480 patents
Utility
Heat Exchange System for Patient Support Surface
2 Feb 23
A heat exchange system includes a thermoelectric device operably coupled with a support apparatus.
Robert Mark Zerhusen, Nicholas Mann, Neal Wiggermann, Frank Sauser, Kirsten Emmons, David Ribble, Darrell L. Borgman, Charles A. Lachenbruch, Yongji Fu
Filed: 1 Aug 22
Utility
Bracket Assemblies Including Restraint Brackets for Person Support Apparatuses and Person Support Apparatuses Comprising the Same
26 Jan 23
A restraint bracket of a bracket assembly mounted to a lower surface of a support frame of a person support apparatus is disclosed.
Gautham Kamath Bantwal, Jeyakumar Thiruppathi, Nicholas Batta
Filed: 23 Jun 22
Utility
Protective dressing with reusable phase-change material cooling insert
24 Jan 23
A protective dressing includes an outer dressing and an adhesive layer.
Charles A Lachenbruch, Eric D Agdeppa, David L Ribble, Rachel L Williamson, Yongfeng Li, Chris Hill, Catherine A Vangilder, Jeffrey C Marrion, David C Newkirk, Robert J Lawrence, Craig M Meyerson, Roger P Bonenfant, John V Harmeyer, Steven D Baker, Todd P O'Neal, Ben Hertz, Murray M Swoish, Varad N Srivastava, David L Bedel
Filed: 22 Jun 16
Utility
Image-based Risk Analysis of Individuals In Clinical Settings
19 Jan 23
Various techniques for determining risks to patients and care providers based on images are described herein.
Susan A. Kayser, Gene J. Wolfe, Neal E. Wiggermann, Timothy J. Receveur, Jie Zhou, Sinan Batman
Filed: 14 Jul 22
Utility
Patient Scheduling and Supply Management
19 Jan 23
An example patient scheduling system can include: at least one processor; and system memory encoding instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the system to: provide a schedule for a patient, the schedule defining care items associated with the patient; allow for acceptance of a patient care activity; and notify a caregiver and the patient of changes to the patient care activity.
Susan Kayser, Karrie Browne, Dee Anne Kumpar, Mary L. Pfeffer, Jennifer Marie Rizzo, Eugene Urrutia, Neal Wiggermann, Jie Zhou
Filed: 27 Jun 22
Utility
Modular Ventilation System
19 Jan 23
Modular ventilatory support systems and methods are disclosed in which a user may transition the system between a stationary configuration, an extended range configuration, and a stand-alone configuration.
Samir S. Ahmad, Enrico Brambilla, Ali Nikkhah, Lawrence A. Mastrovich, Gary Berman, Masoud Vahidi
Filed: 21 Sep 22
Utility
Discharge Risk and Management
19 Jan 23
A method comprising receiving an input indicating intake information associated with a patient.
Dee Anna Kumpar, Neal E. Wiggermann, Karrie Ann Schwencer, Eugene G. Urrutia
Filed: 14 Jul 22
Utility
Rotation lockout for surgical support
17 Jan 23
Devices, systems, and methods for patient support include arrangement of a patient support top for rotation and a rotation lockout assembly for selectively blocking against rotation of the patient support top.
Zachary B. Konsin, Michael C. Pierce, Alexander E. Rojas, Christopher B. Dubois, Phillip B. Dolliver, Jason S. Bernotsky, Andrew L. Thompson, David C. Newkirk, Todd P. O'Neal
Filed: 30 Nov 21
Utility
Estimation of Tidal Volume Using Load Cells on a Hospital Bed
12 Jan 23
A method and apparatus for monitoring the respiration of a patient supported on a patient support apparatus through receiving signals from load cells supporting a patient on the patient support apparatus, processing the signals to characterize movement of the patient's center of mass, using the movement of the patient's center of mass, determine respiratory characteristic of the patient, and communicating the respiratory characteristic of the patient to a caregiver.
Timothy J. RECEVEUR, Eric D. AGDEPPA, Omer T. INAN, Hewon JUNG, Jacob P. KIMBALL
Filed: 27 Jun 22
Utility
Apparatus and methods for monitoring a subject
10 Jan 23
Apparatus and methods are described for monitoring a subject.
