Patents Assigned to Woodlark Circle, Inc.
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Publication number: 20200022859Abstract: A multi-cell inflatable jack includes a plurality of jack elements. Each of the plurality of jack elements includes a body having a predetermined perimeter shape and defining a perimeter chamber and a central chamber. A valve is coupled to the body and configured to provide air flow to one of the perimeter chamber or the central chamber. A plurality of flow control stringers are located between the first chamber portion and the second chamber portion and are configured to control an air flow rate into each of the perimeter chamber and the central chamber. At least one fastener is formed on the body and configured to attach the jack element to at least one additional jack element in a multi-cell stack.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: Woodlark Circle, Inc.Inventor: Jason K. WERKHEISER
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Patent number: 10244994Abstract: An inflatable mattress includes a top panel, a bottom panel, and a side panel coupled between a perimeter of the top panel and a perimeter of the bottom panel. The side panel defines a cutout sized and configured to receive a headrest therein. The top panel defines a fabric section extending over the cutout.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Woodlark Circle, Inc.Inventor: David T. Davis
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Publication number: 20180369050Abstract: An inflatable patient support includes a top panel defining a first perimeter and a bottom panel defining a second perimeter. The second perimeter of the bottom panel is coupled to the first perimeter of the top panel. An internal wall is coupled between the top panel and the bottom panel to define a first chamber and a second chamber. The internal wall defines at least one passage therethrough that allows fluid communication between the first chamber and the second chamber. The first chamber and the second chamber are inflatable.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2017Publication date: December 27, 2018Applicant: Woodlark Circle, Inc.Inventors: David T. Davis, Jason K. Werkheiser, John F. Englebert, III
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Publication number: 20170035373Abstract: An inflatable mattress includes a top panel, a bottom panel, and a side panel coupled between a perimeter of the top panel and a perimeter of the bottom panel. The side panel defines a cutout sized and configured to receive a headrest therein. The top panel defines a fabric section extending over the cutout.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: Woodlark Circle, Inc.Inventor: David T. Davis
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Publication number: 20140041114Abstract: An inflatable mattress-sling having an inflatable torso support pad, a first leg extending out from a first portion of the inflatable torso support pad, and a second leg spaced from the first leg and extending out from a second portion of the inflatable torso support pad. The legs include straps attached to their inner and outer seams so as to facilitate lifting of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Woodlark Circle, Inc.Inventor: David T. Davis
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Patent number: 8566977Abstract: An inflatable mattress-sling having an inflatable torso support pad, a first leg extending out from a first portion of the inflatable torso support pad, and a second leg spaced from the first leg and extending out from a second portion of the inflatable torso support pad. The legs include straps attached to their inner and outer seams so as to facilitate lifting of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Woodlark Circle, Inc.Inventor: David T. Davis
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Publication number: 20130198964Abstract: A pneumatic lift including inflatable mattresses stacked one atop another and arranged in air flow communication with one another, but with each being independently deflatable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: Woodlark Circle, Inc.Inventor: Woodlark Circle, Inc.
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Patent number: 8413277Abstract: A pneumatic lift including inflatable mattresses stacked one atop another and arranged in air flow communication with one another, but with each being independently deflatable.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Woodlark Circle, Inc.Inventors: David T. Davis, Edward A. Gilchrest, Jr., Matthew L. Prancuk
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Patent number: 8387177Abstract: A transfer mattress includes an upper mattress having three longitudinally oriented plenums and three separate inlet/outlet valves that are each arranged in airflow communication with their respective plenum. First and second of the plenums are arranged in airflow communication with one another while a central plenum is arranged in airflow isolation from the first plenum and the second plenum so that the first and second plenums may be inflated and deflated independently of the central plenum. A lower inflatable mattress is separated by a common wall from the upper mattress. A lower inlet/outlet valve is arranged in airflow communication with a lower plenum defined by the lower inflatable mattress. A bottom wall defines a plurality of perforations so that when the lower plenum is charged with pressurized air, it escapes under pressure through the perforations to create an air bearing under the mattress. A method for transporting a patient in comfort is also provided by the invention.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2009Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Woodlark Circle, Inc.Inventor: David T. Davis
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Publication number: 20120210511Abstract: An inflatable mattress-sling having an inflatable torso support pad, a first leg extending out from a first portion of the inflatable torso support pad, and a second leg spaced from the first leg and extending out from a second portion of the inflatable torso support pad. The legs include straps attached to their inner and outer seams so as to facilitate lifting of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: WOODLARK CIRCLE, INC.Inventor: David T. Davis
