Patents by Inventor Francis Ganance

Francis Ganance 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).

  • STOWING BIRTHING BED FOOT SECTION
    Publication number: 20070157386
    Abstract: A patient-support apparatus includes receivers for supporting a patient-support deck. The patient-support deck is configured to engage the receivers to support the deck in a cantilevered configuration. The patient-support deck may be secured to the patient-support apparatus by a locking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: HILL-ROM SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Francis Ganance, Robert Cooks, Kenneth Kramer, Jerome Reckelhoff, Peter Wukusick, Robert Zerhusen, Mark Haufler, Darrell Metz, Kenneth Rudolf, Stephen Holl, Richard Chance, David Hornbach, John Biondo
  • STOWING BIRTHING BED FOOT SECTION
    Publication number: 20070143922
    Abstract: A patient-support apparatus includes a patient-support deck movable from a use position to a stowed position. The patient-support deck is configured to engage receivers of the patient-support apparatus to support the deck in a cantilevered configuration. The patient-support deck may be secured to the patient-support apparatus by a locking mechanism. A storage structure is configured to support the patient-support deck in a stowed position. The storage structure is configured to deflect under load to prevent damage to the storage structure or patient-support deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: HILL-ROM SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Francis Ganance, Robert Cooks, Kenneth Kramer, Jerome Reckelhoff, Peter Wukusick, Robert Zerhusen, Mark Haufler, Darrell Metz, Kenneth Rudolf, Stephen Holl, Richard Chance, David Hornbach, John Biondo, James Findlay, David Hensley
  • BIRTHING BED CALF SUPPORT
    Publication number: 20070143926
    Abstract: A limb support coupled to a patient-support apparatus includes a multi-axis pivot mount having a first joint mounted to the patient-support apparatus, an arm coupled to the first joint on a first end for pivotable movement thereabout, and a second joint coupled to a second end of the arm for pivotable movement thereabout. A cushion assembly is mounted to the second joint for pivotable movement of the cushion assembly in relation to the second joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: HILL-ROM SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Jerome Reckelhoff, Kenneth Kramer, Francis Ganance, Christian Reinke
  • Apparatus and method for mounting hospital bed accessories
    Publication number: 20060288480
    Abstract: A patient support including a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and a set of siderails configured to block egress of a patient from the patient support. A siderail through use of an adapter is configured to reduce gaps defined between the siderails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Darrell Metz, Terry Stratman, David Ulrich, Francis Ganance
  • Hospital bed
    Publication number: 20060096029
    Abstract: A bed for a person is provided. The bed includes a frame, a deck including a seat section and a foot section movable relative to the seat section. The bed further including a mechanism that control movement of the foot section relative to the seat section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Inventors: Eugene Osborne, John Koenig, Glenn Suttman, Matthew Visca, Jack Wilker, Jeffrey Welling, Gregory Branson, Kenneth Kramer, Bruce Dickman, Dean Valvano, Robert Kinker, William Jacques, James Findlay, Francis Ganance
  • Chair
    Publication number: 20060087158
    Abstract: A chair with articulable support sections and an integrated lift system may have support sections mechanically linked such that a single actuation control device may articulate multiple sections. The chair includes configurable accessories directed to the comfort of an occupant of the chair. The support sections may include air cells to adjust firmness of support section surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventors: Kenneth Kramer, Marshall Dahneke, Reed Wilcox, David Schwanemann, John Biondo, Francis Ganance, Scott Schultz, Russell Hardy, Troy Acton
  • Bed siderails having flexible portions
    Patent number: 7007323
    Abstract: A bed siderail for a bed having a frame includes a flexible section to allow a portion of the siderail to flex upward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Mark Zerhusen, David W. Hornbach, David W. Hensley, Gerald D Eckstein, Francis Ganance, Dennis E. Geiling
  • Hospital bed
    Publication number: 20060026762
    Abstract: A patient support including a frame, plurality of wheels coupled to the frame, a deck, and a scissor mechanism coupled to the frame and the deck to move the deck from a raised position to a lowered position. The support includes brake mechanism including a brake pad to contact the floor to prevent the patient support from rolling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: David Hornbach, Kenneth Rudolf, Raymond Gould, John Vogel, Francis Ganance
  • Advanced articulation system and mattress support for a bed
    Publication number: 20060026765
    Abstract: A bed including an articulation system is provided. The bed includes a frame and an actuator coupled to the frame. The bed further includes an arcuate member and a plurality of deck sections. The arcuate member is coupled to the actuator and one of the plurality of deck sections. The actuator operates to move the arcuate member to rotate the thigh section around a natural hip pivot point of a person positioned on the bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: David Hornbach, Gregory Branson, Virgil Niese, Rachel King, Francis Ganance
  • Apparatus and method for mounting hospital bed accessories
    Publication number: 20050050635
    Abstract: A patient support is provided. The patient support includes a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and a set of siderails configured to block egress of a patient from the patient support. The siderails through use of adapters are configured to reduce gaps defined between the siderails and the other components of the patient support. The adapters may also be used to couple other medical accessories to the patient support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Darrell Metz, Terry Stratman, David Ulrich, Francis Ganance
  • Bed siderails having flexible portions
    Publication number: 20040000010
    Abstract: A bed siderail for a bed having a frame includes a flexible section to allow a portion of the siderail to flex upward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Mark Zerhusen, David W. Hornbach, David W. Hensley, Gerald D. Eckstein, Francis Ganance, Dennis E. Geiling
  • Bed siderails having flexible portions
    Patent number: 6622323
    Abstract: A bed siderail for a bed having a frame includes a flexible section to allow a portion of the siderail to flex upward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Mark Zerhusen, David W. Hornbach, David W. Hensley, Gerald D. Eckstein, Francis Ganance, Dennis E. Geiling
  • Bed siderails having flexible portions
    Publication number: 20010054199
    Abstract: A bed siderail for a bed having a frame includes a flexible section to allow a portion of the siderail to flex upward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventors: Robert Mark Zerhusen, David W. Hornbach, David W. Hensley, Gerald D. Eckstein, Francis Ganance, Dennis E. Geiling