Patents Assigned to TurnCare, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11950991
    Abstract: Introduced here are apparatuses and systems for mitigating contact pressures applied to a human body by the surface of an object, such as a chair, bed, or table. A pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers whose pressure can be individually varied. When placed between a patient and a contact surface, the pressure-mitigation apparatus can vary the contact pressure on a specific anatomical region of the patient by controllably inflating and/or deflating one or more cell. Moreover, a pressure-mitigation system can be readily integrated into a conventional treatment regimen for a variety of different conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: TurnCare, Inc.
    Inventor: Rafael Paolo Squitieri
  • Patent number: 11801183
    Abstract: Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object. A system can include a pressure-mitigation device with chambers whose pressure can be varied by a controller that regulates the flow of fluid produced by a pump. The controller may be deployed as part of a closed loop system that autonomously infers information related to the health of a patient based on data related to the pressure of these chambers. For example, the data may be examined to determine whether the values indicate the patient is properly situated. A notification may be presented responsive to determining that the patient is not situated on the pressure-mitigation device, the patient has been improperly situated on the pressure-mitigation device for a certain amount of time, etc. Thus, real-time feedback may be provided to those responsible for monitoring the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: TurnCare, Inc.
    Inventor: Rafael Paolo Squitieri
  • Patent number: 11737905
    Abstract: Introduced here are pressure-mitigation apparatuses for mitigating the pressure applied to a human body by the support surface of an object. The pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers that can be individually controlled to vary the pressure therein. By varying the chamber pressure, the main point of pressure applied by the support surface to the human body may be moved across the surface of the human body. An attachment apparatus may be used to securely adhere the pressure-mitigation apparatus to the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: TurnCare, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael Paolo Squitieri, Robert Charles Deutsch, Steven Bruce Frazier, Robert Loiacono, Linda Seaman, Erica Kelly
  • Patent number: 11554056
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and apparatuses for enhanced comfort through contact pressure reduction. In particular, the systems and apparatuses disclosed herein prevent or otherwise mitigate pressure by actively orienting a patient over an anatomy-specific pressure-mitigating contact surface on which the patient rests. A pressure-mitigating contact portion of the contact surface includes a plurality of independently pressurized chambers configured in a specific geometric pattern that is designed to mitigate contact pressure between a support surface (e.g., bed or chair) and a specific anatomic region of a patient's body when the specific anatomic region of the patient's body is oriented over an epicenter of the geometric pattern. Additionally, a plurality of elevated side support portions and a wedge interconnected on the base material are configured to actively orient the specific anatomic region of the patient's body over the epicenter of the geometric pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: TurnCare, Inc.
    Inventor: Rafael P. Squitieri
  • Patent number: 11504927
    Abstract: Introduced here are methods, apparatuses, and systems for mitigating the contact pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object, such as a chair, bed, or table. A pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers whose pressure can be individually varied. When placed between a patient and a contact surface, a controller can vary the contact pressure on the human body by controllably inflating one or more chambers, deflating one or more chambers, or any combination thereof. By monitoring the pressure in each chamber over time, the controller can also gain an enhanced understanding of movement(s) performed by the human body when positioned on the pressure-mitigation apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: TurnCare, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael Paolo Squitieri, Robert Charles Deutsch, Steven Bruce Frazier, Robert Loiacono, Linda Seaman, Erica Kelly
  • Patent number: 11039962
    Abstract: Introduced here are apparatuses and systems for mitigating contact pressures applied to a human body by the surface of an object, such as a chair, bed, or table. A pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers whose pressure can be individually varied. When placed between a patient and a contact surface, the pressure-mitigation apparatus can vary the contact pressure on a specific anatomical region of the patient by controllably inflating and/or deflating one or more cell. Moreover, a pressure-mitigation system can be readily integrated into a conventional treatment regimen for a variety of different conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: TURNCARE, INC.
    Inventor: Rafael Paolo Squitieri
  • Patent number: 10751229
    Abstract: Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by a surface and associated methods for operating the same. A system can include a pressure-mitigation surface with a plurality of chambers whose pressure can be varied by a controller that regulates the flow of fluid produced by a pump. The plurality of chambers may be arranged in a geometric pattern designed to mitigate the pressure on a specific anatomic region when the human body is arranged over the pressure-mitigation surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: TURNCARE, INC.
    Inventor: Rafael P. Squitieri
  • Patent number: 9931238
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and apparatuses for enhanced comfort through contact pressure reduction. In particular, the systems and apparatuses disclosed herein prevent or otherwise mitigate pressure by actively orienting a patient over an anatomy-specific pressure-mitigating contact surface on which the patient rests. A pressure-mitigating contact portion of the contact surface includes a plurality of independently pressurized chambers configured in a specific geometric pattern that is designed to mitigate contact pressure between a support surface (e.g., bed or chair) and a specific anatomic region of a patient's body when the specific anatomic region of the patient's body is oriented over an epicenter of the geometric pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: TURNCARE, INC.
    Inventor: Rafael P. Squitieri
  • Patent number: 9901491
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and apparatuses for enhanced comfort through contact pressure reduction. In particular, the systems and apparatuses disclosed herein prevent or otherwise mitigate pressure by actively orienting a patient over an anatomy-specific pressure-mitigating contact surface on which the patient rests. A pressure-mitigating contact portion of the contact surface includes a plurality of independently pressurized chambers configured in a specific geometric pattern that is designed to mitigate contact pressure between a support surface (e.g., bed or chair) and a specific anatomic region of a patient's body when the specific anatomic region of the patient's body is oriented over an epicenter of the geometric pattern. Additionally, a plurality of elevated side support portions and a wedge interconnected on the base material are configured to actively orient the specific anatomic region of the patient's body over the epicenter of the geometric pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: TURNCARE, INC.
