Patents by Inventor Clementine Pirio
Clementine Pirio 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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Publication number: 20250017797Abstract: A person lift system includes a motor and a sling bar coupled to the motor. The sling bar includes a first attachment hook at a first end region of the sling bar and a second attachment hook at a second end region of the sling bar. A sling includes a main body section and a plurality of loops coupled to the main body section. Each of the plurality of loops is configured to attach to one of the plurality of attachment hooks. A first electronic reader is coupled to the sling bar near the first attachment hook. A second electronic reader is coupled to the sling bar near the second attachment hook. Each of a plurality of short range wireless tags is coupled to a respective one of the plurality of loops.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2024Publication date: January 16, 2025Inventors: Philippe Kaikenger, Clementine Pirio, Jean-Bernard Duvert, Mickael Audic, Marcus Linde, Daniel Johansson, Johanna Sundqvist
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Patent number: 12121486Abstract: A person lift system includes a motor and a sling bar coupled to the motor. The sling bar includes a first attachment hook at a first end region of the sling bar and a second attachment hook at a second end region of the sling bar. A sling includes a main body section and a plurality of loops coupled to the main body section. Each of the plurality of loops is configured to attach to one of the plurality of attachment hooks. A first electronic reader is coupled to the sling bar near the first attachment hook. A second electronic reader is coupled to the sling bar near the second attachment hook. Each of a plurality of short range wireless tags is coupled to a respective one of the plurality of loops.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2023Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: Liko Research & Development ABInventors: Philippe Kaikenger, Clementine Pirio, Jean-Bernard Duvert, Mickael Audic, Marcus Linde, Daniel Johansson, Johanna Sundqvist
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Publication number: 20240342044Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for percussion therapy of a patient's torso area provide percussive force to release and/or dislodge mucous from respiratory airways of a human patient. Such devices, systems, and methods may include a torso covering for securing to a patient's torso, percussive devices coupled to the torso covering, and an attachment assembly for supporting the torso covering. The percussive devices may include a percussion frame, an electromechanically actuated percussor for controlled movement between end positions, and resilient members attached to opposite ends of the percussion frame for assisting controlled movement of the percussor. The devices, systems, and methods disclosed herein provide efficient and comfortable high-frequency percussive force to a patient's torso, reducing stress on the patient and improving patient experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: John A. Bobey, Bryan Chng, Kok Boon R. Ong, Harold M. Cabral, Deny D. Barilea, Suresha Venkataraya, Wei T. Tan, Clementine Pirio, Nicholas Mann, Chad M. Boerst, Mary J. Rossini, Denis Sin, Vinay Joshi, Dirk Tjepkema, Styze A. Spijksma, Petrus T. Rutgers, Petrus J. van den Oever, Ari T. Adler, William C. Stewart, Jason Robinson, Timothy R. Proulx, Alex Staudt
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Patent number: 11957632Abstract: A charging system for a medical facility includes a patient support apparatus that has a base frame, an upper frame, a wheel to engage a floor surface, and a controller. A rechargeable battery is operably coupled to the base frame. The controller is configured to communicate with the rechargeable battery. A transmitting assembly is coupled to at least one of a wall surface and the floor surface of said medical facility. A receiving assembly is operably coupled to the base frame adjacent to the wheel. The receiving assembly is in communication with the rechargeable battery. The receiving assembly and the transmitting assembly selectively communicate to charge the rechargeable battery. An alert feature is in communication with the controller of the patient support apparatus. The alert feature is configured to emit an alarm when the controller indicates the rechargeable battery is at or below a predetermined charge level.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Ibne Soreefan, Douglas A. Seim, Clementine Pirio, Philippe Kaikenger
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Publication number: 20230414428Abstract: A person lift system includes a motor and a sling bar coupled to the motor. The sling bar includes a first attachment hook at a first end region of the sling bar and a second attachment hook at a second end region of the sling bar. A sling includes a main body section and a plurality of loops coupled to the main body section. Each of the plurality of loops is configured to attach to one of the plurality of attachment hooks. A first electronic reader is coupled to the sling bar near the first attachment hook. A second electronic reader is coupled to the sling bar near the second attachment hook. Each of a plurality of short range wireless tags is coupled to a respective one of the plurality of loops.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Philippe Kaikenger, Clementine Pirio, Jean-Bernard Duvert, Mickael Audic, Marcus Linde, Daniel Johansson, Johanna Sundqvist
