Patents Examined by David R Hare
  • Decorative leg cover for a bed frame
    Patent number: 11633047
    Abstract: A decorative bed leg cover for a bed frame and at least one perpendicularly and downwardly-extending bed leg that is disposed in a substantially vertical position, the bed leg cover having a visually pleasing aesthetic appearance together with a substantially vertically-disposed aperture disposed within the bed leg cover body for receiving the bed leg within the bed leg cover body. The bed leg cover also includes a bed leg cover sidewall, a recess defined within the bed leg cover sidewall, and a light/sensor housing that is removably disposed within the recess of the bed leg cover sidewall, the light/sensor housing comprising circuitry between a proximity sensor and a light-emitting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Inventor: Sandra Rizzo
  • Automatic cleaning method and cleaning bed for patient of gatism
    Patent number: 11633314
    Abstract: An automatic cleaning method and a cleaning bed for a patient of gatism are provided. The cleaning bed includes a bed body, a bed plate is arranged on the bed body and is provided with a through groove therein, a bed bottom plate is arranged on a lower part of the bed body, a lifting mechanism is arranged on the bed bottom plate and is provided with a soft cushion thereon, a fabric bracket is arranged under the bed plate and is provided with a material roller thereon, a pressing roller bracket is arranged under the bed plate and at one side close to the fabric bracket and is provided with provided with a first pressing roller and a second pressing roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Huzhou University
    Inventors: Meijuan Cao, Binyu Zhao, Guohe Feng, Wei Zhang, Hangsai Wang, Tong Wu, Xiaoxia Luo, Yucai Hong
  • Comfort therapy
    Patent number: 11633317
    Abstract: The present invention is a therapeutic pad with breast receiving cavities. The therapeutic pad with breast receiving cavities contains a platform, a cavity, and an adjustment element. The cavity traverses into the platform. The adjustment element is positioned within the cavity. The therapeutic pad with breast receiving cavities may take the form of a therapy device to replace surgical table padding, chiropractic dorsal pads, or other various therapeutic treatment table paddings to accommodate humans with breasts or additional curvature in the breast area. The therapeutic pad with breast receiving cavities constitutes specialized padding with breast recess areas to provide maximum comfort by allowing patients to control the pressure in the breast area when receiving therapeutic care or medical procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Inventors: Christina Marie Whipple, Marcella M. Brechler
  • Transfer device with platform plate having two-sided functionality
    Patent number: 11628111
    Abstract: Disclosed is a transfer device having a device body, a transfer platform including a platform plate, and a platform lateral actuator. The platform lateral actuator is configured to selectively move the platform plate laterally relative to the device body, such that the platform plate can be moved between a plurality of positions including (i) a stowed position in which the platform plate is retracted relative to the device body, (ii) a first extended position in which a first transverse edge of the platform plate is a leading edge that extends outward from a first side of the device body, and (iii) a second extended position in which a second transverse edge of the platform plate is a leading edge that extends outward from a second side of the device body. The transfer device also has a transfer belt that goes over the platform plate of the transfer platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Able Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Chang, Ngoc Phuong Bui, Veronica Guthrie, Aidan Muller, Cassra Sodeifi, Jayiesh Singh, Trevor Jordan Vaughan
  • Mattress top panel and mattress assemblies with improved airflow
    Patent number: 11627811
    Abstract: Vertically lapped nonwoven material is used without cross lapped nonwoven to provide enhanced breathability and comfort in mattresses by replacing foam material in one or more of, including all of top panel quilts, layers underneath the top panel quilts, and in side blocks which surround spring supports. The vertically lapped nonwoven may provide advantages in terms of cost, manufacturing ease, robustness in mattress design, while at the same time providing the user with a much more comfortable sleeping experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: TINTORIA PIANA US, INC.
    Inventors: Sang-hoon Lim, Andrea Piana
  • Mattress top panel and mattress assemblies with improved airflow
    Patent number: 11627812
    Abstract: Vertically lapped nonwoven material is used to provide enhanced breathability and comfort in mattresses by replacing foam material in one or more of, including all of top panel quilts, layers underneath the top panel quilts, and in side blocks which surround spring supports. The vertically lapped nonwoven may provide advantages in terms of cost, manufacturing ease, robustness in mattress design, while at the same time providing the user with a much more comfortable sleeping experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: TINTORIA PIANA US, INC.
