Patents by Inventor Rainer B. Teufel

Rainer B. Teufel 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: 7537069
    Abstract: A system for assisting a person of limited mobility in moving from room to room within a home and performing essential daily activities includes a personal mobility device which includes transfer drivers which engage a transfer system to transition from a first elevation to a second elevation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Kramer, Marshall S. Dahneke, Reed N. Wilcox, Franz R. Gaag, David T. Schwanemann, Rainer B. Teufel, Peter A. Koloski, Thornton K. Lothrop, Ryan R. Berger
  • Patent number: 7491025
    Abstract: A fastener for releasably securing a first substrate to an apertured second substrate includes a base member and a locking member mounted for rotation relative to the base member. The locking member is rotatable between an insertion position for insertion of the base member and locking member through the aperture formed in the second substrate and a locking position for releasably securing the first and second substrates together. A resilient member is provided to bias the locking member toward the base member when the resilient member is compressed. The locking member includes at least one protrusion and the base member includes at least one detent. The detent and protrusion are configured to releasably engage each other in the insertion position of the locking member and disengage from each other upon rotation of the locking member toward the locking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Midmark Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew A. Tangeman, Rainer B. Teufel
  • Publication number: 20080189861
    Abstract: A medical examination table which is movable between a lowered patient entry/exit position and a raised patient examination position. A scissor-lift assembly is provided to raise and lower the examination table. The examination table includes a drawer having a pivotal front panel which is adapted to support instruments or other items thereon when the drawer is folded to a downward position. The examination table further includes a storage pocket located beneath the backrest. The storage pocket and its contents are concealed when the backrest is lowered and are accessible when the backrest is inclined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: MIDMARK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Arthur D. Smith, Bart L. Milbourn, Joseph P. Schlater, Leo R. Hanus, Richard L. Turner, Rainer B. Teufel, Jeff T. DeBord
  • Publication number: 20040244109
    Abstract: A combination crib and high chair apparatus for supporting a child in a reclining position, and a seated position, respectively. The apparatus includes a deck having a head end, a foot end and generally parallel sides. Side rails are positioned adjacent the sides. End rail are positioned adjacent the ends of the deck. A seat is oriented adjacent one of the ends of the deck. The seat extends outwardly from the end. A base is coupled to the deck and the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: John W. Koenig, Gregory W. Branson, William L. Jacques, Diana W. Juratovac, Kenneth L. Kramer, Robert Mark LeBlanc, Peter A. Koloski, Thornton K. Lothrop, Kristin R. Romak, John E. Sagel, Rainer B. Teufel
  • Publication number: 20040068797
    Abstract: A medical examination table which is movable between a lowered patient entry/exit position and a raised patient examination position. A scissor-lift assembly is provided to raise and lower the examination table. The examination table includes a drawer having a pivotal front panel which is adapted to support instruments or other items thereon when the drawer is folded to a downward position. The examination table further includes a storage pocket located beneath the backrest. The storage pocket and its contents are concealed when the backrest is lowered and are accessible when the backrest is inclined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Midmark Corporation
    Inventors: Arthur D. Smith, Bart L. Milbourn, Joseph P. Schlater, Leo R. Hanus, Richard L. Turner, Rainer B. Teufel, Jeff T. DeBord
  • Patent number: 6684420
    Abstract: A combination crib and high chair apparatus for supporting a child in a reclining position, and a seated position, respectively. The apparatus includes a deck having a head end, a foot end and generally parallel sides. Side rails are positioned adjacent the sides. End rail are positioned adjacent the ends of the deck. A seat is oriented adjacent one of the ends of the deck. The seat extends outwardly from the end. A base is coupled to the deck and the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Koenig, Gregory W. Branson, William L. Jacques, II, Diana W. Juratovac, Kenneth L. Kramer, Robert Mark LeBlanc, Peter A. Koloski, Thornton K. Lothrop, Kristin R. Romak, John E. Sagel, Rainer B. Teufel
  • Publication number: 20030197351
    Abstract: Work assist features are provided as a retrofit product to extend the functionality/capabilities of existing hand/powered pallet trucks and also in new trucks including the work assist features. An extension is attached to a truck body near the base of the forks to support a work tray with the tray being mounted for adjustable vertical positioning and being pivotal to move between a use position over forks of the truck and a stowed position out of the way of the forks. The extension can provide for mounting pouches and various accessory supports for convenient access by an operator of the truck so that pencils, papers, clipboards, marking devices, scanners, tape, tools and the like can be held in the pouches or accessory supports rather than being carried by the operator or placed on top of a load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Burger, Michael P. Gallagher, Roger J. Quinlan, Rainer B. Teufel, Jeffrey T. DeBord
