Patents by Inventor Lance E. Larsen
Lance E. Larsen 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: 11844730Abstract: A patient support apparatus supports a patient for movement assisted by first and second caregivers and includes a litter. The litter includes a patient support deck extending between first and second ends and defines at least one cavity. First and second evacuation interfaces are coupled to the litter. The first and second evacuation interfaces pivot between first and second unfolded positions and first and second upright positions, respectively, and move between first and second lengthened positions and first and second shortened positions, respectively. The first and second evacuation interfaces are disposed in the cavity when the first and second evacuation interfaces are in the first and second unfolded positions and the first and second shortened positions, respectively, and configured to be grasped and lifted by the first and second caregivers when the first and second evacuation interfaces are in the first and second upright positions, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2023Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Shaofei Wilson Xu, Lance E. Larsen
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Patent number: 11723817Abstract: A patient support apparatus supports a patient and includes a litter. The litter includes a patient support deck and extends longitudinally between first and second ends. The apparatus includes a litter lift device coupled to the litter and configured to raise and lower the patient support deck. The apparatus includes a care station coupled to the litter adjacent one of the first and second ends. The care station includes a docking frame coupled to the litter and defining an angle between the docking frame and the axis. The docking frame is arranged to pivot relative to the litter between a folded position an upright position. The angle in the folded position less than the angle in the upright position. The care station includes a utility module configured for use by a caregiver and arranged to selectively mount to the docking frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Shaofei Wilson Xu, Lance E. Larsen
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Publication number: 20230172773Abstract: A patient support apparatus supports a patient for movement assisted by first and second caregivers and includes a litter. The litter includes a patient support deck extending between first and second ends and defines at least one cavity. First and second evacuation interfaces are coupled to the litter. The first and second evacuation interfaces pivot between first and second unfolded positions and first and second upright positions, respectively, and move between first and second lengthened positions and first and second shortened positions, respectively. The first and second evacuation interfaces are disposed in the cavity when the first and second evacuation interfaces are in the first and second unfolded positions and the first and second shortened positions, respectively, and configured to be grasped and lifted by the first and second caregivers when the first and second evacuation interfaces are in the first and second upright positions, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2023Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: Shaofei Wilson Xu, Lance E. Larsen
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Patent number: 11590037Abstract: A patient support apparatus supports a patient for movement assisted by first and second caregivers and includes a litter. The litter includes a patient support deck extending between first and second ends and defines at least one cavity. First and second evacuation interfaces are coupled to the litter. The first and second evacuation interfaces pivot between first and second unfolded positions and first and second upright positions, respectively, and move between first and second lengthened positions and first and second shortened positions, respectively. The first and second evacuation interfaces are disposed in the cavity when the first and second evacuation interfaces are in the first and second unfolded positions and the first and second shortened positions, respectively, and configured to be grasped and lifted by the first and second caregivers when the first and second evacuation interfaces are in the first and second upright positions, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Shaofei Wilson Xu, Lance E. Larsen
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Publication number: 20220313507Abstract: A patient support apparatus supports a patient and includes a litter. The litter includes a patient support deck and extends longitudinally between first and second ends. The apparatus includes a litter lift device coupled to the litter and configured to raise and lower the patient support deck. The apparatus includes a care station coupled to the litter adjacent one of the first and second ends. The care station includes a docking frame coupled to the litter and defining an angle between the docking frame and the axis. The docking frame is arranged to pivot relative to the litter between a folded position an upright position. The angle in the folded position less than the angle in the upright position. The care station includes a utility module configured for use by a caregiver and arranged to selectively mount to the docking frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: Shaofei Wilson Xu, Lance E. Larsen
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Patent number: 11395776Abstract: A patient support apparatus supports a patient and includes a litter. The litter includes a patient support deck and extends longitudinally between first and second ends. The apparatus includes a litter lift device coupled to the litter and configured to raise and lower the patient support deck. The apparatus includes a care station coupled to the litter adjacent one of the first and second ends. The care station includes a docking frame coupled to the litter and defining an angle between the docking frame and the axis. The docking frame is arranged to pivot relative to the litter between a folded position an upright position. The angle in the folded position less than the angle in the upright position. The care station includes a utility module configured for use by a caregiver and arranged to selectively mount to the docking frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Shaofei Wilson Xu, Lance E. Larsen
