Patents by Inventor James J. Romano

James J. Romano 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).

  • Cover system for a patient support surface
    Patent number: 9462893
    Abstract: A cover system includes a first layer providing a top surface over a patient support structure. A layer of spacer material is provided beneath the first layer. An air mover moves air through the layer of spacer material to remove moisture adjacent a person supported by the patient support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Romano, Sohrab Soltani, Michael V. Bolden
  • COVER SYSTEM FOR A PATIENT SUPPORT SURFACE
    Publication number: 20140115790
    Abstract: A cover system includes a first layer providing a top surface over a patient support structure. A layer of spacer material is provided beneath the first layer. An air mover moves air through the layer of spacer material to remove moisture adjacent a person supported by the patient support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Romano, Sohrab Soltani, Michael V. Bolden
  • Cover system for a patient support surface
    Patent number: 8601620
    Abstract: A cover system includes a first layer providing a top surface over a patient support structure. A layer of spacer material is provided beneath the first layer. An air mover moves air through the layer of spacer material to remove moisture adjacent a person supported by the patient support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Romano, Sohrab Soltani, Michael V. Bolden
  • COVER SYSTEM FOR A PATIENT SUPPORT SURFACE
    Publication number: 20110289685
    Abstract: A cover system includes a first layer providing a top surface over a patient support structure. A layer of spacer material is provided beneath the first layer. An air mover moves air through the layer of spacer material to remove moisture adjacent a person supported by the patient support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: James J. Romano, Sohrab Soltani, Michael V. Bolden
  • Patient support surface
    Patent number: 7966680
    Abstract: A patient support includes a first layer, a first air supply coupled to the first layer, a second layer, and a second air supply coupled to the second layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Romano, Sohrab Soltani, Michael V. Bolden
  • PATIENT SUPPORT SURFACE
    Publication number: 20100095461
    Abstract: A patient support includes a first layer, a first air supply coupled to the first layer, a second layer, and a second air supply coupled to the second layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: James J. Romano, Sohrab Soltani, Michael V. Bolden
  • Patient support surface
    Patent number: 7617555
    Abstract: A support surface is configured to support a patient thereon and has a base portion that includes an air cushion layer. The support surface also has a layer of three dimensional engineered material above the base portion. The layer of three dimensional engineered material is configured to permit air passage therethrough. The layer of three dimensional engineered material is made of a material other than foam. A cover is positioned between the layer of three dimensional engineered material and the patient to be supported. Air is forced through the layer of three dimensional engineered material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Romano, Sohrab Soltani, Michael V. Bolden
  • PATIENT SUPPORT SURFACE
    Publication number: 20090133194
    Abstract: A patient support includes a spacing structure and a base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: James J. Romano, Sohrab Soltani, Michael V. Bolden
  • Patient support
    Patent number: 7480953
    Abstract: A support surface is configured to support a patient thereon and has a base portion that includes an air cushion layer. The support surface also has a layer of three dimensional engineered material above the base portion. The layer of three dimensional engineered material is configured to permit air passage therethrough. A cover is positioned between the layer of three dimensional engineered material and the patient to be supported. Air is forced through the layer of three dimensional engineered material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Romano, Sohrab Soltani, Michael V. Bolden
  • Mattress having an air pressure indicator
    Patent number: 7287290
    Abstract: A mattress including an air pressure indicator configured to indicate the pressure of the mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Romano, William L. Jacques, II
  • Patient support
    Patent number: 7191482
    Abstract: A patient support is disclosed including a spacing structure and a base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Hill Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Romano, Sohrab Soltani, Michael V. Bolden
  • Mattress or cushion structure
    Patent number: 7191480
    Abstract: An apparatus is configured to support at least a portion of a body thereon. The apparatus includes a base portion and a three dimensional engineered material, the three dimensional engineered material and the base cooperate to provide support for the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Romano, Sohrab Soltani, Michael V. Bolden
  • Patient support
    Publication number: 20040237203
    Abstract: A patient support is disclosed including a spacing structure and a base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: James J. Romano, Sohrab Soltani, Michael V. Bolden
  • Mattress
    Publication number: 20040172764
    Abstract: A mattress having an air cushion positioned between a first air fluidized support section and a second air fluidized support section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan W. Henley, Dana H. Delk, Robert C. Novack, James J. Romano
  • Mattress or cushion structure
    Publication number: 20040168255
    Abstract: An apparatus is configured to support at least a portion of a body thereon. The apparatus includes a base portion and a three dimensional engineered material, the three dimensional engineered material and the base cooperate to provide support for the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Romano, Sohrab Soltani, Michael V. Bolden
  • Air fluidized bladders for a bed
    Publication number: 20040158927
    Abstract: A mattress for a bed is provided to support a patient. The mattress includes a plurality of air fluidized bladders. Each bladder includes a fluidized zone having fluidizable material positioned therein. Each bladder further includes a diffuser configured to provide air to the fluidized zone to fluidize the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Sohrab Soltani, Timothy W. Perez, James J. Romano
  • Mattress
    Patent number: 6735801
    Abstract: A mattress having a head end and a foot end comprises a first support section configured to support an occupant's feet, legs, and seat, and a second support section located adjacent the head end of the mattress to support an occupant's back and head. A portion of the head support section is movable toward the head end of the mattress as the second support section is moved to an elevated position relative to the first support section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan W. Henley, Dana H. Delk, Robert C. Novack, James J. Romano
  • Mattress or cushion structure
    Patent number: 6701556
    Abstract: An apparatus is configured to support at least a portion of a body thereon. The apparatus includes a cover having an interior region, and a base located within the interior region. The base includes a top foam layer, a middle foam layer, and a bottom foam layer. The top layer is coupled to the middle layer and the middle layer is coupled to the bottom layer. Each of the foam layers includes a plurality of different foam sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Romano, Sohrab Soltani, Michael V. Bolden
  • Air fluidized bladders for a bed
    Patent number: 6694555
    Abstract: A mattress for a bed is provided to support a patient. The mattress includes a plurality of air fluidized bladders. Each bladder includes a fluidized zone having fluidizable material positioned therein. Each bladder further includes a diffuser configured to provide air to the fluidized zone to fluidize the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Sohrab Soltani, Timothy W. Perez, James J. Romano
  • Bed frame with reduced-shear pivot
    Patent number: 6694549
    Abstract: A patient support is provided having a frame, a deck positioned on the frame, and a mattress. The deck includes a deck section configured to move relative to the frame. The frame includes a recessed portion configured to receive the deck section during movement of the deck section relative to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy W. Perez, Sohrab Soltani, James J. Romano