Patents by Inventor Brian J. Hoffman

Brian J. Hoffman 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).

  • Self-compensating bed scale system for removable components
    Patent number: 10660544
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes detectors and a controller operable to automatically update a tare weight for use in determining a true patient weight. The detectors are configured to produce signals indicating a presence or absence of a corresponding removable component. The controller is configured to determine weights of each and every removable component on the patient support apparatus and store each weight in a memory. The controller is further configured to receive the signals produced by the detectors and detect any addition or removal of removable components of the patient support apparatus, update the tare weight, and determine a weight of a patient being supported on the patient support apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Hoffman, Mike J. Viltro, Chris L. Hildenbrand, James L. Walke, Aziz A. Bhai, Eric R. Meyer, David C. Newkirk, Frank Sauser, Nicole Johannigman, Brandon P. Fisk
  • Hospital bed
    Patent number: 10251797
    Abstract: A patient support includes a frame and a mattress supported by the frame. The frame includes a deck support and a deck supporting the mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth L Kramer, Eugene E Osborne, James K Findlay, Glenn C Suttman, Jeffrey R Welling, Robert A Kinker, Jr., John W Koenig, Matthew C Visca, John B Wilker, Jr., Gregory W Branson, Bruce E Dickman, Jr., Dean M Valvano, William L Jacques, II, Francis C Ganance, Douglas J Menkedick, Robert Mark Zerhusen, David A Albersmeyer, Roger S Philbeck, Aziz A Bhai, Nicholas C Batta, Terry L Richter, Thomas F Riggs, Kenith W Chambers, Steven J Schwartz, Matthew R Knue, Steven A Dixon, Joshua W Shenk, Brent E Goodwin, Andrew F Skinner, Gregory J Figel, James R Stolpmann, Brian J Hoffman, Irvin J Vanderpohl, III, David W Hornbach, Paul R Weil, Eric R Meyer, David P Lubbers, Roberta M Murnyack, Cami S Bright
  • Modular wall for dividing rooms in a healthcare facility
    Patent number: 10159616
    Abstract: A modular architectural wall system for a patient room may support accessories and include panels. The architectural wall system may include gas outlets and electrical outlets mounted to a surface of the architectural wall system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: WITTROCK ENTERPRISES LLC
    Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Dennis J. Gallant, Brian J. Hoffman, Steven R. Westerfeld, Sebastian Moster, Joseph H. Abel
  • Patient support apparatus with sensor assembly
    Patent number: 10137044
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a patient support system includes a patient support surface having an air fluidizable section and a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly is configured to detect a temperature within the air fluidizable section. The sensor assembly includes a housing with an interior, a processor within the interior of the housing, a thermal conductor, and a thermal insulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon P Fisk, Nicole Johannigman, Brian J Hoffman, Frank E Sauser, Jason B Grace, David L Bedel, Brian A Kirkish, Jason M Gilreath
  • SELF-COMPENSATING BED SCALE SYSTEM FOR REMOVABLE COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20180333082
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes detectors and a controller operable to automatically update a tare weight for use in determining a true patient weight. The detectors are configured to produce signals indicating a presence or absence of a corresponding removable component. The controller is configured to determine weights of each and every removable component on the patient support apparatus and store each weight in a memory. The controller is further configured to receive the signals produced by the detectors and detect any addition or removal of removable components of the patient support apparatus, update the tare weight, and determine a weight of a patient being supported on the patient support apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Brian J. Hoffman, Mike J. Viltro, Chris L. Hildenbrand, James L. Walke, Aziz A. Bhai, Eric R. Meyer, David C. Newkirk, Frank Sauser, Nicole Johannigman, Brandon P. Fisk
  • Self-compensating bed scale system for removable components
    Patent number: 10045715
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes detectors and a controller operable to automatically update a tare weight for use in determining a true patient weight. The detectors are configured to produce signals indicating a presence or absence of a corresponding removable component. The controller is configured to determine weights of each and every removable component on the patient support apparatus and store each weight in a memory. The controller is further configured to receive the signals produced by the detectors and detect any addition or removal of removable components of the patient support apparatus, update the tare weight, and determine a weight of a patient being supported on the patient support apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J Hoffman, Mike J Viltro, Chris L Hildenbrand, James L Walke, Aziz A Bhai, Eric R Meyer, David C Newkirk, Frank Sauser, Nicole Johannigman, Brandon P Fisk