    Inventor: Rafael P. Squitieri
  • Publication number: 20140290670
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and apparatuses for enhanced comfort through contact pressure reduction. In particular, the systems and apparatuses disclosed herein prevent or otherwise mitigate pressure by actively orienting a patient over an anatomy-specific pressure-mitigating contact surface on which the patient rests. A pressure-mitigating contact portion of the contact surface includes a plurality of independently pressurized chambers configured in a specific geometric pattern that is designed to mitigate contact pressure between a support surface (e.g., bed or chair) and a specific anatomic region of a patient's body when the specific anatomic region of the patient's body is oriented over an epicenter of the geometric pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: TurnCare, Inc.
    Inventor: Rafael P. Squitieri
  • Patent number: 8757165
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and apparatuses for enhanced comfort through contact pressure reduction. In particular, the systems and apparatuses disclosed herein prevent or otherwise mitigate pressure by actively orienting a patient over an anatomy-specific pressure-mitigating contact surface on which the patient rests. A pressure-mitigating contact portion of the contact surface includes a plurality of independently pressurized chambers configured in a specific geometric pattern that is designed to mitigate contact pressure between a support surface (e.g., bed or chair) and a specific anatomic region of a patient's body when the specific anatomic region of the patient's body is oriented over an epicenter of the geometric pattern. Additionally, a plurality of elevated side support portions and a wedge interconnected on the base material are configured to actively orient the specific anatomic region of the patient's body over the epicenter of the geometric pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: TurnCare, Inc.
    Inventor: Rafael P. Squitieri
  • Patent number: 8726908
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and apparatuses for enhanced comfort through contact pressure reduction. In particular, the systems and apparatuses disclosed herein prevent or otherwise mitigate pressure by actively orienting a patient over an anatomy-specific pressure-mitigating contact surface on which the patient rests. A pressure-mitigating contact portion of the contact surface includes a plurality of independently pressurized chambers configured in a specific geometric pattern that is designed to mitigate contact pressure between a support surface (e.g., bed or chair) and a specific anatomic region of a patient's body when the specific anatomic region of the patient's body is oriented over an epicenter of the geometric pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: TurnCare, Inc.
    Inventor: Rafael P. Squitieri
  • Publication number: 20140048081
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and apparatuses for enhanced comfort through contact pressure reduction. In particular, the systems and apparatuses disclosed herein prevent or otherwise mitigate pressure by actively orienting a patient over an anatomy-specific pressure-mitigating contact surface on which the patient rests. A pressure-mitigating contact portion of the contact surface includes a plurality of independently pressurized chambers configured in a specific geometric pattern that is designed to mitigate contact pressure between a support surface (e.g., bed or chair) and a specific anatomic region of a patient's body when the specific anatomic region of the patient's body is oriented over an epicenter of the geometric pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: TurnCare, Inc.
    Inventor: Rafael P. Squitieri
  • Publication number: 20140048082
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and apparatuses for enhanced comfort through contact pressure reduction. In particular, the systems and apparatuses disclosed herein prevent or otherwise mitigate pressure by actively orienting a patient over an anatomy-specific pressure-mitigating contact surface on which the patient rests. A pressure-mitigating contact portion of the contact surface includes a plurality of independently pressurized chambers configured in a specific geometric pattern that is designed to mitigate contact pressure between a support surface (e.g., bed or chair) and a specific anatomic region of a patient's body when the specific anatomic region of the patient's body is oriented over an epicenter of the geometric pattern. Additionally, a plurality of elevated side support portions and a wedge interconnected on the base material are configured to actively orient the specific anatomic region of the patient's body over the epicenter of the geometric pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: TurnCare, Inc.
    Inventor: Rafael P. Squitieri
  • Publication number: 20130255699
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and apparatuses for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. In particular, the ulcer prevention systems and/or apparatuses disclosed herein prevent or otherwise mitigate pressure ulcers by actively orienting a patient over an anatomy-specific pressure-mitigating contact surface on which the patient rests. A pressure-mitigating contact portion of the contact surface includes a plurality of independently pressurized chambers configured in a specific geometric pattern that is designed to mitigate contact pressure between a support surface (e.g., table or chair) and a specific anatomic region of a patient's body when the specific anatomic region of the patient's body is oriented over an epicenter of the geometric pattern. A plurality of elevated side support portions are interconnected on the base material and configured to actively orient the specific anatomic region of the patient's body over the epicenter of the geometric pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: TurnCare, Inc.
    Inventor: Rafael P. Squitieri
  • Patent number: D956237
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: TurnCare, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael Paolo Squitieri, Robert Charles Deutsch, Steven Bruce Frazier, Robert Loiacono, Linda Seaman, Erica Kelly
  • Patent number: D956238
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: TurnCare, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael Paolo Squitieri, Robert Charles Deutsch, Steven Bruce Frazier, Robert Loiacono, Linda Seaman, Erica Kelly
  • Patent number: D956239
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: TurnCare, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael Paolo Squitieri, Robert Charles Deutsch, Steven Bruce Frazier, Robert Loiacono, Linda Seaman, Erica Kelly