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Michael S. Defranks
Also filed as: DEFRANKS MICHAEL · DEFRANKS MICHAEL S · DEFRANKS MICHAEL STEPHEN
69 granted patents·18 pending applications·715 citations·filing 1997–2024
99Inventor score
Files withDREAMWELL LTD55PIANA NONWOVENS LLC12DEFRANKS MICHAEL S11GLADNEY RICHARD F5DEFRANKS MICHAEL1
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87 records- 0197US9119478B2Dual-spring plunger for a plunger matrix mattressDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2013·Granted Sep 1, 2015·40 cites·20 claims
- 0295US9657800B2Systems and methods for cushion supportsDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2014·Granted May 23, 2017·12 cites·13 claims
- 0394US11134789B2Active comfort controlled bedding systemsDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2018·Granted Oct 5, 2021·14 cites·22 claims
- 0494US9734815B2Pillow set with snoring noise cancellationDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 15, 2017·12 cites·20 claims
- 0594US9326616B2Active airflow temperature controlled bedding systemsDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2014·Granted May 3, 2016·33 cites·12 claims
- 0694US8800979B2Systems and methods for cushion supportsDEFRANKS MICHAEL S·Filed 2010·Granted Aug 12, 2014·15 cites·20 claims
- 0794US8307482B2Mattress or mattress pad with gel sectionGLADNEY RICHARD F·Filed 2007·Granted Nov 13, 2012·63 cites·28 claims
- 0894US7849542B2Mattresses having flame resistant panelDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2006·Granted Dec 14, 2010·51 cites·19 claims
- 0993US9640167B2Smart pillows and processes for providing active noise cancellation and biofeedbackDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2015·Granted May 2, 2017·17 cites·21 claims
- 1092US8099811B2Multi-stranded coil springGLADNEY RICHARD F·Filed 2007·Granted Jan 24, 2012·24 cites·23 claims
- 1190US8689380B2Multi-stranded coil springGLADNEY RICHARD F·Filed 2012·Granted Apr 8, 2014·11 cites·11 claims
- 1290US7814594B2One-sided mattressDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2008·Granted Oct 19, 2010·16 cites·13 claims
- 1390US7370380B2Mattress with removable topDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2005·Granted May 13, 2008·41 cites·21 claims
- 1490US6931685B2One-sided mattressDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2003·Granted Aug 23, 2005·48 cites·13 claims
- 1589US9854921B2Active airflow temperature controlled bedding systemsDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2017·Granted Jan 2, 2018·8 cites·9 claims
- 1689US9642472B2Method of manufacturing an aged mattress assemblyGLADNEY RICHARD F·Filed 2010·Granted May 9, 2017·11 cites·9 claims
- 1788US8979079B2Spring coils for innerspring assemblies and methods of manufactureDEFRANKS MICHAEL S·Filed 2011·Granted Mar 17, 2015·12 cites·16 claims
- 1888USD681980SAsymmetric coil springDEFRANKS MICHAEL S·Filed 2011·Granted May 14, 2013·15 cites·1 claims
- 1988US7827637B2Mattress with flame resistant moisture barrierDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2005·Granted Nov 9, 2010·29 cites·16 claims
- 2088US7690096B1Method of manufacturing an aged mattress assemblyDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2009·Granted Apr 6, 2010·30 cites·14 claims
- 2187US9756953B2Active airflow temperature controlled bedding systemsDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 12, 2017·8 cites·5 claims
- 2286US11780177B2Self rising board moldingPIANA NONWOVENS LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Oct 10, 2023·2 cites·22 claims
- 2386US9161634B2Asymmetrical combined cylindrical and conical springsDEFRANKS MICHAEL S·Filed 2007·Granted Oct 20, 2015·15 cites·22 claims
- 2484US12465831B2Systems and methods for mobile molding and bondingPIANA NONWOVENS LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Nov 11, 2025·0 cites·19 claims
- 2583US8181293B2Mattress with removable topDEFRANKS MICHAEL S·Filed 2009·Granted May 22, 2012·21 cites·23 claims
- 2683US7418753B2One-sided mattressDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2005·Granted Sep 2, 2008·19 cites·14 claims
- 2782US10182662B2Adjustable comfort mattress system and processesDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2016·Granted Jan 22, 2019·5 cites·41 claims
- 2882US8414732B2Mattresses having flame resistant panelDEFRANKS MICHAEL S·Filed 2010·Granted Apr 9, 2013·6 cites·8 claims
- 2981US9865243B2Pillow set with snoring noise cancellationDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2017·Granted Jan 9, 2018·3 cites·15 claims
- 3081US9158141B2Thermally activated mattress cover and displayDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2013·Granted Oct 13, 2015·4 cites·17 claims
- 3181US8474805B2Microalloyed springDEFRANKS MICHAEL S·Filed 2008·Granted Jul 2, 2013·8 cites·20 claims
- 3279US8006529B2Methods for manufacturing coil springsDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2003·Granted Aug 30, 2011·9 cites·26 claims
- 3377US11202515B2Active comfort controlled bedding systemsDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2017·Granted Dec 21, 2021·3 cites·18 claims
- 3476US7587775B2Mattress with removable topDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2008·Granted Sep 15, 2009·14 cites·21 claims
- 3575US12167795B2Mattress assemblies including at least one panel including phase change materialsDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2019·Granted Dec 17, 2024·3 cites·50 claims
- 3675US9314108B2Plunger matrix mattress assembliesDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2013·Granted Apr 19, 2016·5 cites·20 claims
- 3773US6493887B1Box spring corner guardDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2001·Granted Dec 17, 2002·23 cites·17 claims
- 3872US10631657B2Cushions including flat springsDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2019·Granted Apr 28, 2020·2 cites·5 claims
- 3971US8904578B2Multi-piece mattress supporting foundationDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 9, 2014·6 cites·31 claims
- 4070US9603460B2Systems and methods for manufacturing springs with foam characteristicsDEFRANKS MICHAEL S·Filed 2010·Granted Mar 28, 2017·3 cites·15 claims
- 4170US7174613B2Method for manufacturing a foam core having channel cutsDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2004·Granted Feb 13, 2007·7 cites·23 claims
- 4269US2024278480A1System and method of manufacturing fiber based articles with steam moldingPIANA NONWOVENS LLC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 4368US10575653B2Mattress assembly including thermally conductive foam layerDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 3, 2020·2 cites·17 claims
- 4468US9226591B2Plunger for a plunger matrix mattressDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2013·Granted Jan 5, 2016·3 cites·20 claims
- 4568US2024181695A1Molding with self rising materialsPIANA NONWOVENS LLC·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 4665US9861207B2Wave springs and cushioning articles containing the sameDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 9, 2018·2 cites·19 claims
- 4764US11957251B2Active comfort controlled bedding systemsDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2021·Granted Apr 16, 2024·0 cites·6 claims
- 4864US6687929B2Box spring corner guardDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2002·Granted Feb 10, 2004·14 cites·10 claims
- 4963US11975475B2System and method of manufacturing fiber based articles with steam moldingPIANA NONWOVENS LLC·Filed 2021·Granted May 7, 2024·0 cites·19 claims
- 5062US12137811B2Active comfort controlled bedding systemsDREAMWELL LTD·Filed 2021·Granted Nov 12, 2024·0 cites·9 claims
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