Patents by Inventor Barry D. Hand
Barry D. Hand has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 7137160Abstract: A bed (10) includes a base (12) and a frame assembly (14). A head end support assembly (16) and a foot end support assembly (18) are coupled between the base (12) and the frame assembly (14). The frame assembly (14) includes first and second side frame members (80, 82) located above the base (12). The bed (10) also includes a plurality of latch mechanisms (160) coupled to the first and second side frame members (80, 82), and a patient support surface (162) configured to be coupled to the first and second side frame members (80, 82) by the plurality of latch mechanisms (160). A rotational drive mechanism (130) is coupled to the foot end support assembly (18) to rotate the frame assembly (14) about its longitudinal axis to a prone position. A proning surface (250) is coupled to the frame assembly (14) to support a patient in the prone position.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2004Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Barry D. Hand, Richard Robinson, Matthew R. Cavanaugh, Jack J. Brooks, Vincent L. Babson, Steven J. Doehler, Eric Weidner
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Patent number: 6862761Abstract: A bed comprises a bed support including a body portion and a support plate configured to be removably coupled to the body portion. The body portion includes a guide configured to operably couple with the support plate in order to guide the support plate in sliding movement into the body portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2003Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Barry D. Hand, Dana H. Delk, Jack J. Brooks, Stephen J. Doehler
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Patent number: 6862759Abstract: A patient support includes a base, and a support assembly coupled to the base. A patient support surface is coupled to the support assembly. A plurality of siderails are coupled to the support assembly. Each siderail includes a frame member and a movable member coupled to the frame member, wherein the movable member is movable to a position directly above the patient support surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2003Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Barry D. Hand, Dana H. Delk, Jack J. Brooks, Steven J. Doehler
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Patent number: 6820640Abstract: A pressure control apparatus for use in a bed including a pressurized air source, an inflatable air sack, and an independently inflatable cell located adjacent the inflatable air sack. A controller is operable to regulate the pressure in the air sack and to independently alternately pressurize and vent the inflatable cell at a selected frequency.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2002Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Barry D. Hand, Robert C. Novack, Donald E. Williamson, James R. Stolpmann, Kenith W. Chambers
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Publication number: 20040226091Abstract: A patient support apparatus including a first patient support configured to be rotated about a longitudinal axis. The patient support apparatus is configured to receive an x-ray cassette. The first patient support illustratively includes an inflatable bladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2004Publication date: November 18, 2004Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Barry D. Hand, Dana H. Delk, Jack J. Brooks, Steven J. Doehler
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Publication number: 20040168253Abstract: A bed (10) includes a base (12) and a frame assembly (14). A head end support assembly (16) and a foot end support assembly (18) are coupled between the base (12) and the frame assembly (14). The frame assembly (14) includes first and second side frame members (80, 82) located above the base (12). The bed (10) also includes a plurality of latch mechanisms (160) coupled to the first and second side frame members (80, 82), and a patient support surface (162) configured to be coupled to the first and second side frame members (80, 82) by the plurality of latch mechanisms (160). A rotational drive mechanism (130) is coupled to the foot end support assembly (18) to rotate the frame assembly (14) about its longitudinal axis to a prone position. A proning surface (250) is coupled to the frame assembly (14) to support a patient in the prone position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2004Publication date: September 2, 2004Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Barry D. Hand, Richard Robinson, Matthew R. Cavanaugh, Jack J. Brooks, Vincent L. Babson, Steven J. Doehler, Eric Weidner
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Patent number: 6701553Abstract: A bed (10) includes a base (12) and a frame assembly (14). A head end support assembly (16) and a foot end support assembly (18) are coupled between the base (12) and the frame assembly (14). The frame assembly (14) includes first and second side frame members (80, 82) located above the base (12). The bed (10) also includes a plurality of latch mechanisms (160) coupled to the first and second side frame members (80, 82), and a patient support surface (162) configured to be coupled to the first and second side frame members (80, 82) by the plurality of latch mechanisms (160). A rotational drive mechanism (130) is coupled to the foot end support assembly (18) to rotate the frame assembly (14) about its longitudinal axis to a prone position. A proning surface (250) is coupled to the frame assembly (14) to support a patient in the prone position.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2001Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Barry D. Hand, Richard Robinson, Matthew R. Cayanaugh, Jack J. Brooks, Vincent L. Babson, Steven J. Doehler, Eric Weidner
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Patent number: 6691347Abstract: A patient support apparatus including a first patient support configured to be rotated about a longitudinal axis. The first patient support illustratively includes an inflatable bladder. A backboard may be removably coupled to the patient support apparatus and is configured to facilitate transport of a patient to and from the patient support apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2002Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Barry D. Hand, Dana H. Delk, Jack J. Brooks, Steven J. Doehler
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Publication number: 20040006821Abstract: A bed comprises a bed support including a body portion and a support plate configured to be removably coupled to the body portion. The body portion includes a guide configured to operably couple with the support plate in order to guide the support plate in sliding movement into the body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2003Publication date: January 15, 2004Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Barry D. Hand, Dana H. Delk, Jack J. Brooks, Stephen J. Doehler
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Patent number: 6609260Abstract: A bed comprises a fluid supply and a bed support coupled to the fluid supply. A patient support surface is configured to couple to the bed support.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2001Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Barry D. Hand, Dana H. Delk, Jack J. Brooks, Stephen J. Doehler
