Patents by Inventor Kerry Jean Mensching

Kerry Jean Mensching 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 apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20040177450
    Abstract: A patient support is disclosed including a three-dimensional fiber network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Salvatini, Kenneth Ray Smith, John A. Brenner, Kerry Jean Mensching
  • Patient support apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6708352
    Abstract: A pediatric mattress that includes a sleep surface and a perimeter. The perimeter includes a cavity that is configured to receive the sleep surface. The perimeter also has at least one opening disposed into a chamber positioned within same. The opening is configured such that a gas may flow from the chamber through the opening and over the sleep surface. In addition, the pediatric mattress may include a percussion therapy system. The percussion therapy system includes an audio generator and at least one speaker. The speaker is connected to the audio-signal generator and is configured to produce and direct audio signals to the sleep surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Salvatini, Kenneth Ray Smith, John A. Brenner, Kerry Jean Mensching
  • Patient support apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20030084511
    Abstract: A pediatric mattress that includes a sleep surface and a perimeter. The perimeter includes a cavity that is configured to receive the sleep surface. The perimeter also has at least one opening disposed into a chamber positioned within same. The opening is configured such that a gas may flow from the chamber through the opening and over the sleep surface. In addition, the pediatric mattress may include a percussion therapy system. The percussion therapy system includes an audio generator and at least one speaker. The speaker is connected to the audio-signal generator and is configured to produce and direct audio signals to the sleep surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: Benjamin Salvatini, Kenneth Ray Smith, John A. Brenner, Kerry Jean Mensching
  • Pediatric mattress
    Patent number: 6493888
    Abstract: A pediatric mattress that includes a sleep surface and a perimeter. The perimeter includes a cavity that is configured to receive the sleep surface. The perimeter also has at least one opening disposed into a chamber positioned within same. The opening is configured such that a gas may flow from the chamber through the opening and over the sleep surface. In addition, the pediatric mattress may include a percussion therapy system. The percussion therapy system includes an audio generator and at least one speaker. The speaker is connected to the audio-signal generator and is configured to produce and direct audio signals to the sleep surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Salvatini, Kenneth Ray Smith, John A. Brenner, Kerry Jean Mensching