Patents by Inventor David Newkirk
David 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).
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Publication number: 20230329939Abstract: A mattress assembly includes a mattress and an outer mattress shell that covers the mattress and has a patient support portion and a sleep deck portion. The outer mattress shell defines an interior surface and an exterior surface. A bonding strip is coupled to the interior surface of the outer mattress shell and a fastening strip is coupled to the exterior surface of the outer mattress shell. A weld extends through the exterior surface and through the interior surface of the outer mattress shell. A clasp locker is operably coupled to the fastening strip and detachably couples the patient support portion to the sleep deck portion of the outer mattress shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Douglas Borgman, Jnanesha Ramegowda, David Newkirk, Jason Brennan Grace, Brian Guthrie, Eric R. Meyer, Darrell L. Borgman, Nicole Johannigman, Rachel L. Williamson, Michael Churilla, James Evans, Taylor Franklin, Catherine Marie Wagner, Keith Moores, Katherine Lin
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Patent number: 11684530Abstract: A hospital bed includes a sleep deck having an upper portion, a middle portion, and a lower portion each defining a support surface and an underbody that defines a notch. An opening is defined by and extends through the upper portion. A space is defined between the upper portion and the middle portion. A mattress is disposed on the sleep deck. An outer mattress shell encases the mattress and includes a fold defined by a weld. A mattress retention assembly is coupled to the outer mattress shell. The mattress retention assembly includes at least one of a first magnet and a second magnet selectively coupling the mattress to the sleep deck, a portion of the mattress retention assembly extends between the outer mattress shell and the sleep deck, an affixing member disposed on the outer mattress shell, and a retention ridge extending through the sleep deck.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Borgman, Jnanesha Ramegowda, David Newkirk, Jason Brennan Grace, Brian Guthrie, Eric R. Meyer, Darrell L. Borgman, Nicole Johannigman, Rachel L. Williamson, Michael Churilla, James Evans, Taylor Franklin, Catherine Marie Wagner, Keith Moores, Katherine Lin
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Publication number: 20230165743Abstract: A power supply system for a facility includes a patient support apparatus with a controller and a patient support. A power source is operably coupled to the patient support apparatus. The controller is in communication with the power source. A transmitting assembly is coupled to the patient support apparatus and the power source. A receiving assembly is operably coupled to the patient support. The transmitting assembly wirelessly communicates with the receiving assembly to power the patient support. A locating feature is in communication with the controller of the patient support apparatus. The locating feature is configured to aid in aligning the power source on the patient support apparatus to indicate when the receiving assembly is in communication with the transmitting assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2022Publication date: June 1, 2023Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Gavin M. Monson, Jeff Scott Jelinek, Nolan D. Wanner, David Newkirk, Jonathan D. Turner, Jonathan Keith Moenter, Frank Sauser, Jnanesha Ramegowda
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Patent number: 11623427Abstract: A method of preparing a cleaning wipe having a high sustainable polymer content is provided. The cleaning wipe includes a fibrous layer having fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer; and an abrasive layer having meltblown fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer. The abrasive layer defining an outer surface of the cleaning wipe, and includes a plurality of abrasive structures formed thereon in which the abrasive structures are formed from conglomerated fibers, meltblown shot, fibers having average diameters greater than 4 micrometers and fibers having a tortuous geometry. The melt spinnable sustainable polymer content of the cleaning wipe is at least 50 weight % by weight of the cleaning wipe. A method of preparing the cleaning wipe is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2022Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignees: FITESA GERMANY GMBH, FITESA SIMPSONVILLE, INC.Inventors: Gary Drews, Elena Novarino, Stefanie Streich, Jason Hamilton, Stephen Chester, Alfredo Izzo, David Newkirk
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Publication number: 20220332086Abstract: A method of preparing a cleaning wipe having a high sustainable polymer content is provided. The cleaning wipe includes a fibrous layer having fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer; and an abrasive layer having meltblown fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer. The abrasive layer defining an outer surface of the cleaning wipe, and includes a plurality of abrasive structures formed thereon in which the abrasive structures are formed from conglomerated fibers, meltblown shot, fibers having average diameters greater than 4 micrometers and fibers having a tortuous geometry. The melt spinnable sustainable polymer content of the cleaning wipe is at least 50 weight % by weight of the cleaning wipe. A method of preparing the cleaning wipe is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Applicants: FITESA GERMANY GMBH, FITESA SIMPSONVILLE, INC.Inventors: Gary DREWS, Elena Novarino, Stefanie Streich, Jason Hamilton, Stephen Chester, Alfredo Izzo, David Newkirk
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Patent number: 11420414Abstract: A cleaning wipe having a high sustainable polymer content is provided. The cleaning wipe includes a fibrous layer having fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer; and an abrasive layer having meltblown fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer. The abrasive layer defining an outer surface of the cleaning wipe, and includes a plurality of abrasive structures formed thereon in which the abrasive structures are formed from conglomerated fibers, meltblown shot, fibers having average diameters greater than 4 micrometers and fibers having a tortuous geometry. The melt spinnable sustainable polymer content of the cleaning wipe is at least 50 weight % by weight of the cleaning wipe. A method of preparing the cleaning wipe is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2018Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignees: Fitesa Germany GmbH, Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc.Inventors: Gary Drews, Elena Novarino, Stephanie Streich, Jason Hamilton, Stephen Chester, Alfredo Izzo, David Newkirk