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Publication number: 20030126683Abstract: A patient support includes a base, and a support assembly coupled to the base. A patient support surface is coupled to the support assembly. A plurality of siderails are coupled to the support assembly. Each siderail includes a frame member and a movable member coupled to the frame member, wherein the movable member is movable to a position directly above the patient support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2003Publication date: July 10, 2003Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Barry D. Hand, Dana H. Delk, Jack J. Brooks, Steven J. Doehler
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Publication number: 20030115673Abstract: A patient support apparatus including a first patient support configured to be rotated about a longitudinal axis. The first patient support illustratively includes an inflatable bladder. A backboard may be removably coupled to the patient support apparatus and is configured to facilitate transport of a patient to and from the patient support apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventors: Barry D. Hand, Dana H. Delk, Jack J. Brooks, Steven J. Doehler
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Patent number: 6582456Abstract: An apparatus for warming a patient includes a patient support surface having an outer cover configured to contact the patient, an electrically conductive fabric located within the cover, and a controller electrically coupled to the conductive fabric to heat the electrically conductive fabric to a selected level.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2000Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Barry D. Hand, Richard L. Borders, Richard H. Heimbrock
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Patent number: 6526610Abstract: A bed (10) includes a base (12), and a support assembly (22) coupled to the base (12). The support assembly includes first and second support arms (42, 44) located above the base (12). The bed (10) also includes a plurality of latch mechanisms (70, 72, 74) coupled to the first and second support arms (42, 44), and a patient support surface (50) configured to be coupled to the first and second support arms (42, 44) by the plurality of latch mechanisms (70, 72, 74). The patient support surface (50) is removable from the first and second support arms (42, 44) to permit transfer of a patient to and from the bed (10) on the patient support surface (50).Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2000Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Barry D. Hand, Dana H. Delk, Jack J. Brooks, Steven J. Doehler
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Patent number: 6499160Abstract: A patient support apparatus comprises a base, and a patient support assembly coupled to the base for pivotable movement about a pivot axis generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the patient support assembly. A pivot mechanism is coupled to the patient support assembly to rotate the patient support assembly about the pivot axis. A controller is coupled to the pivot mechanism to control rotation of the patient support assembly about the pivot axis at a selected rate of rotation and to a selected angle of rotation to provide rotational therapy to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Barry D. Hand, Dana H. Delk, Jack J. Brooks, Steven J. Doehler
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Publication number: 20020195144Abstract: A pressure control apparatus for use in a bed including a pressurized air source, an inflatable air sack, and an independently inflatable cell located adjacent the inflatable air sack. A controller is operable to regulate the pressure in the air sack and to independently alternately pressurize and vent the inflatable cell at a selected frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2002Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventors: Barry D. Hand, Robert C. Novack, Donald E. Williamson, James R. Stolpmann, Kenith W. Chambers
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Patent number: 6415814Abstract: A pressure control apparatus includes a valve inlet configured to receive pressurized air from the pressurized air source, a valve stem coupled to the valve inlet and configured to engage the port of the manifold to form an airtight connection with the manifold and receive the pressurized air from the pressurized air source via the manifold, a valve outlet configured to permit exit of said pressurized air to the at least one air sack, a valve in fluid communication between said valve inlet and said valve outlet and configured to regulate flow of said pressurized air between said valve inlet and said valve outlet, and a controller coupled to said valve and configured to control said valve to regulate flow of said pressurized air through said valve.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2000Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Barry D. Hand, Robert C. Novack, Donald E. Williamson, James R. Stolpmann, Kenith W. Chambers
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Publication number: 20020026671Abstract: A patient support apparatus comprises a base, and a patient support assembly coupled to the base for pivotable movement about a pivot axis generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the patient support assembly. A pivot mechanism is coupled to the patient support assembly to rotate the patient support assembly about the pivot axis. A controller is coupled to the pivot mechanism to control rotation of the patient support assembly about the pivot axis at a selected rate of rotation and to a selected angle of rotation to provide rotational therapy to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2001Publication date: March 7, 2002Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Barry D. Hand, Dana H. Delk, Jack J. Brooks, Steven J. Doehler
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Publication number: 20020016994Abstract: A bed comprises a fluid supply and a bed support coupled to the fluid supply. A patient support surface is configured to couple to the bed support.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2001Publication date: February 14, 2002Inventors: Barry D. Hand, Dana H. Delk, Jack J. Brooks, Stephen J. Doehler
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Patent number: 6282736Abstract: A bed (10) includes a base (12) having a first end and a second end, and a support assembly (22) coupled to of the base (12) adjacent the first end. The support assembly (22) includes a rotatable drive mechanism (55). The bed (10) also includes a patient support assembly (26) having a support surface (50) for supporting a patient. The patient support assembly (26) has a proximal end (24) and a distal end (25) spaced apart from the proximal end (24) to define a longitudinal axis (38). The proximal end (24) of the patient support assembly (26) is coupled to the drive mechanism (55) of the support assembly (22) so that the distal end (25) of the patient support assembly (26) is cantilevered from the support assembly (22). The drive mechanism (55) is configured to rotate the cantilevered patient support assembly (26) about its longitudinal axis (38).Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2000Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Barry D. Hand, Dana H. Delk, Jack J. Brooks, Steven J. Doehler