Patents by Inventor Duwayne E. Karmer, Jr.

Duwayne E. Karmer, Jr. 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).

  • Bariatric transport with improved maneuverability
    Patent number: 7472438
    Abstract: A bariatric transport is provided. The transport includes a bed area for use by a bariatric patient. The transport further includes a drive assembly that is operable to selectively drive the transport in forward and rearward directions and permit turning of the transport with little or no lateral movement of the transport. Leading and trailing stabilizing wheel assemblies are provided that are selectively moveable into and out of engagement with a supporting floor. Drive devices are also provided to provide selective elevating and lowering of various components of bariatric patient supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Burke, Inc.
    Inventors: DuWayne E. Karmer, Jr., James E. Ernst, Timothy F. Dunfee, Brian W. Mellies
  • Bariatric transport with improved maneuverability
    Patent number: 7302722
    Abstract: A bariatric transport is provided. The transport includes a bed area for use by a bariatric patient. The transport further includes a drive assembly that is operable to selectively drive the transport in forward and rearward directions and permit turning of the transport with little or no lateral movement of the transport. Leading and trailing stabilizing wheel assemblies are provided that are selectively moveable into and out of engagement with a supporting floor. Drive devices are also provided to provide selective elevating and lowering of various components of bariatric patient supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Burke, Inc.
    Inventors: Duwayne E. Karmer, Jr., James E. Ernst, Timothy F. Dunfee, Brian W. Mellies