Patents by Inventor Arthur D. Smith
Arthur D. Smith has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20220183912Abstract: A medical examination table includes a base assembly, a table assembly, a table actuation assembly, a wheel assembly, and an actuating mobility assembly. The base assembly configured to support the medical examination table in a first mobility configuration. The table actuation assembly is configured to raise and lower the table assembly relative to the base member to thereby transition the table assembly between a lowered position and a raised position. The wheel assembly is configured to support the medical examination table in a second mobility configuration. The actuating mobility assembly is configured to cooperate with the table actuation assembly to thereby actuate the wheel assembly relative to the base assembly to thereby transition the medical examination table between the first mobility configuration to the second mobility configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2022Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventor: Arthur D. Smith
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Patent number: 11331237Abstract: A medical examination table includes a base assembly, a table assembly, a table actuation assembly, a wheel assembly, and an actuating mobility assembly. The base assembly configured to support the medical examination table in a first mobility configuration. The table actuation assembly is configured to raise and lower the table assembly relative to the base member to thereby transition the table assembly between a lowered position and a raised position. The wheel assembly is configured to support the medical examination table in a second mobility configuration. The actuating mobility assembly is configured to cooperate with the table actuation assembly to thereby actuate the wheel assembly relative to the base assembly to thereby transition the medical examination table between the first mobility configuration to the second mobility configuration.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Midmark CorporationInventor: Arthur D. Smith
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Publication number: 20220133573Abstract: An armrest assembly is disclosed herein. The armrest assembly includes a main body with a proximal adjustment assembly disposed at a first end and a distal adjustment assembly disposed at a second end. The proximal adjustment assembly provides for adjustment of the main body about a first axis. The distal adjustment assembly provides for adjustment of an arm pad about a second axis as well as a third axis. To prevent damage, a breakaway assembly is provided by the distal adjustment assembly to unlock the arm pad from a raised position and lower it into a lower position in the event a weight applied to the arm pad is beyond a particular weight threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Jeffrey T. DeBord, Richard L. Lane, Rainer B. Teufel, Arthur D. Smith, Brent M. Willey
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Publication number: 20200253804Abstract: A medical examination table includes a base assembly, a table assembly, a table actuation assembly, a wheel assembly, and an actuating mobility assembly. The base assembly configured to support the medical examination table in a first mobility configuration. The table actuation assembly is configured to raise and lower the table assembly relative to the base member to thereby transition the table assembly between a lowered position and a raised position. The wheel assembly is configured to support the medical examination table in a second mobility configuration. The actuating mobility assembly is configured to cooperate with the table actuation assembly to thereby actuate the wheel assembly relative to the base assembly to thereby transition the medical examination table between the first mobility configuration to the second mobility configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventor: Arthur D. Smith
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Patent number: 10660813Abstract: A medical examination table includes a base assembly, a table assembly, a table actuation assembly, a wheel assembly, and an actuating mobility assembly. The base assembly configured to support the medical examination table in a first mobility configuration. The table actuation assembly is configured to raise and lower the table assembly relative to the base member to thereby transition the table assembly between a lowered position and a raised position. The wheel assembly is configured to support the medical examination table in a second mobility configuration. The actuating mobility assembly is configured to cooperate with the table actuation assembly to thereby actuate the wheel assembly relative to the base assembly to thereby transition the medical examination table between the first mobility configuration to the second mobility configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Midmark CorporationInventor: Arthur D. Smith
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Publication number: 20170209324Abstract: A medical examination table includes a base assembly, a table assembly, a table actuation assembly, a wheel assembly, and an actuating mobility assembly. The base assembly configured to support the medical examination table in a first mobility configuration. The table actuation assembly is configured to raise and lower the table assembly relative to the base member to thereby transition the table assembly between a lowered position and a raised position. The wheel assembly is configured to support the medical examination table in a second mobility configuration. The actuating mobility assembly is configured to cooperate with the table actuation assembly to thereby actuate the wheel assembly relative to the base assembly to thereby transition the medical examination table between the first mobility configuration to the second mobility configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: Arthur D. Smith
