Bed Supported Patents (Class 108/49)
  • Patent number: 11224790
    Abstract: A table tennis apparatus including a table top made out of a fiberglass reinforced structural material (FRSM). The table tennis apparatus includes a pair of tables. Each table includes a table top having a three-layered composite panel made up of FRSM. The table top receives aluminum plates at its sides. Further, the table top receives mounting brackets at its bottom surface. The mounting brackets include male members that extend perpendicularly to the mounting brackets and fold over the mounting brackets. The table top rests at a height from the ground and allows its top surface to act as a playing surface for playing table tennis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Inventor: Gaelan Mullins
  • Patent number: 11185157
    Abstract: A piece of computer furniture for adjustably positioning at least one computer peripheral device, with a base (1) arranged below a legroom (2) and adapted to support the piece of computer furniture on the floor, a shelf (3) for placing or holding the piece of computer peripheral device, a main stand (4) extending from the base (1) on one side and laterally adjacent the legroom (2) to the shelf (3). The main stand (4) is connected or coupled to the base (1) via a first joint (5) so as to be inclinable and fixable in a selectable inclination position. The shelf (3) is connected or coupled to the main stand (4) via a second joint (6) so as to be inclinable and fixable in a selectable inclination position. A swivel joint (7) is provided for horizontally pivoting the shelf (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Inventor: Markus Bayr
  • Patent number: 11072449
    Abstract: A universal bag splitting device includes a rod assembly with an adjustable length, a cutting blade attached to a surface of the rod assembly, and interchangeable brackets connectable to first and second ends of the rod assembly. The interchangeable brackets are configured to maintain a position of the rod assembly when the universal bag splitting device is in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Inventors: Garrett Lutzow, Jacob Lutzow
  • Patent number: 10993525
    Abstract: A folding table (10), including a table top (12) having a top surface (18) and a bottom surface; two opposing legs (20) at or adjacent respective opposing ends (14) of the table top; the legs being movable between an unfolded position for supporting the table top above a floor surface, and a folded position whereby the legs lie underneath the bottom surface; at least one roller device (34) located towards an end of the table top; whereby in the unfolded position the roller is concealed behind the table top and leg, and in the folded position the roller is exposed to the end of the table top to allow rolling of the table in a tilted orientation along a floor surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: IHS GLOBAL DESIGN PTY LTD
    Inventor: Nicholas Polidoros
  • Patent number: 10799029
    Abstract: A portable tablet, smartphone, laptop, peripheral device, and other objects stand that comprises a mounting apparatus, a tray, a base attachment, and a seat. A user's bodyweight is used to stabilize the seat and the stand is coupled to the seat to stabilize the stand and its comprising entities. Straps coupled to the seat can be coupled together to secure said seat. The stand can be comprising members that rotate into a single member to be housed. The tray can be folded outward from the stand and used to support objects. A hinged member, and a member, which is coupled to the hinged member, that smartphones and tablets can be coupled to, can be set to make a zero-degree angle with a middle member or rotated 180-degrees and set. The base attachment can be coupled to a plurality of objects in which can result in stabilizing the stand and the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Inventor: Christopher Tyler Bray
  • Patent number: 10732081
    Abstract: An air sampling device samples air in a controlled environment. The device includes a housing body having a top and a side. An opening is located at the top of the housing body. A retaining assembly retains a sampling device and atrium. The retaining assembly is located at the top of the housing body about the opening. A plenum has a top end and a bottom end, with the top end coupled to the top of the housing body about the opening so that the plenum is in flow communication with the opening. A mass flow meter has an input and an output, with the input coupled to the bottom end of the plenum and in flow communication with the bottom end of the plenum. A blower is located inside the plenum and is configured to draw air past the sampling device, through the opening, through the plenum, and through the mass flow meter. The mass flow meter detects a flow rate of air through the mass flow meter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Veltek Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan G. Kocher, Arthur L. Vellutato, Jr., Jeffrey Churchvara, Mark A. Phillips
  • Patent number: 10729254
    Abstract: A furniture accessory storage system includes an outer basket receptacle, an inner basket liner, and a support extension piece that is configured to selectably couple with the outer basket receptacle and provide adjustable support by holding the system in place adjacent to the interstitial space of a furniture item. The furniture accessory storage system is useful for storing and organizing commonly used household accessories near a bedside, living room couch, or other furniture item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Inventor: Joseph Wheat
  • Patent number: 10117011
