Patents by Inventor James D. Lattimore
James D. Lattimore 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).
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Publication number: 20230119825Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to the treatment of wounds using negative pressure. Some embodiments disclosed herein provide for a foam pad, which may be suitable for use in abdominal wound sites, and which may be sized in a dimensionally-independent manner. Additional embodiments provide for a wound contact layer, as well as a system for the treatment of abdominal wounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: James D. Lattimore, Michael B. Mosholder
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Patent number: 11484443Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to the treatment of wounds using negative pressure. Some embodiments disclosed herein provide for a foam pad, which may be suitable for use in abdominal wound sites, and which may be sized in a dimensionally-independent manner. Additional embodiments provide for a wound contact layer, as well as a system for the treatment of abdominal wounds.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: James D. Lattimore, Michael B. Mosholder
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Publication number: 20210052431Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to the treatment of wounds using negative pressure. Some embodiments disclosed herein provide for a foam pad, which may be suitable for use in abdominal wound sites, and which may be sized in a dimensionally-independent manner. Additional embodiments provide for a wound contact layer, as well as a system for the treatment of abdominal wounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: James D. Lattimore, Michael B. Mosholder
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Patent number: 10799407Abstract: A variable width support system includes an adjustable width person support apparatus (PSA), an adjustable width person support surface (PSS), and first and second controllers. The first controller controls a function of the PSA and receives a first input corresponding to a function of the PSA via a first user interface. The second controller controls a function of the PSS and: a) receives a second input corresponding to a function of the PSS via a second user interface when the first controller is not in communication with the second controller, and b) receives a third input corresponding to a function of the PSS via the first controller when the first controller is in communication with the second controller. The second controller controls a function of the PSS in accordance with the third input when the first controller is in communication with the second controller.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2019Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: John D. Christie, Mark E. Lanning, Robert A. Bossingham, Mark Tyler Rigsby, James D. Lattimore, Mahesh Kumar Thodupunuri, Aziz Ali Bhai, David P. Lubbers, Scott M. Corbin
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Patent number: 10765561Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to the treatment of wounds using negative pressure. Some embodiments disclosed herein provide for a foam pad, which may be suitable for use in abdominal wound sites, and which may be sized in a dimensionally-independent manner. Additional embodiments provide for a wound contact layer, as well as a system for the treatment of abdominal wounds.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2014Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: James D. Lattimore, Michael B. Mosholder
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Publication number: 20190290516Abstract: A variable width support system includes an adjustable width person support apparatus (PSA), an adjustable width person support surface (PSS), and first and second controllers. The first controller controls a function of the PSA and receives a first input corresponding to a function of the PSA via a first user interface. The second controller controls a function of the PSS and: a) receives a second input corresponding to a function of the PSS via a second user interface when the first controller is not in communication with the second controller, and b) receives a third input corresponding to a function of the PSS via the first controller when the first controller is in communication with the second controller. The second controller controls a function of the PSS in accordance with the third input when the first controller is in communication with the second controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: John D. Christie, Mark E. Lanning, Robert A. Bossingham, Mark Tyler Rigsby, James D. Lattimore, Mahesh Kumar Thodupunuri, Aziz Ali Bhai, David P. Lubbers, Scott M. Corbin
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Patent number: 10357414Abstract: A system for changing the width of a person support apparatus includes a bed controller for receiving a command signal indicating a command for width alteration, a first motor controlled by the bed controller for driving an extension of a first deck section of the support apparatus thereby altering the width of the first deck section, and a second motor controlled by the bed controller for driving an extension of a second deck section of the support apparatus thereby altering the width of the second deck section. The bed controller controls the first motor and the second motor in a manner that causes the first deck section to reach a first deck section width alteration limit at a first time and the second deck section to reach a second deck section width alteration limit at a second time, wherein the first time and the second time are not equal.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2018Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Bossingham, John D. Christie, Joseph A. Ernst, Brian Guthrie, Stephen E. Hutchison, Mark E. Lanning, James D. Lattimore, Mark Tyler Rigsby, Jeffrey A. Ruschke, Jonathan D. Turner
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Publication number: 20180147101Abstract: A system for changing the width of a person support apparatus includes a bed controller for receiving a command signal indicating a command for width alteration, a first motor controlled by the bed controller for driving an extension of a first deck section of the support apparatus thereby altering the width of the first deck section, and a second motor controlled by the bed controller for driving an extension of a second deck section of the support apparatus thereby altering the width of the second deck section. The bed controller controls the first motor and the second motor in a manner that causes the first deck section to reach a first deck section width alteration limit at a first time and the second deck section to reach a second deck section width alteration limit at a second time, wherein the first time and the second time are not equal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2018Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventors: Robert A. Bossingham, John D. Christie, Joseph A. Ernest, Brian Guthrie, Stephen E. Hutchison, Mark E. Lanning, James D. Lattimore, Mark Tyler Rigsby, Jeffrey A. Ruschke, Jonathan D. Turner