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Patent number: 10858874Abstract: A closure assembly includes a housing, a sensor, a door, and a primary actuator. The sensor is disposed within the housing. The door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The sensor is exposed when the door is in the open position. The primary actuator is operable to (i) apply a first force on the door to move the door from the closed position to the open position and (ii) apply a second force on the door to move the door from the closed position to the open position when the first force does not move the door into the open position.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Lynn D. Da Deppo, Ehab Kamal, Steve Bauer, David Newkirk, Jeffrey Root
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Patent number: 10836327Abstract: An assembly for a vehicle having a closure panel is disclosed. The assembly includes a sensor, a housing supporting the sensor within the closure panel between a first deployed position and a second deployed position, a link rotatably attached to the housing and a plunger coupled to the link. The sensor is operable to sense an area proximate to the closure panel in the first deployed position and in the second deployed position. The plunger is operable to selectively engage a surface of the vehicle to move the housing between the first deployed position and the second deployed position via the link.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Lynn D. Da Deppo, Jeffery T. Root, Doug Carson, David Newkirk, Ehab Kamal
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Patent number: 10814814Abstract: An assembly for a vehicle having a closure panel is disclosed. The assembly includes a sensor, a housing supporting the sensor within the closure panel between a first deployed position and a second deployed position, a link rotatably attached to the housing and a plunger coupled to the link. The sensor is operable to sense an area proximate to the closure panel in the first deployed position and in the second deployed position. The plunger is operable to selectively engage a surface of the vehicle to move the housing between the first deployed position and the second deployed position via the link.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Huf North America Automotive Paris Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Jeffery T. Root, Lynn D. Da Deppo, David Newkirk, Doug Carson, Ehab Kamal, Darek Barczynski, Trent Newkirk
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Publication number: 20200323354Abstract: A patient support apparatus may include a mattress configured to receive a fluid from a pneumatic system, a graphical user interface, and a controller configured to control the pneumatic system and to communicate with the graphical user interface. The controller may control the graphical user interface to selectively display a home screen comprising a plurality of icons, the icons comprising a mattress function menu icon and a mattress function screen accessible via the mattress function menu icon. The mattress function screen may include at least one control input configured to activate a first state and a second state of the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: David Newkirk, Brandon Fisk, Gregory Shannon, Scott Corbin, Rachel L. Williamson, John Goewert
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Publication number: 20200323718Abstract: A hospital bed includes a sleep deck having an upper portion, a middle portion, and a lower portion each defining a support surface and an underbody that defines a notch. An opening is defined by and extends through the upper portion. A space is defined between the upper portion and the middle portion. A mattress is disposed on the sleep deck. An outer mattress shell encases the mattress and includes a fold defined by a weld. A mattress retention assembly is coupled to the outer mattress shell. The mattress retention assembly includes at least one of a first magnet and a second magnet selectively coupling the mattress to the sleep deck, a portion of the mattress retention assembly extends between the outer mattress shell and the sleep deck, an affixing member disposed on the outer mattress shell, and a retention ridge extending through the sleep deck.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Douglas Borgman, Jnanesha Ramegowda, David Newkirk, Jason Brennan Grace, Brian Guthrie, Eric R. Meyer, Darrell L. Borgman, Nicole Johannigman, Rachel L. Williamson, Michael Churilla, James Evans, Taylor Franklin, Catherine Marie Wagner, Keith Moores, Katherine Lin
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Publication number: 20200268580Abstract: A mattress state indicator includes a housing. The mattress state indicator also includes a display supported by the housing. The display is configured to provide visual indicia of a mattress operation state of a mattress. The display includes a light source disposed proximate the display. A connection feature is engaged with the housing. The connection feature is configured to couple the housing with a bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: David Newkirk, Eric R. Meyer, Brian Guthrie, Brandon Fisk
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Publication number: 20200123834Abstract: A closure assembly includes a housing, a sensor, a door, and a primary actuator. The sensor is disposed within the housing. The door is supported by the housing and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The sensor is exposed when the door is in the open position. The primary actuator is operable to (i) apply a first force on the door to move the door from the closed position to the open position and (ii) apply a second force on the door to move the door from the closed position to the open position when the first force does not move the door into the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Lynn D. Da Deppo, Ehab Kamal, Steve Bauer, David Newkirk, Jeffery Root
