The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued Boyd Specialty Sleep two patents related to the mattress producer’s in–store mattress and pillow selection system, Sleep Metrics.
Boyd developed Sleep Metrics in 2008. Using a diagnostic air mattress, touch–screen kiosk and computer system to gather information about a customer’s body type, sleep style and special needs, Sleep Metrics allows retailers to help their customers select the right mattress and complementary accessories, such as pillows, mattress protectors and massagers.
“Ultimately, the Sleep Metrics system creates a more consultative and professional experience for the shopper and enhances the selling skills and success of the retail sales associate,” said Dennis Boyd, president of the St. Louis–based company.
The new patents are U.S. No. 7,937,238 and 7,937,239. Another patent for the system (U.S. No. 7,467,058) was issued in 2008. The latest patents bring to more than 30 the total number of patented products, components, processes or systems that Boyd Specialty Sleep has created since its founding in 1977.
