Patents by Inventor John P. Geer
John P. Geer 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: 20210106476Abstract: Patient support apparatuses, such as beds, cots, stretchers, recliners, operating tables, and the like include wireless mesh network transceivers that enable them to communicate with each other, and other devices, via mesh networks and/or ad hoc networks. One or more additional wireless transceivers are included, such as WiFi transceivers that enable direct communication with a healthcare facility network, such as an Ethernet. The mesh network communication between patient support apparatuses and other devices is used for any one or more of: extending the communication range of the existing IT infrastructure, efficiently routing data to the healthcare facility network, determining location of the patient support apparatuses and devices, transporting patient data from one patient support to the next as the patient moves, and for other aspects.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventors: Michael Joseph Hayes, Aaron Douglas Furman, Christopher John Hopper, John P. Geer, Joshua Elmer Mix, David Terrance Becker, Jonathan Mark Greenbank
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Patent number: 10898398Abstract: Patient support apparatuses, such as beds, cots, stretchers, recliners, operating tables, and the like include wireless mesh network transceivers that enable them to communicate with each other, and other devices, via mesh networks and/or ad hoc networks. One or more additional wireless transceivers are included, such as WiFi transceivers that enable direct communication with a healthcare facility network, such as an Ethernet. The mesh network communication between patient support apparatuses and other devices is used for any one or more of: extending the communication range of the existing IT infrastructure, efficiently routing data to the healthcare facility network, determining location of the patient support apparatuses and devices, transporting patient data from one patient support to the next as the patient moves, and for other aspects.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Michael Joseph Hayes, Aaron Douglas Furman, Christopher John Hopper, John P. Geer, Joshua Elmer Mix, David Terrance Becker, Jonathan Mark Greenbank
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Publication number: 20180185221Abstract: Patient support apparatuses, such as beds, cots, stretchers, recliners, operating tables, and the like include wireless mesh network transceivers that enable them to communicate with each other, and other devices, via mesh networks and/or ad hoc networks. One or more additional wireless transceivers are included, such as WiFi transceivers that enable direct communication with a healthcare facility network, such as an Ethernet. The mesh network communication between patient support apparatuses and other devices is used for any one or more of: extending the communication range of the existing IT infrastructure, efficiently routing data to the healthcare facility network, determining location of the patient support apparatuses and devices, transporting patient data from one patient support to the next as the patient moves, and for other aspects.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Michael Joseph Hayes, Aaron Douglas Furman, Christopher John Hopper, John P. Geer, Joshua Elmer Mix, David Terrance Becker, Jonathan Mark Greenbank
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Patent number: 9937090Abstract: Patient support apparatuses, such as beds, cots, stretchers, recliners, operating tables, and the like include wireless mesh network transceivers that enable them to communicate with each other, and other devices, via mesh networks and/or ad hoc networks. One or more additional wireless transceivers are included, such as WiFi transceivers, that enable direct communication with a healthcare facility network, such as an Ethernet. The mesh network communication between patient support apparatuses and other devices is used for any one or more of: extending the communication range of the existing IT infrastructure, efficiently routing data to the healthcare facility network, determining location of the patient support apparatuses and devices, transporting patient data from one patient support to the next as the patient moves, and for other aspects.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Michael Joseph Hayes, Aaron Douglas Furman, Christopher John Hopper, John P. Geer, Joshua Elmer Mix, David Terrance Becker, Jonathan Mark Greenbank
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Patent number: 9320662Abstract: A patient support system includes a patient support apparatus—which may be a bed or the like—and one or more mobile electronic tags that are positionable in the room and which communicate wirelessly with the patient support apparatus. The electronic tags are attached to one or more of a patient, a medical device, or a caregiver. After detecting the tag(s), the patient support apparatus implements one or more patient care protocols, and provides alerts if the protocols are violated. The implementation may be automatic or require caregiver confirmation. The protocols can be for fall prevention, bed sore prevention, pneumonia prevention, caregiver hand washing, dialysis, and/or other purposes. The patient support apparatus determines the protocol(s) based on one or more of the following: the type of medical device, the specific patient, the presence or absence of the caregiver, and/or information transmitted to, or input into, the patient support apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Michael Joseph Hayes, Aaron Douglas Furman, Joshua Elmer Mix, Richard A. Derenne, John P. Geer
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Publication number: 20150290060Abstract: Patient support apparatuses, such as beds, cots, stretchers, recliners, operating tables, and the like include wireless mesh network transceivers that enable them to communicate with each other, and other devices, via mesh networks and/or ad hoc networks. One or more additional wireless transceivers are included, such as WiFi transceivers, that enable direct communication with a healthcare facility network, such as an Ethernet. The mesh network communication between patient support apparatuses and other devices is used for any one or more of: extending the communication range of the existing IT infrastructure, efficiently routing data to the healthcare facility network, determining location of the patient support apparatuses and devices, transporting patient data from one patient support to the next as the patient moves, and for other aspects.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Michael Joseph Hayes, Aaron Douglas Furman, Christopher John Hopper, John P. Geer, Joshua Elmer Mix, David Terrance Becker, Jonathan Mark Greenbank
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Publication number: 20130283529Abstract: Patient support apparatuses, such as beds, cots, stretchers, recliners, operating tables, and the like include wireless mesh network transceivers that enable them to communicate with each other, and other devices, via mesh networks and/or ad hoc networks. One or more additional wireless transceivers are included, such as WiFi transceivers, that enable direct communication with a healthcare facility network, such as an Ethernet. The mesh network communication between patient support apparatuses and other devices is used for any one or more of: extending the communication range of the existing IT infrastructure, efficiently routing data to the healthcare facility network, determining location of the patient support apparatuses and devices, transporting patient data from one patient support to the next as the patient moves, and for other aspects.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Michael Joseph Hayes, Aaron Douglas Furman, Christopher John Hopper, John P. Geer, Joshua Elmer Mix, David Terrance Becker, Jonathan Mark Greenbank
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Publication number: 20130091631Abstract: A patient support system includes a patient support apparatus—which may be a bed or the like—and one or more mobile electronic tags that are positionable in the room and which communicate wirelessly with the patient support apparatus. The electronic tags are attached to one or more of a patient, a medical device, or a caregiver. After detecting the tag(s), the patient support apparatus implements one or more patient care protocols, and provides alerts if the protocols are violated. The implementation may be automatic or require caregiver confirmation. The protocols can be for fall prevention, bed sore prevention, pneumonia prevention, caregiver hand washing, dialysis, and/or other purposes. The patient support apparatus determines the protocol(s) based on one or more of the following: the type of medical device, the specific patient, the presence or absence of the caregiver, and/or information transmitted to, or input into, the patient support apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: STRYKER CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Joseph Hayes, Aaron Douglas Furman, Joshua Elmer Mix, Richard Derenne, John P. Geer