Patents by Inventor Jason A. Penninger
Jason A. Penninger 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: 20200360207Abstract: A sleep apparatus, such as a mattress, comprises a head support surface sized to support a person's head, and a torso support surface sized to support a person's torso. The head support surface is generally laterally sloped moving from a first side toward a second side of the mattress, and the torso support surface is generally laterally sloped moving from the first side toward the second side. In some embodiments, the lateral slope of the head support surface is at least about 15°, the lateral slope of the head support surface is greater than the lateral slope of the torso support surface, and/or, the sleep apparatus slopes in the longitudinal direction as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Michael Scott Hood, David L. Ribble, Laetitia Gazagnes, Pierre Deguignet, Aziz A. Bhai, Eric D. Agdeppa, Neal Wiggermann, Charles A. Howell, Varad N. Srivastava, Jason A. Penninger
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Patent number: 10518048Abstract: A respiratory therapy apparatus includes components operable to simultaneously provide a High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) therapy and a Mechanical Insufflation/Exsufflation (MIE) therapy to a patient. The respiratory therapy apparatus includes a controller that controls a synchronization of the HFCWO therapy and the MIE therapy to provide respiratory therapy to the patient to effectively clear mucous or induce deep sputum from the lungs of patient.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2016Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, PTE Ltd.Inventors: John A. Bobey, Jason A. Penninger, Brian E. Byrd, Brian C. Becker, Michael A. Roux, Kristin McFall
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Publication number: 20170027813Abstract: A respiratory therapy apparatus includes components operable to simultaneously provide a High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) therapy and a Mechanical Insufflation/Exsufflation (MIE) therapy to a patient. The respiratory therapy apparatus includes a controller that controls a synchronization of the HFCWO therapy and the MIE therapy to provide respiratory therapy to the patient to effectively clear mucous or induce deep sputum from the lungs of patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: John A. Bobey, Jason A. Penninger, Brian E. Byrd, Brian C. Becker, Michael A. Roux, Kristin McFall
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Patent number: 9138173Abstract: A system for interoperability of a person support apparatus and various patient mobility devices are disclosed. The system allows for communication between the person support apparatus and various patient mobility devices.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Jason Penninger, Christopher R. O'Keefe
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Publication number: 20150136146Abstract: A method comprises determining a person's level of risk for developing an adverse condition; selecting a care protocol based on the level of risk; displaying a proposed configuration of a person support structure corresponding to the care protocol for a caregiver to approve; and upon approval by the caregiver, implementing the configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: HILL-ROM SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Michael Scott Hood, David L. Ribble, Laetitia Gazagnes, Pierre Deguignet, Aziz A. Bhai, Eric D. Agdeppa, Neal Wiggermann, Charles A. Howell, Varad N. Srivastava, Jason A. Penninger
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Patent number: 8844078Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame having a patient support deck that is movable between a horizontal position to support a patient in a lying position and a chair egress position to support the patient in a sitting position. Depending upon a height of the patient, a lift system is operated to support the patient support deck relative to an underlying floor at different heights when the patient support deck is moved to the chair egress position. Depending upon a weight of the patient, at least one bladder of a mattress is either deflated or further inflated when the patient support deck is moved to the chair egress position and the patient is in the process of egressing from the patient support apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: David W. Hornbach, Aziz A. Bhai, Christopher R. O'Keefe, Jason A. Penninger
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Publication number: 20130309713Abstract: Pathogen and chemical detection systems for use with a patient support apparatus and related methods are disclosed. A fluid or biologic sample from the vicinity of a person supported by a person support apparatus is acquired and transmitted to a pathogen detection sensor. A graphical caregiver interface is supplied output from the pathogen detection sensor and detects the presence of a chemical. The graphical caregiver interface communicates with an electronic medical records database, and alarm and a nurse call system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Inventors: David Ribble, Michelle McCleerey, Eric Agdeppa, Brian Lawrence, Jason Penninger
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Patent number: 8474072Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame and a mattress support deck coupled to the frame. The mattress support deck is movable between a horizontal position to support a patient in a lying position and a chair egress position to support the patient in a sitting position. The patient support apparatus has at least one actuator coupled to the mattress support deck and operable to move the mattress support deck between the horizontal position and the chair egress position. Control circuitry is coupled to the at least one actuator and is operable to command operation of the at least one actuator. In response to the control circuitry receiving a chair lockout signal, the at least one actuator is prevented from being operated to move the mattress support deck into the chair egress position.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Christopher R. O'Keefe, Jason A. Penninger
