Patents by Inventor Heather Sutherland

Heather Sutherland 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).

  • PATIENT WEIGHT SENSING ON AN OPERATING TABLE
    Publication number: 20240115445
    Abstract: A patient operating table includes a patient support mattress for supporting a patient's weight. A base frame supports the patient support mattress. A plurality of caster assemblies are connected to the base frame. Each caster assembly includes at least one caster wheel and a strain sensor plate with a first weight bearing side that includes a flex spring with an annular shape that is located at least partially within an outer perimeter of the stain sensor plate and a second weight bearing side. The first weight bearing side is operably coupled to the at least one caster wheel and the second weight bearing side is operably coupled to the base frame support. As such, weight imparted from the base frame passes from the second weight bearing side to the first weight bearing side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Mark A. Sutherland, David Hitchcock, Juan Nogueira, Heather Kooiker, Timothy A. Lane
  • Laceable vampire-shaped throat choker
    Patent number: D533331
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Inventor: Heather Sutherland