Patents Examined by Madison Emanski
  • Patent number: 11638488
    Abstract: A cushioning structure includes a first layer of a three-dimensional structured mat of extruded entangled filaments, the cushioning structure includes a second layer of a three-dimensional structured mat of extruded entangled filaments, and the cushioning structure includes an intermediate layer between the first layer of the three-dimensional structured mat and the second layer of the three-dimensional structured mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignees: LOW & BONAR B.V., LOW & BONAR INC.
    Inventors: Leendert Smit, Rolf-Dieter Böttcher, Jeffrey Denton, Jan Mahy
  • Patent number: 11622585
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a swaddle wrap that can, in some embodiments, include a first portion having a backing layer, a front layer, and a first enclosure between the backing layer and the front layer, and a second portion coupled with the first portion, the second portion having a backing layer, a front layer, and a second enclosure between the backing layer and the front layer of the second portion. In some embodiments, the swaddle wrap can be configured to be moved from a first state to a second state, the first enclosure can be configured to receive therein at least both feet of a baby in the second state, and the second enclosure can be configured to receive therein at least both feet of the baby in the second state to secure the swaddle wrap to the baby without the use of any fasteners or ties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Mama Coco LLC
    Inventor: Megan Dorrian Skeath
  • Patent number: 11622896
    Abstract: A body support system, method and apparatus is described, for preventing and treating a disease or injury by optimization of sleep posture and assisted rollovers. A body support device comprises two or more extendable, retractable support walls, for supporting various parts of a user as a cradle of the body support device is rotated into various positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: SYNCOTRANCE, INC.
    Inventor: Mikhail P. Malakhov
  • Patent number: 11612535
    Abstract: A surgery apparatus includes a resilient foam pillow having an arrangement of labeled tabs for holding lines leading to/from a patient during and after surgery. A central cutout area in the pillow accommodates the patient's eyes, nose and mouth when in the prone position. Left and right channels in the foam pillow extend from a top edge of the pillow to the central cutout area for holding a breathing tube system. The foam pillow further includes a removably attachable chest support and opposite shoulder supports. A multipurpose holder device for placement on the patient's head has an arrangement of straps for securing an eye shield, a bite block and ventilator tube securing straps on the patient during surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: PYRAMIDS MED LLC
    Inventor: Basim Elhabashy
  • Patent number: 11596241
    Abstract: A childcare station is disclosed. The childcare station can comprise at least two or more pairs of collapsible legs and a body mounted on top of said legs. The body can comprise a depressed portion at the top surface of said body, a basin, a top cover, a plurality of storages at one side of the body, and a seat placed on the other side of the body. A bottom surface of the basin is compatible with the depressed portion. The top cover can attach at a top edge portion of the body such that the top cover serves as a barrier device in providing access to the basin. A method of use is also disclosed that comprises the step of mounting into a childcare station as described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Inventor: Vacques A. Vigers
  • Patent number: 11589685
    Abstract: A child play yard includes a frame that includes legs, lower cross bars having first ends pivotally coupled to lower ends of the legs, and a hub pivotally coupled to second ends of the lower cross bars, the hub including a hub mechanical central tube, a column slidably disposed within the hub mechanical central tube, a hub mechanical spindle disposed within the column, and hub lock fingers pivotally coupled to a lower portion of the column and including lower feet portions, the hub mechanical spindle having an enlarged diameter lower end portion that engages lower inner sidewalls of the hub lock fingers and maintains the lower feet portions of the hub lock fingers outside a perimeter of a lower opening of the hub mechanical central tube when the hub is disposed in a lowermost position in the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: MONAHAN PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Richard M. Bastien, Alex Richard Zadrozny, Julianne Marie Depardieu
  • Patent number: 11583458
    Abstract: A surgical table comprises a tabletop having several tabletop sections, a column for supporting the tabletop by supporting one of the tabletop sections, and at least one operating unit, wherein one of the tabletop sections is a movable tabletop section configured to perform a motion with respect to at least one of an adjacent tabletop section and the column in a power-driven manner, and the operating unit is fixed to the movable tabletop section for actuating the motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: TRUMPF MEDIZIN SYSTEME GMBH + CO. KG
    Inventors: Martin Gonser, Heinz-Hermann Dalbert, Frank Oelgarth, Ivo Mueller, Martin Schulze
  • Patent number: 11583100
    Abstract: A customizable cushioning device for supporting an anatomical region of a patient can include a main body. The main body can have an intact base and a plurality of removable pillars. The plurality of removable pillars can be disposed on the intact base. The main body can include a first portion and a second portion. The first portion can have a first flexibility. The second portion can have a second flexibility. The first flexibility is different from the second flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: GLOBAL MEDICAL FOAM, INC.
