Patents by Inventor Kenith Chambers

Kenith Chambers 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).

Patient Support

Publication number: 20080028533

Abstract: This disclosure described a patient support having an air permeable layer, a plurality of inflatable bladders, a pressure-sensing assembly and a controller. In one embodiment, a combination of transverse bladders and vertically oriented can-shaped bladders is provided. In one embodiment, one or more angle sensors are provided in articulatable sections of the patient support.

Type: Application

Filed: July 23, 2007

Publication date: February 7, 2008

Inventors: Richard Stacy, Daniel Stevens, Karen Janoff, Thomas Uzzie, Jonathan Mueller, John Bobay, Dennis Flessate, Reza Hakamiun, Charles Lachenbruch, Sohrab Soltanl, Gregory Branson, Kenith Chambers, Rebecca Ginther, Stephen Douglas, Eric Meyer, Christopher O'Keefe, Bradley Wilson, Darrell Borgman, Rachel King
PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS HAVING CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK

Publication number: 20080010748

Abstract: A patient support including a frame and a mattress supported by the frame. The frame includes a deck support and a deck supporting the mattress.

Type: Application

Filed: September 28, 2007

Publication date: January 17, 2008

Inventors: Douglas Menkedick, Eugene Osborne, Robert Zerhusen, David Albersmeyer, Roger Philbeck, Aziz Bhai, Nicholas Batta, Terry Richter, Tom Riggs, Kenith Chambers, Steven Schwartz, Matthew Knue, Steven Dixon, Joshua Shenk, Brent Goodwin, Andrew Skinner, Gregory Figel, James Stolpmann, James Findlay, Glenn Suttman, Brian Hoffman, Irvin Vanderpohl, David Hornbach, Paul Weil, Kenneth Kramer, Jeffrey Welling, Eric Meyer, Jack Wilker, David Lubbers, Roberta Murnyack, Cami Scheele
Bed with Automatically Identifiable Mattress Type

Publication number: 20080010752

Abstract: A bed includes a mattress having a core the core being one of at least two types. A control system is capable of automatically identifying the core type. In one variant, one core type is a bladder core type and another core type is a foam core type. The mattress may include a tag indicative of the core type and the control system may include a sensor for identifying the core type from the tag and wherein the sensor sends a signal to a controller to indicate a tag type and therefore a mattress type.

Type: Application

Filed: July 9, 2007

Publication date: January 17, 2008

Inventors: Kenith Chambers, Suzanne Bish, Mary Butler
Support Surface with Inflatable Width Adjustment Portion

Publication number: 20080005848

Abstract: A mattress includes a core portion and a width adjustment portion extending laterally away from the core portion. The mattress has independently inflatable head, seat and foot zones.

Type: Application

Filed: July 9, 2007

Publication date: January 10, 2008

Inventors: Kenith Chambers, Suzanne Bish, Mary Butler
Mattress with Automatic Width Adjustment

Publication number: 20080005847

Abstract: A bed includes a frame with a support deck having a laterally slidable panel and a mattress supported by the deck and having a width adjustment portion.

Type: Application

Filed: July 9, 2007

Publication date: January 10, 2008

Inventors: Kenith Chambers, Suzanne Bish, Mary Butler
MATTRESS ASSEMBLY

Publication number: 20070017032

Abstract: A mattress assembly is provided that includes an adjustable width.

Type: Application

Filed: September 25, 2006

Publication date: January 25, 2007

Inventors: Craig Ellis, Kenith Chambers, Stephen Glover, Kerry Mensching
MATTRESS ASSEMBLY

Publication number: 20070011817

Abstract: A mattress assembly is provided that includes an adjustable width.

Type: Application

Filed: September 25, 2006

Publication date: January 18, 2007

Inventors: Craig Ellis, Kenith Chambers, Stephen Glover, Kerry Mensching
Footboard for a hospital bed

Publication number: 20060195986

Abstract: A hospital bed including footboard and a removable air supply. The hospital bed is configured to support a bariatric, large or obese patient.

Type: Application

Filed: March 6, 2006

Publication date: September 7, 2006

Inventors: Reza Hakamiun, Kenith Chambers, Thomas Uzzle
Hospital bed

Publication number: 20060168730

Abstract: A patient support including a frame and a mattress supported by the frame. The frame includes a deck support and a deck supporting the mattress.

Type: Application

Filed: March 30, 2006

Publication date: August 3, 2006

Inventors: Douglas Menkedick, Eugene Osborne, Robert Zerhusen, David Albersmeyer, Roger Philbeck, Aziz Bhai, Nicholas Batta, Terry Richter, Tom Riggs, Kenith Chambers, Steven Schwartz, Matthew Knue, Steve Dixon, Joshua Shenk, Brent Goodwin, Andrew Skinner, Gregory Figel, James Stolpmann, James Findlay, Glenn Suttman, Brian Hoffman, Irvin Vanderpohl, David Hornbach, Paul Weil, Kenneth Kramer, Jeffrey Welling, Eric Meyer, Jack Wilker, David Lubbers, Roberta Murnyack, Cami Scheele
Mattress assembly including adjustable length foot

Publication number: 20060168731

Abstract: A patient support including a frame and a mattress supported by the frame. The frame includes a deck support and a deck supporting the mattress.

