally-absorbent material and positioned adjacent to the body supporting portion, and a plurality of thermoelectric elements that are positioned and configured to convert a temperature difference between the body supporting portion and the heat dissipating portion into an electric voltage at a charging port. Methods of converting a temperature difference into an electric voltage are also provided. | 09-17-2015 |
20150208815 | SUPPORT CUSHIONS INCLUDING RETICULATED MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF SAME - A support cushion for providing individualized heating and cooling to a user resting on the support cushion is provided. The support cushion includes a body supporting portion, a plurality of thermoelectric elements positioned and configured to selectively provide heating or cooling of the body supporting portion, and a heat dissipating portion that is comprised of a flexible foam having a plurality of cells with a reticulated cellular structure and that is operably connected to the thermoelectric elements. Methods of controlling a surface temperature of a support cushion are also provided. | 07-30-2015 |
20150033474 | SUPPORT CUSHIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF SAME - A support cushion for providing individualized heating and cooling to a user resting on the support cushion is provided. The support cushion includes a body supporting portion, a plurality of thermoelectric elements positioned and configured to selectively provide heating or cooling of the body supporting portion, and a heat dissipating portion that is comprised of a thermally-absorbent material and is operably connected to the thermoelectric elements. Methods of controlling a surface temperature of a support cushion are also provided. | 02-05-2015 |
20140325758 | ADJUSTABLE-FIRMNESS BODY SUPPORT AND METHOD - A body support assembly includes a layer including a visco-elastic foam, a heating element in thermal communication with the foam, a temperature sensor, such as a Peltier device, in thermal communication with the foam, and a controller coupled to the sensor and programmed to control the heating element based on input from the sensor, wherein the Peltier device is operable to heat and cool the foam. | 11-06-2014 |