    Abstract: A holder for securing a microphone having a bracket extending along a bracket axis, a mounting bar extending along a mounting bar axis, the mounting bar having a platform extending from its end, a first fastener securing the mounting bar to the bracket, the first fastener being releasable such that the mounting bar is adjustable in a direction parallel to the bracket axis when the first fastener is released and the mounting bar is fixed relative to the bracket when the first fastener is secured, an arm extending along an arm axis, a second fastener securing an end of the arm to the platform, the second fastener being releasable such that the arm is rotatable when the second fastener is released and fixed relative to the platform when the second fastener is secured, a threaded post is disposed on the arm, which can mate with a microphone accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: The Music People, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hennessey, James Robinson
  • Patent number: 10104980
    Abstract: A bed set includes a bed frame which includes a headboard, and a footboard bench, wherein the footboard bench includes a base frame and a back frame upwardly extended from the base frame. The back frame of the footboard bench serves as a footboard of the bed frame to match with the headboard of the bed frame. In particular, an ornamental design of the back frame of the footboard bench matches with an ornamental design of the headboard of the bed frame, so as to enhance an aesthetic appearance of the bed set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Furniture of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Lei Yang
  • Patent number: 10017087
    Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a vehicle desk operably coupled to a rear portion of a seatback. The vehicle desk is movable between at least a stowed position and a use position. A hinge assembly includes a finger-grip rotator knob assembly and a moveable element, such as a working surface or desk. The moveable element is operably coupled to, and rotatable with, the finger-grip rotator knob assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Alan George Dry, Marcos Silva Kondrad
  • Patent number: 10004654
    Abstract: A number of patient beds are disclosed. Some patient beds have siderails that are movable by a patient so that the patient can egress from the bed without interference from the siderails. Various caregiver control panels and patient control panels for controlling features and functions of a patient bed are also disclosed. For example, a cart with caregiver control inputs, including hand inputs on a graphical user interface (GUI) and foot inputs, is disclosed. Patient positioning and transfer devices are also disclosed. Various types of in-bed physical therapy devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Zerhusen, Richard H. Heimbrock, Mark S. Chiacchira, Nicholas A. Mann, David C. Newkirk
  • Patent number: 9883984
    Abstract: A mechanism and method for securing a removable tray to a walker frame. The mechanism comprises a removable spacer wherein the spacer is adapted to frictionally engage the walker tray with a walker handle. The method of attaching the removable walker tray to the walker frame comprises securing a first spacer to a first cutout in the walker tray; securing a second spacer to a second cutout in the walker tray; inserting a first walker handle into the first cutout in the tray; inserting a second walker handle into the second cutout in the tray; and where upon inserting the walker handles into the cutouts, the tray is positioned on top of the walker frame and the tray secured in a substantially level position on the walker frame by frictional engagement of the spacer between the tray and the walker handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: YUNGA TART LLC
    Inventor: Kareem Reda
  • Patent number: 9826827
    Abstract: Elongated vertical stem to pivotally attached on one extremity to the frame of the sofa arm rest and pivotally mounting a table on the free extremity for rotating between a retracted position disposed in the extended plane of the stem and a working position perpendicular to the plane of the stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Inventor: Joel Calderone
  • Patent number: 9687402
    Abstract: A bed rail organizer device is provided that is supported by the upper surface of a bed rail and acts as a cradle for supporting articles and equipment. The device comprises a first end that comprises one or more cradle pockets adapted for supporting items therein, including personal items or medical equipment. A bed rail strip is disposed opposite of the pockets and along the second end of the device. The bed rail strip comprises an elongated surface having one or more bed rail attachments along the lower surface thereof. Along the upper surface of the bed rail strip are one or more hose clamps, which are adapted to support medical hoses and lines crossing the threshold of the bed. In this manner, the organizer device is suited for supporting medical and personal items from the side rail of the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Inventors: Jerry Ellis, John Hibler
  • Patent number: 9648961
    Abstract: A translocatable child care changing station having a horizontally disposed laying surface bounded by a plurality of guardrails, each of said plurality of guardrails positional between a raised, vertical orientation relative the laying surface and a horizontal orientation relative said laying surface, said laying surface securable upon a frame member disposed erectable upon a plurality of voluble leg members, each of said leg members moveable wherein the height of the laying surface is selectable at a desired position relative a user by action of a handle member, said handle member usable to effect securable positioning of each of said leg members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Angela Laverne Lovely
    Inventor: Angela Laverne Lovely
  • Patent number: 9102410