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Publication number: 20110083280Abstract: A pneumatic lift including inflatable mattresses stacked one atop another and arranged in air flow communication with one another, but with each being independently deflatable.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2009Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: WOODLARK CIRCLE, INC.Inventors: David T. Davis, Edward A. Gilchrest, JR., Matthew L. Prancuk
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Publication number: 20110056502Abstract: An intubation pillow formed by a base cushion that forms a torso-support portion and defines a recess sized and shaped so as to provide proper alignment of the oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal structures forming a person's airway. A head-support cushion that is positionable within the recess is provided so as to provide proper alignment of the oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal structures that form a person's airway such that unlabored normal breathing may be maintained both prior to and after an intubation procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: WOODLARK CIRCLE, INC.Inventors: David T. Davis, John F. Englebert, III
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Publication number: 20100229298Abstract: An inflatable mattress is provided that includes a top panel having a top surface, and a bottom panel having a plurality of perforations defined therethrough. The bottom panel is sealingly assembled to the top panel. An inflatable foot rest is attached to the top surface of the top panel and is suitable for raising at least one leg of a patient when the patient is lying upon the top panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: WOODLARK CIRCLE, INC.Inventor: David T. Davis
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Publication number: 20100229875Abstract: An intubation pillow formed by a base cushion that forms a torso-support portion and defines a recess sized and shaped so as to provide proper alignment of the oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal structures forming a person's airway. A head-support cushion that is positionable within the recess is provided so as to provide proper alignment of the oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal structures that form a person's airway such that unlabored normal breathing may be maintained both prior to and after an intubation procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: WOODLARK CIRCLE, INC.Inventor: David T. Davis
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Patent number: 7712170Abstract: A single patient, personal use patient transfer mattress is provided including at least a substantially permanently stainable top sheet having a width, a length, and longitudinally oriented peripheral edges and a bottom sheet having the same width, the same length, longitudinally oriented peripheral edges and a plurality of perforations. The longitudinally oriented peripheral edges of the top and bottom sheets are sealingly fastened to one another. A plurality of baffles, each having a width and a length, are attached to an inner surface of the top sheet and an inner surface of the bottom sheet so as to be transversely oriented between the top sheet and the bottom. The baffles along with the widths of the top and bottom sheets define a radially-outwardly curved perimeter wall that is disposed between an edge of the baffles and the sealed peripheral edges of the top and bottom sheets.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2006Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Woodlark Circle, Inc.Inventor: David T. Davis
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Publication number: 20100024123Abstract: A transfer mattress includes an upper mattress having three longitudinally oriented plenums and three separate inlet/outlet valves that are each arranged in airflow communication with their respective plenum. First and second of the plenums are arranged in airflow communication with one another while a central plenum is arranged in airflow isolation from the first plenum and the second plenum so that the first and second plenums may be inflated and deflated independently of the central plenum. A lower inflatable mattress is separated by a common wall from the upper mattress. A lower inlet/outlet valve is arranged in airflow communication with a lower plenum defined by the lower inflatable mattress. A bottom wall defines a plurality of perforations so that when the lower plenum is charged with pressurized air, it escapes under pressure through the perforations to create an air bearing under the mattress. A method for transporting a patient in comfort is also provided by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: WOODLARK CIRCLE, INC.Inventor: DAVID T. DAVIS
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Patent number: 7627910Abstract: A transfer mattress includes an upper mattress having three longitudinally oriented plenums and three separate inlet/outlet valves that are each arranged in airflow communication with their respective plenum. First and second of the plenums are arranged in airflow communication with one another while a central plenum is arranged in airflow isolation from the first plenum and the second plenum so that the first and second plenums may be inflated and deflated independently of the central plenum. A lower inflatable mattress is separated by a common wall from the upper mattress. A lower inlet/outlet valve is arranged in airflow communication with a lower plenum defined by the lower inflatable mattress. A bottom wall defines a plurality of perforations so that when the lower plenum is charged with pressurized air, it escapes under pressure through the perforations to create an air bearing under the mattress. A method for transporting a patient in comfort is also provided by the invention.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2007Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Woodlark Circle, Inc.Inventor: David T. Davis
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Patent number: D602759Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2009Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Woodlark Circle, Inc.Inventor: David T. Davis
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Patent number: D602760Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2009Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Woodlark Circle, Inc.Inventor: David T. Davis
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Patent number: D644913Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2009Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Woodlark Circle, Inc.Inventor: David T. Davis