  • Brake system for architectural arm
    Patent number: 9737452
    Abstract: An arm is pivotally coupled to a support structure at one end and a patient care equipment support, such as a service head, is pivotally coupled to the arm at the other end. The arm has a first portion and a second portion coupled to the first portion for extension and retraction relative to the first portion. Brakes are provided to brake the extension and retraction of the portions of the arm, to brake the pivoting movement of the arm relative to the support structure, and to brake the pivoting movement of the patient care equipment support relative to the arm. Each of the brakes is releasable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Inventors: David P. Lubbers, Paul R. Weil, D. Scott Manlove, Brian J. Hoffman, Christian H. Reinke, Jonathan D. Turner, Stephen R. Hamberg
  • PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS HAVING AIR FLUIDIZED THERAPY
    Publication number: 20170095385
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus comprises a fluidization therapy bed. The fluidization therapy bed includes a fluidization space and a fluidizable medium positioned in the fluidization space. The patient support apparatus receives a flow of pressurized air from an air supply that fluidizes the fluidizable medium to provide an air fluidized therapy to a patient supported on the patient support apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Brian J. Hoffman, Nicole Johannigman, Frank Sauser, Brandon P. Fisk, Gregory J. Shannon, David C. Newkirk, Eric R. Meyer, Joseph T. Canter, Nancy H. Strzelecki, William H. Phipps
  • PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH SENSOR ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160331616
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a patient support system includes a patient support surface having an air fluidizable section and a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly is configured to detect a temperature within the air fluidizable section. The sensor assembly includes a housing with an interior, a processor within the interior of the housing, a thermal conductor, and a thermal insulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Brandon P. Fisk, Nicole Johannigman, Brian J. Hoffman, Frank E. Sauser, Jason B. Grace, David L. Bedel, Brian A. Kirkish, Jason M. Gilreath
  • SELF-COMPENSATING BED SCALE SYSTEM FOR REMOVABLE COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20160310045
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes detectors and a controller operable to automatically update a tare weight for use in determining a true patient weight. The detectors are configured to produce signals indicating a presence or absence of a corresponding removable component. The controller is configured to determine weights of each and every removable component on the patient support apparatus and store each weight in a memory. The controller is further configured to receive the signals produced by the detectors and detect any addition or removal of removable components of the patient support apparatus, update the tare weight, and determine a weight of a patient being supported on the patient support apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Brian J. Hoffman, Mike J. Viltro, Chris L. Hildenbrand, James L. Walke, Aziz A. Bhai, Eric R. Meyer, David C. Newkirk, Frank Sauser, Nicole Johannigman, Brandon P. Fisk
  • Gas distribution assembly
    Patent number: 9237979
    Abstract: A gas delivery system for a patient room may include a centralized gas distribution system that provides a source of gas and a manifold for distributing the gas in the patient room. The gas delivery system may include a gas outlet coupled to a wall of the patient room and line connecting the gas outlet to the manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd M. Carnell, Brian J. Hoffman, David C. Newkirk
  • Swinging sheave bracket with force control
    Patent number: 9221651
    Abstract: A sheave bracket directs a trailing cable of a mining vehicle. The bracket is hingedly secured to the vehicle and includes a plate and a plurality of sheaves coupled to and extending from the plate. The sheaves are arranged to guide the cable. The sheave bracket also includes a force control mechanism movable between two positions to adjust tension in the cable. The force control mechanism dampens strain in the cable when the direction of the bracket is changed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Joy MM Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry M. Thomas, Brian J. Hoffman, Adam S. Peterson
  • HOSPITAL BED
    Publication number: 20150224005