    Abstract: A tray table assembly for a passenger seat including a horizontal rail arranged alongside the seat, the horizontal rail having a length extending from the seatback to a position forward of the seat, a carriage assembly configured to travel horizontally along the rail, and a tray table attached to the carriage assembly, the tray table configured to pivot between a vertical orientation in which the tray table is stowed alongside the seatback and a horizontal orientation in which the tray table is positioned forward of the seatback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Lawrence Frost, Kristopher Charles Moulton
  • Patent number: 8985033
    Abstract: A portable and adjustable tattoo work station, comprising several components, in combination. There is a work platform which has a recess therein. There is a work platform connector and a shaft. The work platform connector couples the work platform and the shaft. There is a clamp coupled to the shaft. Lastly, there is a magnetic positive recess plug, which is coupled to the clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventor: James Whitlock
  • Patent number: 8950344
    Abstract: A surgical support device can provide members for attaching various medical accessories in a safe, stable and secure manner. The surgical support device can also configured to isolate the sterile field from the non-sterile field to better enhance infectious control measures. The surgical support device may include at least two side supports configured to extend vertically from the side rail, each side support including a support member; a transverse member disposed between the two side supports; at least two support members; at least one platform configured to be pivotable between the transverse member and the support member; and at least one accessory arm extending from at least one of the at least two side supports and configured to pivot around the at least one of the at least two side supports; and a plurality of accessory attachment members configured to secure and/or support one or more accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Gerald L. Lewis, Peggy G. Duke
  • Publication number: 20140338120
    Abstract: A wall mounted headboard capable of storing and deploying a spring loaded table. The apparatus is comprised of a headboard pivotally connected to a first table section and assisted by a plurality of gas springs. The first table section is pivotally hinged to a second table section. The hinges between the table sections are hidden thus the table surface is free from anything disturbing a smooth surface. The weight of the second table section is offset by a plurality of torsion spring assemblies. The torsion spring assemblies are comprised of a torsion spring slidingly engaged in brackets mounted to each table section. The torsion spring assemblies allow a single user to move the second table section easily with minimal effort whether deploying or storing the table. The operation of storing or deploying the table can be performed from either side of the bed without walking around to the opposite side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: LAMPLIGHT DEVELOPMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Gene W. Baugh, Jayne A. Baugh
  • Publication number: 20140261099
    Abstract: A surgical support device can provide members for attaching various medical accessories in a safe, stable and secure manner. The surgical support device can also configured to isolate the sterile field from the non-sterile field to better enhance infectious control measures. The surgical support device may include at least two side supports configured to extend vertically from the side rail, each side support including a support member; a transverse member disposed between the two side supports; at least two support members; at least one platform configured to be pivotable between the transverse member and the support member; and at least one accessory arm extending from at least one of the at least two side supports and configured to pivot around the at least one of the at least two side supports; and a plurality of accessory attachment members configured to secure and/or support one or more accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Gerald L. Lewis, Peggy G. Duke
  • Patent number: 8651594
    Abstract: A bedside cabinet comprises a body (10) carrying two drawers (12) and (14) all made from synthetic plastics material by rotational molding. The body (10) comprises a proximal wall (16) and a distal wall (18) each extending upward from a generally horizontal platform (20), and a horizontal top (22) extending between the proximal wall (16) and the distal wall (18). An upstand (28) carries a horizontal shelf (30) extending partly over the top (22) and both the top (22) and the shelf (30) are directed towards the proximal side of the cabinet, having raised lips (32) and (34) respectively around their distal edges and their ends. The cabinet lacks dirt traps and is easily cleaned. In addition the drawers (12) and (14) are reversible so as to open forwards whether the cabinet is on the right-hand side or the left-hand side of a bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Hospital Metalcraft Limited
    Inventors: Bryn Jones, Paul Open, Mark Bevis, Christopher Ian Thompson, Craig Ian Wightman
  • Patent number: 8578528
    Abstract: An accessory storage system used with a mattress unit and a box springs unit. The system has a mounting member with a generally planar bed securing member and a generally planar storage securing member. The system has a storage member with a large storage cavity and a small storage cavity. The small storage cavity is located on the large storage cavity. For use, the mounting member is pivoted fully open to about a ninety degree angle. The bed securing member is fully inserted in between a mattress unit bottom surface and a box springs unit top surface. The back surface of the storage securing member is located flush against the mattress unit. The first large storage cavity side is located flush against the front surface of the storage securing member and held securely into place via the securing slots and the securing extensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Inventor: Greg Heare
