Patents by Inventor Gregory W. Branson

Gregory W. Branson 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).

  • Publication number: 20040172753
    Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, a gap filler is provided for a bed that includes first and second barriers. The gap filler is configured to substantially fill a gap defined between the first and second barriers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Darrell L. Metz, John P. Biondo, Tanya Taber, Gregory W. Branson
  • Publication number: 20040128772
    Abstract: A fluid filled patient support and related method of distribution, use and disposal thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Gregory W. Branson, John P. Biondo
  • Patent number: 6743156
    Abstract: A walker apparatus having a frame configured to support a user above a floor thereunder and an upper body support pivotably coupled to the frame to move between a use position and a storage position is shown. The upper body support is adapted to support the forearms of a user and includes a first pair of grip handles. A second pair of grip handles is coupled to the frame spaced apart from the first pair of grip handles. The walker apparatus has a patient measurement device coupled to the frame to measure a vital sign of the user and indicate the measurement on a display. An IV support is coupled to the frame to support a medical device. A base module is configured to hold personal belongings or medical devices. The frame includes upright segments extending from the base module. A seat has a frame member and a seat member. The frame member has a back segment and a seat segment coupled to the back segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Jacques, II, Michael Cerimele, Ken Meyer, John Sagel, Kenneth L. Kramer, John P. Biondo, Gregory W. Branson, John W. Koenig
  • Patent number: 6704954
    Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, a gap filler is provided for a bed that includes first and second barriers. The gap filler is configured to substantially fill a gap defined between the first and second barriers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrell L. Metz, John P. Biondo, Tanya Taber, Gregory W. Branson
  • Publication number: 20040034936
    Abstract: A bed for a person is provided. The bed includes a deck and/or a mattress having an adjustable length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Welling, Gregory W. Branson
  • Publication number: 20040034931
    Abstract: A detector detects a position of a siderail relative to a portion of a bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph A. Kummer, Gregory W. Branson, Eric R. Meyer, Brad Wilson, Tanya Taber, Ken Chambers, Mike Frondorf, John Vodzak, Jim Stolpmann, Roger Dalton, Ken Smith, Jeffrey A. Heyser
  • Patent number: 6684420
    Abstract: A combination crib and high chair apparatus for supporting a child in a reclining position, and a seated position, respectively. The apparatus includes a deck having a head end, a foot end and generally parallel sides. Side rails are positioned adjacent the sides. End rail are positioned adjacent the ends of the deck. A seat is oriented adjacent one of the ends of the deck. The seat extends outwardly from the end. A base is coupled to the deck and the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Koenig, Gregory W. Branson, William L. Jacques, II, Diana W. Juratovac, Kenneth L. Kramer, Robert Mark LeBlanc, Peter A. Koloski, Thornton K. Lothrop, Kristin R. Romak, John E. Sagel, Rainer B. Teufel
  • Patent number: 6684427
    Abstract: A patient support is disclosed having an adjustable length deck and a mattress positionable on the deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: E. David Allen, Kenneth L. Kramer, Peter M. Wukusick, Eric R. Meyer, Gregory W. Branson, David J. Ulrich, James M. C. Thomas, Paul M. McDaniel, III, Denis R. Zwink
  • Patent number: 6658680
    Abstract: A bed for a person is provided. The bed includes a frame, a deck, a mattress, a pair of head end siderails, and a pair of foot end siderails. The bed further includes a controller configured to be coupled to the head and foot end siderails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene E. Osborne, John W. Koenig, Glenn C. Suttman, Matthew Visca, Jack Wilker, Jr., Jeffrey R. Welling, Gregory W. Branson, Kenneth L. Kramer, Bruce E. Dickman, Jr., Dean M. Valvano, Robert A. Kinker, Jr., William L. Jacques, II, James K. Findlay, Francis C. Ganance
  • Patent number: 6611979
    Abstract: A bed for a person is provided. The bed includes a frame, a deck, a mattress, a pair of head end siderails, and a pair of foot end siderails. The deck includes a retractable foot section. The mattress includes a foot portion positioned over the retractable foot section. The foot portion includes a calf support portion and a heel-pressure relief portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Welling, Gregory W. Branson
  • Patent number: 6584628
    Abstract: A chair bed including a bedframe and a mattress positioned on the bedframe is provided. The bedframe is configured to move between a substantially flat bed position and a chair position. The mattress includes an inflatable treatment apparatus such as a pulmonary rotational therapy device, a pulsation therapy device, or a decubitus ulcer treatment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Kummer, Gregory W. Branson, Eric R. Meyer, Brad Wilson, Tanya Taber, Ken Chambers, Mike Frondorf, John Vodzak, Jim Stolpmann, Roger Dalton, Ken Smith
