Patents by Inventor James S. Sims, Jr.

James S. Sims, Jr. 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).

  • Hook type fowler for hospital stretchers
    Patent number: 4222131
    Abstract: A quick release for the back rest (Fowler) of hospital stretchers. The conventional threaded crank actuator carries a mating threaded block and a sliding block, the sliding block being connected to the head rest. Manually operated hook means permits disengagement between the blocks to free the back rest. Inadvertent disengagement preventing safety means, and re-engagement means are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1980
    Assignee: Chemed Corporation
    Inventors: Donald H. Holdt, James S. Sims, Jr.