Patents by Inventor Neal K. Jacobs

Neal K. Jacobs 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).

  • Publication number: 20120011652
    Abstract: A siderail assembly comprises a siderail body, a siderail linkage, and a locking mechanism. The siderail linkage is configured to movably couple the siderail body to a frame of a person-support apparatus. The siderail linkage is configured to move the siderail body between a first position and a second position with respect to the frame. The siderail linkage includes a guide member. The locking mechanism includes a housing with a slot that defines a guide. The guide member is configured to move along the guide between a first guide position and a second guide position as the siderail body moves between the first position and the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventor: Neal K. Jacobs
  • Patent number: D410310
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Vincent L. Haley, Neal K. Jacobs
  • Patent number: D411674
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Vincent L. Haley, Neal K. Jacobs