Patents by Inventor Whitney C. Bergman

Whitney C. Bergman 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: 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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