Yaniv Katz, Roman Karasik, Zvika Shinar, Avner Halperin, Guy Meger, Liat Tsoref, Maayan Lia Yizraeli Davidovich
Filed: 24 Nov 20
Utility
Multi-alert Lights for Hospital Bed
5 Jan 23
A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, includes an alert light assembly or an alert light module having separate zones that are individually illuminated to convey information regarding respective alert conditions.
Robert M. Zerhusen, Keith R. Kubicek, John D. Christie, Timothy A. Lane, II, Brandon P. Fisk
Filed: 7 Sep 22
Utility
Siderail Power Communication Interface
5 Jan 23
A siderail assembly for a person support apparatus comprises a siderail body, a grip portion, and a power communication device.
Fred Herman, Thomas F. Heil, Charles A. Howell
Filed: 8 Sep 22
Utility
Manifold Assembly for Pneumatic System
5 Jan 23
A support surface assembly includes a covering defining an interior.
Philippe Legros, Anthony Thepaut, Etienne Yvernault, Pierre-Yves Le Naour, Mikael Maho, Pascal Lemonnier
Filed: 28 Jun 22
Utility
Patient support surface control, end of life indication, and x-ray cassette sleeve
3 Jan 23
A patient support apparatus may include a support surface configured to conduct air along a top face of the support surface so that heat and moisture from a patient lying on the support surface are drawn away from the top face of the support surface.
Darrell L. Borgman, Douglas E. Borgman, Arpit Shah, Wui Hsien Wong, Keith Moores, Jason M. Gilreath, Michael R. Montini, Charles A. Lachenbruch, Eric R. Meyer, Frank E. Sauser, Catherine M. Wagner, Rachel L. Williamson, Brandon P. Fisk, Jason B. Grace, Brian Guthrie, Nicole Johannigman, Gregory J. Shannon, David C. Newkirk, Michael Churilla, Jnanesha Ramegowda, Taylor Franklin, Kathryn R. Smith, John G. Byers, Frederick K. Schultz, Andrew R. Wager, Sridhar Karimpuzha Seshadri, Gary R. Gibbons, Scott M. Corbin, John Goewert, Thomas L. Simpson, Faron L. Blessing, James D. Voll, Kin Meng Choi, Stephen S. Amrhein, Herve Gautier, Jean-Francois Lellig, Philippe Kaikenger, Matthieu Guetta
Filed: 26 Feb 19
Utility
Remote Diagnostics for Patient Beds
29 Dec 22
A system for remote diagnostics of medical devices in a healthcare network includes at least one medical device having an associated serial number.
Eric D. Benz, Nicholas Comparone, Barbara Crawford, Steven V. McCaig, Unnati Ojha, Tudor Robaciu, Vijay Aditya Tadipatri
Filed: 7 Jun 22
Utility
Three-mode Patient Chair Exit Sensing
22 Dec 22
A system for contactless monitoring of a person in a chair includes a detector mount positioned adjacent the chair and detached from the chair.
Robert M. Zerhusen, Tyler Holmes, Nicholas A. Mann, Ibne Soreefan
Filed: 6 Jun 22
Utility
Proning frame for a patient bed
20 Dec 22
A head rest accessory for coupling to sockets provided on a bed frame of a hospital bed is provided.
Philippe Kaikenger, Jean-Bernard Duvert, Mickael Audic, Joshua C. Hight, Alejandro Noe Conejo, Jonathan K. Moenter, Lori A. Zapfe, Heather D. Kooiker, Christine Abousaleh, Carlos A. Urrea, Morgan M. Dreyer
Filed: 31 Aug 21
Utility
Patient support apparatus transport handle
13 Dec 22
A patient support apparatus includes a frame.
Robert Mark Zerhusen, Jie Zhou, Neal Wiggermann
Filed: 29 May 20
Utility
Patient Bed Having Exercise Therapy Apparatus
8 Dec 22
A patient support apparatus may include a frame.
Robert Mark Zerhusen, Lori Ann Zapfe
Filed: 16 Aug 22
Design
Pad for surgical boot
22 Nov 22
Timothy A. Lane, II, Michael Diodato, David J. Hitchcock
Filed: 17 Mar 20