Patents by Inventor Eric M. Smeed

Eric M. Smeed 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).

  • Patent number: 10729602
    Abstract: A modular approach to mounting medical equipment on evacuation litters employs litter engagement members of various configuration and a plurality of rail members all having the same sectional profile. The rail members can be mounted to a variety of connectors and auxiliary pieces such that equipment supporting structures can be built on a patient bearing litter without sacrificing access to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: SMEED TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventor: Eric M. Smeed
  • Publication number: 20160324702
    Abstract: A modular approach to mounting medical equipment on evacuation litters employs litter engagement members of various configuration and a plurality of rail members all having the same sectional profile. The rail members can be mounted to a variety of connectors and auxiliary pieces such that equipment supporting structures can be built on a patient bearing litter without sacrificing access to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: Eric M. Smeed
  • Patent number: 7458743
    Abstract: An accessory clip for attaching medical equipment and the alike to a litter stand that is for attaching to a litter. The accessory clip preferably includes at least one attachment for a piece of medical equipment such as medical monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, and IV bags. The accessory clip preferably includes components that allow it to be attached to the litter stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Eric M Smeed
  • Patent number: 6842922
    Abstract: The invention preferably includes a platform for attaching to patient carrying devices such as litters. The platform preferably is capable of attaching to accessory clips connected to medical instruments that are useful for carrying for a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Eric M. Smeed
  • Patent number: 6708935
    Abstract: The device is used for supporting an upper extremity limb of a patient located in either a bed or a chair. The device preferably includes bracket, a pole, a knee joint, a cradle, and an extremity support. Preferably, the knee joint provides movement in three radial directions to allow for optimal placement of the extremity support for a particular patient. The bracket preferably provides the flexibility to attach to a wide variety of furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Eric M. Smeed
  • Publication number: 20030115671
    Abstract: The invention preferably includes a platform for attaching to patient carrying devices such as litters. The platform preferably is capable of attaching to accessory clips connected to medical instruments that are useful for carrying for a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventor: Eric M. Smeed
  • Publication number: 20030046764
    Abstract: This invention preferably includes an accessory clip for attaching medical equipment and the alike to a litter stand for use on a litter. The accessory clip preferably includes at least one attachment for a piece of medical equipment such as medical monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, and IV bags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventor: Eric M. Smeed
  • Patent number: 6493890
    Abstract: This invention preferably includes a platform (100) having a support surface (110), a pair of legs (150, 150) connected to the support surface (110), and footings (152) and securing mechanism (160 or 180) on the legs (150, 150) for attaching the invention to a litter that preferably satisfies NATO requirements. Preferably, the invention attaches to the poles used to carry a patient on a litter such that the invention provides space for the patient's legs to pass under if necessary. A further embodiment of the invention adds at least one accessory clip, which preferably includes at least one attachment for a piece of medical equipment such as medical monitors, ventilators, and infusion pumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Eric M. Smeed
  • Publication number: 20020179782
    Abstract: The device is used for supporting an upper extremity limb of a patient located in either a bed or a chair. The device preferably includes bracket, a pole, a knee joint, a cradle, and an extremity support. Preferably, the knee joint provides movement in three radial directions to allow for optimal placement of the extremity support for a particular patient. The bracket preferably provides the flexibility to attach to a wide variety of furniture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventor: Eric M. Smeed
  • Publication number: 20020042952
    Abstract: This invention preferably includes a platform (100) having a support surface (110), a pair of legs (150, 150) connected to the support surface (110), and footings (152) and securing mechanism (160 or 180) on the legs (150, 150) for attaching the invention to a litter that preferably satisfies NATO requirements. Preferably, the invention attaches to the poles used to carry a patient on a litter such that the invention provides space for the patient's legs to pass under if necessary. A further embodiment of the invention adds at least one accessory clip, which preferably includes at least one attachment for a piece of medical equipment such as medical monitors, ventilators, and infusion pumps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventor: Eric M. Smeed