  • Publication number: 20020157180
    Abstract: A combination crib and high chair apparatus for supporting a child in a reclining position, and a seated position, respectively. The apparatus includes a deck having a head end, a foot end and generally parallel sides. Side rails are positioned adjacent the sides. End rail are positioned adjacent the ends of the deck. A seat is oriented adjacent one of the ends of the deck. The seat extends outwardly from the end. A base is coupled to the deck and the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: John W. Koenig, Gregory W. Branson, William L. Jacques, Diana W. Juratovac, Kenneth L. Kramer, Robert Mark LeBlanc, Peter A. Koloski, Thornton K. Lothrop, Kristin R. Romak, John E. Sagel, Rainer B. Teufel
  • Patent number: 5913448
    Abstract: A collapsible container (10) includes a first wall (12) and a second wall (14) connected by a collapsible and expandable third wall (16). The third wall (16) includes an interior wall (20) and an exterior wall (22) that are each collapsible and expandable. At least one spring (60) extends between the first wall (12) and the second wall (14) between the interior wall (20) and the exterior wall (22) to urge the first and second walls (12, 14) apart. Straps (62) also extend between the first wall (12) and the second wall (14) to counteract the force of the spring (60). The length of the straps (62) between the first wall (12) and the second wall (14) is adjustable between a fully collapsed and fully expanded position. The length of the straps (62) is adjustable because the straps (62) slidingly engage the second wall (14) and are held with respect to the second wall (14) by locking devices (64).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: David G. Mann, Steve Paletti, Kevin Rausch, Rainer B. Teufel
  • Patent number: 5743607
    Abstract: A medication cart has a base formed of a pair of molded plates interconnected by rails. The plates have molded grooves and holes for receiving structural elements of the cart. Molded hollow plastic end panels have horizontal ribs that support drawers. The end panels are seated in grooves in the base plates. A top cap covers the top of the cart. Lock bars are provided to retain the drawers in the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Assignee: Artromick International, Inc.
    Inventors: Rainer B. Teufel, Timothy A. Friar, Paul P. Kolada, Jerome M. Romick, Marc D. Taylor, Duane Beardsley
  • Patent number: 5694917
    Abstract: A gas-fired barbecue grill, comprising: a grill body integrally formed with at least one side element selected from the group comprising a side table and a base member of a side burner. In another embodiment, the grill comprises a grill body and first and second side elements selected from the group comprising a side table and a base member of a side burner, wherein a first piece of the grill comprises a first portion of the grill body integrally formed with the first side element, and a second piece of the grill comprises a second portion of the grill body integrally formed with the second side element, and further wherein the first and second pieces of the grill are secured together. In yet another embodiment, the grill comprises a grill body and first and second side elements selected from the group comprising a side table and a base member of a side burner, wherein the side elements are attached directly to the grill body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Giebel, Steven Speck, Michael Franks, Richard Davidson, Rainer B. Teufel
  • Patent number: 5666941
    Abstract: A side table for a barbecue grill, comprising: a table member and means for rotatably supporting the table member on a vertical leg of the barbecue grill such that the table member is rotatable in horizontal plane about the vertical leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Rainer B. Teufel, Michael Giebel, Steven Speck, Michael Franks
  • Patent number: D517500
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Midmark Corporation
    Inventors: George K. Chow, Rainer B. Teufel
  • Patent number: D519467
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Midmark Corporation
    Inventors: George K. Chow, Rainer B. Teufel
  • Patent number: D534764
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Cinmar, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Debord, Rainer B. Teufel, Peter A. Koloski
  • Patent number: D535846
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: CINMAR, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Debord, Rainer B. Teufel, Peter A. Koloski, Richard E. Salek
  • Patent number: D537295
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Cinmar, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Debord, Rainer B. Teufel, Peter A. Koloski, Richard E. Salek
  • Patent number: D571073
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Juergen Buchmann, Dean E. Davis, Michael P. Gallagher, John P. Jones, Henry J. Rahn, Rainer B. Teufel
  • Patent number: D571074
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Juergen Buchmann, Dean E. Davis, Michael P. Gallagher, John P. Jones, Jeffrey T. Mauch, Henry J. Rahn, Adam M. Ruppert, Rainer B. Teufel
  • Patent number: D571522
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Keith G. Bornhorst, Dean E. Davis, Michael P. Gallagher, Henry J. Rahn, Patrick A. Soder, Rainer B. Teufel