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Publication number: 20220110804Abstract: A patient support apparatus supports a patient for movement assisted by first and second caregivers and includes a litter. The litter includes a patient support deck extending between first and second ends and defines at least one cavity. First and second evacuation interfaces are coupled to the litter. The first and second evacuation interfaces pivot between first and second unfolded positions and first and second upright positions, respectively, and move between first and second lengthened positions and first and second shortened positions, respectively. The first and second evacuation interfaces are disposed in the cavity when the first and second evacuation interfaces are in the first and second unfolded positions and the first and second shortened positions, respectively, and configured to be grasped and lifted by the first and second caregivers when the first and second evacuation interfaces are in the first and second upright positions, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: Shaofei Wilson Xu, Lance E. Larsen
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Patent number: 11241343Abstract: A patient support apparatus supports a patient for movement assisted by first and second caregivers and includes a litter. The litter includes a patient support deck extending between first and second ends and defines at least one cavity. First and second evacuation interfaces are coupled to the litter. The first and second evacuation interfaces pivot between first and second unfolded positions and first and second upright positions, respectively, and move between first and second lengthened positions and first and second shortened positions, respectively. The first and second evacuation interfaces are disposed in the cavity when the first and second evacuation interfaces are in the first and second unfolded positions and the first and second shortened positions, respectively, and configured to be grasped and lifted by the first and second caregivers when the first and second evacuation interfaces are in the first and second upright positions, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2020Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Shaofei Wilson Xu, Lance E. Larsen
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Publication number: 20210113394Abstract: A patient support apparatus supports a patient and includes a litter. The litter includes a patient support deck and extends longitudinally between first and second ends. The apparatus includes a litter lift device coupled to the litter and configured to raise and lower the patient support deck. The apparatus includes a care station coupled to the litter adjacent one of the first and second ends. The care station includes a docking frame coupled to the litter and defining an angle between the docking frame and the axis. The docking frame is arranged to pivot relative to the litter between a folded position an upright position. The angle in the folded position less than the angle in the upright position. The care station includes a utility module configured for use by a caregiver and arranged to selectively mount to the docking frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: Shaofei Wilson Xu, Lance E. Larsen
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Publication number: 20210113393Abstract: A patient support apparatus supports a patient for movement assisted by first and second caregivers and includes a litter. The litter includes a patient support deck extending between first and second ends and defines at least one cavity. First and second evacuation interfaces are coupled to the litter. The first and second evacuation interfaces pivot between first and second unfolded positions and first and second upright positions, respectively, and move between first and second lengthened positions and first and second shortened positions, respectively. The first and second evacuation interfaces are disposed in the cavity when the first and second evacuation interfaces are in the first and second unfolded positions and the first and second shortened positions, respectively, and configured to be grasped and lifted by the first and second caregivers when the first and second evacuation interfaces are in the first and second upright positions, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Applicant: Styker CorporationInventors: Shaofei Wilson Xu, Lance E. Larsen
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Publication number: 20110109117Abstract: A visor system is mounted to a vehicle such that it pivots from a pocket in a vehicle headliner adjacent the windshield downwardly away from the windshield from a stored position to a use position. The system includes a primary visor which remains in the front windshield position and an auxiliary visor panel pivotally mounted with respect to said primary visor for pivoting to a side window position regardless of the position of the primary visor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: Marcus Automotive, LLC.Inventors: Konrad H. Marcus, David K. York, Lance E. Larsen
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Patent number: 7237847Abstract: A vehicle seat for use by an occupant in a vehicle, for example an automobile. The vehicle seat comprises a seat base (12) coupled to a support structure (6) of the vehicle. A back frame (40) including side members (41, 43), the back frame further includes a second transverse member (46) coupled to the first and second side members, wherein the side members each have a lower end pivotably coupled to the seat base. A compliant back (60) is operably connected at an upper end to the second transverse member (46) and operably connected at a lower portion proximate the lower ends of the side members, and may include a biasing mechanism. The seat may also include a tuberosity pivot (54) coupled to the back frame (40) and the seat base (12), which pivot may be motorized.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2003Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Robert L. Hancock, Terrence M. Cussen, Lance E. Larsen, David M. Hensel, Joseph W. McElroy, Michael R. Benzing, William H. Jones
