Patents by Inventor Douglas E. Borgman

Douglas E. Borgman 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).

  • CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20260076851
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a control system that simplifies operation of the patient support apparatus for a caregiver by simplifying the information available to the caregiver during operation of the patient support apparatus. The patient support apparatus provides indicators at the site of care for the caregiver, as well as indicators that are discernable from a distance, indicators providing concise information to the caregiver regarding the status of functions of the patient support apparatus and an alarm function of the patient support apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2025
    Publication date: March 19, 2026
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott M. Corbin, Edward J. Koors, Jonathan K. Moenter, Gavin M. Monson, Unnati Ojha, Chelsea Olson Riehle, Jonathan D. Turner, Bryan Matthew Weidman, David C. Newkirk, Brian Guthrie, Jeffrey S. Jelinek, David P. Laloge, Frank E. Sauser, Douglas E. Borgman, Chris L. Hildenbrand, Brandon P. Fisk, Douglas A. Seim
  • METHOD OF INSTALLING A PORT INTO A PATIENT SUPPORT SURFACE
    Publication number: 20250325426
    Abstract: A patient support surface includes a blower assembly positioned within the support surface. Ports positioned on the sides of the support surface are configured to be assembled to a cover of the support surface to form a hermetic seal at the periphery of the port. The ports are configured to cause liquids to be conducted away from a flow path into the blower assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2025
    Publication date: October 23, 2025
    Inventors: Jnanesha Ramegowda, Douglas E. Borgman, Michael Churilla
  • MATTRESS FOR PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20250228721
    Abstract: A mattress for a patient support apparatus is disclosed. The mattress includes a body extending between a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end has appendages that extend from the body. The mattress further includes a liner positioned between the appendages. The liner reduces a shear force between the appendages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2025
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Inventor: Douglas E. Borgman
  • Patient support apparatus
    Patent number: 12350211
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a base frame, lift mechanism supporting an upper frame relative to the base frame, a load frame, and a plurality of deck sections, a patient support surface, and a number of barriers positioned about the patient supporting surface. The patient support apparatus includes a notification system for visually notifying a caregiver of a condition or status of a component of the patient support apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Zerhusen, Richard H. Heimbrock, Arpit Shah, Aziz A. Bhai, Bradley T. Smith, Catherine M. Wagner, Charles A. Lachenbruch, Clay G. Owsley, Dan R. Tallent, Daniel Nachtigal, David L. Bedel, David J. Brzenchek, David J. Hitchcock, David P. Lubbers, Douglas A. Seim, Douglas E. Borgman, Eric D. Benz, Florin Iucha, Frank E. Sauser, Gavin M. Monson, James W. Pascoe, James L. Walke, Jared Rude, John G. Byers, John D. Christie, Jonathan D. Turner, Joshua A. Williams, Karen Lanning, Kathryn R. Smith, Kirsten M. Emmons, Mary Kay Brinkman, Michael Buccieri, Nathaniel W. Hixon, Neal Wiggermann, Richard J. Schuman, Sr., Scott M. Corbin, Sravan Mamidi, Todd P. O'Neal, Todd S. Ventrola, Travis Pelo, Unnati Ojha, John Goewert
  • Port for an internal air distribution system of a patient support surface
    Patent number: 12343294
    Abstract: A patient support surface includes a blower assembly positioned within the support surface. Ports positioned on the sides of the support surface are configured to be assembled to a cover of the support surface to form a hermetic seal at the periphery of the port. The ports are configured to cause liquids to be conducted away from a flow path into the blower assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jnanesha Ramegowda, Douglas E. Borgman, Michael Churilla
  • PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20250186279
