Patents by Inventor Sherrod L. Faulks

Sherrod L. Faulks 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).

  • Patient request method
    Patent number: 11817211
    Abstract: A patient request system includes a tablet computer that configured for entry of patient requests. The tablet computer is configured to display a first menu corresponding to basic request categories for a patient. The tablet computer is configured to display a second menu that corresponds to specific patient requests falling under the basic request category selected by the patient using the first menu. A server is configured to receive a specific patient request made by the patient. A notification device is configured to display the specific patient request to a caregiver. A patient request method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Girardeau, Kiana M. Dezelon, Patrice Etchison, Whitney C. Bergman, Sherrod L. Faulks
  • Caregiver and staff information system
    Patent number: 11688511
    Abstract: A mobile caregiver application is stored on mobile devices of caregivers for managing alert messages generated by a variety of equipment in a healthcare information system. The mobile caregiver application allows secure voice, text, and, optionally, video communication between caregivers using their mobile devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Sherrod L. Faulks, Elizabeth A. Kowal, David M. Girardeau, Bartholomew F. Sferrazza, John Moulson, Dino R. Bostic, Darren S. Hudgins, Adam Drufke, Ronald W. Taylor, Collin Davidson, Jennifer A. Gunn, John S. Schroder
  • PATIENT REQUEST SYSTEM HAVING PATIENT FALLS RISK NOTIFICATION AND CAREGIVER NOTES ACCESS
    Publication number: 20230062727
    Abstract: A patient request system includes a tablet computer that configured for entry of patient requests. The tablet computer is configured to display a first menu corresponding to basic request categories for a patient. The tablet computer is configured to display a second menu that corresponds to specific patient requests falling under the basic request category selected by the patient using the first menu. A server is configured to receive a specific patient request made by the patient. A notification device is configured to display the specific patient request to a caregiver. A patient request method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Patrice Etchison, Kiana M. Dezelon, Sherrod L. Faulks, Daniel Harper, Nicholas Jenkins, John Moulson
  • PATIENT REQUEST METHOD
    Publication number: 20220328179
    Abstract: A patient request system includes a tablet computer that configured for entry of patient requests. The tablet computer is configured to display a first menu corresponding to basic request categories for a patient. The tablet computer is configured to display a second menu that corresponds to specific patient requests falling under the basic request category selected by the patient using the first menu. A server is configured to receive a specific patient request made by the patient. A notification device is configured to display the specific patient request to a caregiver. A patient request method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: David M. Girardeau, Kiana M. Dezelon, Patrice Etchison, Whitney C. Bergman, Sherrod L. Faulks
  • Patient request system and method
    Patent number: 11398305
    Abstract: A patient request system includes a tablet computer that configured for entry of patient requests. The tablet computer is configured to display a first menu corresponding to basic request categories for a patient. The tablet computer is configured to display a second menu that corresponds to specific patient requests falling under the basic request category selected by the patient using the first menu. A server is configured to receive a specific patient request made by the patient. A notification device is configured to display the specific patient request to a caregiver. A patient request method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Girardeau, Kiana M. Dezelon, Patrice Etchison, Whitney C. Bergman, Sherrod L. Faulks
  • CAREGIVER AND STAFF INFORMATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220139540
    Abstract: A mobile caregiver application is stored on mobile devices of caregivers for managing alert messages generated by a variety of equipment in a healthcare information system. The mobile caregiver application allows secure voice, text, and, optionally, video communication between caregivers using their mobile devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Sherrod L. Faulks, Elizabeth A. Kowal, David M. Girardeau, Bartholomew F. Sferrazza, John Moulson, Dino R. Bostic, Darren S. Hudgins, Adam Drufke, Ronald W. Taylor, Collin Davidson, Jennifer A. Gunn, John S. Schroder
  • Caregiver and staff information system
    Patent number: 11257588
    Abstract: A mobile caregiver application is stored on mobile devices of caregivers for managing alert messages generated by a variety of equipment in a healthcare information system. The mobile caregiver application allows secure voice, text, and, optionally, video communication between caregivers using their mobile devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Sherrod L. Faulks, Elizabeth A. Kowal, David M. Girardeau, Bartholomew F. Sferrazza, John Moulson, Dino R. Bostic, Darren S. Hudgins, Adam Drufke, Ronald W. Taylor, Collin Davidson, Jennifer A. Gunn, John S. Schroder
  • CAREGIVER AND STAFF INFORMATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210174948
    Abstract: A mobile caregiver application is stored on mobile devices of caregivers for managing alert messages generated by a variety of equipment in a healthcare information system. The mobile caregiver application allows secure voice, text, and, optionally, video communication between caregivers using their mobile devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Sherrod L. Faulks, Elizabeth A. Kowal, David M. Girardeau, Bartholomew F. Sferrazza, John Moulson, Dino R. Bostic, Darren S. Hudgins, Adam Drufke, Ronald W. Taylor, Collin Davidson, Jennifer A. Gunn, John S. Schroder
  • Caregiver and staff information system
    Patent number: 10957445
    Abstract: A mobile caregiver application is stored on mobile devices of caregivers for managing alert messages generated by a variety of equipment in a healthcare information system. The mobile caregiver application allows secure voice, text, and, optionally, video communication between caregivers using their mobile devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Sherrod L. Faulks, Elizabeth A. Kowal, David M. Girardeau, Bartholomew F. Sferrazza, John Moulson, Dino R. Bostic, Darren S. Hudgins, Adam Drufke, Ronald W. Taylor, II, Collin Davidson, Jennifer A. Gunn, John S. Schroder
  • PATIENT REQUEST SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20200365264
    Abstract: A patient request system includes a tablet computer that configured for entry of patient requests. The tablet computer is configured to display a first menu corresponding to basic request categories for a patient. The tablet computer is configured to display a second menu that corresponds to specific patient requests falling under the basic request category selected by the patient using the first menu. A server is configured to receive a specific patient request made by the patient. A notification device is configured to display the specific patient request to a caregiver. A patient request method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: David M. Girardeau, Kiana M. Dezelon, Patrice Etchison, Whitney C. Bergman, Sherrod L. Faulks
  • CAREGIVER AND STAFF INFORMATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190108908
    Abstract: A mobile caregiver application is stored on mobile devices of caregivers for managing alert messages generated by a variety of equipment in a healthcare information system. The mobile caregiver application allows secure voice, text, and, optionally, video communication between caregivers using their mobile devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Sherrod L. Faulks, Elizabeth A. Kowal, David M. Girardeau, Bartholomew F. Sferrazza, John Moulson, Dino R. Bostic, Darren S. Hudgins, Adam Drufke, Ronald W. Taylor, II, Collin Davidson, Jennifer A. Gunn, John S. Schroder