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Patent number: 7669260Abstract: A medical examination table which is movable between a lowered patient entry/exit position and a raised patient examination position. A scissor-lift assembly is provided to raise and lower the examination table. The examination table includes a drawer having a pivotal front panel which is adapted to support instruments or other items thereon when the drawer is folded to a downward position. The examination table further includes a storage pocket located beneath the backrest. The storage pocket and its contents are concealed when the backrest is lowered and are accessible when the backrest is inclined.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2008Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Midmark CorporationInventors: Arthur D. Smith, Bart L. Milbourn, Joseph P. Schlater, Leo R. Hanus, Richard L. Turner, Rainer B. Teufel, Jeff T. DeBord
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Patent number: 7640608Abstract: A medical examination table which is movable between a lowered patient entry/exit position and a raised patient examination position. A scissor-lift assembly is provided to raise and lower the examination table. The examination table includes a drawer having a pivotal front panel which is adapted to support instruments or other items thereon when the drawer is folded to a downward position. The examination table further includes a storage pocket located beneath the backrest. The storage pocket and its contents are concealed when the backrest is lowered and are accessible when the backrest is inclined.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2002Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Midmark CorporationInventors: Arthur D. Smith, Bart L. Milbourn, Joseph P. Schlater, Leo R. Hanus, Richard L. Turner, Rainer B. Teufel, Jeff T. DeBord
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Publication number: 20080189861Abstract: A medical examination table which is movable between a lowered patient entry/exit position and a raised patient examination position. A scissor-lift assembly is provided to raise and lower the examination table. The examination table includes a drawer having a pivotal front panel which is adapted to support instruments or other items thereon when the drawer is folded to a downward position. The examination table further includes a storage pocket located beneath the backrest. The storage pocket and its contents are concealed when the backrest is lowered and are accessible when the backrest is inclined.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: MIDMARK CORPORATIONInventors: Arthur D. Smith, Bart L. Milbourn, Joseph P. Schlater, Leo R. Hanus, Richard L. Turner, Rainer B. Teufel, Jeff T. DeBord
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Patent number: 7386899Abstract: A medical examination table has a step that is movable between a stowed position within the base of the table, to an extending position for use by persons mounting or dismounting the table. Slide members are coupled to the step inboard from the lateral sides of the step, so that the slide members are hidden from view even when the step is placed in the extended position. The step is suspended above a floor surface by the slide members and lower support members provided on a bottom side of the step, to facilitate movement of the step between the stowed and extended positions.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2005Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Midmark CorporationInventor: Arthur D. Smith
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Publication number: 20040068797Abstract: A medical examination table which is movable between a lowered patient entry/exit position and a raised patient examination position. A scissor-lift assembly is provided to raise and lower the examination table. The examination table includes a drawer having a pivotal front panel which is adapted to support instruments or other items thereon when the drawer is folded to a downward position. The examination table further includes a storage pocket located beneath the backrest. The storage pocket and its contents are concealed when the backrest is lowered and are accessible when the backrest is inclined.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2002Publication date: April 15, 2004Applicant: Midmark CorporationInventors: Arthur D. Smith, Bart L. Milbourn, Joseph P. Schlater, Leo R. Hanus, Richard L. Turner, Rainer B. Teufel, Jeff T. DeBord
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Patent number: 5078349Abstract: An adjustable IV pole assembly is disclosed including an inner rod which is telescopingly received within an outer tube for adjustment of the pole height. A locking mechanism is located on a top end of the outer tube for locking the inner rod against downward movement. The locking mechanism includes an inwardly tapered surface located at an end of the outer tube and a release sleeve positioned between the inner rod and the tapered surface wherein the release sleeve carries a plurality of balls which may wedge between the tapered surface and the inner rod to lock the inner rod against movement. In addition, the release sleeve is provided with a flange portion which extends radially outwardly beyond the circumference of the outer tube and which may be manually engaged to release the locking mechanism and thereby allow the inner rod to move downwardly relative to the outer tube.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1991Date of Patent: January 7, 1992Assignee: Midmark CorporationInventor: Arthur D. Smith
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Patent number: 4752977Abstract: A crib having a frame and a bed supported by the frame includes at least one side rail assembly for enclosing one side of the bed surface. The side rail is attached to the frame for raising and lowering movement of the side rail. A latch assembly releasably secures the side rail in a raised position. A handle assembly includes a first rod connected to the side rail. A second rod is slidably connected to and located above the first rod for movement relative thereto. An actuator is connected between the second rod and the latch so that movement of the second rod toward the first releases the latch. The rods may be pivotally moved away from the side rail. A projection attached to the side rail is positioned between the rods to prevent movement of the rods for releasing the latch unless the rods are first pivoted away from the side rail.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1986Date of Patent: June 28, 1988Assignee: Midmark CorporationInventors: Arthur D. Smith, Charles A. Clune
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Patent number: D779074Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Midmark CorporationInventors: Richard L. Lane, Jeff T. DeBord, Rainer B. Teufel, Arthur D. Smith