Patents by Inventor Dennis J. Gallant

Dennis J. Gallant 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).

  • Modular wall for dividing rooms in a healthcare facility
    Patent number: 10159616
    Abstract: A modular architectural wall system for a patient room may support accessories and include panels. The architectural wall system may include gas outlets and electrical outlets mounted to a surface of the architectural wall system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: WITTROCK ENTERPRISES LLC
    Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Dennis J. Gallant, Brian J. Hoffman, Steven R. Westerfeld, Sebastian Moster, Joseph H. Abel
  • Hygiene monitoring system
    Patent number: 9911312
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for monitoring hygiene compliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Wildman, Dennis J. Gallant, Phillip J. Hausman
  • HYGIENE MONITORING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170280949
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for monitoring hygiene compliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy D. Wildman, Dennis J. Gallant, Phillip J. Hausman
  • Hygiene monitoring system
    Patent number: 9715817
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for monitoring hygiene compliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Wildman, Dennis J. Gallant, Phillip J. Hausman
  • HYGIENE MONITORING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160253897
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for monitoring hygiene compliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Timothy D. Wildman, Dennis J. Gallant, Phillip J. Hausman
  • Hygiene monitoring system
    Patent number: 9396638
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for monitoring hygiene compliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Wildman, Dennis J. Gallant, Phillip J. Hausman
  • Hygiene monitoring system
    Patent number: 9349267
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for monitoring hygiene compliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Wildman, Dennis J. Gallant, Phillip J. Hausman
  • MODULAR WALL FOR DIVIDING ROOMS IN A HEALTHCARE FACILITY
    Publication number: 20150075085
    Abstract: A modular architectural wall system for a patient room may support accessories and include panels. The architectural wall system may include gas outlets and electrical outlets mounted to a surface of the architectural wall system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: David C. NEWKIRK, Dennis J. GALLANT, Brian J. HOFFMAN, Steven R. WESTERFELD, Sebastian MOSTER, Joseph H. ABEL
  • HYGIENE MONITORING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140292518
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for monitoring hygiene compliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Timothy D. Wildman, Dennis J. Gallant, Phillip J. Hausman
  • Hygiene monitoring system
    Patent number: 8773268
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for monitoring hygiene compliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Wildman, Dennis J. Gallant, Phillip J. Hausman
  • MODULAR ARCHITECTURAL FRAME FOR A WALL
    Publication number: 20140110361
    Abstract: A modular architectural wall system for a patient room may support accessories and include panels. The architectural wall system may include gas outlets and electrical outlets mounted to a surface of the architectural wall system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventors: David C. NEWKIRK, Dennis J. Gallant, Brian J. Hoffman, Steven R. Westerfeld, Sebastian Moster, Joseph H. Abel
  • Architectural headwall cabinet for storing a lift device
    Patent number: 8683750
    Abstract: An architectural system adaptable to patient acuity level has a headwall unit with a cavity, a ceiling unit, and a column coupled to the ceiling unit. The column is movable between a first position in which at least a majority of the column is situated in the cavity and a second position in which the column is situated outside the cavity. Various types of patient-care equipment is also disclosed. The patient-care equipment is included in, or is coupleable to, one or more of the ceiling unit, the headwall unit, or the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, Dennis M. Lanci, John P. Biondo
  • HYGIENE MONITORING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140035744
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for monitoring hygiene compliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Wildman, Dennis J. Gallant, Phillip J. Hausman
  • Modular architectural room system
    Patent number: 8640391
    Abstract: A modular architectural wall system for a patient room may support accessories and include panels. The architectural wall system may include gas outlets and electrical outlets mounted to a surface of the architectural wall system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Dennis J. Gallant, Brian J. Hoffman, Steven R. Westerfeld, Sebastian Moster, Joseph H. Abel
  • Hygiene compliance reporting system
    Patent number: 8598996
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for monitoring hygiene compliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Wildman, Dennis J. Gallant, Phillip J. Hausman
  • Equipment Storage Soffit Assembly
    Publication number: 20130232885
    Abstract: An equipment storage soffit assembly comprises a base and a blocker door which is movable relative to the base between a closed state and a transit state. In the closed state the door cooperates with the base to form a storage space bounded at its bottom by the base and at its front by at least a portion of the blocker door. In the transit state the door is displaced from its closed state to accommodate transit of equipment between a stored position and a deployed position. The stored and deployed positions are on sides of the door that are opposite to each other when the door is in the closed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, David C. Newkirk, Joseph H. Abel, Daniel Eckstein, James R. Mitchell, Ronald J. Schwipps
  • Headwall with integral wall panel interface
    Patent number: 8522488
    Abstract: A modular architectural system adapted for use with a finished wall in a patient room includes a service unit, a wall-masking panel, and an interface strip. The service unit includes a frame and a plurality of modular panels coupled to the frame to support service outlets relative to the finished wall. The wall-masking panel is spaced apart from the service unit and is arranged along an edge of the service unit. The interface strip is coupled to the service unit and arranged along the edge of the service unit between the service unit and the wall-masking panel to interconnect the service unit and the wall-masking panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Dennis J. Gallant, Joseph H. Abel
  • Thermoregulation equipment for patient room
    Patent number: 8499503
    Abstract: An architectural system adaptable to patient acuity level has a headwall unit with a cavity, a ceiling unit, and a column coupled to the ceiling unit. The column is movable between a first position in which at least a majority of the column is situated in the cavity and a second position in which the column is situated outside the cavity. Various types of patient-care equipment is also disclosed. The patient-care equipment is included in, or is coupleable to, one or more of the ceiling unit, the headwall unit, or the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, Dennis M. Lanci, John P. Biondo
  • Wall-mounted patient egress and patient assist bar
    Patent number: 8474921
    Abstract: A support apparatus includes a patient assist bar that is coupled to a wall or to some other structure in a room of a healthcare facility, such as a headwall that is configured to be coupled to the room wall. The patient assist bar is pivotable a first axis that is substantially vertical and parallel to the headwall and a second axis that is substantially horizontal. The patient assist bar provides the patient with a stable support and guidance in moving about the room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Dennis J. Gallant
  • Wall unit having concealable service outlets
    Patent number: 8458962
    Abstract: A modular patient room includes a plurality of modular wall panels or units having various configurations. Some wall units have a wall panel structure with a horizontally extending service cavity. A service structure is coupled to the wall panel structure for rotation about a horizontally extending first axis between a first position within the service cavity and a second position extending outwardly from the service cavity. A plurality of service outlets are carried by the service structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, Dennis M. Lanci