Patents by Inventor Thierry Flocard
Thierry Flocard 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).
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Patent number: 11241350Abstract: A system for turning a patient supported on a patient support apparatus includes a U-shaped frame and a rectangular frame pivotably coupled to the U-shaped frame. The rectangular frame includes first and second sheet grippers configured to removeably couple a plurality of sheets to the system and secure the patient between the sheets. The rectangular frame, the sheets, and the patient are configured to rotate at least 180 degrees relative to the U-shaped frame after the U-shaped frame, the rectangular frame, the sheets, and the patient are raised at least a clearance distance above the patient support apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Philippe Kaikenger, Jean-Bernard Duvert, Thierry Flocard, Laurent Le Mellec
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Patent number: 11185289Abstract: A system is provided for monitoring a patient on an air support system. The system comprises a capacitive sensor system having a capacitive sensor positioned at the underside of an air filled mattress, and a respiration signal processing module that receives the output of the capacitive sensor system and is configured to monitor patient respiration. Respiration is monitored by: periodically sampling the capacitive sensor system output to obtain measurements of incremental body displacement; analyzing a plurality of the samples to determine one or more values for parameters of patient respiratory rate; and determining when one or more of the parameter values indicate abnormal respiration. A corresponding method and computer program are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2017Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Francois Tarsaud, Gilles Camus, Aye Aung, Chau Chong Ye, Thierry Flocard, Florian Garnero, Rachid Oulad Slimane, Pierre Deguignet, Nicolas Odic, Yue Wang, Suresha Venkataraya, Lokesh Bhatt, Bernard Arnaud
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Publication number: 20200268163Abstract: A mattress includes a support surface for supporting the body of a patient, a plurality of inflatable cells arranged below the support surface, and a valve system. The plurality of inflatable cells are arranged in layers including a first layer of inflatable cells arranged below the support surface and a second layer of inflatable cells arranged below the first layer, wherein each inflatable cell of the first layer is arranged above at least one cell of the second layer. The valve system includes a plurality of valves, each valve being fluidly connected to one of the inflatable cells of the first and second layers and each valve being controllable to enable inflation and deflation of the inflatable cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Jean-Bernard Duvert, Nicolas Renaud, Thierry Flocard, Philippe Robert Pierre Kaikenger, Clementine Pirio, Mickael Audic
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Patent number: 10682274Abstract: A patient positioning element is provided for fitting to a patient support device having a base portion and a patient support deck which may support a mattress with a sheet thereon. The patient positioning element includes at least one fixing element for fixing to a patient support deck, a bar element for holding a sheet in position and at least one connector element transverse to the bar for connecting or coupling the bar to the fixing element. The connector element is adjustable such that the bar may take up a first storage position adjacent or near the fixing element and a second deployed position adjacent or near the upper surface of a mattress. The patient support deck is moveable upwardly and downwardly relative to the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2019Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Hill-Rom S.A.S.Inventors: Philippe Kaikenger, Jean-Bernard Duvert, Clementine Pirio, Thierry Flocard, Pascal Guguin
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Publication number: 20200113762Abstract: A patient positioning element is provided for fitting to a patient support device having a base portion and a patient support deck which may support a mattress with a sheet thereon. The patient positioning element includes at least one fixing element for fixing to a patient support deck, a bar element for holding a sheet in position and at least one connector element transverse to the bar for connecting or coupling the bar to the fixing element. The connector element is adjustable such that the bar may take up a first storage position adjacent or near the fixing element and a second deployed position adjacent or near the upper surface of a mattress. The patient support deck is moveable upwardly and downwardly relative to the base portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Philippe Kaikenger, Jean-Bernard Duvert, Clementine Pirio, Thierry Flocard, Pascal Guguin
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Publication number: 20200069493Abstract: A system for turning a patient supported on a patient support apparatus includes a U-shaped frame and a rectangular frame pivotably coupled to the U-shaped frame. The rectangular frame includes first and second sheet grippers configured to removeably couple a plurality of sheets to the system and secure the patient between the sheets. The rectangular frame, the sheets, and the patient are configured to rotate at least 180 degrees relative to the U-shaped frame after the U-shaped frame, the rectangular frame, the sheets, and the patient are raised at least a clearance distance above the patient support apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Philippe KAIKENGER, Jean-Bernard DUVERT, Thierry FLOCARD, Laurent LE MELLEC
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Patent number: 10561555Abstract: A patient positioning element is provided for fitting to a patient support device having a base portion and a patient support deck which may support a mattress with a sheet thereon. The patient positioning element includes at least one fixing element for fixing to a patient support deck, a bar element for holding a sheet in position and at least one connector element transverse to the bar for connecting or coupling the bar to the fixing element. The connector element is adjustable such that the bar may take up a first storage position adjacent or near the fixing element and a second deployed position adjacent or near the upper surface of a mattress. The patient support deck is moveable upwardly and downwardly relative to the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2016Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Hill-Rom S.A.S.Inventors: Philippe Kaikenger, Jean-Bernard Duvert, Clementine Pirio, Thierry Flocard, Pascal Guguin
