Patents by Inventor John L. Fitzsimmons

John L. Fitzsimmons 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).

  • AUTOMATED MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SUPPORT APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20130111669
    Abstract: A support apparatus (10) for use in supporting a person, particularly a bariatric patient. The apparatus (10) is selectively convertible between a seat configuration for supporting the person in a substantially seated position and a table configuration for supporting the person in a substantially prostrate position. The apparatus (10) is both vertically and angularly adjustable in either configuration. The apparatus (10) includes enhanced lateral support provided by telescoping support cylinders (74, 76), and substantially automatically retracting foot support portions (50).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: Raye's, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy D. Parson, John L. Fitzsimmons, Donald Peach, Eric D. Boss
  • Automated multi-functional support apparatus
    Patent number: 8336140
    Abstract: A support apparatus (10) for use in supporting a person, particularly a bariatric patient. The apparatus (10) is selectively convertible between a seat configuration for supporting the person in a substantially seated position and a table configuration for supporting the person in a substantially prostrate position. The apparatus (10) is both vertically and angularly adjustable in either configuration. The apparatus (10) includes enhanced lateral support provided by telescoping support cylinders (74,76), and substantially automatically retracting foot support portions (50).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Raye's, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy D. Parson, John L. Fitzsimmons, Don Peach, Eric D. Boss
  • Automated multi-functional support apparatus
    Patent number: 8028359
    Abstract: A support apparatus (10) for use in supporting a person, particularly a bariatric patient. The apparatus (10) is selectively convertible between a seat configuration for supporting the person in a substantially seated position and a table configuration for supporting the person in a substantially prostrate position. The apparatus (10) is both vertically and angularly adjustable in either configuration. The apparatus (10) includes enhanced lateral support provided by telescoping support cylinders (74,76), and substantially automatically retracting foot support portions (50).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Raye's, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy D. Parson, John L. Fitzsimmons, Don Peach, Eric D. Boss
  • AUTOMATED MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SUPPORT APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20100095456
    Abstract: A support apparatus (10) for use in supporting a person, particularly a bariatric patient. The apparatus (10) is selectively convertible between a seat configuration for supporting the person in a substantially seated position and a table configuration for supporting the person in a substantially prostrate position. The apparatus (10) is both vertically and angularly adjustable in either configuration. The apparatus (10) includes enhanced lateral support provided by telescoping support cylinders (74,76), and substantially automatically retracting foot support portions (50).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Troy D. Parson, John L. Fitzsimmons, Don Peach, Eric D. Boss