    Inventors: Sang-hoon Lim, Andrea Piana
  • Infant stabilizer
    Patent number: 11628113
    Abstract: The invention relates to an infant positioning device for stabilizing and maintaining an infant in a fixed position for a lumbar puncture procedure. The device consists of a frame with openings for the infant's face and abdomen to support the infant in the proper position for the procedure and allow for unimpeded ventilation, a component of the frame to secure and stabilize the infant within the frame to prevent movement during the procedure, and an attachment stand to the frame that allows the frame to be free-standing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: SmölTap, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Alverson, Ravi Stephen D'Cruz, Daniel Joseph Nelsen
  • Support apparatus and method with shear relief
    Patent number: 11628110
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed to an apparatus and/or method involving respective sets of interleaved pressure cells, which operate to inflate and deflate independently of one another. The pressure cells further provide shear relief by deflecting along a direction of movement, such as along a shear direction of an upper surface coupled to the pressure cells. Such deflection may, for example, be implemented with elongated pressure cells and along a direction that is perpendicular to a length thereof. Shear relief in this regard may be facilitated by undercut regions of the respective pressure cells, at which location the pressure cells are coupled to an underlying surface and which is smaller in dimension relative to an overlying portion of the pressure cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: THINAIR SURFACES LLC
    Inventors: Chris James Zwettler, Rich Baumhardt, Jason Hanzlik, Jim Albrecht
  • Patient support apparatus adaptable to multiple modes of transport
    Patent number: 11628102
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus that is adaptable to multiple modes of transport includes a variable length base and a drive system that includes two independently drivable wheels that are responsive to inputs from a user to steer the patient support apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Zerhusen, Archana Vaidyanathan
  • Reconfigurable surgical frame and method for use thereof
    Patent number: 11624342
    Abstract: A surgical frame and method for use thereof is provided. The surgical frame is capable of reconfiguration before, during, or after surgery. The surgical frame includes a main beam that can be rotated, raised/lowered, and tilted upwardly/downwardly to afford positioning and repositioning of a patient supported thereon. The main beam is capable of be reconfigured between a left configuration and a right configuration to support the patient in different positions thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Roy K. Lim, Richard A. Hynes, Matthew M. Morrison
  • Fastener-free swaddle wrap and garments
    Patent number: 11622585
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a swaddle wrap that can, in some embodiments, include a first portion having a backing layer, a front layer, and a first enclosure between the backing layer and the front layer, and a second portion coupled with the first portion, the second portion having a backing layer, a front layer, and a second enclosure between the backing layer and the front layer of the second portion. In some embodiments, the swaddle wrap can be configured to be moved from a first state to a second state, the first enclosure can be configured to receive therein at least both feet of a baby in the second state, and the second enclosure can be configured to receive therein at least both feet of the baby in the second state to secure the swaddle wrap to the baby without the use of any fasteners or ties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Mama Coco LLC
    Inventor: Megan Dorrian Skeath
  • Mattress assembly
    Patent number: 11622635
    Abstract: Mattress assemblies that provide user comfort and increased airflow generally include a viscoelastic thermally conductive infused polyurethane foam top layer; a composite comprising a bottom layer, a molded viscoelastic middle foam layer, and a perforated top viscoelastic foam layer, wherein the molded viscoelastic middle foam layer comprises a plurality of interconnected substantially parallelpipedal bodies, wherein each parallelpipedal body includes an opening extending from a bottom surface to a top surface and is separated from an adjacent parallelpipedal body by a V-shaped notch, and wherein the perforated top viscoelastic foam layer comprises a plurality of perforations extending from a bottom surface to a top surface thereof, wherein at least a portion of the perforations overlies the opening in the parallelpipedal bodies; and a base core layer, wherein the composite overlies the base core layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: DREAMWELL, LTD.
