Patents by Inventor Joseph Kummer

Joseph Kummer 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).

  • Bed having electrical communication network
    Publication number: 20060253982
    Abstract: A bed, including a bedframe to support a mattress. The bed includes an electrical communication network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Kummer, Gregory Branson, Eric Meyer, Brad Wilson, Tanya Taber, Ken Chambers, Mike Frondorf, John Vodzak, Jim Stolpmann, Roger Dalton, Ken Smith, Jeffrey Heyser
  • Motorized traction device for a patient support
    Patent number: 7090041
    Abstract: A patient support including a propulsion device for moving the patient support. The patient support includes a propulsion system having a propulsion device operably coupled to an input system. The input system controls the speed and direction of the propulsion device such that a caregiver can direct the patient support to a desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: John David Vogel, Thomas W. Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph A. Kummer, Michael M. Frondorf, David P. Lubbers, Ronald P. Kappeler, Bradley T. Wilson, Darrell L. Metz, Doug K. Smith, Jeffrey A. Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry J. Stratman, Eric W. Oberhaus
  • Hospital bed and mattress having extendable foot section
    Publication number: 20060168729
    Abstract: A bed having a frame, a deck, and a siderail. The deck having a head seat and foot sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Weismiller, Joseph Kummer, Peter Wukusick, Gregory Branson, Kenneth Kramer, Stephen Schulte, Philip Palermo, James Thomas, Daniel Dlugos, Jay Butterbrodt, David Ulrich, David Albersmeyer, Jason Brooke, Eric Meyer, John Miller, John Ruehl
  • Motorized traction device for a patient support
    Patent number: 7083012
    Abstract: A patient support including a propulsion device for moving the patient support. The patient support includes a propulsion system having a propulsion device operably coupled to an input system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Service, Inc.
    Inventors: John David Vogel, Thomas W. Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph A. Kummer, Michael M. Frondorf, David P. Lubbers, Ronald P. Kappeler, Bradley T. Wilson, Darrell L. Metz, Doug K. Smith, Jeffrey A. Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry J. Stratman, Eric W. Oberhaus
  • Hospital bed having a siderail position detector
    Patent number: 7076818
    Abstract: A patient support or bed is disclosed having a frame, a mattress, and a plurality of siderails. A detector is disclosed that detects a position of a siderail relative to a portion of the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Kummer, Gregory W. Branson, Eric R. Meyer, Brad Wilson, Tanya Taber, Ken Chambers, Mike Frondorf, John Vodzak, Jim Stolpmann, Roger Dalton, Ken Smith, Jeffrey A. Heyser
  • Patient care bed with network
    Publication number: 20060150332
    Abstract: A bed including a frame, a deck, a siderail, a communication network and a graphic caregiver interface module. The graphic caregiver interface module includes an input device, a control circuit, a memory, and a display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Weismiller, Joseph Kummer, Peter Wukusick, Gregory Branson, Kenneth Kramer, Stephen Schulte, Philip Palermo, James Thomas, Daniel Dlugos, Jay Butterbrodt, David Ulrich, David Albersmeyer, Jason Brooke, Eric Meyer, John Miller, John Ruehl
  • Control apparatus for a patient support
    Publication number: 20060108158
    Abstract: A patient support including a traction device and a motor for moving the patient support. A motor disconnect arrangement is provided to enable manually powered movement of the patient support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Kummer, Ronald Kappeler, Michael Frondorf, David Lubbers
  • Hospital bed
    Patent number: 7017208
    Abstract: A method is provided for permitting a module which is configured to perform a dedicated function on a bed to use a graphical interface. Graphic format data used by the module is downloaded, if necessary, and stored in a memory of the graphical interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew W. Weismiller, Joseph A. Kummer, Kenneth L. Kramer, Stephen R. Schulte, Philip D. Palermo, Daniel F. Dlugos, Jr.