  • Patent number: 8443736
    Abstract: A platform assembly is suitable for insertion and retention between a lower furniture support, such a boxspring of a bed, and an upper furniture support, such as a mattress of a bed. The platform assembly has a housing and a platform provided with foldable legs. When withdrawn from the housing with the legs in the unfolded position and resting on the floor, the platform is able to support a load, such as blankets, pillows, suitcases and the like, and even a pet or small child.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Susan A. Martenson
  • Publication number: 20130074742
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a electronic device carrier comprising: a fixed part, set the side of the bed or the seat of transport; and a carring part, configured with one or several fixed components or notches, could be fixed on the door or fixed on the transport by said fixed part, and could be integrated with said fixed part. With above said design and structure, users could put the electronic device on the carrying part so that they could watch video and visit the internet while they are on the bed or in the car, get the better using of the time and space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventor: Chih-Sheng Hsieh
  • Patent number: 8365739
    Abstract: A patient support device for use in patients undergoing spinal or epidural procedures while seated on a standard labor and delivery, operating room or other table or bed is described. An exemplary embodiment of the device includes an upper body support tray and a foot support tray which are independently adjustable along the length of an extendable pole assembly. The pole also connects to a base which provides a stable support and slides under the bulky support bases which are a part of modern hospital beds used in labor and delivery and operating rooms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Robert Kevin Jones
  • Patent number: 8316777
    Abstract: An overbed table wherein a pedestal is attached to one end of a single support member and the other end of the support member is connected to a table assembly that includes a table surface. The center axis of the support member is located closer to a first edge of the table surface than the oppositely disposed edge of the table surface and arm supports connected to the table assembly are extendable past the first edge of the table assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Advanced Ergomed Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Howard S. Rosing
  • Patent number: 8297205
    Abstract: A shelf unit for attachment to the top of the bedpost of a dormitory room bed. The shelf has a bedpost interface which makes the shelf easy to install, without tools, and which will not damage the bedpost. The bedpost interface may be a pin that mates with a vertical hole located in many dormitory room bedposts, with an optional bracket to prevent the shelf from rotating about the axis of the pin. Alternatively, the bedpost interface may be a sleeve that fits snugly over the top of the bedpost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventor: Joanne Alice Kauffman
  • Patent number: 8191487
    Abstract: Accessory holders useful for facilitating the support and positional adjustment of secured accessories. More particularly, a positionally adjustable accessory holder for use with one or more accessories, preferably input or output devices, such as video displays, monitors, keyboards, keypads, laptops and the like. The accessory holder further allows for easy three-dimensional adjustment of two such devices to place the devices in relative positions more ergonomically desirable for a variety of users and workspaces, and features a counter-balance mechanism for balancing the weight of the secured accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Humanscale Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffery Todd Theesfeld, Matthew A. Sommerfield, Jarrett Seng
  • Publication number: 20120055377
    Abstract: A shelf unit for attachment to the top of the bedpost of a dormitory room bed is described. The shelf has a bedpost interface which makes the shelf easy to install, without tools, and which will not damage the bedpost. The bedpost interface may be a pin that mates with a vertical hole located in many dormitory room bedposts, with an optional bracket to prevent the shelf from rotating about the axis of the pin. Alternatively, the bedpost interface may be a sleeve that fits snuggly over the top of the bedpost. The shelf unit may have a rail to prevent items held on the shelf from falling over the edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: Joanne Alice Kauffman
    Inventor: Joanne Alice Kauffman
  • Patent number: 8113128
    Abstract: A table assembly is provided for removably coupling to a chair or couch or other furniture with an opening from the floor, such as a bed or cabinet, to provide a horizontal table surface. The table assembly is removably coupled to the chair or couch by a spring engaging the bottom surface of the chair or couch or other coupling mechanism for removably coupling the table assembly to the chair or couch. The table assembly includes a base for engaging the floor and a table leaf that can be pivoted from a retracted position to an extended horizontal position. A latching mechanism is provided for retaining the table leaf in the upright extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Lee Ideas, Inc.