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a base frame, lift mechanism supporting an upper frame relative to the base frame, a load frame, and a plurality of deck sections, a patient support surface, and a number of barriers positioned about the patient supporting surface. The patient support apparatus includes a notification system for visually notifying a caregiver of a condition or status of a component of the patient support apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2025
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Zerhusen, Richard H. Heimbrock, Arpit Shah, Aziz A. Bhai, Bradley T. Smith, Catherine M. Wagner, Charles A. Lachenbruch (Deceased), Clay G. Owsley, Dan R. Tallent, Daniel Nachtigal, David L. Bedel, David L. Brzenchek, David J. Hitchcock, David P. Lubbers, Douglas A. Seim, Douglas E. Borgman, Eric D. Benz, Florin Iucha, Frank E. Sauser, Gavin M. Monson, James W. Pascoe, James L. Walke, Jared Rude, John G. Byers, John D. Christie, Jonathan D. Turner, Joshua A. Williams, Karen Lanning, Kathryn Smith, Kirsten M. Emmons, Mary Kay Brinkman, Michael Buccieri, Nathaniel W. Hixon, Neal Wiggermann, Richard J. Schuman, Sr., Scott M. Corbin, Sravan Mamidi, Todd P. O'Neal, Todd S. Ventrola, Travis Pelo, Unnati Ojha, John Goewert
  • PATIENT SUPPORT SURFACE PNEUMATIC SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20250152441
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a support surface including a topper. An opening is formed in a side of the support surface. A cavity extends from the opening into the support surface. An inlet port is positioned within the cavity and fluidly coupled to the topper. A pneumatic blower is configured to removably position within the cavity and has an outlet port that couples to the inlet port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2025
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrell L. Borgman, Douglas E. Borgman, Arpit Shah, Wui Hsien Wong, Keith Moores, Jason M. Gilreath, Michael R. Montini, Charles A. Lachenbruch, Eric R. Meyer, Frank E. Sauser, Catherine M. Wagner, Rachel L. Williamson, Brandon P. Fisk, Jason B. Grace, Brian Guthrie, Nicole Johannigman, Gregory P. Shannon, David C. Newkirk, Michael Churilla, Jnanesha Ramegowda, Taylor Franklin, Kathryn R. Smith, John G. Byers, Frederick K. Schultz, Andrew R. Wager, Sridhar Karimpuzha Seshadri, Gary R. Gibbons, Scott M. Corbin, John Goewert, Thomas L. Simpson, Faron L. Blessing, James D. Voll, Kin Meng Choi, Stephen S. Amrhein, Herve Gautier, John-Francois Lellig, Philippe Kaikenger, Matthieu Guetta
  • Dynamic foam mattress adapted for use with a variable length hospital bed
    Patent number: 11969100
    Abstract: A non-powered mattress including a cover enclosing a frame structure and a bladder assembly, the cover adapted to engage an articulated frame to control movement of portions of the foam frame and the bladder assembly in response to movement of the articulated frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine Wagner, Darrell Borgman, Travis Pelo, Douglas E. Borgman, Kelsey G. Eikens
  • PORT FOR AN INTERNAL AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OF A PATIENT SUPPORT SURFACE
    Publication number: 20240082087
    Abstract: A patient support surface includes a blower assembly positioned within the support surface. Ports positioned on the sides of the support surface are configured to be assembled to a cover of the support surface to form a hermetic seal at the periphery of the port. The ports are configured to cause liquids to be conducted away from a flow path into the blower assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jnanesha RAMEGOWDA, Douglas E. BORGMAN, Michael CHURILLA
  • RADIO FREQUENCY WELDING TECHNIQUES TO EMBOSS GRAPHICS ON A TICKING MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20240032704
    Abstract: A system comprising a patient support surface including a core, a ticking covering the core, a RF welding equipment, and a die are used to emboss a layer of an embossing substrate to a surface of the ticking to form a 3-dimensional structure determined by the die. The ticking has a first surface that faces away from the core and a second surface that faces towards the core, and the 3-dimensional structure is formed on the second surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Joshua L. MEYER, Douglas E. BORGMAN, Jeffrey HOOG
  • Port for an internal air distribution system of a patient support surface
    Patent number: 11826295