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Patent number: 11786430Abstract: A person lift system includes a motor and a sling bar coupled to the motor. The sling bar includes a first attachment hook at a first end region of the sling bar and a second attachment hook at a second end region of the sling bar. A sling includes a main body section and a plurality of loops coupled to the main body section. Each of the plurality of loops is configured to attach to one of the plurality of attachment hooks. A first electronic reader is coupled to the sling bar near the first attachment hook. A second electronic reader is coupled to the sling bar near the second attachment hook. Each of a plurality of short range wireless tags is coupled to a respective one of the plurality of loops.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Liko Research & Development ABInventors: Philippe Kaikenger, Clementine Pirio, Jean-Bernard Duvert, Mickael Audic, Marcus Linde, Daniel Johansson, Johanna Sundqvist
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Patent number: 11666497Abstract: A system for adjusting the configuration of a patient support apparatus includes a patient support apparatus having at least one actuator configured to adjust the configuration of the patient support apparatus and a control unit to control the at least one actuator. The control unit has a memory that is configured to store patient support apparatus configurations. The control unit is also configured to: receive a first input including patient risk information of a patient to be supported; determine an optimum patient support apparatus configuration from the patient support apparatus configurations based on the patient risk information; receive a second input from a user to accept the determined optimum patient support apparatus configuration; and if the determined optimum patient support apparatus configuration is accepted by a user, control the at least one actuator to adjust the patient support apparatus into the determined optimum patient support apparatus configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Philippe Kaikenger, Marion Le Gall, Jean-Bernard Duvert, Clementine Pirio
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Patent number: 11648163Abstract: A sling for supporting a subject such as a patient includes a panel assembly including a left flank with a left end, a right flank with a right end, and an interflank panel. The interflank panel has a left extremity permanently joined to the left end of the left flank and a right extremity permanently joined to the right end of the right flank. The sling also includes a left closure element and a right closure element which are securable to each other and releasable from each other to adjust an effective dimension of the sling. In another embodiment, the sling includes a frangible closure member which secures the left flank to the right flank.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Liko Research & Development ABInventors: Karin Olsson, Roger Karlsson, Neal Wiggermann, John Christie, Elin Dovervik, Jean-Bernard Duvert, Johan Lyckestig, Clementine Pirio
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Patent number: 11497577Abstract: A surgical light is provided, the surgical light comprising a light head including at least one illuminant configured to generate an illuminated area on a surgical site, and a sensor attached to the light head, wherein the sensor is configured to identify items used in surgery, and the sensor is attached to the light head such that a detection volume of the sensor is directed to the illuminated area.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: TRUMPF MEDIZIN SYSTEME GMBH + CO. KGInventors: Erkan Bursalioglu, Lena Diedrich, Andreas Huber, Matthias Jaeger, Verena Kettelhack, David Lance Ribble, Clementine Pirio
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Patent number: 11471366Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for percussion therapy of a patient's torso area provide percussive force to release and/or dislodge mucous from respiratory airways of a human patient. Such devices, systems, and methods may include a torso covering for securing to a patient's torso, percussive devices coupled to the torso covering, and an attachment assembly for supporting the torso covering. The percussive devices may include a percussion frame, an electromechanically actuated percussor for controlled movement between end positions, and resilient members attached to opposite ends of the percussion frame for assisting controlled movement of the percussor. The devices, systems, and methods disclosed herein provide efficient and comfortable high-frequency percussive force to a patient's torso, reducing stress on the patient and improving patient experience.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2017Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: HILL-ROM SERVICES PTE. LTD.Inventors: John A. Bobey, Bryan Chng, Kok Boon R. Ong, Harold M. Cabral, Deny D. Barilea, Suresha Ventakaraya, Wei T. Tan, Clementine Pirio, Nicholas Mann, Chad M. Boerst, Mary J. Rossini, Denis Sin, Vinay Joshi, Dirk Tjepkema, Sytze A. Spijksma, Petrus J. van den Oever, Ari T. Adler, William C. Stewart, Jason Robinson, Timothy R. Proulx, Alex Staudt, Petrus T. Rutgers
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Publication number: 20220313526Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame having a head section moveably coupled to a seat section. At least one frame actuator is configured to raise and lower the frame relative to a floor. At least one head section actuator is configured to adjust an angle of the head section relative to the seat section. A patient support surface is positioned on the frame. The patient support surface includes a plurality of bladders. An air source is configured to inflate and deflate the plurality of bladders. A sensor is configured to detect the presence of a caregiver at a head end of the frame. A control circuitry adjusts a position of the frame in response to a command from a caregiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Philippe KAIKENGER, Jean-Bernard DUVERT, Mickael AUDIC, Anthony THEPAUT, Etienne YVERNAULT, Herve GAUTIER, Clementine PIRIO