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Patent number: 6702375Abstract: An activity center for a vehicle includes a base defining a storage area and a panel having first and second surfaces. The base is connected to the rear surface of a vehicle seat back. The panel, in turn, is connected to the base for movement between a closed position, which prevents access to the storage area and an open position which allows access to the storage area. The panel is also preferably coupled to the base so that either the first or second surface thereof may face away from the base. The two surfaces of the panel may be configured for a wide variety of educational, entertainment or work-related uses.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2001Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Michael J. Laskowski, Ronald R. Siegrist, Lance E. Larsen, Neil J. Bush, Roger A. Whitley, Daniel J. Koester
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Publication number: 20030122392Abstract: A console and storage system for a vehicle is disclosed as located between two seats in the vehicle. The console and storage system includes a base, an armrest mounted with respect to the base and a first storage device captured between the base and the armrest. The armrest is configured to move between a deployed position and a stowed position. The first storage enclosure is removable when the armrest is not in the deployed position. The armrest is adjustable and has an accessory interface for coupling accessories to the armrest. A method for operating the console and storage system is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2002Publication date: July 3, 2003Inventors: Lance E. Larsen, Sangwon Choi, Karen M. Hofmann
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Patent number: 6527154Abstract: An apparatus for releasably mounting a vehicle accessory to the floor attachments of a motor vehicle having a floor panel and removable seats. The apparatus includes an attachment mechanism adapted to releasably engage the floor attachments of the motor vehicle and a frame coupled to the attachment mechanism The frame is adapted for contacting the floor of the vehicle to steady the device and for mounting the vehicle accessory thereto.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2001Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Lance E. Larsen, Joanne H. Cole, Neil J. Bush, Mark A. Caye, Gregary A. Haupt, Benjamin R. Judy, Daniel J. Koester, David J. Spykerman, Roger A. Whitley, Detlef Zimmermann
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Patent number: 6371342Abstract: A removably attached overhead bar module having retention devices attached thereto. Retention devices allow for items to be carried within the interior compartment while still allowing occupants to be seated in the traditional seating positions. Further provided is an overhead net module extending between the bars of the overhead bar module.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1999Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventor: Lance E. Larsen
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Publication number: 20020011505Abstract: A cargo retention system for a vehicle having a seat is described. The seat has a seat bottom with an upper surface and a seat back with a front surface. The intersection of the upper surface and the front surface defines a bight. The cargo retention system includes a first anchorage adapted to be coupled to the vehicle. A portion of the first anchorage is adapted to be positioned in the bight. A retainer releasably interconnects a vehicle accessory and the first anchorage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2001Publication date: January 31, 2002Inventors: Joanne H. Cole, Lance E. Larsen, Neil J. Bush, Mark A. Caye, Gregary A. Haupt, Benjamin R. Judy, David J. Spykerman, Roger A. Whitley, Detlef Zimmermann, James P. Le Fevre
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Publication number: 20010054632Abstract: An apparatus for releasably mounting a vehicle accessory to the floor attachments of a motor vehicle having a floor panel and removable seats. The apparatus includes an attachment mechanism adapted to releasably engage the floor attachments of the motor vehicle and a frame coupled to the attachment mechanism The frame is adapted for contacting the floor of the vehicle to steady the device and for mounting the vehicle accessory thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2001Publication date: December 27, 2001Inventors: Lance E. Larsen, Joanne H. Cole, Neil J. Bush, Mark A. Caye, Gregary A. Haupt, Benjamin R. Judy, Daniel J. Koester, David J. Spykeman, Roger A. Whitley, Detlef Zimmermann
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Publication number: 20010050298Abstract: A removably attached overhead bar module having retention devices attached thereto. Retention devices allow for items to be carried within the interior compartment while still allowing occupants to be seated in the traditional seating positions. Further provided is an overhead net module extending between the bars of the overhead bar module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 1999Publication date: December 13, 2001Inventor: LANCE E. LARSEN
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Patent number: 6283552Abstract: A seat assembly for a vehicle including a seat frame, a seating surface secured to the seat frame and having spaced apart, generally parallel first fibers and spaced apart second fibers transverse to the first fibers, a bolster, and a fastener. The fastener has an attachment member securable to the bolster and a series of hook members extending from the attachment member and insertable between the first fibers and the second fibers of the seating surface. The hook members have a barb portion extending from the hook members to provide retention of the fastener to the first fibers, thereby securing the bolster to the seating surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1999Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Larry E. Halse, Jean-Paul Schowalter, Lance E. Larsen, John Krsteski, Daniel J. Koester