    Abstract: A patient support surface includes a blower assembly positioned within the support surface. Ports positioned on the sides of the support surface are configured to be assembled to a cover of the support surface to form a hermetic seal at the periphery of the port. The ports are configured to cause liquids to be conducted away from a flow path into the blower assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jnanesha Ramegowda, Douglas E. Borgman, Michael Churilla
  • Mattress having selectable patient weight valve, inductive power, and a digital x-ray cassette
    Patent number: 11826185
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame and a mattress positioned on the frame. The mattress has an electronic component positioned within an interior of the mattress. An inductive power transmitter is coupled to the frame. An inductive power receiver is positioned within the interior of the mattress and electrically coupled to the electronic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank E. Sauser, Charles A. Lachenbruch, Kathryn R. Smith, Jnanesha Ramegowda, Jason B. Grace, Douglas E. Borgman, Nolan D. Wanner, Steven D. Baker, Douglas A. Seim
  • PATIENT SUPPORT SURFACE CONTROL, END OF LIFE INDICATION, AND X-RAY CASSETTE SLEEVE
    Publication number: 20230095213
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a support surface including a topper. An opening is formed in a side of the support surface. A cavity extends from the opening into the support surface. An inlet port is positioned within the cavity and fluidly coupled to the topper. A pneumatic blower is configured to removably position within the cavity and has an outlet port that couples to the inlet port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Darrell L. Borgman, Douglas E. Borgman, Arpit Shah, Wui Hsien Wong, Keith Moores, Jason M. Gilreath, Michael R. Montini, Charles A. Lachenbruch, Eric R. Meyer, Frank E. Sauser, Catherine M. Wagner, Rachel L. Williamson, Brandon P. Fisk, Jason B. Grace, Brian Guthrie, Nicole Johannigman, Gregory J. Shannon, David C. Newkirk, Michael Churilla, Jnanesha Ramegowda, Taylor Franklin, Kathryn R. Smith, John G. Byers, Frederick K. Schultz, Andrew R. Wager, Sridhar Karimpuzha Seshadri, Gary R. Gibbons, Scott M. Corbin, John Goewert, Thomas L. Simpson, Faron L. Blessing, James D. Voll, Kin Meng Choi, Stephen S. Amrhein, Herve Gautier, Jean-Francois Lellig, Philippe Kaikenger, Matthieu Guetta
  • Patient support surface control, end of life indication, and x-ray cassette sleeve
    Patent number: 11540964
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus may include a support surface configured to conduct air along a top face of the support surface so that heat and moisture from a patient lying on the support surface are drawn away from the top face of the support surface. An opening may be formed in a side of the support surface. A cavity may extend from the opening into the support surface. An inlet port may be positioned within the cavity and fluidly coupled to the top face. A blower assembly may be configured to position within the cavity. The blower assembly may have an outlet port that couples to the inlet port when the blower assembly is positioned within the cavity. The blower assembly may conduct air through the inlet port to the top face of the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrell L. Borgman, Douglas E. Borgman, Arpit Shah, Wui Hsien Wong, Keith Moores, Jason M. Gilreath, Michael R. Montini, Charles A. Lachenbruch, Eric R. Meyer, Frank E. Sauser, Catherine M. Wagner, Rachel L. Williamson, Brandon P. Fisk, Jason B. Grace, Brian Guthrie, Nicole Johannigman, Gregory J. Shannon, David C. Newkirk, Michael Churilla, Jnanesha Ramegowda, Taylor Franklin, Kathryn R. Smith, John G. Byers, Frederick K. Schultz, Andrew R. Wager, Sridhar Karimpuzha Seshadri, Gary R. Gibbons, Scott M. Corbin, John Goewert, Thomas L. Simpson, Faron L. Blessing, James D. Voll, Kin Meng Choi, Stephen S. Amrhein, Herve Gautier, Jean-Francois Lellig, Philippe Kaikenger, Matthieu Guetta
  • MATTRESS HAVING SELECTABLE PATIENT WEIGHT VALVE, INDUCTIVE POWER, AND A DIGITAL X-RAY CASSETTE
    Publication number: 20220313182
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame and a mattress positioned on the frame. The mattress has an electronic component positioned within an interior of the mattress. An inductive power transmitter is coupled to the frame. An inductive power receiver is positioned within the interior of the mattress and electrically coupled to the electronic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Frank E. Sauser, Charles A. Lachenbruch, Kathryn R. Smith, Jnanesha Ramegowda, Jason B. Grace, Douglas E. Borgman, Nolan D. Wanner, Steven D. Baker, Douglas A. Seim
