Patents by Inventor Eric W. Barta

Eric W. Barta 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: 12458551
    Abstract: A therapeutic proning bed include an inner leg support system adjustable between a deployed position and a stowed position. The inner leg support system may, for example, be internally stowed when performing adjustment between the deployed and stowed position. In some embodiments, the inner leg support system may be adjusted between a deployed and stowed position without removal from the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2025
    Assignee: Turn Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin S. Wilson, Eric W. Barta, Christopher T. Niederkrom
  • Patent number: 12403057
    Abstract: A face support pack for controlling moisture and friction induced skin breakdown that includes a moisture vapor removal layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2025
    Assignee: Turn Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin S. Wilson, Eric W. Barta, Christopher T. Niederkrom
  • Patent number: 12226356
    Abstract: Support assemblies for supporting the head of a patient during rotation are described. The support assemblies may include a posterior head support panel that allows for access to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Turn Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin S. Wilson, Eric W. Barta, Christopher T. Niederkrom
  • Patent number: 12121479
    Abstract: A therapeutic apparatus, such as a proning type bed or table, may include a plurality of support packs. The support packs may be disposed on support assemblies or arms that may be extended across the patient's body and connected so as to help support the patient during rotation. To connect the support assemblies together the assemblies may comprise securement straps and a connector. The support assemblies may further comprise a release lever so as help relax tension in a securement strap so as to help a user quickly release the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Turn Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin S. Wilson, Eric W. Barta, Christopher T. Niederkrom
  • Patent number: 12042440
    Abstract: A therapeutic bed includes stowable prone packs and lateral side supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Turn Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin S. Wilson, Eric W. Barta, Christopher T. Niederkrom
  • Patent number: 11826296
    Abstract: Support assemblies for supporting the head of a patient during rotation are described. A head support can be tilted so as to orient a patient for intubation. For example, the head support may include a tilt frame that is configured to position a patient's airway automatically and efficiently to an orientation suitable for patient airway intubation. In some embodiments, a tilt frame may allow for automatic positioning of a patient's airway to a predetermined orientation generally deemed suitable for patient airway intubation and allow for easy adjustment of the angle of the tilt frame so as to particularly orient an individual patient's airway as needed for a medical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Turn Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin S. Wilson, Eric W. Barta, Christopher T. Niederkrom