Patents by Inventor Jeffery Ackerman

Jeffery Ackerman 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).

  • Motorized overbed table for beds and recliners
    Patent number: 11382420
    Abstract: An overbed table apparatus comprising a rail system and a first arm coupled to the rail system, comprising an extension portion configured to move along a first axis. An end effector can be coupled to the extension portion, wherein the end effector is perpendicularly oriented from the first arm. A first motor assembly can be configured to actuate a first actuator, wherein the first end of the first actuator is coupled to a first end of the first arm and the second end of the first actuator is coupled to the extension portion, wherein the first motor assembly and first actuator are configured to move the extension portion along an axis. A second motor assembly coupled to the end effector. The second motor assembly can be configured to rotate the end effector 360 degrees around an axis. The apparatus can include a control system to operate the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Inventors: Bradley S. Duerstock, Jeffery Ackerman
  • MOTORIZED OVERBED TABLE FOR BEDS AND RECLINERS
    Publication number: 20190357671
    Abstract: An overbed table apparatus comprising a rail system and a first arm coupled to the rail system, comprising an extension portion configured to move along a first axis. An end effector can be coupled to the extension portion, wherein the end effector is perpendicularly oriented from the first arm. A first motor assembly can be configured to actuate a first actuator, wherein the first end of the first actuator is coupled to a first end of the first arm and the second end of the first actuator is coupled to the extension portion, wherein the first motor assembly and first actuator are configured to move the extension portion along an axis. A second motor assembly coupled to the end effector. The second motor assembly can be configured to rotate the end effector 360 degrees around an axis. The apparatus can include a control system to operate the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Bradley S. Duerstock, Jeffery Ackerman