Patents by Inventor Michael D. Falin

Michael D. Falin 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).

  • Patent number: 6289534
    Abstract: An assembly for lifting, supporting and transporting a person which includes a base, a frame extending upwardly from the base, a lifting arm pivotally coupled to an upper end of the frame, an actuator coupled to the lifting arm for moving the lifting arm between the lowered position and a raised position, and an attachment bar coupled to the lifting arm. A person to be lifted is secured in a sling assembly which includes attachment loops that can be coupled to the attachment bar. The apparatus can also include a scale that can be used to weigh a person being lifted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Reza Hakamiun, Douglas P. Genereux, Michael D. Falin, Michael J. Mutka, Jason Conard Brooke
  • Patent number: 6175973
    Abstract: An apparatus for assisting a person in achieving a standing position. The apparatus include a base, a frame extending upward from the base, a lifting arm pivotally coupled to the frame, a platform upon which a person can stand, and an actuator which is controlled to raise and lower the lifting arm. The apparatus also includes a sling assembly which is removably attachable to the lifting arm. The sling assembly includes matched sets of attachment loops for attaching the sling assembly to the lifting arm. The sling assembly also includes at least one caregiver handle on an outer back portion thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Hill-Rom, Inc.
    Inventors: Reza Hakamiun, Douglas P. Genereux, Michael D. Falin, Michael J. Mutka, Jason Conard Brooke