    Inventor: Victoria A. Langer
  • Patent number: 11576537
    Abstract: A weighted-corner towel apparatus for maintaining position of a towel includes a towel body having a body top side, a body bottom side, and a rectangular body perimeter including four corners. A plurality of weight pockets is coupled to the towel body. Each weight pocket is coupled to the body bottom side adjacent one of the corners of the body perimeter. A plurality of weight beads is coupled within the plurality of weight pockets. The towel body and each of the plurality of weight pockets is a heat and water-resistant material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Inventor: Tiffany Simison
  • Patent number: 11571074
    Abstract: Bedding device unfolds and straightens bedding on a bed and which is simple in construction, easy to operate by physically weak users, sturdy during operation and angularly adjustable. Bedding device includes an actuator unit, a pair of immovable supports, horizontal adjusters, vertical adjusters, angle adjusters, bedding handlers and a plurality of clamps. Actuator unit is positioned at the base of bed and is connected with an actuating switch positioned nearby the user to be operable by hands or legs. Immovable supports enable sturdy operations. Horizontal adjusters and vertical adjusters adjust bedding handlers in accordance with the size of bed. Angle adjusters angularly adjust bedding handlers so that bedding handlers are in-line with the mattress in an inclined configuration. Bedding handlers have clamps that hold bedding and when actuated by user through actuating unit, bedding handlers unfolds and straightens bedding on mattress of bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Inventors: Jason Hilton, Tina Hilton
  • Patent number: 11553800
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compact, comfortable modular bedroom system to be used as a living and sleeping space, which is especially valuable if one lives in small quarters, in a tiny home, or has a large family. The modular bedroom system is comprised of one or more closet units, desk units, drawer units, headboard units, and step units which are positioned adjacent to and attached to other units to provide a small, twin-size bed area, a large king-size or California king-size bed area, or areas which fall in-between, depending on the individual sizes of the units and how one configures the positioning of the units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Inventor: Dorothy J. Swearingen
  • Patent number: 11540647
    Abstract: A portable diaper changing pad for use in a motor vehicle includes a flexible elongated diaper changing pad with one or more fold lines, a flap member having multiple vertically and horizontally laid semi-rigid sections separated by horizontal and vertical fold lines. The horizontally laid segments of the flap member fold with the pad to transform into a handheld bag for storage and portability, and the vertically laid segments are selectively transformed into a required configuration for facilitating efficient and effective use of the diaper changing pad. The diaper changing pad further includes another flap member having one or more pockets suitably sized for accommodating one or more baby care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Inventor: Breanna Bates
  • Patent number: 11534355
    Abstract: A flexible supporting membrane is made from a stretchable material formed into a sheet that adjusts itself based on the pressure applied by a patient's knees. The membrane includes: a top edge adapted to be located in a vicinity of the knees of the patient when in use; a bottom edge adapted to be located in a vicinity of the patient's ankles when in use; and a first and second lateral edge extending between the bottom edge and the top edge. The flexible supporting membrane further includes a central section and two peripheral sections extending along the direction defined by the lateral edges between the top edge and the bottom edge of the sheet. The peripheral sections are adapted for each supporting one of the two knees of a patient by yielding to the pressure exerted by the knees and thus forming a knee cradling depression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Huntleigh Technology Limited
    Inventors: Marie Rubin, Therese Hellström
  • Patent number: 11534011
    Abstract: A sleeping bag that provides a user a greater amount of room, on demand, within the interior of the sleeping bag by including at least one expandable panel. The expandable panel has an “open” position and a “closed” position. In the open position, the panel is expanded providing an increased girth and interior volume to the sleeping bag, compared to when the panel is closed. The expandable panel may have a reduced amount of insulation compared to the rest of the sleeping bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: BIG AGNES, INC.
    Inventors: Sally House, William Gamber
  • Patent number: 11534004
    Abstract: A double bunk bed loft system having a staircase and landing on both the lower and upper levels which create hallways between the individual bunks. The hallway allows for users to stand up, but because the placement of upper bunks is over the lower bunks above the beds, the entire bunk system is shorter and saves vertical space. To create a more spacious feel for the lower bunk, the system is designed using exposed beams to support the upper bunk. The upper level remains open to add height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Inventor: Evan Rundle
  • Patent number: 11503923
    Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for providing a comforter that is divided into three sections or panels, wherein a center panel of the comforter may be pulled down while allowing the remaining two outer panels to remain up and on top of the other occupants of the bed on either side of the center panel, wherein a small infant sleeper crib may be placed in the gap between the two outer panels of the comforter without any danger of the infant being covered by the center panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Inventor: Danyelle Hinton
  • Patent number: 11497322
    Abstract: A system can include a zipper that connects a mattress to a bed foundation. For example, the zipper can extend from a head end to a foot end of an adjustable foundation. For another example, a zipper can connect to a mattress along a seam of the mattress and/or to a foundation along a seam of a foundation. For another example, a first zipper can connect the mattress core to a second zipper and the second zipper can connect a foundation to the first zipper. For another example, first and second zippers can be substantially vertically aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Natalie Negus, David Smith, Matthew Griffith
  • Patent number: 11484449
    Abstract: A support apparatus for a person includes a main cushion having a bottom surface, a top surface to form a support surface for a person supported on the main cushion, and a length having a perimeter that has longitudinal and lateral sides extending around the perimeter. In addition, the support apparatus has at least one sleeve located along one of the sides of the man cushion. The sleeve is configured between a stowed state, where the sleeve is closely adjacent to the one side, and a deployed state, where the sleeve forms an extension of the top surface of the main cushion to thereby increase the width or the length of the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: James Tumavich, Ryan Ross, Robert G. Cox
  • Patent number: 11478202
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a patient support device for an x-ray device for use during an examination of a patient including a patient couch and at least one support (6) bearing the patient couch. The patient couch includes a first, x-ray-transparent material disposed in an at least partially flexible covering made from a second x-ray-transparent material. The first material includes a solid, dimensionally stable state and a deformable state, in particular at least partially liquid and/or gaseous state, that are linked by reversible phase transitions. The patient support device further includes at least one induction device for inducing at least one of the phase transitions of the first material between the states by applying and/or removing energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Siemens Healthcare GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Wiets
  • Patent number: 11470977
    Abstract: A mattress support assembly includes a mattress cover that has a coupling feature. A support casing defines an attachment feature and is selectively coupled to the mattress cover via the coupling feature. A support member is operably coupled to the attachment feature of the support casing. The support member has a load surface, a base surface, and an expandable body defined between the load surface and the base surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirsten Emmons, David Ribble, Craig M. Meyerson, Ibne Soreefan