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Publication number: 20170290548Abstract: A system is provided for monitoring a patient on an air support system. The system comprises a capacitive sensor system having a capacitive sensor positioned at the underside of an air filled mattress, and a respiration signal processing module that receives the output of the capacitive sensor system and is configured to monitor patient respiration. Respiration is monitored by: periodically sampling the capacitive sensor system output to obtain measurements of incremental body displacement; analyzing a plurality of the samples to determine one or more values for parameters of patient respiratory rate; and determining when one or more of the parameter values indicate abnormal respiration. A corresponding method and computer program are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Jean-Francois Tarsaud, Gilles Camus, Aye Aung, Chau Chong Ye, Thierry Flocard, Florian Garnero, Rachid Oulad Slimane, Pierre Deguignet, Nicolas Odic, Yue Wang, Suresha Venkataraya, Lokesh Bhatt, Bernard Arnaud
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Publication number: 20160374882Abstract: A patient positioning element is provided for fitting to a patient support device having a base portion and a patient support deck which may support a mattress with a sheet thereon. The patient positioning element includes at least one fixing element for fixing to a patient support deck, a bar element for holding a sheet in position and at least one connector element transverse to the bar for connecting or coupling the bar to the fixing element. The connector element is adjustable such that the bar may take up a first storage position adjacent or near the fixing element and a second deployed position adjacent or near the upper surface of a mattress. The patient support deck is moveable upwardly and downwardly relative to the base portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Philippe Kaikenger, Jean-Bernard Duvert, Clementine Pirio, Thierry Flocard, Pascal Guguin
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Patent number: 8601622Abstract: A lateral tilting device for a patient lying on a mattress is capable of being inserted between the mattress and a level bed base or bed frame on which the mattress rests. The lateral tilting device comprises at least two independent first and second inflatable cells, pneumatically independent and positioned at least partly symmetrically from one another in relation to a median axis of the tilting device. The lateral tilting device includes two ‘U’ shaped inflatable compartments that are fitted into one another. A method for the lateral tilting of the mattress includes inflating a said first or second cell and concomitant deflation of the other second or respectively first cell of the tilting device laid out under the mattress.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2013Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Hill-Rom Industries S.A.Inventors: Florian Garnero, Giles Camus, Jean-Francois Tarsaud, Sylvain Nozieres, Thierry Flocard
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Patent number: 8429774Abstract: A lateral tilting device for a patient lying on a mattress is capable of being inserted between the mattress and a level bed base or bed frame on which the mattress rests. The lateral tilting device comprises at least two independent first and second inflatable cells, pneumatically independent and positioned at least partly symmetrically from one another in relation to a median axis of the tilting device. The lateral tilting device includes two ‘U’ shaped inflatable compartments that are fitted into one another. A method for the lateral tilting of the mattress includes inflating a said first or second cell and concomitant deflation of the other second or respectively first cell of the tilting device laid out under the mattress.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Hill-Rom Industries SAInventors: Jean-Francois Tarsaud, Sylvain Nozieres, Florian Garnero, Gilles Camus, Thierry Flocard
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Patent number: 8104126Abstract: A method of inflating, in alternating manner, inflatable cells of a support device for supporting an element to be supported is provided, which device is of the mattress type for supporting the body of a patient, said mattress being made up of cells that are inflatable with a fluid, in particular air, and having at least one zone made up of first and second series of inflatable cells referred to respectively as “first” cells and as “second” cells, the cells of each series communicating fluidly with one another and with inflation means, in which method alternating deflation and re-inflation cycles are performed during which each of said series of cells is deflated and then re-inflated in alternation and in succession, said first cells being deflated and then re-inflated simultaneously respectively with the re-inflation and with the deflation of said second cells, the alternating deflation and re-inflation of said first and second cells of the support device taking place in a cycle controlled by said inflationType: GrantFiled: October 13, 2008Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Hill-Rom Industries SAInventors: Jean-Luc Caminade, Jean-Marie Basilio, Olivier Coupard, Thierry Flocard
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Patent number: 7975331Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a device for controlling humidity at the surface of a supporting item (3) of the mattress or cushion type and in the vicinity of the body (13) of an individual resting thereon, comprising an envelope (1) formed by at least two parts (11, 12) connected with each other at their peripheral edges (1a, 1b), such as being sealed by welding (1c), defining an inner chamber (13), the two parts having a first part (11) intended to be positioned on the side of said body of the individual, and a second part (12) intended to be positioned on the side of said supporting item (3) of the mattress or cushion type, the first part including a material forming a barrier impervious to air and liquid water and pervious to water vapor, the second part including a material pervious to water vapor, the second part comprising at least one air injection port (4) and means for discharging air comprising perforated or porous areas pervious to air, such as perforations (5).Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Hill-Rom Industries SAInventors: Thierry Flocard, Gilles Camus
