Patents by Inventor Dale A. Nobbe

Dale A. Nobbe 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).

  • Keyed cap for gas outlet valve
    Patent number: 6149128
    Abstract: A gas valve apparatus is configured to receive a gas specific adapter. The apparatus includes a gas valve body having a first keying mechanism, and a cap coupled to the gas valve body. The cap includes a keyed front face having a gas outlet configured to receive the gas specific adapter. The cap also includes a second keying mechanism configured to mate with the first keying mechanism on the gas valve body to permit the cap to be coupled to the valve body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Hill-Rom, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, Michael Buccieri, Edward W. Catton, Teddy L. Johnson, John D. Vogel, James N. Grote, Douglas C. Ambach, Gary L. Najmon, Nicholas C. Batta, Thomas J. Slanker, Dale A. Nobbe, Richard E. Hoffman, Kenneth M. Merkel, Donald L. Mobley, Chris L. Hildenbrand, Scott McCormick
  • Light fixture with recessed electrical outlet, data receptacle, and support frame for mounting on a wall
    Patent number: 6019481
    Abstract: A light fixture apparatus including a support frame, a light box coupled to the support frame and a hollow housing portion coupled to the support frame alongside the light box. An opening is provided in the housing and a horizontal electrical outlet is in the housing portion opposite the opening. The housing portion includes the first cover pivotally coupled to the support frame at a first end and spaced from the support frame at a second end to form the opening. A second cover is secured in the housing to enclose the wiring of the electrical outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: Hill-Rom, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Ambach, Dale A. Nobbe
  • Head wall for a hospital room
    Patent number: 5890326
    Abstract: A head wall apparatus includes a support configured to be coupled to a wall, and a front panel coupled to the support to define an interior region of the head wall. The front panel includes an elongated opening. The apparatus also includes a gas block having an inlet and an outlet, and a shield configured to extend over the opening. The shield defines a track for slidably coupling the gas block to the head wall. The shield is configured to block access to the interior region of the head wall. A gas supply line located in the interior region of the head wall is coupled to the inlet of the gas block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: Hill-Rom, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, Linda A. Hillier, Dale A. Nobbe, Ares Marasligiller, Michael Buccieri, Douglas C. Ambach
  • Light fixture apparatus for a hospital room
    Patent number: 5735593
    Abstract: A light fixture apparatus is configured to be mounted to a wall. The apparatus includes support frame configured to be mounted to the wall. The support frame is formed to include a track. The support frame also includes first and second support walls which are configured to be mounted generally parallel to the wall of the room and a web interconnecting the first and second support walls. A light box is coupled to the support frame. The light box includes a light source. The apparatus further includes a mounting block configured to be coupled to the track of the support. The mounting block is adapted to receive an accessory item to couple the accessory item to the support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: Hill-Rom, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, Dale A. Nobbe, John D. Vogel, Edward W. Catton