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Publication number: 20150128347Abstract: A bed comprises a deck section having a width and left and right outboard deck edges. Left side and right side wings are movably coupled to the deck section. The bed also includes a left leadscrew receiver mounted on the left wing, a right leadscrew receiver mounted on the right wing, and left and right motor assemblies both mounted on the deck section. A left leadscrew is coupled to the left motor assembly and to the left leadscrew receiver. A right leadscrew is coupled to the right motor assembly and to the right leadscrew receiver. Motor operation is capable of moving the wing to which it is coupled between a deployed position in which the lateral extremity of the wing is outboard of the respective outboard edge of the deck section and a stored position in which the lateral extremity of the wing is inboard of its deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Stephen E. Hutchison, Jeffrey A. Ruschke, Jonathan D. Turner, John D. Christie, Brian Guthrie, Joseph A. Ernst, David P. Lubbers, Scott M. Corbin, Robert A. Bossingham, Mark Tyler Rigsby, James D. Lattimore, Mark E. Lanning, Mahesh Kumar Thodupunuri, Aziz Ali Bhai
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Patent number: 8997282Abstract: A method for governing care of a person includes determining the importance of a candidate activity (84) relative to the importance of patient sleep continuity (104) and, if the candidate activity is more important than sleep continuity, carrying out the activity or indicating the acceptability of carrying out the activity (106) and, if the candidate activity is not more important than sleep continuity, refraining from carrying out the activity or indicating the unacceptability of carrying out the activity (108). A system for patient care governance comprises a decision engine (80) for determining the importance of the candidate activity relative to the importance of sleep continuity, and a controller (92) responsive to the decision engine for issuing a command to carry out the activity or indicate the acceptability of carrying out the activity (106), refrain from carrying out the activity or indicate the unacceptability of carrying out the activity (108).Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Robert Bossingham, Stephen E Hutchison, Jeffrey A Ruschke, James D Lattimore, M Tyler Rigsby, John D Christie, Brian Guthrie
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Publication number: 20150011954Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to the treatment of wounds using negative pressure. Some embodiments disclosed herein provide for a foam pad, which may be suitable for use in abdominal wound sites, and which may be sized in a dimensionally-independent manner. Additional embodiments provide for a wound contact layer, as well as a system for the treatment of abdominal wounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: James D. Lattimore, Michael B. Mosholder
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Patent number: 8791315Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to the treatment of wounds using negative pressure. Some embodiments disclosed herein provide for a foam pad, which may be suitable for use in abdominal wound sites, and which may be sized in a dimensionally-independent manner. Additional embodiments provide for a wound contact layer, as well as a system for the treatment of abdominal wounds.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2010Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: James D. Lattimore, Michael B. Mosholder
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Publication number: 20110213287Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to the treatment of wounds using negative pressure. Some embodiments disclosed herein provide for a foam pad, which may be suitable for use in abdominal wound sites, and which may be sized in a dimensionally-independent manner. Additional embodiments provide for a wound contact layer, as well as a system for the treatment of abdominal wounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: James D. Lattimore, Michael B. Mosholder
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Patent number: 6342004Abstract: A shutter mechanism for rack mounted chassis systems, comprising a first apertured shutter and a second apertured shutter, the first apertured shutter having a plurality of first holes formed therein in a first pattern, the second apertured shutter having a plurality of second holes formed therein in a second pattern, the first holes and the first pattern being configured relative to the second holes and the second pattern such that the shutters are positionable in a non-aligned position blocking air flow therethrough and in an aligned position allowing air flow therethrough, the shutters being movable to the non-aligned position when exposed to a temperature above a predetermined amount and means for positioning the first apertured shutter adjacent to the second apertured shutter allowing relative slidable movement thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2000Date of Patent: January 29, 2002Assignee: Digital Lightwave, Inc.Inventors: James D. Lattimore, Micheal F. Erturk
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Patent number: 5330309Abstract: A method and apparatus for unlatching a stationary cassette having a latching mechanism for allowing removal of a photographic element disposed within the cassette. The cassette having a removable end cap, the end cap having a alignment opening and at least one access opening for allowing access to the latching mechanism. The apparatus having a stage, a mechanism for moving the stage in a first direction with respect to the cassette, an extractor bar assembly moveably mounted to the stage for movement in a second direction with respect to the cassette, the extractor bar assembly having unlatching member for unlatching the latching mechanism of the cassette and for removing the removable photographic element disposed in the cassette, a mechanism for moving the extractor bar assembly in the second direction, and a locating member for locating the extractor bar assembly in a first relative position with respect to the latching mechanism of the cassette.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1992Date of Patent: July 19, 1994Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Roger S. Brahm, James D. Lattimore
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Patent number: 5319217Abstract: In an apparatus for storing and automatically delivering cassettes and/or pallets containing cassettes to a reader. The apparatus includes a plurality of cassette retaining sites. A door assembly is provided adjacent the portal for allowing access to the plurality of cassette retaining sites. The door assembly has at least one panel slideably mounted to the apparatus for movement between a closed position and an open position. Sensors are provided for determining if a foreign object is in the closure path of the at least one panel.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1992Date of Patent: June 7, 1994Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Wayne J. Arsenault, John C. Boutet, Darryl D. DeWolff, James D. Lattimore, Gary W. Shope, Jeffrey J. Yaskow, Thomas D. Baker
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Patent number: D679404Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: James D. Lattimore, Michael B. Mosholder, Edward Hartwell, Michael Paul Boggs
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Patent number: D692565Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: James D. Lattimore, Michael B. Mosholder, Edward Hartwell, Michael Paul Boggs
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Patent number: D717452Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Michael Paul Boggs, Edward Yerbury Hartwell, James D. Lattimore, Michael B. Mosholder