Peter W Foley

US Patent:

7574760, Aug 18, 2009

Filed:

Jan 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/326122

Inventors:

Peter Foley - Castle Rock CO, US
Gerald Michael (Mike) Buchen - Parker CO, US
Adam Lyons - Denver CO, US
Timothy Patrick Pepe - Centennial CO, US

Assignee:

Skydex Technologies, Inc. - Englewood CO

International Classification:

A47C 7/35
A47C 27/05

US Classification:

56557, 5719, 56541, 267164, 267142

Abstract:

A cushion comprises a first surface made of flexible high polymer resin; a second surface made of flexible high polymer resin, in at least partially coextensive relation to the first surface to define a cavity therebetween, the coextensive relation defining opposing corresponding portions of the first and second surfaces; a plurality of support members comprising inwardly directed indentations in both of the first and second surfaces extending into the cavity, a plurality of the indentations in each of the first and second surfaces having a square shape and an outwardly facing recess, a plurality of the indentations in the first surface abutting the indentations in the second surface; a layer of viscoelastic foam substantially overlying the first surface; and, a fabric enclosure surrounding the first surface, the second surface and the foam layer.

US Patent:

20040067820, Apr 8, 2004

Filed:

Oct 3, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/263602

Inventors:

Scott Noble - Denver CO, US
Steven Wilson - Littleton CO, US
William Farrell - Englewood CO, US
Peter Foley - Castle Rock CO, US

International Classification:

A63B005/06

US Classification:

482/018000

Abstract:

A pole vault planting box is cushioned to reduce and minimize the risk of injury to pole vaulters. The planting box includes a base pan which is mounted below ground level adjacent the runway, and a sloped surface extending downwardly from the base surface to a pole planting position adjacent the stop-board. Cushioning components are positioned on the base surface and sloped surface of the base pan. A top cover may be positioned over some or all of the base pan to provide a cavity which may enclose cushioning components.

US Patent:

20060177635, Aug 10, 2006

Filed:

Dec 9, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/299319

Inventors:

Timothy Pepe - Centennial CO, US
Mark Massman - Redmond WA, US
Jon Neal - Parker CO, US
Peter Foley - Castle Rock CO, US

International Classification:

B32B 1/00

US Classification:

428174000

Abstract:

A two-layer structural material of sandwich design is disclosed which comprises opposed, generally planar sheets having interlocking protrusions. The material may be formed of plastic resin, metal, paper, paperboard, or composite material and has increased rigidity over single sheet material without the complexity of 3-layer materials such as corrugated board and honeycomb-cored structures.

US Patent:

20110283876, Nov 24, 2011

Filed:

May 23, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/113864

Inventors:

Peter Maurice Foley - Castle Rock CO, US
Thomas Christopher Manney - Bennett CO, US

Assignee:

SKYDEX Technologies, Inc. - Centennial CO

International Classification:

F41H 5/00
F41H 5/24
F41H 5/08
F41H 5/04
F41H 7/02

US Classification:

89 3602, 89918, 89903, 89930, 89920, 89921

Abstract:

Overpressure absorbing material is positioned on the exterior of an enclosure. When an explosion occurs adjacent the enclosure, the overpressure absorbing material absorbs a large portion of an incoming overpressure wave from the explosion. The overpressure absorbing material cushions the impact of the overpressure wave against the enclosure and may prevent the incoming overpressure wave from penetrating the enclosure in sufficient magnitude to cause injury to the enclosure's occupants. The overpressure absorbing material may also be positioned on the interior of the enclosure. The overpressure wave from the explosion may enter the enclosure via a breach or other opening and may resonate within the enclosure, causing injury to the enclosure's occupants. The interior overpressure absorbing material also prevents a significant magnitude of the overpressure wave from being reflected off the interior walls of the enclosure, resonating within the enclosure, and causing injury to the enclosure's occupants.

