Patents Examined by Justin C Mikowski
  • Transfer device
    Patent number: 11833093
    Abstract: A transfer device can transfer a care-receiving person who has difficulty in independent walking to a desired location in a comfortable posture. This transfer device is provided with front wheels and rear wheels and allows a caregiver to move a care-receiving person. The transfer device is characterized by being provided with: a support body for supporting the upper half body of the care-receiving person; a leg guidance part that comes into contact with the anterior surface of the lower legs of the care-receiving person and can be tilted forward from a substantially vertical state; and a foot placement part on which the feet of the care-receiving person are placed. The transfer device has a support body advancing and retreating mechanism that is configured such that the support body moves forward in parallel in link with a forward tilt of the leg guidance part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: KOUBOU RYO, INC.
    Inventor: Ryoichi Tomita
  • Port for an internal air distribution system of a patient support surface
    Patent number: 11826295
    Abstract: A patient support surface includes a blower assembly positioned within the support surface. Ports positioned on the sides of the support surface are configured to be assembled to a cover of the support surface to form a hermetic seal at the periphery of the port. The ports are configured to cause liquids to be conducted away from a flow path into the blower assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jnanesha Ramegowda, Douglas E. Borgman, Michael Churilla
  • Method of manufacturing multi-hardness and multi-elasticity foam mattress by use of continuous foaming process and foam mattress manufactured thereby
    Patent number: 11826931
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a multi-hardness and multi-elasticity foam mattress in which a plurality of foam blocks are formed integrally with each other by use of a continuous foaming process the method comprising the steps of: arranging a plurality of nozzles above one end of a molding plate; installing a separation wall between two adjacent ones of the respective nozzles arranged at the molding plate; laminating a release paper on the top of the molding plate; spraying foaming solutions from the nozzles, respectively, wherein the release paper moves in a direction toward the other end of the molding plate corresponding to a moving speed of the foaming solution; and molding a foam body having a plurality of zones where a plurality of unit foam blocks have multi-hardnesses and multi-elasticities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: DUT KOREA CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yong Chai Jeong
  • Baby changing pad apparatus having locator, locator receiver, and non-skid grip combination
    Patent number: 11825960
    Abstract: A baby changing pad apparatus having a locator, locator receiver, and non-skid grip combination for engaging the baby changing pad apparatus to a first surface. The locator receiver includes a quick connect first portion engaged to the baby changing pad apparatus. The locator includes a quick connect second portion engagable between the quick connect first portion and first surface. The non-skid grip may engage the first surface with or without the locator engaged to the locator receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Regalo International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Flannery, Michael P. Lane
  • Newborn sleep insert for bassinette and crib
    Patent number: 11825961
    Abstract: A bassinette or crib sleep insert has converging sidewalls that are suspended around a top end of the bassinette or crib and terminate at a sleep surface at the bottom of the insert. Breathable cuddling bumpers are placed in the right location and with the right space to cuddle the baby. A wide lateral mesh window allows parents to see the baby through the mesh while lying in bed. Preferably, all material are soft and breathable, providing a safe environment for the baby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: BABYMAZING SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Quintino Rocha
  • Magnetic bedding system with zippered access
    Patent number: 11825951
    Abstract: The present invention is a bedding system that simultaneously: 1) simplifies the process of installing a fitted sheet; 2) simplifies the process of removing and reinserting a duvet from a duvet cover; 3) secures a duvet inside the cover so it does not shift, bunch, or fold inside the cover; and 4) allows a user to quickly and easily to make a bed with all parts neatly aligned. The system comprises: a fitted sheet with zippers, a duvet, a duvet cover, and optionally a flat sheet. The invention further comprises a plurality of magnets and/or thin ferrous metal plates that secure a duvet inside the cover such that it does not shift, bunch, or fold inside the cover and align the duvet cover with the fitted sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventor: Levi Teleshevsky
  • Surgical boot with splined support rod
    Patent number: 11826289
    Abstract: A limb support comprises a spar, a limb rest, and a coupler. The spar is configured to be supported from a patient support apparatus and adjustable relative to the patient support and has a longitudinal axis. The coupler includes a release that is selectively actuable to release locking mechanisms to permit adjustment of the limb support relative to the spar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Allen Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy A Lane, II, Patrice A Weststrate, David J. Hitchcock
  • Changing table
    Patent number: 11819143
    Abstract: An improved changing table including a changing basket comprising an outer facing enclosure and an inner facing enclosure. The outer facing enclosure is formed of an outer facing side of a support surface enclosed by first and second end walls and first and second side walls extending about the outer facing side of the support surface. The inner facing enclosure is formed of an inner facing side of the support surface enclosed by the first and second end walls and the first and second side walls extending about the inner facing side of the support surface. A mounting board is adapted to be secured within the inner facing enclosure on the inner facing side of the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Inventor: Joseph Kubiak
  • Mattress
    Patent number: 11819134
    Abstract: A mattress includes a flex structure having at least one support layer and a plurality of marbles engaged with the at least one support layer and supported by the at least one support layer. The plurality of marbles is arranged in a grid pattern along the at least one support layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: BED PATENT HOLDINGS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
    Inventor: Kevin J. Kappenman
  • Foam core for a mattress and mattress
    Patent number: 11819135
    Abstract: A foam core for a mattress including a supporting layer for supporting the vertebral column, the supporting layer including an upper part and a lower part. Different body support regions are provided in the upper part along the longitudinal direction of the foam core, a plurality of the body support regions having at least one recess in the material of the foam core. At least one reserve region is provided in the lower part and has at least one recess in the material of the foam core. The foam core is formed such that the reserve region is not substantially deformed in case of a load on the upper part above the reserve region if the load is below a predetermined limit pressure, and that in case of a load above the predetermined limit pressure, the reserve region is deformed. A mattress having such a foam core is furthermore shown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Inventors: Majid Kardeh, Jeong-Hun Yi
