Patents by Inventor Earl S. Swensson

Earl S. Swensson 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).

  • Patent number: 6543369
    Abstract: A combination bedside and overbed table apparatus includes a base, a column, a table attached to the column, and a lateral support system including a support arm outrigger support for increasing the lateral stability of the apparatus when the table is extended over the side of the base. The table is movable upon the column through a range of vertical and pivotal motion. The table has three basic positions including a bedside position wherein the table overlies the base, an upper range of positions known as “overbed” positions, in which the table is raised, and a reading position, wherein the table is located at a lower elevation than it is in its bedside position to allow ease of placement of the table over a chair or the like to provide a reading table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Wellness, LLC
    Inventors: Earl S. Swensson, David S. Gilbert
  • Patent number: 6443591
    Abstract: A canopy assembly is provided for use over a hospital bed in a health care environment. The canopy assembly includes an elongated housing which is preferably a unitary molded plastic shell. The housing has a straight first end for abutting a wall adjacent a head of the bed and has a rounded second end over the foot of the bed. The housing has a rectangular shaped interior opening disposed therein within which is received a rectangular shaped light box having a backlit translucent scenic panel thereon. The housing includes a semi-circular shaped opening within which is received an air diffuser which is connected to an HVAC system in the ceiling of the room. The housing includes a horseshoe shaped interior panel having a plurality of circular openings defined therein within which are received a plurality of task lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Wellness, LLC
    Inventors: Earl S. Swensson, David S. Gilbert
  • Patent number: 6256936
    Abstract: A pre-fabricated module includes a counter-top having a front access edge, side portions and a rear portion. A sink is disposed in the counter-top. A perimeter wall extends upward from the side and rear portions of the counter-top. A ceiling spans the perimeter wall above the counter-top. The module is preferably constructed as a one piece integrally molded structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Wellness, LLC
    Inventors: Earl S. Swensson, David S. Gilbert, George P. McAllister, Jr., Joseph L. Miles, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6243993
    Abstract: A modular patient healthcare room interior assembly is provided for creating a room in an unfinished space of a building. The interior assembly includes a modular sidewall assembly which includes a plurality of pre-fabricated wall panel segments connected together. Each wall panel segment includes a finished interior wall surface. A divider wall separates the room into a bedroom and a bathroom. A pre-fabricated vanity unit is located in the bathroom. The vanity unit includes a vanity countertop, a vanity wash basin and a vanity perimeter wall. A prefabricated bathing unit is located in the bathroom. A pre-fabricated nurse's station is located in the bedroom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Wellness, LLC
    Inventor: Earl S. Swensson
  • Patent number: 6220681
    Abstract: An armoire includes an enclosure having an opening defined therein. A door is located in the opening and is connected to the enclosure by a vertical hinge. A desk panel is mounted in the outside of the door and is connected to the door by a pair of four-bar linkages. The enclosure, the door and the desk panel all have convexly curved exterior surfaces, so that when the door is closed and the desk panel is closed, the convex exterior surfaces are co-extensive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Wellness, LLC
    Inventors: Earl S. Swensson, David S. Gilbert
  • Patent number: D437070
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Wellness, LLC
    Inventors: Earl S. Swensson, David S. Gilbert
  • Patent number: D242832
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1976
    Assignee: The University of Mississippi
    Inventor: Earl S. Swensson
  • Patent number: D443044
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Wellness, LLC
    Inventors: Earl S. Swensson, David S. Gilbert, George P. McAllister, Jr., Joseph L. Miles, Jr.
  • Patent number: D456181
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Wellness, LLC
    Inventors: Earl S. Swensson, David S. Gilbert
  • Patent number: D419001
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: Wellness, LLC
    Inventors: Earl S. Swensson, David S. Gilbert
  • Patent number: D419002
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: Wellness, LLC
    Inventors: Earl S. Swensson, David S. Gilbert
  • Patent number: D419340
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Wellness, LLC
    Inventors: Earl S. Swensson, David S. Gilbert
  • Patent number: D420536
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Wellness, LLC
    Inventors: Earl S. Swensson, David S. Gilbert
  • Patent number: D421535
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Wellness, LLC
    Inventors: Earl S. Swensson, David S. Gilbert
  • Patent number: D427805
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Wellness, LLC
    Inventors: Earl S. Swensson, David S. Gilbert
  • Patent number: D429089
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Wellness, LLC
    Inventors: Earl S. Swensson, David S. Gilbert
  • Patent number: D430276
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Wellness, LLC
    Inventors: Earl S. Swensson, David S. Gilbert, George P. McAllister, Jr., Joseph L. Miles, Jr.