Patents by Inventor Clarence J. Aulik

Clarence J. Aulik 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).

  • Caster brake and swivel lock for stretcher or the like
    Patent number: 4309791
    Abstract: An improved system for actuating wheel engaging ring brakes for a hospital stretcher, bed, or the like. The brake includes an elongated rotational member extending longitudinally along the stretcher to actuate pivot arms adjacent one front wheel and one rear wheel to prevent the wheels from rolling. A separate elongated rotational member extends the length of the stretcher and actuates a bullet pin latch to lock a nonbraked wheel against swivel action. Thus, a single nurse can easily push and manipulate the stretcher about a hospital even when loaded with a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1982
    Assignee: American Hospital Supply Corporation
    Inventor: Clarence J. Aulik
  • Caster brake for stretcher or the like
    Patent number: 4276962
    Abstract: An improved system for actuating wheel engaging ring brakes for a hospital stretcher, bed, or the like. The brake includes an elongated rotational member extending longitudinally along the stretcher to actuate pivot arms adjacent one front wheel and one rear wheel to prevent the wheels from rolling. A separate elongated rotational member extends the length of the stretcher and actuates a bullet pin latch to lock a nonbraked wheel against swivel action. Thus, a single nurse can easily push and manipulate the stretcher about a hospital even when loaded with a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1981
    Assignee: American Hospital Supply Corporation
    Inventor: Clarence J. Aulik