Patents by Inventor Bert Wechtenheiser

Bert Wechtenheiser 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).

  • Pneumatically actuated patient monitor having multiple pulse generators
    Patent number: 5999100
    Abstract: A patient monitoring system incorporating a pneumatic switch which is responsive to a pair of pressure generators, including a first armable pressure generator which is attached to the patient and which is triggered upon movement of the patient beyond a certain range and a second force actuated generator having a portion to which a patient applies pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Dwyer Precision Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Mack Wright, Bert Wechtenheiser
  • Patient bed exit monitor
    Patent number: 5767774
    Abstract: A system for monitoring a patient located on an item of furniture such as a bed is disclosed. The system includes a pneumatically actuated switch for providing a signal circuit to notify of undesired movement of the patient beyond a predetermined range. The pneumatic switch is responsive to a pneumatic pulse which is released from an armable pneumatic pressure generator having a spring loaded plunger and piston combination. The piston is maintained in an extracted and armed position through a releasable clip positionable within a notch in the piston and attached to the patient by a length of cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: Dwyer Precision Inc. a division of Wescom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mack Wright, George Roberts, Bert Wechtenheiser