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Publication number: 20110068932Abstract: A mattress system includes a mattress, a control unit spaced from the mattress, and a connector assembly that pneumatically and electrically interconnects the control unit with the mattress. The control unit has a main housing and a plurality of user interface modules that are selectively coupleable to the control unit and that are programmed differently to provide different modes of operation for the mattress system. A pressure sensor inside the mattress detects the presence or absence of a person on the mattress. The mattress system has a bed exit alarm system that, when armed, provides a bed exit alarm if the pressure sensor in the mattress detects that a patient has exited the mattress. The connector assembly includes a dual mode connector having both electrical and pneumatic couplers and a dual lumen hose assembly that extends from the dual mode connector to the mattress.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventors: Thierry Flocard, Gilles Camus, Jean-Marie Basilio, Jean-Louis Viard
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Publication number: 20110047709Abstract: A support device capable of supporting a patient, includes a mattress resting or capable of resting on a bed base or bed frame and further includes means for adjustment of the length of the mattress by means of pneumatically independent inflatable transverse cells comprising an area known as a retractable area, means for grouped movement of an end area adjacent to said retractable area, and means for adjustment of the width of the mattress, including at least one lateral inflatable cell, extending in the longitudinal direction of the mattress.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Jean-Francois Tarsaud, Sylvian Nozieres, Florian Garnero, Gilles Camus, Thierry Flocard
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Publication number: 20110047703Abstract: A lateral tilting device for a patient lying on a mattress is capable of being inserted between the mattress and a level bed base or bed frame on which the mattress rests. The lateral tilting device comprises at least two independent first and second inflatable cells, pneumatically independent and positioned at least partly symmetrically from one another in relation to a median axis of the tilting device. The lateral tilting device includes two ‘U’ shaped inflatable compartments that are fitted into one another. A method for the lateral tilting of the mattress includes inflating a said first or second cell and concomitant deflation of the other second or respectively first cell of the tilting device laid out under the mattress.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Jean-Francois Tarsaud, Sylvain Nozieres, Florian Garnero, Gilles Camus, Thierry Flocard
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Patent number: 7849544Abstract: A mattress has at least one inflatable top layer made up of a plurality of adjacent elements that are individually inflatable by a pneumatic inflation and pressure regulation device and at least one bottom layer supporting the top layer. The bottom layer has a recess for receiving a sensor connected to the pneumatic inflation and pressure regulation device, and making it possible to determine the pressure applied by the body of an individual bearing against the inflatable top layer and to regulate the inflation pressures of the elements of the top layer. In at least one support zone designed to support the sacrum of an individual, the top layer is made up of a plurality of inflatable elements that are of a width smaller than their height.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2008Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Hill-Rom Industries SAInventors: Thierry Flocard, Gilles Camus
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Patent number: 7849545Abstract: A mattress system includes a mattress, a control unit spaced from the mattress, and a connector assembly that pneumatically and electrically interconnects the control unit with the mattress. The control unit has a main housing and a plurality of user interface modules that are selectively coupleable to the control unit and that are programmed differently to provide different modes of operation for the mattress system. A pressure sensor inside the mattress detects the presence or absence of a person on the mattress. The mattress system has a bed exit alarm system that, when armed, provides a bed exit alarm if the pressure sensor in the mattress detects that a patient has exited the mattress. The connector assembly includes a dual mode connector having both electrical and pneumatic couplers and a dual lumen hose assembly that extends from the dual mode connector to the mattress.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Hill-Rom Industries SAInventors: Thierry Flocard, Gilles Camus, Jean-Marie Basilio, Jean-Louis Viard
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Patent number: 7731423Abstract: A protective cover for a cushion or mattress is disclosed. The protective cover has an upper part, an internal pocket to contain a radiography cassette, and an inflatable support element between the internal pocket and the upper part.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Hill-Rom Industries S.A.Inventors: Jean-Luc Caminade, Thierry Flocard
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Publication number: 20090100604Abstract: A method of inflating, in alternating manner, inflatable cells of a support device for supporting an element to be supported is provided, which device is of the mattress type for supporting the body of a patient, said mattress being made up of cells that are inflatable with a fluid, in particular air, and having at least one zone made up of first and second series of inflatable cells referred to respectively as “first” cells and as “second” cells, the cells of each series communicating fluidly with one another and with inflation means, in which method alternating deflation and re-inflation cycles are performed during which each of said series of cells is deflated and then re-inflated in alternation and in succession, said first cells being deflated and then re-inflated simultaneously respectively with the re-inflation and with the deflation of said second cells, the alternating deflation and re-inflation of said first and second cells of the support device taking place in a cycle controlled by said inflationType: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: Jean-Luc Caminade, Jean-Marie Basilio, Olivier Coupard, Thierry Flocard