Patents Assigned to Bloemer, Meiser & Westerkamp, LLC
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Publication number: 20130037681Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for providing cyclic motion includes a magnetic drive having an electrically conductive coil defining a bore and a magnetic member movable through the bore. A control provides current to the coil and selectively reverses the direction of the current to move the magnetic member through the bore. In another embodiment, the system includes a counterbalance. The counterbalance includes a biasing member for reacting against a load applied to a support, and a lever arm coupled to the biasing member for varying a preload of the biasing member. In another embodiment, the magnetic drive and the counterbalance may be incorporated into an apparatus for reciprocating a person.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: BLOEMER, MEISER & WESTERKAMP, LLCInventor: Bloemer, Meiser & Westerkamp, LLC
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Patent number: 8294308Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for providing cyclic motion includes a magnetic drive having an electrically conductive coil defining a bore and a magnetic member movable through the bore. A control provides current to the coil and selectively reverses the direction of the current to move the magnetic member through the bore. In another embodiment, the system includes a counterbalance. The counterbalance includes a biasing member for reacting against a load applied to a support, and a lever arm coupled to the biasing member for varying a preload of the biasing member. In another embodiment, the magnetic drive and the counterbalance may be incorporated into an apparatus for reciprocating a person.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Bloemer, Meiser & Westerkamp, LLCInventors: Edward Westerkamp, Daniel Meiser
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Publication number: 20110210624Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for providing cyclic motion includes a magnetic drive having an electrically conductive coil defining a bore and a magnetic member movable through the bore. A control provides current to the coil and selectively reverses the direction of the current to move the magnetic member through the bore. In another embodiment, the system includes a counterbalance. The counterbalance includes a biasing member for reacting against a load applied to a support, and a lever arm coupled to the biasing member for varying a preload of the biasing member. In another embodiment, the magnetic drive and the counterbalance may be incorporated into an apparatus for reciprocating a person.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: BLOEMER, MEISER & WESTERKAMP, LLCInventors: Edward Westerkamp, Daniel Meiser
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Patent number: 7958579Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for providing cyclic motion includes a magnetic drive having an electrically conductive coil defining a bore and a magnetic member movable through the bore. A control provides current to the coil and selectively reverses the direction of the current to move the magnetic member through the bore. In another embodiment, the system includes a counterbalance. The counterbalance includes a biasing member for reacting against a load applied to a support, and a lever arm coupled to the biasing member for varying a preload of the biasing member. In another embodiment, the magnetic drive and the counterbalance may be incorporated into an apparatus for reciprocating a person.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Bloemer, Meiser & Westerkamp, LLCInventors: Edward Westerkamp, Daniel Meiser
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Patent number: 7395560Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus for reciprocating an infant support comprises a frame and a receiving member supported above the frame for substantially vertical reciprocating movement. The receiving member is configured to receive the infant support and, in one embodiment, is coupled to the frame by a reciprocating assembly configured to constrain the receiving member for movement in a substantially vertical translation motion. A motive device coupled to the receiving member reciprocates the receiving member relative to the frame. The apparatus may also include a counterbalance mechanism configured to offset the load of the infant and the infant support on the motive device. In another aspect, an apparatus for reciprocating a person comprises a base and a support surface for supporting the person thereon. The support surface is movable relative to the base for reciprocation in a substantially vertical motion. A motive device coupled to the support surface reciprocates the support surface relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2005Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: Bloemer, Meiser & Westerkamp, LLCInventors: Kenneth Bloemer, Daniel Meiser, Edward Westerkamp