    Abstract: A patient support includes a frame and a mattress supported by the frame. The frame includes a deck support and a deck supporting the mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Kenneth L Kramer, Eugene E. Osborne, James K. Findlay, Glenn C. Suttman, Jeffrey R. Welling, Robert A. Kinker, JR., John W. Koenig, Matthew C. Visca, John B. Wilker, JR., Gregory W. Branson, Bruce E. Dickman, JR., Dean M. Valvano, William L. Jacques, II, Francis C. Ganance, Douglas J. Menkedick, Robert Mark Zerhusen, David A. Albersmeyer, Roger S. Philbeck, Aziz A. Bhai, Nicholas C. Batta, Terry L. Richter, Thomas F. Riggs, Kenith W. Chambers, Steven J. Schwartz, Matthew R. Knue, Steven A. Dixon, Joshua W. Shenk, Brent E. Goodwin, Andrew F. Skinner, Gregory J. Figel, James R. Stolpmann, Brian J. Hoffman, Irvin J. Vanderpohl, III, David W. Hornbach, Paul R. Weil, Eric R. Meyer, David P. Lubbers, Roberta M. Murnyack, Cami S. Bright
  • Hospital bed
    Patent number: 9009893
    Abstract: A patient support includes a frame and a mattress supported by the frame. The frame includes a deck support and a deck supporting the mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Kramer, Eugene E. Osborne, James K. Findlay, Glenn C. Suttman, Jeffrey R. Welling, Robert A. Kinker, Jr., John W. Koenig, Matthew C. Visca, John B. Wilker, Jr., Gregory W. Branson, Bruce E. Dickman, Jr., Dean M. Valvano, William L. Jacques, II, Francis C. Ganance, Douglas J. Menkedick, Robert Mark Zerhusen, David A. Albersmeyer, Roger S. Philbeck, Aziz A. Bhai, Nicholas C. Batta, Terry L. Richter, Thomas F. Riggs, Kenith W. Chambers, Steven J. Schwartz, Matthew R. Knue, Steven A. Dixon, Joshua W. Shenk, Brent E. Goodwin, Andrew F. Skinner, Gregory J. Figel, James R. Stolpmann, Brian J. Hoffman, Irvin J. Vanderpohl, III, David W. Hornbach, Paul R. Weil, Eric R. Meyer, David P. Lubbers, Roberta M. Murnyack, Cami S. Scheele
  • MODULAR WALL FOR DIVIDING ROOMS IN A HEALTHCARE FACILITY
    Publication number: 20150075085
    Abstract: A modular architectural wall system for a patient room may support accessories and include panels. The architectural wall system may include gas outlets and electrical outlets mounted to a surface of the architectural wall system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: David C. NEWKIRK, Dennis J. GALLANT, Brian J. HOFFMAN, Steven R. WESTERFELD, Sebastian MOSTER, Joseph H. ABEL
  • MODULAR ARCHITECTURAL FRAME FOR A WALL
    Publication number: 20140110361
    Abstract: A modular architectural wall system for a patient room may support accessories and include panels. The architectural wall system may include gas outlets and electrical outlets mounted to a surface of the architectural wall system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventors: David C. NEWKIRK, Dennis J. Gallant, Brian J. Hoffman, Steven R. Westerfeld, Sebastian Moster, Joseph H. Abel
  • Modular architectural room system
    Patent number: 8640391
    Abstract: A modular architectural wall system for a patient room may support accessories and include panels. The architectural wall system may include gas outlets and electrical outlets mounted to a surface of the architectural wall system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Dennis J. Gallant, Brian J. Hoffman, Steven R. Westerfeld, Sebastian Moster, Joseph H. Abel
  • METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A PANEL ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20130074343
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a panel assembly comprises the steps of: forming a base structure including a first layer and mounting members; bending the mounting members to define a mounting surface; forming a second layer; and coupling the second layer to the first layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Earl L. Rowland, Joseph H. Abel, John E. Billman, Timothy G. Schneider, Matthew T. Rosemeyer, Brian J. Hoffman
  • GAS DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20120258655
    Abstract: A gas delivery system for a patient room may include a centralized gas distribution system that provides a source of gas and a manifold for distributing the gas in the patient room. The gas delivery system may include a gas outlet coupled to a wall of the patient room and line connecting the gas outlet to the manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Todd M. CARNELL, Brian J. Hoffman, David C. Newkirk
  • Solar inverter cabinet architecture
    Patent number: 8233278
    Abstract: A cabinet for a solar power inverter is described. A solar power inverter receives DC current from a solar panel and transforms the DC current into AC current. To cool the inverter equipment, an air inlet receives ambient air drawn into the cabinet by an air pressurizer. The ambient air is urged into a pressurized air plenum, from which two ports channel the air into at least two air paths to flow over the equipment in the cabinet. The equipment in the cabinet is arranged such that the air passes over more heat-sensitive equipment before reaching less heat-sensitive equipment. The equipment in the cabinet can be separated by grounded, metal walls to contain and diminish electromagnetic interference. The equipment may be accessed from a single, front side of the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Hoffman, Steven G. Hummel, Jon Ronhaar, Andrew Olseene