Patents by Inventor Elbert C. Harmon

Elbert C. Harmon 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).

  • Medical support device
    Patent number: 5279486
    Abstract: A medical support apparatus comprises an adjustable davit arm hingedly coupled near the top end of a mast extending vertically from a floor base or other support. The davit arm has an extension beam telescopically cooperating with a cylindrical cavity within the davit arm and a fixing means to secure the beam in longitudinal position. A cable attached to the davit arm and to the end of the beam with pulleys has on one end a gripping means for attaching to a medical apparatus, and on the other end a counterweight for counterbalancing the weight of the medical apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1994
    Inventor: Elbert C. Harmon