US Patent:

20120175206, Jul 12, 2012

Filed:

Dec 12, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/323611

Inventors:

Trevor Kanous - Lakewood CO, US
Peter Maurice Foley - Castle Rock CO, US
Collin Metzer - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Eric Sugano - Denver CO, US
Gerald Buchen - Parker CO, US
Mark Massman - Redmond WA, US
Jon Neal - Denver CO, US

Assignee:

SKYDEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Centennial CO

International Classification:

F16F 7/12
B32B 37/04
B32B 3/26

US Classification:

188377, 156242

Abstract:

An interdigitated cellular cushioning system includes an array of void cells protruding from each of two binding layers interdigitated between the two binding layers. Peaks of each of the void cells are attached to the opposite binding layer forming the interdigitated cellular cushioning system. The interdigitated cellular cushioning system may be used to absorb and distribute a source of kinetic energy incident on the interdigitated cellular cushioning system (e.g., an impact or explosion) so that the amount of force transmitted through the interdigitated cellular cushioning system is low enough that it does not cause injury to personnel or damage to personnel and/or equipment adjacent the interdigitated cellular cushioning system.

US Patent:

20130133138, May 30, 2013

Filed:

Nov 12, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/674293

Inventors:

Collin Metzer - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Peter M. Foley - Castle Rock CO, US
Eric T. DiFelice - Englewood CO, US
Bryant R. Hadden - Denver CO, US

Assignee:

SKYDEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Centennial CO

International Classification:

A47C 27/00
B29D 22/00

US Classification:

5652, 156145

Abstract:

A cellular cushioning system includes cells or support units arranged in one or more stacked arrays. The cells are hollow chambers that resist deflection due to compressive forces, similar to compression springs. The arrays are attached to one or more intermedial binding layers. The intermedial binding layer(s) links the cells together while allowing the cells to deform independently of one another. An external load compresses of one of the void cells within an independent compression range without significantly compressing at least one void cell adjacent the compressed void cell. The independent compression range is the displacement range of the compressed void cell that does not significantly affect the compression of adjacent void cells. If the void cell is compressed beyond the independent compression range, the intermedial binding layers may be deflected and/or the void cells adjacent the compressed void cell may be compressed.

US Patent:

20130326819, Dec 12, 2013

Filed:

Apr 1, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/854869

Inventors:

Daniel Antonio Feighery - Denver CO, US
Eric William Sugano - Denver CO, US
Peter Foley - Castle Rock CO, US
Thomas Manney - Bennett CO, US
Collin Metzer - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Gerald Michael Buchen - Parker CO, US
John Marcell Danis - Centennial CO, US

International Classification:

A47C 27/14

US Classification:

5738, 5690, 29 911

Abstract:

A layered cushion that may be fully disassembled for easy cleaning is disclosed herein. The sleep system is durable and fire retardant. The layered cushion may include a foam layer, a layer of void cells, and a cover. The foam permits fluids to move freely there through and contours to a user's body to maximize comfort and reduce interface pressure. The reticulated foam layer resists compression set and thermosetting. The layer of void cells also permits fluids to move freely there through and provide additional support to the user's body. The individual void cells of the void cell layer are perforated to allow the transmission of fluids there through. The cover couples the other layers together to form the layered cushion and prevents the layers from deteriorating. The cover is removable to permit cleaning each of the layers independently.

US Patent:

20220252124, Aug 11, 2022

Filed:

Feb 1, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/590683

Inventors:

- Centennial CO, US
Peter FOLEY - Castle Rock CO, US
Thomas Christopher MANNEY - Bennett CO, US

International Classification:

F16F 7/12
A43B 7/34
A43B 13/18
A43B 13/20
B32B 3/26
B32B 7/14
B32B 25/04
B32B 25/08
B32B 27/08
B32B 27/28
B32B 27/30
B65D 81/03
B65D 81/05
F16F 1/373

Abstract:

Implementations described and claimed herein include a cushioning structure and method for manufacturing a cellular cushioning system, which allows for maximum comfort through the compression and shock cycle. Specifically, a cushioning structure comprises void cells formed in an array, which comprise multiple outwardly curved surfaces, with varying radius measurements. Stiffness in the void cells can vary by varying the radii. The outwardly curved surfaces prevent buckling and provide support for high impact by absorbing energy.