Patents by Inventor Hans Lingegard
Hans Lingegard 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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Patent number: 11202730Abstract: A patient transfer and training aid includes a chassis to which a lifting unit is attached. The lifting unit includes a lifting arm assembly and an active foot support assembly fixed to the chassis. The device also includes a control unit which operates motors of the lifting arm assembly and the active foot support assembly. A patient can activate the foot support assembly to provide vibratory movement of the foot support assembly in order to provide muscle toning and training able to assist in the recovery and rehabilitation of the patient. The device can also be used to aid in the transfer of a patient from one location to another. The device can be used in a variety of different configurations to provide different forms of patient support and training.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2016Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: ArjoHuntleigh ABInventor: Hans Lingegard
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Patent number: 10932969Abstract: An apparatus has a patient care apparatus, a sensor disposed at the patient care apparatus, and an indicator device mountable to the patient care apparatus. The indicator device has an input device that inputs a patient type to the indicator device and an indicator that outputs a status to a user. The indicator outputs the status to the user based on the patient type and a configuration of the patient care apparatus sensed by the sensor. The patient care apparatus is selected from the group consisting of: a bed, a patient lift or hoist, a patient trolley and a patient standing aid.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2016Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Arjo IP Holding ABInventor: Hans Lingegård
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Publication number: 20180353358Abstract: An apparatus has a patient care apparatus, a sensor disposed at the patient care apparatus, and an indicator device mountable to the patient care apparatus. The indicator device has an input device that inputs a patient type to the indicator device and an indicator that outputs a status to a user. The indicator outputs the status to the user based on the patient type and a configuration of the patient care apparatus sensed by the sensor. The patient care apparatus is selected from the group consisting of: a bed, a patient lift or hoist, a patient trolley and a patient standing aid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2016Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventor: Hans Lingegård
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Publication number: 20180036189Abstract: A patient transfer and training aid includes a chassis to which a lifting unit is attached. The lifting unit includes a lifting arm assembly and an active foot support assembly fixed to the chassis. The device also includes a control unit which operates motors of the lifting arm assembly and the active foot support assembly. A patient can activate the foot support assembly to provide vibratory movement of the foot support assembly in order to provide muscle toning and training able to assist in the recovery and rehabilitation of the patient. The device can also be used to aid in the transfer of a patient from one location to another. The device can be used in a variety of different configurations to provide different forms of patient support and training.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventor: Hans Lingegard
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Patent number: 7802328Abstract: A hoist device for lifting persons, said hoist device comprising holding means (27); and a hoist sling comprising attachment means (37), said attachment means (37) being connectable to the holding means (27). Any of the attachment means (37) and the holding means (27) comprises a reference object (8), and any of the attachment means (37) and the holding means (27) comprises sensing means (7) configured to detect the reference object (8), for determining if the attachment means (37) are properly connected to the holding means (27).Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2007Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Huntleigh Technology LimitedInventor: Hans Lingegard
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Publication number: 20090307840Abstract: A hoist device for lifting persons, said hoist device comprising holding means (27); and a hoist sling comprising attachment means (37), said attachment means (37) being connect able to the holding means (27). Any of the attachment means (37) and the holding means (27) comprises a reference object (8), and any of the attachment means (37) and the holding means (27) comprises sensing means (7) configured to detect the reference object (8), for determining if the attachment means (37) are properly connected to the holding means (27).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2007Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventor: Hans Lingegard
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Patent number: 7350868Abstract: A calf rest is provided for a patient chair. The calf rest may comprise a plate-shaped calf rest pad and a mounting is be mounted on the patient chair by means of a joint arrangement. The joint arrangement may be designed so that the calf rest pad is movable between an inactive moved-away end position, in which the extent of the calf rest pad is substantially parallel to one side of the patient chair and the calf rest pad can be positioned close to the patient chair, and a second active end position, where the calf rest pad is capable of supporting the patient's legs when extended, outwards away from the patient chair.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2004Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Arjo Hospital Equipment ABInventors: Hans Lingegård, Bo Persson
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Publication number: 20060261660Abstract: A calf rest is provided for a patient chair. The calf rest may comprise a plate-shaped calf rest pad and a mounting is be mounted on the patient chair by means of a joint arrangement. The joint arrangement may be designed so that the calf rest pad is movable between an inactive moved-away end position, in which the extent of the calf rest pad is substantially parallel to one side of the patient chair and the calf rest pad can be positioned close to the patient chair, and a second active end position, where the calf rest pad is capable of supporting the patient's legs when extended, outwards away from the patient chair.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2004Publication date: November 23, 2006Inventors: Hans Lingegard, Bo Persson
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Patent number: 6942296Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating, in handicapped patients, undressing, dressing and access to body parts between the waist and knees of the patient. The apparatus includes a seat (20) and a back support (10) which between them form an open region (11) in which a person located in the apparatus is not supported. The seat and the back support are disposed to be displaced between positions in which the person is placed in positions where the major proportion of the patient's weight is carried by the seat or in which the major proportion of the patient's weight is carried by the back support.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Arjo Hospital Equipment ABInventors: Hans Lingegård, Bo Persson, Håkan Hagström, Deni Dimovski
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Publication number: 20040130198Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for facilitating, in handicapped patients, undressing, dressing and access to body parts between the waist and knees of the patient. The apparatus includes a seat (20) and a back support (10) which between them form an open region (11) in which a person located in the apparatus is not supported. The seat and the back support are disposed to be displaced between positions in which the person is placed in positions where the major proportion of the patient's weight is carried by the seat or in which the major proportion of the patient's weight is carried by the back support.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Applicant: ARJO HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT ABInventors: Hans Lingegard, Bo Persson, Hakan Hagstrom, Deni Dimovski
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Patent number: 6738999Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for facilitating, in handicapped patients, undressing, dressing and access to body parts between the waist and knees of the patient. The apparatus includes a seat (20) and a back support (10) which between them form an open region (11) in which a person located in the apparatus is not supported. The seat and the back support are disposed to be displaced between positions in which the person is placed in positions where the major proportion of the patient's weight is carried by the seat or in which the major proportion of the patient's weight is carried by the back support.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2000Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: Arjo Hospital Equipment ABInventors: Hans Lingegård, Bo Persson, Håkan Hagström, Deni Dimovski