Paul Dillon

Boxspring Having Coil Compression Stops

Application

#4519107 May 28, 1985

Filed

Jul 8, 1983

Inventor

Paul J. Dillon (Atlanta, GA) · Walter Stumpf (Dunwoody, GA)

Appl. No.

6/512099

Assignee

Simmons U.S.A. Corporation (Atlanta, GA)

International Classification

A47C 2308

U.S. Classification

5261

Abstract

A boxspring is provided with stop members for limiting the amount the springs therein can be compressed. The stop members may be light weight hollow cylindrical members fitted within or about a selected number of springs. Supporting braces having a height sufficient to prevent overstressing of the springs when compressed may also be employed. The braces also have the advantage of providing additional stiffness to the boxspring frame. Areas of the boxspring most vulnerable to damage are protected by selective positioning of the stop members.

Firearm Magazine Identifier

Application

#2016027 Sep 22, 2016

Filed

Mar 18, 2016

Inventor

James Patrick Matthews (Little Rock, AR) · Paul H. Dillon (Sherwood, AR)

Appl. No.

15/073904

Assignee

James Patrick Matthews (Little Rock, AR) · Paul H. Dillon (Sherwood, AR)

International Classification

F41A 35/00

Abstract

A magazine identifier is provided. The magazine identifier is an endless band having a front surface, a rear surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, an inner surface, an upper rim and a lower rim. The endless band is formed of a material with a rubber elasticity. For example, the endless band may be made of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, silicone or any material with a similar elasticity to rubber. The endless band is placed over a magazine of a firearm to identify the type of ammunition carried within the magazine and the owner of the magazine.

Mattress Foundation

Application

#4012802 Mar 22, 1977

Filed

Nov 28, 1975

Inventor

Ronald G. Hutchinson (Naperville, IL) · Paul J. Dillon (Frankfort, IL)

Appl. No.

5/636090

Assignee

Simmons Company (Atlanta, GA)

International Classification

A47C 2300, A47C 2302

U.S. Classification

5247

Abstract

A foundation in the nature of a bedspring for use beneath a mattress to support the same upon a bedframe or the like, having a base frame with wire columns thereon supporting a stable, elevated platform which is substantially unyielding in its central area under the loads normally imposed upon a bedspring and which, at least in its side edge areas, is resiliently yieldable in response to vertical load.

Independent Block Assembly Of Springs

Application

#4523344 Jun 18, 1985

Filed

Sep 17, 1982

Inventor

Walter Stumpf (Dunwoody, GA) · Paul Dillon (Dunwoody, GA)

Appl. No.

6/419369

Assignee

Simmons U.S.A. Corporation (Atlanta, GA)

International Classification

A47C 2709

U.S. Classification

5477

Abstract

A spring assembly is provided including a plurality of interconnected longitudinal blocks of pocketed coil springs. Each block includes a pair of interconnected strips of pocketed springs which are preferably arranged in a square array. Each pair of strips is tightly encased by a flexible cover. The covers are connected to each other along longitudinal hinge lines which allows the assembly to bend easily in at least one direction.

Innerspring Construction Including Improved Edge Characteristics

Application

#5499414 Mar 19, 1996

Filed

May 5, 1994

Inventor

Paul J. Dillon (Roswell, GA)

Appl. No.

8/238835

Assignee

Simmons Company (Atlanta, GA)

International Classification

A47C 2502

U.S. Classification

5474

Abstract

An improved innerspring construction such as a mattress or box spring unit which includes improved edge support characteristics. A torsion edge support unit is disclosed which may be placed about the periphery of an innerspring construction with a minimum of interference with more interiorly-positioned coil springs.

Coil Spring Construction

Application

#4485506 Dec 4, 1984

Filed

Apr 7, 1983

Inventor

Walter Stumpf (Dunwoody, GA) · Paul J. Dillon (Dunwoody, GA)

Appl. No.

6/482759

Assignee

Simmons U.S.A. Corporation (Atlanta, GA)

International Classification

A47C 2705, A47C 2707, F16F 310

U.S. Classification

5477

Abstract

A coil spring construction is provided for incorporation within a mattress or cushion. The construction includes a plurality of independently mounted pocketed coil springs. Resilient stabilizers are provided between the springs to maintain their axial positions. The spring pockets are formed by the sealing of first and second sheets to each other in a substantially circular configuration about the axis of each spring. Spring height is determined by the inside diameter of the seal.