Patents by Inventor David C. Newkirk

David C. Newkirk 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).

  • Shield for birthing bed
    Patent number: 5109554
    Abstract: A birthing bed has a base, a frame supported by a parallelogram linkage above the base and articulating body support panels mounted on the frame. A mechanism, mounted in the frame, is provided for raising and lowering of the frame with respect to the base and for operating the articulating body support panels. The body support panels include a head panel that is pivoted adjacent a seat panel. A flexible plastic shield overlies the joint between the seat and head panel to protect the operating mechanism from fluids discharged during the birthing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1992
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Borders, David C. Newkirk, Daniel G. Stafford
  • Labor grips for birthing bed
    Patent number: 5060327
    Abstract: A birthing bed has a labor grip on each side. Each labor grip has a free end terminating in a triangular hand grip providing at least three gripping positions. The labor grip is pivotable between a vertical operative position and a horizontal storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary A. Celestina, David W. Williams, David C. Newkirk