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Publication number: 20200114854Abstract: An assembly for a vehicle having a closure panel is disclosed. The assembly includes a sensor, a housing supporting the sensor within the closure panel between a first deployed position and a second deployed position, a link rotatably attached to the housing and a plunger coupled to the link. The sensor is operable to sense an area proximate to the closure panel in the first deployed position and in the second deployed position. The plunger is operable to selectively engage a surface of the vehicle to move the housing between the first deployed position and the second deployed position via the link.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Jeffery T. Root, Lynn D. Da Deppo, David Newkirk, Doug Carson, Ehab Kamal, Darek Barczynski, Trent Newkirk
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Publication number: 20200070473Abstract: A cleaning wipe having a high sustainable polymer content is provided. The cleaning wipe includes a fibrous layer having fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer; and an abrasive layer having meltblown fibers of a melt spinnable sustainable polymer. The abrasive layer defining an outer surface of the cleaning wipe, and includes a plurality of abrasive structures formed thereon in which the abrasive structures are formed from conglomerated fibers, meltblown shot, fibers having average diameters greater than 4 micrometers and fibers having a tortuous geometry. The melt spinnable sustainable polymer content of the cleaning wipe is at least 50 weight % by weight of the cleaning wipe. A method of preparing the cleaning wipe is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2018Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Gary Drews, Elena Novarino, Stephanie Streich, Jason Hamilton, Stephen Chester, Alfredo Izzo, David Newkirk
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Publication number: 20200025978Abstract: A cover for an optical device includes a concave surface, a convex surface, a hydrophobic coating, and an adhesive. The convex surface is formed on an opposite side of the cover than the concave surface. The hydrophobic coating is formed on the convex surface. The adhesive is disposed on the concave surface and is operable to attach the cover to the optical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Mansour Ashtiani, Ehab Kamal, Ulrich Mueller, David Newkirk, Brian Menzie
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Patent number: 10538215Abstract: An assembly for a vehicle having a closure panel is disclosed. The assembly includes a sensor, a housing supporting the sensor within the closure panel between a first deployed position and a second deployed position, a link rotatably attached to the housing and a plunger coupled to the link. The sensor is operable to sense an area proximate to the closure panel in the first deployed position and in the second deployed position. The plunger is operable to selectively engage a surface of the vehicle to move the housing between the first deployed position and the second deployed position via the link.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2018Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Jeffery T. Root, Lynn D. Da Deppo, David Newkirk, Doug Carson, Ehab Kamal, Darek Barczynski, Trent Newkirk
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Publication number: 20190359146Abstract: An assembly for a vehicle having a closure panel is disclosed. The assembly includes a sensor, a housing supporting the sensor within the closure panel between a first deployed position and a second deployed position, a link rotatably attached to the housing and a plunger coupled to the link. The sensor is operable to sense an area proximate to the closure panel in the first deployed position and in the second deployed position. The plunger is operable to selectively engage a surface of the vehicle to move the housing between the first deployed position and the second deployed position via the link.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2017Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Lynn D. Da Deppo, Jeffery T. Root, Doug Carson, David Newkirk, Ehab Kamal
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Publication number: 20190308565Abstract: An assembly including a housing, a pivot bracket, a sensor, a primary actuation mechanism, and a secondary actuation mechanism is disclosed. The pivot bracket is supported for rotation about a first axis relative to the housing between a first position and a second position. The sensor is supported for rotation with the pivot bracket. The primary actuation mechanism is supported for rotation about a second axis relative to the pivot bracket. The primary actuation mechanism is operable to apply a first torque on the pivot bracket about the first axis. The secondary actuation mechanism is operable to: (i) apply a second torque on the pivot bracket about the first axis when the pivot bracket is in the first position; and (ii) apply a third torque on the pivot bracket about the first axis when the pivot bracket is in the second position, the second torque being opposite the third torque.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2017Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Lynn D. Da Deppo, Jeffery T. Root, Doug Carson, David Newkirk, Ehab Kamal
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Patent number: 10099629Abstract: A closure assembly for a deployable sensor assembly is provided. The closure assembly includes a housing; a sensor disposed within the housing; a door supported by the housing; an actuation member operable between a first position and a second position; and an attachment mechanism. The door is movable between a closed position and an open position. The sensor is exposed when the door is in the open position. The actuation member moves the door from the closed position to the open position when moved from the first position to the second position and moves the door from the open position to the closed position when moved from the second position to the first position. The attachment mechanism is operable in a first state to couple the door for movement with the actuation mechanism and in a second state to decouple the door from the actuation mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Lynn Da Deppo, Jeffery T. Root, David Newkirk, Ehab Kamal, Doug Carson