592 patents
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Estimation of Blood Pressure Using Ballistocardiogram and Peripheral Photoplethysmogram
18 Jan 24
Algorithms for continuous BP monitoring using the load cell ballistocardiogram and the finger/toe photoplethysmogram (PPG) signals.
Hewon Jung, David J. Lin, Jacob P. Kimball, Omer T. Inan, Eric D. Agdeppa, Timothy J. Receveur
Filed: 14 Jul 23
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User interface for hospital bed
16 Jan 24
A user module for a patient support apparatus is provided.
David C. Newkirk, Robert M. Zerhusen, John B. Wilker, Jr., James M. Allen, Douglas A. Seim, Irvin J. Vanderpohl, III
Filed: 4 Nov 21
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Modular turn assist apparatus and method therefor
16 Jan 24
A therapeutic support apparatus includes a user support surface extending along a longitudinal axis.
David L. Ribble, Kirsten M. Emmons, Craig M. Meyerson, Thomas F. Heil
Filed: 5 Aug 21
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Monitoring, Predicting, and Treating Clinical Episodes
11 Jan 24
Apparatus is described, including a motion sensor configured to sense motion of a patient and to generate a motion signal in response thereto.
Guy Meger, Roman Karasik, Yossi Gross, Avner Halperin
Filed: 10 Jul 23
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Patient Support Apparatus Having Patient Lift
11 Jan 24
A patient bed has a siderail that is movable to a raised position elevated over a central region of a mattress of the patient bed for use as part of a patient lift of the patient bed.
Robert M. Zerhusen, Richard H. Heimbrock, Mark Chiacchira, Nicholas A. Mann, David C. Newkirk
Filed: 22 Sep 23
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Universal interface operable with multiple patient support apparatuses
9 Jan 24
A care system includes a mobile communication device, a remote server, and a patient support system that is in communication with either or both of the mobile communication device and the remote server.
Thomas F. Heil, Eric D. Agdeppa, Steven A. Dixon, Charles A. Howell, Thomas M. Gillis, Keith A. Huster, Irvin J. Vanderpohl, III
Filed: 16 Oct 19
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Systems and Methods for Determining Subject Positioning and Vital Signs
7 Dec 23
Systems and methods for monitoring a positioning and vital signs of a subject are disclosed.
Ibne Soreefan, Eric Agdeppa, Yongji Fu
Filed: 17 Aug 23
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Subject and surgical equipment monitoring systems
5 Dec 23
A surgical monitoring system including a machine vision sensor, an electronic controller communicatively coupled to the machine vision sensor, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory storing a computer readable instruction set, where, when the computer readable instruction set is executed by the processor, the electronic controller, detects a position of a subject with the machine vision sensor, detects a position of a person support apparatus, compares the detected position of the subject with the detected position of the person support apparatus, and determines if the detected position of the subject and the detected position of the person support apparatus indicates that the subject is not aligned with the person support apparatus.
Joshua C. Hight, Varad Narayan Srivastava
Filed: 18 May 22
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Multi-alert lights for hospital bed
5 Dec 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
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Remote management of patient environment
5 Dec 23
A computing device for remotely engaging and managing a patient environment displays a video feed of a patient environment, and provides user inputs that, when selected, allow a caregiver to remotely change a condition in the patient environment.
Kirsten M. Emmons, Richard H. Heimbrock, Phillip Kuhn, David L. Ribble, Sandra Shuster, Dan R. Tallent, Pauline Wong, Lori Ann Zapfe
Filed: 2 Nov 21
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Surgical boot with splined support rod
28 Nov 23
A limb support comprises a spar, a limb rest, and a coupler.
Timothy A Lane, II, Patrice A Weststrate, David J. Hitchcock
Filed: 9 Nov 20
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Port for an internal air distribution system of a patient support surface
28 Nov 23
A patient support surface includes a blower assembly positioned within the support surface.
Jnanesha Ramegowda, Douglas E. Borgman, Michael Churilla
Filed: 24 Nov 21
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Mattress having selectable patient weight valve, inductive power, and a digital x-ray cassette
28 Nov 23
A patient support apparatus includes a frame and a mattress positioned on the frame.
Frank E. Sauser, Charles A. Lachenbruch, Kathryn R. Smith, Jnanesha Ramegowda, Jason B. Grace, Douglas E. Borgman, Nolan D. Wanner, Steven D. Baker, Douglas A. Seim
Filed: 17 Jun 22
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Modular location engine for tracking the locations of assets in a clinical environment
28 Nov 23
A location system can be used to identify locations of assets in a clinical environment.
Britten J. Pipher, Eugene G. Urrutia, Stephen R. Embree, Matthew D. Morgan
Filed: 25 Mar 22
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Controls for Surgical Support Apparatus
23 Nov 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: 2 Aug 23
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Patient Support with Electronic Device Wireless Charging
16 Nov 23
A patient support apparatus includes a frame with a head end and a foot end.
Joshua Lee Meyer
Filed: 9 May 23
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Apparatus and methods for monitoring a sleeping subject
14 Nov 23
Apparatus and methods are described including using a sensor to monitor a sleeping subject and generate a signal in response to the monitoring.
Zvika Shinar, Guy Meger, Avner Halperin
Filed: 28 Nov 18
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Patient request method
14 Nov 23
A patient request system includes a tablet computer that configured for entry of patient requests.
David M. Girardeau, Kiana M. Dezelon, Patrice Etchison, Whitney C. Bergman, Sherrod L. Faulks
Filed: 17 Jun 22
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Task Assignment In Clinical Care Environment
9 Nov 23
A system for assigning nursing tasks determines a staff shortage in a clinical care environment exists.
Neal Wiggermann, Craig M. Meyerson
Filed: 13 Apr 23
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Exit monitoring system for patient support apparatus
31 Oct 23
An exit prediction system receives movement data, divides the movement data into segments of time, extracts features from each segment of time, and determines a pattern of movement from the extracted features.
Aziz Bhai, Dan R. Tallent, Eugene Urrutia
Filed: 26 Jun 20