Patents by Inventor Michael P. Boland

Michael P. Boland 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).

  • Hospital bed having head angle alarm
    Patent number: 7487562
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame, a head section coupled to the frame and movable relative to the frame between first and second angular positions, and a sensor operable to determine an angular position of the head section. The apparatus also has an alarm that is activated if the angular position of the head section is not sufficiently large enough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M. Frondorf, Bradley T. Wilson, Jacqueline A. Robertson, Michael P. Boland
  • Device and method for collecting debris entering into a duct
    Patent number: 5957320
    Abstract: A collection device and method for collecting debris entering into an opening of a duct associated with a ventilation system of a house or other building. The device including a basket having a fastening portion and a collecting portion detachably secured to the fastening portion. The fastening portion is adapted to be secured to a duct or to a sub-flooring adjacent the opening, and the collecting portion is adapted to extend into the duct and receive the debris. The collecting portion defines a vent, and the collection device includes a damper associated with the collecting portion for opening the vent when air is passing therethrough. A strap in the form of a drawstring may be included for detaching the collecting portion from the fastening portion and removing the collecting portion from the sub-flooring or the duct. The collection device may include a weight for maintaining the basket within the duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Inventor: Michael P. Boland
  • Method for collecting debris entering into a duct
    Patent number: 5954221
    Abstract: A collection device and method for collecting debris entering into an opening of a duct associated with a ventilation system of a house or other building. The device including a basket having a fastening portion and a collecting portion detachably secured to the fastening portion. The fastening portion is adapted to be secured to a duct or to a sub-flooring adjacent the opening, and the collecting portion is adapted to extend into the duct and receive the debris. The collecting portion defines a vent, and the collection device includes a damper associated with the collecting portion for opening the vent when air is passing therethrough. A strap in the form of a drawstring may be included for detaching the collecting portion from the fastening portion and removing the collecting portion from the sub-flooring or the duct. The collection device may include a weight for maintaining the basket within the duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Inventor: Michael P. Boland
  • Device for collecting debris entering into a duct
    Patent number: 5797512
    Abstract: A collection device and method for collecting debris entering into an opening of a duct associated with a ventilation system of a house or other building. The device including a basket having a fastening portion and a collecting portion detachably secured to the fastening portion. The fastening portion is adapted to be secured to a duct or to a sub-flooring adjacent the opening, and the collecting portion is adapted to extend into the duct and receive the debris. A strap in the form of a drawstring may be included for detaching the collecting portion from the fastening portion and removing the collecting portion from the sub-flooring. The collection device may include a weight for maintaining the basket within the duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Inventor: Michael P. Boland