    Inventor: Freddy T. Lee
  • Patent number: 8100061
    Abstract: An item support apparatus, such as an overbed table, for example, includes a support surface assembly, a base assembly, and a vertical column coupled to each of the support surface and base assemblies. A side assembly is coupled to the base assembly and configured to remain stationary while the support surface assembly moves upwardly and downwardly relative to the base assembly. The overbed table may further include a hand sanitizer container coupled with the support surface assembly and configured to receive a removable hand sanitizer container unit. The base assembly may include weight-activated casters. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Hookway, Dawn Michelle Riley, G. Brent Fagan, Dennis James Gallant, Charles A. Howell, Jack Barney Sing
  • Patent number: 8082857
    Abstract: An overbed table is provided for use with a bed. The bed includes a first connector that mates with a second connector of the overbed table. When the first and second connectors mate, an electrical connection is established for an electrical device supported by the overbed table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. George, Robert M. Zerhusen, Carl W. Riley, Ryan A. Reeder, Michael E. Cerimele, David W. Hornbach, Michelle Larsen Walker
  • Publication number: 20110303126
    Abstract: A platform assembly is suitable for insertion and retention between a lower furniture support, such a boxspring of a bed, and an upper furniture support, such as a mattress of a bed. The platform assembly has a housing and a platform provided with foldable legs. When withdrawn from the housing with the legs in the unfolded position and resting on the floor, the platform is able to support a load, such as blankets, pillows, suitcases and the like, and even a pet or small child.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventor: Susan Ann Martenson
  • Patent number: 8025015
    Abstract: A vehicle workstation for mounting laptop computers and other equipment inside a vehicle that is easily attached to and removed from the vehicle and prevents vehicle vibrations and jolts from being transmitted to the equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Inventor: Mark B. Kennedy, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20100107932
    Abstract: A table device comprising: a substantially vertical support member adapted to be positionable adjacent to an item of furniture; and a table platform movably coupled to the support member such that the table device is movable from a first position in which the table platform is substantially parallel and adjacent to a vertical portion of the item of furniture to a second deployed position in which the table platform is substantially horizontal and extends over a horizontal portion of the item of furniture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Denis O'Neill
  • Patent number: 7636966
    Abstract: A docking station includes a column and a docking port coupled to the column. The docking port is coupleable to a hospital bed. A service is deliverable to the hospital bed through a service outlet coupled to the docking port. A communication and control unit is coupled to the column. A patient table is coupled to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, Dennis M. Lanci, John P. Biondo
  • Patent number: 7618014
    Abstract: A desk for reading, writing, typing and painting is disclosed. The desk comprises a base plate, a deck, a long sliding track and a sliding positioning element. The base plate comprises a rotatable plate and a sliding hinge. The deck is secured to a tube of the sliding hinge. The long sliding track is attached to the sliding hinge and positioned over the rotatable plate. The sliding positioning element is adopted for positioning the sliding track and the deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Inventor: Yun-Fei Wang
  • Patent number: 7559522
    Abstract: A multilayer tray system especially for a hospital bed having side rails includes a first rectangular structure having hooks along each lateral edge for being supported on the top edge of the side rails, the first rectangular structure has cavities formed in the upper surface for disposition of such items as a tissue box, drinking glass or miscellaneous items. A second rectangular tray is selectively connected to the first rectangular support. The second tray has a planar upper surface for providing a writing surface thereon. The tray is aligned relative to the rectangular structure and slidably maintained on the rectangular structure by means of a pair of parallel brackets extending from the lower surface of the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Inventor: John D. Hlatky
  • Patent number: 7540243
    Abstract: An overbed table including a table section configured to be located above a patient support surface, such as a hospital bed, and a support. In one illustrative embodiment, a display device is supported by the support of the overbed table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. George, Robert M. Zerhusen, Carl W. Riley, Ryan A. Reeder, Michael E. Cerimele, David W. Hornbach, Michelle L. Walker
  • Patent number: 7523900
    Abstract: A multilayer tray system especially for a hospital bed having side rails includes a first rectangular structure having hooks along each lateral edge for being supported on the top edge of the side rails, the first rectangular structure has cavities formed in the upper surface for disposition of such items as a tissue box, drinking glass or miscellaneous items. A second rectangular tray is selectively connected to the first rectangular support. The second tray has a planar upper surface for providing a writing surface thereon. The tray is aligned relative to the rectangular structure and slidably maintained on the rectangular structure by means of a pair of parallel brackets extending from the lower surface of the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Inventor: John D. Hlatky