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Patent number: 11446193Abstract: A person lift system includes a lift unit, a sling bar that is coupled to the lift unit, where the sling bar includes a plurality of attachment points each having coupling sensors and an electronic control unit that is communicatively coupled to the coupling sensors. The person lift system also includes a lifting accessory having a plurality of lifting points that are adapted to be selectively coupled to the plurality of attachment points of the sling bar. The electronic control unit comprises a processor and a computer readable and executable instruction set which, when executed by the processor detects with the coupling sensors whether the lifting accessory is installed in a proper manner and projects an indication when the lifting accessory is installed in the proper manner.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: LIKO RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ABInventors: Philippe Kaikenger, Jean-Bernard Duvert, Clémentine Pirio, Melissa R. Stancato
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Publication number: 20220241138Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for percussion therapy of a patient's torso area provide percussive force to release and/or dislodge mucous from respiratory airways of a human patient. Such devices, systems, and methods may include a torso covering for securing to a patient's torso, percussive devices coupled to the torso covering, and an attachment assembly for supporting the torso covering. The percussive devices may include a percussion frame, an electromechanically actuated percussor for controlled movement between end positions, and resilient members attached to opposite ends of the percussion frame for assisting controlled movement of the percussor. The devices, systems, and methods disclosed herein provide efficient and comfortable high-frequency percussive force to a patient's torso, reducing stress on the patient and improving patient experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: John A. Bobey, Bryan Chng, Kok Boon R. Ong, Harold M. Cabral, Deny D. Barilea, Suresha Venkataraya, Wei T. Tan, Clementine Pirio, Nicholas Mann, Chad M. Boerst, Mary J. Rossini, Denis Sin, Vinay Joshi, Dirk Tjepkema, Styze Spijksma, Petrus T. Rutgers, Peter J. van den Oever, Ari T. Adler, William C. Stewart, Jason Robinson, Timothy R. Proulx, Alex Staudt
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Publication number: 20220104979Abstract: A charging system for a medical facility includes a patient support apparatus that has a base frame, an upper frame, a wheel to engage a floor surface, and a controller. A rechargeable battery is operably coupled to the base frame. The controller is configured to communicate with the rechargeable battery. A transmitting assembly is coupled to at least one of a wall surface and the floor surface of said medical facility. A receiving assembly is operably coupled to the base frame adjacent to the wheel. The receiving assembly is in communication with the rechargeable battery. The receiving assembly and the transmitting assembly selectively communicate to charge the rechargeable battery. An alert feature is in communication with the controller of the patient support apparatus. The alert feature is configured to emit an alarm when the controller indicates the rechargeable battery is at or below a predetermined charge level.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Ibne Soreefan, Douglas A. Seim, Clementine Pirio, Philippe Kaikenger
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Publication number: 20210121348Abstract: A sling for supporting a subject such as a patient includes a panel assembly including a left flank with a left end, a right flank with a right end, and an interflank panel. The interflank panel has a left extremity permanently joined to the left end of the left flank and a right extremity permanently joined to the right end of the right flank. The sling also includes a left closure element and a right closure element which are securable to each other and releasable from each other to adjust an effective dimension of the sling. In another embodiment, the sling includes a frangible closure member which secures the left flank to the right flank.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2021Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: Liko Research & Development ABInventors: Karin Olsson, Roger Karlsson, Neal Wiggermann, John Christie, Elin Dovervik, Jean-Bernard Duvert, Johan Lyckestig, Clementine Pirio
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Patent number: D912259Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: HILL-ROM SERVICES PTE. LTD.Inventors: John A. Bobey, Deny D. Barilea, Suresha Venkataraya, Wei T. Tan, Clementine Pirio, Bryan Chng, Scott Saunders, Damon Clegg
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Patent number: D933841Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: HILL-ROM SERVICES PTE. LTD.Inventors: John A. Bobey, Harold M. Cabral, Deny D. Barilea, Suresha Venkataraya, Wei T. Tan, Clementine Pirio, Dirk Tjepkema, Sytze A. Spijksma, Petrus J. van den Oever
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Patent number: D937429Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: HILL-ROM SERVICES PTE. LTD.Inventors: John A. Bobey, Deny D. Barilea, Suresha Venkataraya, Wei T. Tan, Clementine Pirio, Bryan Chng, Scott Saunders, Damon Clegg
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Patent number: D955593Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2021Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: HILL-ROM SERVICES PTE. LTD.Inventors: John A. Bobey, Harold M. Cabral, Deny D. Barilea, Suresha Venkataraya, Wei T. Tan, Clementine Pirio, Dirk Tjepkema, Sytze A. Spijksma, Petrus J. van den Oever
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Patent number: D1012303Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2022Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: HILL-ROM SERVICES PTE. LTD.Inventors: John A. Bobey, Harold M. Cabral, Deny D. Barilea, Suresha Venkataraya, Wei T. Tan, Clementine Pirio, Dirk Tjepkema, Sytze Spijksma, Petrus J. van den Oever