  • Surgical frame including main beam for facilitating patient access
    Patent number: 11819461
    Abstract: A surgical positioning frame for supporting a patient includes a main beam having an axis of rotation relative to support structures. The main beam rotates the patient between a prone position and a lateral position. The main beam including a conforming main beam portion extending between the first and second support arms. The conforming main beam is preferably configured to allow a surgeon access to one lateral side of the patient and a surgical assistant access to the other lateral side of the patient with limited interference thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Roy K. Lim, Matthew M. Morrison, Thomas V. McGahan, Richard A. Hynes
  • Programmable rocking bed
    Patent number: 11812858
    Abstract: The programmable rocking bed includes a mattress support box, a plurality of jacks, a base box frame, a mattress, a headboard, a footboard, a controller, a plurality of light strips, and one or more sound systems. The mattress support box may be position agile via the activation of the plurality of jacks. The plurality of jacks may be operable to create a static or dynamic repositioning of the mattress support box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Inventor: Clay Plemmons
  • Adjustable furniture
    Patent number: 11812857
    Abstract: An adjustable bed (10) includes a frame (20) and an adjustable mattress support platform having a plurality of articulated mattress support sections (12-18) pivotally mounted for relative angular adjustment with respect to the frame. The mattress support sections including at least one adjustable backrest support section (12) and at least one adjustable mattress bend support section (13) adjacent to the backrest section, actuator means (40) for effecting co-ordinated pivotal movement of the adjustable mattress support sections for reconfiguring the bed between a flat lowered configuration and a raised configuration for supporting an occupant in flat or raised positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: MOTUS MECHANICS LIMITED
    Inventor: Paul Brown
  • Method of making pocketed spring assembly with substrate
    Patent number: 11812860
    Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. A dimensionally stabilizing substrate is secured to at least some of the strings on one of the top and bottom surfaces of the strings. A scrim sheet is secured to at least some of the strings on an opposed surface of the strings to maintain the positions of the strings. The dimensionally stabilizing substrate is laterally rigid enough to maintain length and width dimensions of the coil spring assembly. However, the dimensionally stabilizing substrate is flexible enough to allow the pocketed spring assembly to be roll packed for shipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Jason V. Jewett, Carsten Nyhues, Scott D. Reading
  • Inflatable hammock
    Patent number: 11805888
    Abstract: An inflatable hammock comprises a panel that has an air containing region and a bonded region. A plurality of tension members attached on both ends of the panel and having free ends that are configured to suspend the panel. An exemplary inflatable hammock may convert between a first configuration for use as a hammock and a second configuration as a sleeping pad as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Inventors: Scott D. McDermott, Robert D. McDermott
  • Gates with transition ramps for overhead lifting rails
    Patent number: 11793702
    Abstract: A gate system that includes a first gate that couples to a first rail, the first rail partially defining a travel path for a lifting carriage and the first gate including a first ramp having a slope that is angled relative to the first rail when coupled thereto. The system includes a second gate that couples to a second rail, the second rail partially defining the travel path for the lifting carriage and the second gate including a second ramp having a slope that is angled relative to the second rail when coupled thereto. The first ramp and the second ramp provide a switch location when coupled to the first rail and the second rail where the lifting carriage translates between the first rail and the second rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Liko Research & Development AB
    Inventor: Samuel Svintozelsky
  • Mattress assembly
    Patent number: 11793324
    Abstract: A mattress having a flange construction for securing a border assembly is disclosed. The flange construction is formed of a material that is affixed along the perimeter of an upper surface of the mattress. The border assembly includes a flap material for binding the border assembly to the flange construction. The flap material may be adhered to the flange construction, thereby allowing the flange construction to anchor and secure the border assembly to the mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: KING KOIL LICENSING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: I. David Long
  • Bedding or seating product having topper with at least one thermally enhanced foam component
    Patent number: 11793319
    Abstract: A three-layered topper for a bedding or seating product has a first piece of foam, a second piece of foam and a pocketed spring comfort layer therebetween. The pocketed spring comfort layer has individually pocketed mini coil springs. At least one of the foam pieces may be infused with metallic particles to improve thermal conductivity. Alternatively, at least one of the foam pieces may be infused with microencapsulated phase change materials to improve heat absorption. At least one of the foam pieces may have a coating to further improve thermal conductivity or heat absorption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Heidi Stojanovic, Bruce W. Peterson
  • Bed microclimate control
    Patent number: 11786048
    Abstract: A bed system includes microclimate control capabilities for providing quality sleep experience. The bed system can include a microclimate control subsystem configured to supply conditioned air (e.g., heated or cooled air) to a mattress, or draw ambient air from the mattress, to achieve a desired temperature at the top of the mattress. Utilizing supply of conditioned air to provide air at desired temperature to the mattress system, or utilizing air suction to drain heat away from the mattress system, can provide precise microclimate control at the mattress, thereby permitting conformable sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Chee Nong Yang, Eric Stephen Rose, Caleb Siffring, Alexander Norell, Reuben Wesley Meline
  • Garment
    Patent number: 11779063
    Abstract: A garment is provided for moving an incapacitated person. The garment includes a wearable body portion; and a support portion comprising a plurality of attachment elements attachable to a lifting device. Further, the plurality of attachment elements comprises a first attachment element located at a first location on a first side of a sagittal plane of the garment and a second attachment element located at a second location on a second side of the sagittal plane and substantially opposed to the first location. A method of moving an incapacitated person and a system comprising a garment and a sling are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: GREENBURG UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Myles Cowburn Burgoyne, Christopher Maidment Green