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Patent number: 8413273Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame having a patient support deck that is movable between a horizontal position to support a patient in a lying position and a chair egress position to support the patient in a sitting position. Depending upon a height of the patient, a lift system is operated to support the patient support deck relative to an underlying floor at different heights when the patient support deck is moved to the chair egress position. Depending upon a weight of the patient, at least one bladder of a mattress is either deflated or further inflated when the patient support deck is moved to the chair egress position and the patient is in the process of egressing from the patient support apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: David W. Hornbach, Aziz A. Bhai, Christopher R. O'Keefe, Jason A. Penninger
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Publication number: 20130076517Abstract: A system for interoperability of a person support apparatus and various patient mobility devices are disclosed. The system allows for communication between the person support apparatus and various patient mobility devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventors: Jason Penninger, Christopher R. O'Keefe
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Publication number: 20130049966Abstract: An occupant support suite comprises a bed (20) an acoustic sensor (110, 110A) associated with the bed for receiving an acoustic signature (160) corresponding to a stand alone device (150) and a processor (112, 112A) for comparing the signature to a library (116) of reference signatures, and, if the comparison is satisfactory, issuing a notification (208) to the bed, to an off-bed destination (210) or to both. A related method for responding to the acoustic signature comprises receiving (200) the signature, determining if the signature compares satisfactorily (204, 206) to a reference signature and, if so, issuing a notification (208) to an occupant support, to an off-support destination (210) or to both. Another related method for responding to the acoustic signature comprises receiving the signature and causing the occupant support to undergo a change of state from an initial state causally unrelated to the defined condition to a changed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Jason A. Penninger, David W. Hornbach, Christopher R. O'Keefe, Timothy Joseph Receveur
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Publication number: 20130046216Abstract: The disclosure provides a system for DVT prevention and therapy coupled to a person support surface of a person-support apparatus. In one embodiment the system can include at least one bladder, a controller, a fluid supply unit and a valve assembly in one embodiment. The at least one bladder can be configured to provide percussion therapy or sequential compression to the lower limbs of the person supported on the person-support apparatus. The fluid supply unit can be configured to supply fluid to the at least one bladder via the valve assembly. The controller can control the opening and closing of the valve assembly depending on the pressure inside the at least one bladder. In another embodiment, the system for DVT prevention and therapy uses mechanical actuation devices to provide a mechanical stimulus to the patient's limb.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventors: Christopher R. O'Keefe, David Ribble, Rachel Williamson, Timothy J. Receveur, Jason Amrhein, Jason Penninger
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Patent number: 8266741Abstract: A bed for use with a patient coupled to a medical device via at least one patient care line is provided. The bed includes a frame including at least one movable patient support section and an actuator coupled to the movable patient support section. The actuator is operable to move the movable patient support section. The bed also includes control circuitry that is coupled to the actuator to command operation of the actuator. The control circuitry ceases operation of the actuator in response to receiving a signal indicative of an unwanted condition of the at least one patient care line.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2010Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Jason A. Penninger, David W. Hornbach, Christopher R. O'Keefe
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Publication number: 20120124744Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame having a patient support deck that is movable between a horizontal position to support a patient in a lying position and a chair egress position to support the patient in a sitting position. Depending upon a height of the patient, a lift system is operated to support the patient support deck relative to an underlying floor at different heights when the patient support deck is moved to the chair egress position. Depending upon a weight of the patient, at least one bladder of a mattress is either deflated or further inflated when the patient support deck is moved to the chair egress position and the patient is in the process of egressing from the patient support apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: David W. Hornbach, Aziz A. Bhai, Christopher R. O'Keefe, Jason A. Penninger
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Publication number: 20120073054Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame and a mattress support deck coupled to the frame. The mattress support deck is movable between a horizontal position to support a patient in a lying position and a chair egress position to support the patient in a sitting position. The patient support apparatus has at least one actuator coupled to the mattress support deck and operable to move the mattress support deck between the horizontal position and the chair egress position. Control circuitry is coupled to the at least one actuator and is operable to command operation of the at least one actuator. In response to the control circuitry receiving a chair lockout signal, the at least one actuator is prevented from being operated to move the mattress support deck into the chair egress position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Christopher R. O'Keefe, Jason A. Penninger
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Publication number: 20120036638Abstract: A bed for use with a patient coupled to a medical device via at least one patient care line is provided. The bed includes a frame including at least one movable patient support section and an actuator coupled to the movable patient support section. The actuator is operable to move the movable patient support section. The bed also includes control circuitry that is coupled to the actuator to command operation of the actuator. The control circuitry ceases operation of the actuator in response to receiving a signal indicative of an unwanted condition of the at least one patient care line.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2010Publication date: February 16, 2012Inventors: Jason A. Penninger, David W. Hornbach, Christopher R. O'Keefe