  • Patent number: 7509696
    Abstract: A device for providing a dining support that is extendable from and retractable and concealable on furniture is disclosed. The device has a platform that is movable between a deployed position for supporting food and drinks, and a retracted position beneath the furniture. To move device from the retracted position to the deployed position, the platform is pulled from beneath the furniture and then elevated to a horizontal position. The height of the platform is vertically adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Inventors: Oscar Q. Soto, Richard Herrera
  • Patent number: 7448099
    Abstract: The present invention provides an attachment for an operating table preferably including two base portions adapted to rest on the frame of an operating table, a frame portion adapted to support a tray within the sterile field during surgery, and at least two support portions extending upwards from the first and second base portions, respectively, in order to support the frame portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Inventor: Dennis L. Abernathie
  • Publication number: 20080229982
    Abstract: A change table is provided having a top surface for supporting an infant, a proximate end and a distal end. Rails are provided running along a bottom surface of the body. A connection assembly attachable to a first crib rail of a crib is pivotally and slidably connected to the rails allowing the connection assembly to be slid between the proximate end and the distal end of the body of the change table. To use the change table, the connection assembly is connected to a crib rail on a first side of a crib and the proximate end positioned adjacent the connection assembly with the distal end resting on a crib rail on a second side of the crib. To store the change table, the distal end is positioned adjacent the connection assembly and then the body is pivoted to lie against the first side of the crib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventor: Patrick Miller
  • Patent number: 7374138
    Abstract: The ceiling fan display comprises a stand having a vertical support with a horizontal support base extending from the bottom of the vertical support, and a horizontal support arm extending from the top of the vertical support. The ceiling fan is disposed at the distal end of the horizontal support arm. The horizontal support base is comprised of structural members that extend outward from the vertical support to form a “T” shaped outline. Boxes of the displayed ceiling fans may be stacked on the horizontal support base as a part of the sales display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Inventor: John C. Marshall
  • Publication number: 20080028997
    Abstract: An apparatus for assisting in personal health-care, for example, wound care, and treatment is presented herein. The apparatus has a platform connected to at least two adjustable sets of legs. The legs may be adjusted to substantially ensure levelness to the platform. A lighted mirror unit is connected to the platform to assist in better vision where an individual needs treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventor: Thomas R. Gramke
  • Patent number: 7314010
    Abstract: An overbed table including a table section configured to be located above a patient support surface, such as a hospital bed, and a support. In one illustrative embodiment, a display device is supported by the support of the overbed table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. George, Robert M. Zerhusen, Carl W. Riley, Ryan A. Reeder, Michael E. Cerimele, David W. Hornbach, Michelle Larsen Walker
  • Patent number: 7296311
    Abstract: A tray is supported by a tubular frame residing between a mattress and box spring. The frame is a single continuous loop of tubing having a substantially horizontally residing supported portion, a vertical center portion, and a substantially horizontal tray support portion. The tray is rectangular with a raised edge and includes clips residing on a tray bottom to snap onto the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Inventor: Philip F. Navarrette
  • Patent number: 7082882
    Abstract: An overbed table or the like having a base for mounting on a bed frame, a first arm, a second arm, and a table is provided. The first arm pivots relative to the base and the second arm pivots relative to the first arm. A pivot lock can be positioned between the base and the first arm, the pivot lock locking against pivoting movement of the first arm relative to the base. The table can pivot relative to the second arm about a vertical axis, and in one embodiment, the table can pivot about the second arm's longitudinal axis such that the table can assume a substantially vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard H. Heimbrock
  • Patent number: 7043778
    Abstract: The Crib Attachment can be used to fulfill the need to provide a means to easily access the required items for a baby's care and/or other items need by a cargiver. The crib attachment can be attached to the outer side of the crib and can be used to hold items that are used regularly for a baby's care.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Inventors: Barbara Georgitsis, Vasilios Georgitsis
  • Patent number: 7036160
    Abstract: A footboard desk designed to extend over the foot of a bed to provide for an efficient use of space while maintaining the aesthetically pleasing aspects of a room's décor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Inventor: Deborah S. Pecoraro