  • Publication number: 20030093860
    Abstract: A patient support is provided. The patient support includes a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and a set of siderails configured to block egress of a patient from the patient support. The siderails are configured to reduce gaps defined between the siderails and the other components of the patient support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Kramer, Robert T. Fussner, Jackie Robertson, Gregory W. Branson, Brian T. Wiggins, Doug H. Smith, John P. Biondo, Kendra K. Doyle, Richard B. Stacy, Michael V. Bolden, Reza Hakamiun, Clement J. Koerber, Michael J. Gosmeyer, James E. Gilbert, Donald L. Mobley, Dennis S. Flessate, David J. Ulrich, Jeffrey R. Welling, Gary W. Ferdon, Virgil J. Niese, Benjamin Salvantini, Patrick J. Minnelli, David W. Hornbach
  • Publication number: 20030088920
    Abstract: A patient support is disclosed having an adjustable length deck and a mattress positionable on the deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: E. David Allen, Kenneth L. Kramer, Peter M. Wukusick, Eric R. Meyer, Gregory W. Branson, David J. Ulrich, James M.C. Thomas, Paul J. McDaniel, Dennis R. Zwink
  • Publication number: 20030079293
    Abstract: A patient support is provided comprising a frame including a deck support and a step deck positioned on the deck support. The step deck has an upper deck, a lower deck, and a side wall, the upper deck being spaced apart from the lower deck to define a recess of the deck. The step deck includes a first section and a second section configured to articulate relative to the first section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig D. Ellis, Kenneth L. Kramer, Jason C. Brooke, Eric R. Meyer, Gregory W. Branson, David J. Ulrich
  • Publication number: 20030066132
    Abstract: A timer for use with a hospital bed including an indicator and a reset button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: Hill-Rom, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Jacques, Gregory W. Branson, John W. Koenig, Kenneth L. Kramer
  • Patent number: 6499167
    Abstract: A mattress is provided for use with a bed deck having a recess. The mattress includes a mattress section configured to define a patient rest surface and a mattress section support configured to support the mattress section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig D. Ellis, Kenneth L. Kramer, Jason C. Brooke, Eric R. Meyer, Gregory W. Branson, David J. Ulrich
  • Patent number: 6496993
    Abstract: A bed having a foot prop on an adjustable length deck foot section and a mattress with a length and thickness adjustable foot section and a thickness adjustable heel section. The adjustability of the deck and the mattress allows sizing of the bed to the occupant as well as heel management. The foot prop is also adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: E. David Allen, Kenneth L. Kramer, Peter M. Wukusick, Eric R. Meyer, Gregory W. Branson, David J. Ulrich, James M. C. Thomas, Paul M. McDaniel, III, Dennis R. Zwink
  • Patent number: 6487735
    Abstract: A bed enclosure for use with a hospital bed having a frame is disclosed having a shell and a skeletal structure configurable between an open position providing access between the interior and exterior of the shell and a closed position in which the shell forms a complete enclosure. Various pockets, pouches and slots formed in the shell are disclosed to facilitate display of documentary information, retention of personal items, access to controllers, passage of I.V. tubes, and receipt of bumpers or cushions. The bed enclosure is adapted to facilitate vertical adjustment of the intermediate frame relative to the frame of the bed and articulation of the articulating deck of the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Jacques, II, Gregory W. Branson, John W. Koenig, Kenneth L. Kramer
  • Publication number: 20020170113
    Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, a gap filler is provided for a bed that includes first and second barriers. The gap filler is configured to substantially fill a gap defined between the first and second barriers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: Darrell L. Metz, John P. Biondo, Tanya Taber, Gregory W. Branson
  • Publication number: 20020157180
    Abstract: A combination crib and high chair apparatus for supporting a child in a reclining position, and a seated position, respectively. The apparatus includes a deck having a head end, a foot end and generally parallel sides. Side rails are positioned adjacent the sides. End rail are positioned adjacent the ends of the deck. A seat is oriented adjacent one of the ends of the deck. The seat extends outwardly from the end. A base is coupled to the deck and the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: John W. Koenig, Gregory W. Branson, William L. Jacques, Diana W. Juratovac, Kenneth L. Kramer, Robert Mark LeBlanc, Peter A. Koloski, Thornton K. Lothrop, Kristin R. Romak, John E. Sagel, Rainer B. Teufel