  • Braking apparatus for a patient support
    Patent number: 7014000
    Abstract: A patient support including a propulsion device for moving the patient support. An automatic braking system is provided to selectively brake the patient support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Kummer, Ronald P. Kappeler, Michael M. Frondorf, David P. Lubbers
  • Motorized traction device for a patient support
    Publication number: 20050236193
    Abstract: A patient support including a propulsion device for moving the patient support. The patient support includes a propulsion system having a propulsion device operably coupled to an input system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: John Vogel, Thomas Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph Kummer, Michael Frondorf, David Lubbers, Ronald Kappeler, Bradley Wilson, Darrell Metz, Doug Smith, Jeffrey Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry Stratman, Eric Oberhaus
  • Motorized traction device for a patient support
    Publication number: 20050199430
    Abstract: A patient support including a propulsion device for moving the patient support. The patient support includes a propulsion system having a propulsion device operably coupled to an input system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: John Vogel, Thomas Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph Kummer, Michael Frondorf, David Lubbers, Ronald Kappeler, Bradley Wilson, Darrell Metz, Doug Smith, Jeffrey Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry Stratman, Eric Oberhaus
  • Motorized traction device for a patient support
    Patent number: 6877572
    Abstract: A patient support including a propulsion device for moving the patient support. The patient support includes a propulsion system having a propulsion device operably coupled to an input system. The input system controls the speed and direction of the propulsion device such that a caregiver can direct the patient support to a desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: John David Vogel, Thomas W. Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph A. Kummer, Michael M. Frondorf, David P. Lubbers, Ronald P. Kappeler, Bradley T. Wilson, Darrell L. Metz, Doug K. Smith, Jeffrey A. Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry J. Stratman, Eric W. Oberhaus
  • Motorized traction device for a patient support
    Publication number: 20040163175
    Abstract: A patient support including a propulsion device for moving the patient support. The patient support includes a propulsion system having a propulsion device operably coupled to an input system. The input system controls the speed and direction of the propulsion device such that a caregiver can direct the patient support to a desired location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: John David Vogel, Thomas W. Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph A. Kummer, Michael M. Frondorf, David P. Lubbers, Ronald P. Kappeler, Bradley T. Wilson, Darrell L. Metz, Doug K. Smith, Jeffrey A. Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry J. Stratman, Eric W. Oberhaus
  • Motorized traction device for a patient support
    Publication number: 20040159473
    Abstract: A patient support including a propulsion device for moving the patient support. The patient support includes a propulsion system having a propulsion device operably coupled to an input system. The input system controls the speed and direction of the propulsion device such that a caregiver can direct the patient support to a desired location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: John David Vogel, Thomas W. Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph A. Kummer, Michael M. Frondorf, David P. Lubbers, Ronald P. Kappeler, Bradley T. Wilson, Darrell L. Metz, Doug K. Smith, Jeffrey A. Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry J. Stratman, Eric W. Oberhaus
  • Motorized traction device for a patient support
    Patent number: 6749034
    Abstract: A patient support including a propulsion system for moving the patient support. The patient support includes a propulsion system having a propulsion device operably connected to an input system. The input system controls the speed and direction of the propulsion device such that a caregiver can direct the patient support to a desired location. The propulsion device includes a traction device that is moveable between a storage position spaced apart from the floor and a use position in contact with the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: John David Vogel, Thomas W. Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph A. Kummer, Michael M. Frondorf, David P. Lubbers, Ronald P. Kappeler, Bradley T. Wilson, Darrell L. Metz, Doug K. Smith, Jeffrey A. Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry J. Stratman, Eric W. Oberhaus
  • Hospital bed having a siderail position detector
    Publication number: 20040034931
    Abstract: A detector detects a position of a siderail relative to a portion of a bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph A. Kummer, Gregory W. Branson, Eric R. Meyer, Brad Wilson, Tanya Taber, Ken Chambers, Mike Frondorf, John Vodzak, Jim Stolpmann, Roger Dalton, Ken Smith, Jeffrey A. Heyser
  • Hospital bed having a rotational therapy device
    Patent number: 6584628
    Abstract: A chair bed including a bedframe and a mattress positioned on the bedframe is provided. The bedframe is configured to move between a substantially flat bed position and a chair position. The mattress includes an inflatable treatment apparatus such as a pulmonary rotational therapy device, a pulsation therapy device, or a decubitus ulcer treatment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Kummer, Gregory W. Branson, Eric R. Meyer, Brad Wilson, Tanya Taber, Ken Chambers, Mike Frondorf, John Vodzak, Jim Stolpmann, Roger Dalton, Ken Smith
  • Braking apparatus for a patient support
    Publication number: 20030102172
    Abstract: A patient support including a propulsion device for moving the patient support. An automatic braking system is provided to selectively brake the patient support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Kummer, Ronald P. Kappeler, Michael M. Frondorf, David P. Lubbers
  • Motorized traction device for a patient support
    Publication number: 20020088055
    Abstract: A patient support including a propulsion system for moving the patient support. The patient support includes a propulsion system having a propulsion device operably connected to an input system. The input system controls the speed and direction of the propulsion device such that a caregiver can direct the patient support to a desired location. The propulsion device includes a traction device that is moveable between a storage position spaced apart from the floor and a use position in contact with the floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: John David Vogel, Thomas W. Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph A. Kummer, Michael M. Frondorf, David P. Lubbers, Ronald P. Kappeler, Bradley T. Wilson, Darrell L. Metz, Doug K. Smith, Jeffrey A. Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry J. Stratman, Eric W. Oberhaus
  • Hospital bed
    Publication number: 20020059679
    Abstract: A method is provided for permitting a module which is configured to perform a dedicated function on a bed to use a graphical interface. Graphic format data used by the module is downloaded, if necessary, and stored in a memory of the graphical interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew W. Weismiller, Joseph A. Kummer, Peter M. Wukusick, Gregory W. Branson, Kenneth L. Kramer, Stephen R. Schulte, Philip D. Palermo, James M.C. Thomas, Daniel F. Dlugos, Jay T. Butterbrodt, David J. Ulrich, David A. Albersmeyer, Jason C. Brooke, Eric R. Meyer, John D. Miller, John W. Ruehl