  • Mattress having selectable patient weight valve, inductive power, and a digital x-ray cassette
    Patent number: 11389120
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus may include a foam frame defining a space. A bladder assembly may be positioned in the space. The bladder assembly may include a plurality of foam filled bladders. Each of the foam filled bladders may be interconnected by a manifold. A plurality of mutually exclusively selectable pressure relief valves may be provided to release air from the bladder assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank E. Sauser, Charles A. Lachenbruch, Kathryn R. Smith, Jnanesha Ramegowda, Jason B. Grace, Douglas E. Borgman, Nolan D. Wanner, Steven D. Baker, Douglas A. Seim
  • PORT FOR AN INTERNAL AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OF A PATIENT SUPPORT SURFACE
    Publication number: 20220160559
    Abstract: A patient support surface includes a blower assembly positioned within the support surface. Ports positioned on the sides of the support surface are configured to be assembled to a cover of the support surface to form a hermetic seal at the periphery of the port. The ports are configured to cause liquids to be conducted away from a flow path into the blower assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jnanesha RAMEGOWDA, Douglas E. BORGMAN, Michael CHURILLA
  • PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220023122
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a base frame, lift mechanism supporting an upper frame relative to the base frame, a load frame, and a plurality of deck sections, a patient support surface, and a number of barriers positioned about the patient supporting surface. The patient support apparatus includes a notification system for visually notifying a caregiver of a condition or status of a component of the patient support apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Robert M. ZERHUSEN, Richard H. HEIMBROCK, Arpit SHAH, Aziz A. BHAI, Bradley T. SMITH, Catherine M. WAGNER, Charles A. LACHENBRUCH (Deceased), Clay G. OWSLEY, Dan R. TALLENT, Daniel NACHTIGAL, David L. BEDEL, David J. BRZENCHEK, David J. HITCHCOCK, David P. LUBBERS, Douglas A. SEIM, Douglas E. BORGMAN, Eric D. BENZ, Florin IUCHA, Frank E. SAUSER, Gavin M. MONSON, James W. PASCOE, James L. WALKE, Jared RUDE, John G. BYERS, John D. CHRISTIE, Jonathan D. TURNER, Joshua A. WILLIAMS, Karen LANNING, Kathryn R. SMITH, Kirsten M. EMMONS, Mary Kay BRINKMAN, Michael BUCCIERI, Nathaniel W. HIXON, Neal WIGGERMANN, Richard J. SCHUMAN, Sr., Scott M. CORBIN, Sravan MAMIDI, Todd P. O'NEAL, Todd S. VENTROLA, Travis PELO, Unnati OJHA, John GOEWERT
  • Patient support apparatus
    Patent number: 11135110
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a base frame, lift mechanism supporting an upper frame relative to the base frame, a load frame, and a plurality of deck sections, a patient support surface, and a number of barriers positioned about the patient supporting surface. The patient support apparatus includes a notification system for visually notifying a caregiver of a condition or status of a component of the patient support apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Zerhusen, Richard H. Heimbrock, Arpit Shah, Aziz A. Bhai, Bradley T. Smith, Catherine M. Wagner, Charles A. Lachenbruch, Clay G. Owsley, Dan R. Tallent, Daniel Nachtigal, David L. Bedel, David J. Brzenchek, David J. Hitchcock, David P. Lubbers, Douglas A. Seim, Douglas E. Borgman, Eric D. Benz, Florin Iucha, Frank E. Sauser, Gavin M. Monson, James W. Pascoe, James L. Walke, Jared Rude, John G. Byers, John D. Christie, Jonathan D. Turner, Joshua A. Williams, Karen Lanning, Kathryn R. Smith, Kirsten M. Emmons, Mary Kay Brinkman, Michael Buccieri, Nathaniel W. Hixon, Neal Wiggermann, Richard J. Schuman, Sr., Scott M. Corbin, Sravan Mamidi, Todd P. O'Neal, Todd S. Ventrola, Travis Pelo, Unnati Ojha, John Goewert
  • DYNAMIC FOAM MATTRESS ADAPTED FOR USE WITH A VARIABLE LENGTH HOSPITAL BED
    Publication number: 20210298488
    Abstract: A non-powered mattress including a cover enclosing a frame structure and a bladder assembly, the cover adapted to engage an articulated frame to control movement of portions of the foam frame and the bladder assembly in response to movement of the articulated frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Catherine WAGNER, Darrell BORGMAN, Travis PELO, Douglas E. BORGMAN, Kelsey G. EIKENS