323 patents
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Systems and Methods for Peer-to-peer Automatic Software Updates
30 Mar 23
A method to be performed by a processor of a first computing device includes detecting one or more computing devices remote from the first computing device, establishing a peer-to-peer connection with a second computing device from among the one or more computing devices, comparing a first version of a software program installed on the first computing device to a second version of the software program installed on the second computing device, and upon determination that the second version of the software program is more recent than the first version of the software program, receiving second installation software associated with the second version of the software program and executing the second installation software to install the second version of the software program onto the first computing device.
Eric Benz, Archana Vaidyanathan, Rakesh Karunakaran, Unnati Ojha, Bryan Weidman, Nicholas Comparone
Filed: 28 Sep 22
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Patient Support Surface Control, End of Life Indication, and X-ray Cassette Sleeve
30 Mar 23
A patient support apparatus includes a support surface including a topper.
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: 5 Dec 22
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Proning Frame Headrest Tilt Indicators
23 Mar 23
A head rest accessory is provided for coupling to a bed frame of a hospital bed.
Philippe KAIKENGER, Jean-Bernard DUVERT, Mickael AUDIC, Joshua C. HIGHT, Alejandro Noe CONEJO CASTANO, Jonathan K. MOENTER, Lori A. ZAPFE, Heather D. KOOIKER, Christine ABOUSALEH, Carlos A. URREA, Morgan M. DREYER
Filed: 28 Nov 22
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Patient Mobility Classification
16 Mar 23
A patient support apparatus comprises a plurality of load cells, a frame supported on the load cells, a mattress, a plurality of air pressure sensors, and a control system.
Timothy J. RECEVEUR, Sinan BATMAN, Marion LE GALL, Eugene URRUTIA
Filed: 25 Aug 22
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Person Support Systems Including a Person Support Surface Having an Integrated Blower for Microclimate Management
9 Mar 23
A person support system including a person support surface.
Kathryn SMITH, Qinglin MOK, Darrell L. BORGMAN, Jeffrey A. RUSCHKE, Taylor FRANKLIN, Catherine Marie WAGNER, Timothy Michael VOLK
Filed: 10 Feb 21
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Image-based Pairing and Controlling of Devices In a Clinical Environment
2 Mar 23
An example method includes capturing images using a camera and detecting a medical device in a first image among the images.
Gene J. Wolfe, Susan A. Kayser, Olivia Gubitose Boyce, David L. Ribble
Filed: 25 Aug 22
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Patient Request System Having Patient Falls Risk Notification and Caregiver Notes Access
2 Mar 23
A patient request system includes a tablet computer that configured for entry of patient requests.
Patrice Etchison, Kiana M. Dezelon, Sherrod L. Faulks, Daniel Harper, Nicholas Jenkins, John Moulson
Filed: 15 Jul 22
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Enhanced Image-based Tracking In Clinical Environments
2 Mar 23
An example method includes identifying images of an individual and determining, based on the images, a facial feature of the individual.
Susan A. Kayser, Gene J. Wolfe, David L. Ribble, Olivia Gubitose Boyce, Craig M. Meyerson
Filed: 25 Aug 22
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Managing Caregiver Communications
23 Feb 23
A system for managing caregiver communications in a healthcare facility is described.
Neal Wiggermann
Filed: 11 Aug 22
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Patient Monitoring System
23 Feb 23
A contactless patient monitoring system includes a first imager configured to capture first image data of a target area within a first field of view.
Ibne Soreefan, Tyler Holmes, Eric Dustin Agdeppa
Filed: 19 Aug 22
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Technologies for Efficiently Producing Documentation from Voice Data In a Healthcare Facility
23 Feb 23
Technologies for efficiently producing documentation from voice data in a healthcare facility may include a compute device.
Dan R. Tallent, Eric D. Agdeppa, Kenneth L. Lilly, Catherine J. Harb, Timothy J. Receveur, John S. Schroder, Richard J. Schuman
Filed: 12 Aug 22
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Techniques for Three-dimensional Analysis of Spaces
16 Feb 23
An example method includes receiving a 2D image of a 3D space from an optical camera, identifying, in the 2D image.
Gene J. Wolfe, Susan A. Kayser, Neal E. Wiggermann, Sinan Batman, Ibne Soreefan
Filed: 11 Aug 22
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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