Dennis Michael Boyd

US Patent:

6550086, Apr 22, 2003

Filed:

Jul 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/909794

Inventors:

Dennis Boyd - Maryland Heights MO

Assignee:

Boyd Flotation, Inc. - Maryland Heights MO

International Classification:

A47C 2708

US Classification:

5706, 5713, 137223

Abstract:

An airbed mattress includes a valve for controlling inflation of the mattress. The valve is normally biased to a closed position to prevent changes in the mattress level of inflation. The valve may be opened by introduction of an air pump. The valve and air pump are designed to operate cooperatively by employment of an adaptor to facilitate the introduction of the air pump. The valve has an air passageway which contains an internal airflow control assembly. The control assembly operates to open the valve to passage of air upon introduction of the air pump and adaptor as well as effecting the closing of the valve when the air pump and adaptor are withdrawn. The valve also may have an extension adapted for a releasable connection with an air pump and adaptor for holding the valve open.

US Patent:

6662393, Dec 16, 2003

Filed:

Mar 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/102041

Inventors:

Dennis Boyd - Chesterfield MO 63017

International Classification:

A47C 2715

US Classification:

5727, 5739, 5740

Abstract:

A composite mattress made of both high resilience foam and low resilience foam. The base is made of the low resilience foam. The sleep surface is made of the high resilience foam. Edge supports are provided to prevent bottoming out. The sleep surface covers the base and the edge supports.

US Patent:

6709246, Mar 23, 2004

Filed:

May 7, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/140099

Inventors:

Dennis Boyd - Chesterfield MO

Assignee:

Boyd Flotation, Inc. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

F04B 3504

US Classification:

4174231, 417440, 13959617, 5708, 5713, 601148, 601 6, 601 9

Abstract:

The invention is drawn to an apparatus for supplying fluid, such as air, under pressure to a fluid accommodating means such as an air mattress and automatically adjusting the fluid pressure. The apparatus has a coupling device which attaches the apparatus to the air mattress. A housing encloses a motor, an impeller, a two-way valve and a solenoid. The solenoid opens the two-way valve to allow inflation or deflation of the air mattress. The motor is reversible and the impeller is used to force fluid into or out of the mattress. A controller is used to inflate and deflate the mattress. The controller can be attached to the apparatus or it can be a remote control.

US Patent:

6983502, Jan 10, 2006

Filed:

Mar 30, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/821932

Inventors:

Dennis Boyd - Chesterfield MO, US

Assignee:

Boyd Flotation, Inc. - Maryland Heights MO

International Classification:

A47C 27/08

US Classification:

5706, 56553, 5710

Abstract:

An air mattress includes a first inflatable compartment having a length and width, when inflated, sufficient to support a human body. The first compartment having a top, a bottom, and sides and is composed of at least two layers of vinyl, one layer of vinyl forming the top of the compartment and the second forming the bottom. A second inflatable compartment is disposed on the top of the first inflatable compartment and is secured to the first compartment along a portion of the first inflatable compartment. The second compartment extends generally the length and width of the top of the first compartment and is of a size, when inflated, sufficient to support a human body. The second compartment is composed of at least two layers of vinyl distinct from the two layers of vinyl forming the first compartment. The second compartment is inflatable to give the top of the air mattress a soft, pillow-like appearance and feel.

US Patent:

7152264, Dec 26, 2006

Filed:

Dec 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/032872

Inventors:

Dennis Boyd - Chesterfield MO, US

International Classification:

A47C 27/08
A47C 27/18

US Classification:

5706, 5707, 5709, 5710, 5711

Abstract:

An air mattress includes a first inflatable compartment having a length and width, when inflated, sufficient to support a human body. The first compartment is composed of at least two layers of vinyl, one layer of vinyl forming the top of the compartment and the second forming the bottom. A second inflatable compartment extends generally the length and width of the first compartment and is attached to the first compartment through a perimeter seal that is recessed from the periphery of the air mattress. The second compartment is tufted and so contain a layer of resilient material.

US Patent:

7367073, May 6, 2008

Filed:

Nov 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/563351

Inventors:

Dennis Boyd - Chesterfield MO, US

International Classification:

A47C 27/10

US Classification:

5710, 5709, 5712

Abstract:

An air mattress includes a first inflatable compartment having a length and width, when inflated, sufficient to support a human body. The first compartment is composed of at least two layers of vinyl, one layer of vinyl forming the top of the compartment and the second forming the bottom. A second inflatable compartment extends generally the length and width of the first compartment and is attached to the first compartment through a perimeter seal that is recessed from the periphery of the air mattress. The second compartment is tufted and may also contain a layer of resilient material.

US Patent:

7380300, Jun 3, 2008

Filed:

Nov 4, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/267633

Inventors:

Dennis Boyd - Chesterfield MO, US

International Classification:

A47C 27/08

US Classification:

5706, 56553, 5710

Abstract:

An air mattress includes a first inflatable compartment having a length and width, when inflated, sufficient to support a human body. The first compartment having a top, a bottom, and sides and is composed of at least two layers of vinyl, one layer of vinyl forming the top of the compartment and the second forming the bottom. A second inflatable compartment is disposed on the top of the first inflatable compartment and is secured to the first compartment along a portion of the first inflatable compartment. The second compartment extends generally the length and width of the top of the first compartment and is of a size, when inflated, sufficient to support a human body. The second compartment is composed of at least two layers of vinyl distinct from the two layers of vinyl forming the first compartment. The second compartment is inflatable to give the top of the air mattress a soft, pillow-like appearance and feel.

US Patent:

7467058, Dec 16, 2008

Filed:

Apr 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/399059

Inventors:

Dennis M. Boyd - Maryland Heights MO, US

International Classification:

G01D 1/00

US Classification:

702127

Abstract:

A method and system is provided for diagnosing a subject's desired level of support and comfort. In accordance with the method, a diagnostic mattress with an adjustable support structure is provided. A subject is positioned on the diagnostic mattress. The adjustable support structure of the diagnostic mattress is adjusted in accordance with a desired level of support as determined by the subject positioned on the diagnostic mattress. The subject's desired support level is correlated to a support characteristic of a mattress with a fixed support structure thereby allowing the subject to select a mattress with a fixed support structure characteristic generally equal to the subject's desired support level as determined from the diagnostic mattress. System employing the method is also disclosed.