    Inventors: Richard F. Gladney, Sheri McGuire, Lindsey Sieber
  • Multifunctional motion simulation bed
    Patent number: 11622633
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a multifunctional motion simulation bed which has multiple segments and simulates preprogrammed motions. The segments are articulately connected to form a motion platform. In one embodiment, the segments are disposed above a base. Actuators are mounted on the base and pivotally coupled with the base and the segments. A microprocessor drives the actuators individually and causes the motion platform to simulate motions. In another embodiment, the segments are disposed above a frame which is arranged above a base. One segment is fixed on the frame. Some actuators are pivotally coupled with the frame and some of the segments. Other actuators are pivotally coupled with the frame and the base. A microprocessor drives the actuators individually and causes the frame and motion platform to simulate motions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Inventor: Jiahuan Liu
  • Air-conditioned mattress
    Patent number: 11622634
    Abstract: An air-conditioned mattress includes a mat device, a cover device, and an air-conditioning device. The mat device includes a first mat configured as a three-dimensional structure made from a plurality of elastic thermoplastic filaments that are randomly tangled with each other. The thermoplastic filaments are fixedly connected at contact portions of the thermoplastic filaments in a way that through holes are formed at non-contact portions of the thermoplastic filaments. The cover device covers the mat device and contacts the top surface of the first mat, and the first mat is more air-permeable than the cover device. The air-conditioning device is disposed inside or outside the mat device and provides heated air flow or cooled air flow into the first mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: DONG GUAN ACONIC FABRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yao-I Wang
  • Crib accessory
    Patent number: 11617450
    Abstract: A pop up cover for a crib is provided for providing a safe, comfortable and isolated environment for a child in a crib. The pop-up cover may be made of breathable fabric panels having an integrated frame, for example a flexible frame, which can be folded (collapsed) on itself, for example when folded in specific ways if appropriate force is applied and which keeps the fabric in a taught, open position when unfolded (preventing the panels form falling inwards onto each other). The pop up cover can be lightweight and compact, quick and easy to set up, dark inside and breathable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: SLUMBERPOD LLC
    Inventors: Kathryn Beck Mallory, Louise Wingfield Childs, Maureen Carroll, Stephen Jones, Jeffrey Juskowich
  • Adjustable operating column comprising a power and/or data line guide device
    Patent number: 11612532
    Abstract: An adjustable table column (1) for an operating table, comprising a column base (2) for placing the table column (1) on a floor, a height-adjustable column shaft (3) with a stationary column shaft base (24), and a column shaft stem (40) that can be moved up and down relative to the column shaft base, a connection unit (10) for connecting a patient support surface to the table column (1), wherein the connection unit (10) is pivotable in relation to the column shaft stem (40), and a cable routing device (4) for carrying at least one power and/or data cable (5) along the column shaft stem (40) during its up and down movement, wherein the cable routing device (4) comprises an articulated push rod (11) which can transmit pushing and pulling forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: MAQUET GMBH
    Inventor: Mike Obert
  • Repositioning system for the safe repositioning of a patient
    Patent number: 11612531
    Abstract: The invention relates to a transfer device with a roll cloth for transferring patients, wherein the roll cloth has a tubular sleeve with two open ends. In order to satisfy high standards of hygiene and to permit easy cleaning, the roll cloth has, at each of the open ends of the sleeve, a peripheral end profile with an inner face and an outer face, which end profile is elastic, wherein, in the ready-to-use state of the roll cloth, the inner face of an upper portion of the end profile lies on the inner face of a lower portion of the end profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Inventor: Jürg O. Schuster
  • Surgery pillow and device combining endotracheal tube holder, bite guard, and patient eye protector
    Patent number: 11612535
    Abstract: A surgery apparatus includes a resilient foam pillow having an arrangement of labeled tabs for holding lines leading to/from a patient during and after surgery. A central cutout area in the pillow accommodates the patient's eyes, nose and mouth when in the prone position. Left and right channels in the foam pillow extend from a top edge of the pillow to the central cutout area for holding a breathing tube system. The foam pillow further includes a removably attachable chest support and opposite shoulder supports. A multipurpose holder device for placement on the patient's head has an arrangement of straps for securing an eye shield, a bite block and ventilator tube securing straps on the patient during surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: PYRAMIDS MED LLC
    Inventor: Basim Elhabashy
  • Positioning device for beam radiation treatment and imaging
    Patent number: 11607357
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for a patient positioning device for beam radiation therapy and radiological imaging. The system includes a base and a patient support surface coupled to the base, and the patient support surface includes a lower patient support hingedly coupled to the base and an upper support hingedly coupled to the lower patient support. The system also includes a substantially flat hinge that forms a continuous upper surface with an upper support surface of the lower patient support and the lower patient support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Inventor: Carl Denis
  • Integrated bedding cover system and method
    Patent number: 11607062
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein generally relate to a system and method for joining a detachable fabric sheet to a cover through the use of one or more corresponding fastening or temporary joining mechanisms located on the cover and fabric sheet. In an embodiment, the cover includes one or more mechanisms to align and/or secure a filling material to the cover, as well as one or more fastening or temporary joining mechanisms for attaching the detachable fabric sheet to the cover. Methods and systems are provided for detachably joining the fabric sheet to the cover, for creating a multi-layer unit of a cover and detachable sheets, as well as for aligning and securing the filler to the cover. A method is also provided for manufacturing the integrated bedding cover system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: PEEKOO BEDDING CONCEPTS, LLC
    Inventor: Emily Stinchcomb