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).

  • Publication number: 20080236054
    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: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, Dennis M. Lanci, John P. Biondo
  • Patent number: 7408470
    Abstract: A method is provided for monitoring hygiene compliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Wildman, Dennis J. Gallant, Phill Hausman
  • Patent number: 7392621
    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: November 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, Dennis M. Lanci, John P. Biondo
  • Patent number: 7243386
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a transfer top adapted to carry a patient is transferable between a mobile base and a docking station in a hospital room. Thus, instead of transferring a patient between a stretcher and a hospital bed, the entire transfer top with the patient thereon is transferred between the mobile base and the docking station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, Dennis M. Lanci, John P. Biondo
  • Patent number: 7219472
    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: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, Dennis M. Lanci, John P. Biondo
  • Patent number: 7174678
    Abstract: A modular patient room includes a plurality of modular wall panels or units having various configurations. In some embodiments, the modular wall units have water dispensers. Headwall units having water dispensers are also disclosed. The water dispensers are configured to filter water or to sterilize water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis J. Gallant
  • Patent number: 7040057
    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 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, Dennis M. Lanci
  • Patent number: 7018157
    Abstract: A patient support and powered transport apparatus are provided. The powered transport apparatus is provided to assist a caregiver in moving the patient support from one location in a care facility to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, John D. Vogel
  • Patent number: 7015816
    Abstract: A method is provided for monitoring hygiene compliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Wildman, Dennis J. Gallant, Phill Hausman
  • Patent number: 6978499
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a transfer top adapted to carry a patient is transferable between a mobile base and a docking station in a hospital room. Thus, instead of transferring a patient between a stretcher and a hospital bed, the entire transfer top with the patient thereon is transferred between the mobile base and the docking station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, Dennis M. Lanci
  • Patent number: 6895715
    Abstract: A headwall is adapted for use with a bed in a room of a healthcare facility. The headwall comprises a service delivery unit movable relative to a wall of the room between a storage position and a use position allowing the bed to dock to the service delivery unit to receive one or more services from the service delivery unit. It is disclosed to use the headwall to provide services to patient care equipment mounted to a side rail of the bed. Such patient care equipment is, for example, a chest drainage unit, an infusion unit, or a vacuum bandage unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, Dennis M. Lanci, Carl W. Riley
  • Publication number: 20040237202
    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: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, Dennis M. Lanci
  • Publication number: 20040193449
    Abstract: A system for a facility including a server coupled to a database, a plurality of tags coupled to a plurality of assets, each tag being configured to transmit a tag ID that is uniquely associated in the database with data describing the asset, a plurality of first transceivers for receiving tag IDs and transmitting the tag IDs and a transceiver ID to the server, which is configured to update the database with location information for the asset to indicate that the asset is adjacent the transceiver, and a plurality of portable client devices configured to wirelessly transmit to the server a client device ID that is uniquely associated in the database with a user of the client device, whereby, in response to receipt of the client device ID, the server is configured to update the database with location information for the user to indicate a location of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Timothy D. Wildman, Carl W. Riley, Craig A. McNeely, Thomas M. Fleck, Dennis J. Gallant, Keith A. Huster
  • Publication number: 20040090333
    Abstract: A method is provided for monitoring hygiene compliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Wildman, Dennis J. Gallant, Phillip J. Hausman
  • Patent number: 6725483
    Abstract: An overhead support for receiving medical appliances comprises an extension arm and appliance receiving means and is modified for receiving various chassis-mounted appliances on said appliance receiving means. To this end the appliance receiving means is level-adjustable such that it receives a medical appliance carried on a chassis by grabbing the chassis from below.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, John W. Ruehl, John C. Gray, Edward W. Catton
  • Patent number: 6727818
    Abstract: A method of monitoring hygiene compliance is provided. The method comprises the steps of receiving first location information which tracks movement and handwashing information, determining whether a person who has entered a patient contact zone has washed her hands since her most recent exposure to a contamination zone, and updating compliance information for the person based upon the determining step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Wildman, Dennis J. Gallant, Phill Hausman
  • Publication number: 20040049845
    Abstract: A personal care module for use by a patient within a room of a healthcare facility comprises a first washing station, at least one of a toilet and a second washing station, and a housing coupled to the first washing station and the at least one of the toilet and the second washing station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventor: Dennis J. Gallant
  • Patent number: 6637049
    Abstract: A personal care module for use by a patient within a room of a healthcare facility comprises a first washing station, at least one of a toilet and a second washing station, and a housing coupled to the first washing station and the at least one of the toilet and the second washing station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis J. Gallant
  • Publication number: 20030097712
    Abstract: A patient support and powered transport apparatus are provided. The powered transport apparatus is provided to assist a caregiver in moving the patient support from one location in a care facility to another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, John D. Vogel
  • Publication number: 20030019165
    Abstract: A patient care apparatus for use in a healthcare facility having a patient room separated from a hallway. The apparatus includes a cabinet having a supply receptacle and a portion situated in an opening formed between the patient room and the hallway. The cabinet has a first side accessible in the patient room and a second side accessible in the hallway. A communication portion is coupled to the hospital computer network and is configured to receive a signal indicating at least one of activation of a faucet in the room, collection of patient data, use of a supply item, and collection of supply data. A mobile supply cart is configured to carry supplies. The mobile supply cart includes a supply data management unit on which inventory management data is entered, and a transceiver configured to send the inventory management data to a computer network of the healthcare facility and receive supply refill orders transmitted from the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, Dennis M. Lanci