Type: Application

Filed: March 30, 2006

Publication date: August 3, 2006

Inventors: Douglas Menkedick, Eugene Osborne, Robert Zerhusen, David Albersmeyer, Roger Philbeck, Aziz Bhai, Nicholas Batta, Terry Richter, Tom Riggs, Kenith Chambers, Steven Schwartz, Matthew Knue, Steve Dixon, Joshua Shenk, Brent Goodwin, Andrew Skinner, Gregory Figel, James Stolpmann, James Findlay, Glenn Suttman, Brian Hoffman, Irvin Vanderpohl, David Hornbach, Paul Weil, Kenneth Kramer, Jeffrey Welling, Eric Meyer, Jack Wilker, David Lubbers, Roberta Murnyack, Cami Scheele
Hospital bed including moveable foot portion

Publication number: 20060162079

Abstract: A patient support including a frame and a mattress supported by the frame. The frame includes a deck support and a deck supporting the mattress.

Type: Application

Filed: March 30, 2006

Publication date: July 27, 2006

Inventors: Douglas Menkedick, Eugene Osborne, Robert Zerhusen, David Albersmeyer, Roger Philbeck, Aziz Bhai, Nicholas Batta, Terry Richter, Tom Riggs, Kenith Chambers, Steven Schwartz, Matthew Knue, Steve Dixon, Joshua Shenk, Brent Goodwin, Andrew Skinner, Gregory Figel, James Stolpmann, James Findlay, Glenn Suttman, Brian Hoffman, Irvin Vanderpohl, David Hornbach, Paul Weil, Kenneth Kramer, Jeffrey Welling, Eric Meyer, Jack Wilker, David Lubbers, Roberta Murnyack, Cami Scheele
Quick connector for multi-media

Publication number: 20060156473

Abstract: A connector apparatus for connecting an air supply unit and a mattress or cushion.

Type: Application

Filed: December 13, 2005

Publication date: July 20, 2006

Inventors: Kenith Chambers, John Havener, Terry Stratman
Method and apparatus for improving air flow under a patient

Publication number: 20060080778

Abstract: An overlay for a patient support is provided. The overlay is coupled to an air supply and includes an air permeable three-dimensional fiber network.

Type: Application

Filed: October 5, 2005

Publication date: April 20, 2006

Inventor: Kenith Chambers
Bed having a patient position monitoring system

Publication number: 20060070456

Abstract: A patient sensor configured to detect the presence of a patient on a patient support surface.

Type: Application

Filed: September 7, 2005

Publication date: April 6, 2006

Inventors: Stephen Douglas, James Stolpmann, Terry Richter, Glenn Suttman, Kenith Chambers, Andrew Skinner
Mattress system for a hospital bed

Publication number: 20060026767

Abstract: A mattress system for a hospital bed including a mattress and a control system. The mattress system may include a mattress including a core bladder, a width bladder and a vacuum device to apply a vacuum to the width bladder. The mattress is adapted to support a heavy or large patient, including a bariatric or obese patient.

Type: Application

Filed: March 7, 2005

Publication date: February 9, 2006

Inventors: Kenith Chambers, Mary Butler, Suzanne Bish
Hospital bed

Publication number: 20060026768

Abstract: A hospital bed including a mattress and a frame. The width of the frame of the hospital bed is adjustable and the width of the mattress is adjustable. The hospital bed may include a frame and mattress adapted to support a heavy or large patient, including a bariatric or obese patient.

Type: Application

Filed: March 7, 2005

Publication date: February 9, 2006

Inventors: Kenith Chambers, Sandy Richards, Dennis Flessate
Hospital bed

Publication number: 20050172405

Abstract: A patient support including a frame and a mattress supported by the frame. The frame includes a deck support and a deck supporting the mattress.

Type: Application

Filed: September 8, 2003

Publication date: August 11, 2005

Inventors: Douglas Menkedick, Eugene Osborne, Robert Zerhusen, David Albersmeyer, Roger Philbeck, Aziz Bhai, Nicholas Batta, Terry Richter, Tom Riggs, Kenith Chambers, Steven Schwartz, Matthew Knue, Steve Dixon, Joshua Shenk, Brent Goodwin, Andrew Skinner, Gregory Figel, James Stolpmann, James Findlay, Glenn Suttman, Brian Hoffman, Irvin Vanderpohl, David Hornbach, Paul Weil, Kenneth Kramer, Jeffrey Welling, Eric Meyer, Jack Wilker, David Lubbers, Roberta Murnyack, Cami Scheele
Patient support system

Publication number: 20050034764

Abstract: A pressure control apparatus for use in a bed including a pressurized air source, an inflatable air sack, and an independently inflatable cell located adjacent the inflatable air sack. A controller is operable to regulate the pressure in the air sack and to independently alternately pressurize and vent the inflatable cell at a selected frequency.

Type: Application

Filed: September 23, 2004

Publication date: February 17, 2005

Inventors: Barry Hanh, Robert Novack, Donald Williamson, James Stolpmann, Kenith Chambers