Patents by Inventor Bart T. Blackwell

Bart T. Blackwell 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).

  • Convertible bed/chair with waste disposal
    Patent number: 6009570
    Abstract: A bed for patient care having a waste disposal system. The bed includes a back, seat and two leg sections for supporting the patient. These sections of the bed may be raised and lowered and tilted. The leg sections may be moved independently for use with patients having one leg immobilized. The seat section includes two panels which part to permit a waste canister to be raised to interface with the buttocks of the patient. An audible signal alerts the patient prior to this action. The waste canister provides a directable bidet wash, and an air drying feature. Gelling material within the canister swells during the bidet function to cover and seal the waste. The entire canister may be sealed and disposed of.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Inventors: Thomas S. Hargest, Bart T. Blackwell, Adrian M. Moss
  • Convertible bed/chair with waste disposal
    Patent number: 5842237
    Abstract: A bed for patient care having a waste disposal system. The bed includes a back, seat and two leg sections for supporting the patient. These sections of the bed may be raised and lowered and tilted. The leg sections may be moved independently for use with patients having one leg immobilized. The seat section includes two panels which part to permit a waste canister to be raised to interface with the buttocks of the patient. An audible signal alerts the patient prior to this action. The waste canister provides a directable bidet wash, and an air drying feature. Gelling material within the canister swells during the bidet function to cover and seal the waste. The entire canister may be sealed and disposed of.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Lotecon, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas S. Hargest, Bart T. Blackwell, Adrian M. Moss