Patents by Inventor Gilbert R. Walker

Gilbert R. Walker 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).

  • Headwall having movable cover
    Patent number: 8006440
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for coupling to a wall in a healthcare facility, such as a hospital. The apparatus comprises a housing configured to support at least one service outlet, a cover and a linkage for mounting the cover to the housing for pivoting movement between a closed position in which the cover blocks access to the at least one service outlet and an open position in which the cover allows access to the at least one service outlet. The cover remains substantially parallel to the wall as it travels between the closed and open positions. The cover may comprise a wall accessory, such as a picture frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jody A. Thomas, Dallas J. Suding, Steven R. Westerfeld, Gilbert R. Walker
  • HEADWALL HAVING MOVABLE COVER
    Publication number: 20080276551
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for coupling to a wall in a healthcare facility, such as a hospital. The apparatus comprises a housing configured to support at least one service outlet, a cover and a linkage for mounting the cover to the housing for pivoting movement between a closed position in which the cover blocks access to the at least one service outlet and an open position in which the cover allows access to the at least one service outlet. The cover remains substantially parallel to the wall as it travels between the closed and open positions. The cover may comprise a wall accessory, such as a picture frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Jody A. Thomas, Dallas J. Suding, Steven R. Westerfeld, Gilbert R. Walker