Patents by Inventor John Wrobleski
John Wrobleski 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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Patent number: 10052249Abstract: A patient support includes a frame, a patient support surface supported at the frame, a display incorporated into the frame, and a user interface incorporated into the frame. The patient support frame includes a controller incorporated into the frame, which has a plurality of prompts stored therein. The user interface is in communication with the controller and may be used to select a selected prompt from the plurality of prompts stored in the controller. When a prompt is selected, the controller generates a display image or text associated with the selected prompt at the display in response to a passage of time or an input to provide a visual prompt to the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Derick Elliott, David Mayen Moreno, Martin Plante, Chad Rohrer, David Kim Soui Wan Fong, Annie Desaulniers, Jeffrey Joseph Thompson, Dennis John Wrobleski, Frederick William Blanchard
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Publication number: 20180104122Abstract: A patient support includes a frame, a patient support surface supported at the frame, a display incorporated into the frame, and a user interface incorporated into the frame. The patient support frame includes a controller incorporated into the frame, which has a plurality of prompts stored therein. The user interface is in communication with the controller and may be used to select a selected prompt from the plurality of prompts stored in the controller. When a prompt is selected, the controller generates a display image or text associated with the selected prompt at the display in response to a passage of time or an input to provide a visual prompt to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2015Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: Derick Elliott, David Mayen Moreno, Martin Plante, Chad Rohrer, David Kim Soui Wan Fong, Annie Desaulniers, Jeffrey Joseph Thompson, Dennis John Wrobleski, Frederick William Blanchard
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Patent number: 8789222Abstract: A patient support apparatus is provided. The patient support apparatus includes a plurality of therapeutic devices including a rotation device and a percussion-vibration device for carrying out rotation, percussion, and vibration therapy for a patient. The patient support apparatus includes a control system for controlling operation of the plurality of therapeutic devices. The control system comprises a touch-screen display segmented into a main menu portion and a data window portion. The therapeutic functions are represented by touch selectable buttons on the main menu portion. When any of these buttons are selected, a plurality of adjustable operating parameters appears in the data window portion. At the same time, the buttons corresponding to the therapeutic functions in the main menu portion remain visible such that an operator can easily select another therapeutic function. A method of tracking the therapeutic functions performed is provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2013Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Frederick William Blanchard, Jeffrey Joseph Thompson, Dennis John Wrobleski, Michael Sterling Smith
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Patent number: 8727368Abstract: A bicycle including front and rear wheels, a main frame that has a mounting bracket, and a front fork that connects the main frame to the front wheel. The bicycle also includes a rear sub-frame that connects the main frame to the rear wheel and that is movable relative to the main frame, and a shock that is positioned to dampen movement between the main frame and the sub-frame. The shock has a front mount that is secured to the mounting bracket and that defines a space between the front mount and the main frame, and a bicycle accessory is positioned in the space.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventor: Dennis John Wrobleski
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Publication number: 20140117643Abstract: A bicycle including front and rear wheels, a main frame that has a mounting bracket, and a front fork that connects the main frame to the front wheel. The bicycle also includes a rear sub-frame that connects the main frame to the rear wheel and that is movable relative to the main frame, and a shock that is positioned to dampen movement between the main frame and the sub-frame. The shock has a front mount that is secured to the mounting bracket and that defines a space between the front mount and the main frame, and a bicycle accessory is positioned in the space.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.Inventor: Dennis John Wrobleski
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Patent number: 8413271Abstract: A patient support apparatus is provided. The patient support apparatus includes a plurality of therapeutic devices including a rotation device and a percussion-vibration device for carrying out rotation, percussion, and vibration therapy for a patient. The patient support apparatus includes a control system for controlling operation of the plurality of therapeutic devices. The control system comprises a touch-screen display segmented into a main menu portion and a data window portion. The therapeutic functions are represented by touch selectable buttons on the main menu portion. When any of these buttons are selected, a plurality of adjustable operating parameters appears in the data window portion. At the same time, the buttons corresponding to the therapeutic functions in the main menu portion remain visible such that an operator can easily select another therapeutic function. A method of tracking the therapeutic functions performed is provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2005Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Frederick William Blanchard, Jeffery Joseph Thompson, Dennis John Wrobleski, Michael Sterling Smith
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Patent number: 8020884Abstract: A bicycle including a main frame, a front fork rotationally coupled to the main frame, a rear wheel rotationally coupled to the main frame, a front wheel rotationally coupled to the front fork, a handlebar, and a stem assembly coupling the handlebar to the front fork. The stem assembly includes a stem base coupled to the front fork, a face plate coupled to the stem base with the handlebar sandwiched between the face plate and the stem base, and an auxiliary retention system that holds the face plate engaged with the stem base.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventors: Aaron J. Foley, Dennis John Wrobleski
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Patent number: 7624990Abstract: A sealant is provided that possesses many or all of the characteristics of conventional thread sealants, and allows application with improved smoothness and uniformity of application. Sealants in accordance with the invention utilize engineered fibers such as melamines like Basofill and polyaramids such as Kevlar in its composition. Engineered fibers offer consistency and uniformity that other previously used sealants lack. Engineered fibers can improve the gap filling characteristics of the sealant, as well as the resistance of the sealant to chemicals and high pressures. Engineered fibers tend to have very high strength and low density.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Hercules Chemical Company Inc.Inventors: Fred Richard Scholer, John Wrobleski
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Patent number: 7434812Abstract: Generally speaking, in accordance with the invention, a putty is provided that can include many or all of the handling characteristics of a traditional plumber's putty, but with reduced staining qualities. Such putty can facilitate substantially stain free installations. Putties in accordance with the invention can contain combinations of polymers or oligomers, solvents, fillers and optional rubbery materials. A composition according to the invention is preferably sufficiently stain-free to be used on porous stone, such as marble and granite, without damaging the appearance of the stone. This is achieved by eliminating oil completely, or at least substantially, or restricting their ability to cause stains sufficiently. Because compositions of the invention can be made to be free of oils, they can also have the effect of eliminating the greasy feeling to the hands, which can occur when handling traditional putty.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2005Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Hercules Chemical Company IncorporatedInventors: John Wrobleski, Fred Richard Scholer
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Publication number: 20070114726Abstract: Generally speaking, in accordance with the invention, a putty is provided that can include many or all of the handling characteristics of a traditional plumber's putty, but with reduced staining qualities. Such putty can facilitate substantially stain free installations. Putties in accordance with the invention can contain combinations of polymers or oligomers, solvents, fillers and optional rubbery materials. A composition according to the invention is preferably sufficiently stain-free to be used on porous stone, such as marble and granite, without damaging the appearance of the stone. This is achieved by eliminating oil completely, or at least substantially, or restricting their ability to cause stains sufficiently. Because compositions of the invention can be made to be free of oils, they can also have the effect of eliminating the greasy feeling to the hands, which can occur when handling traditional putty.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2005Publication date: May 24, 2007Inventors: John Wrobleski, Fred Scholer
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Publication number: 20060276349Abstract: A sealant is provided that possesses many or all of the characteristics of conventional thread sealants, and allows application with improved smoothness and uniformity of application. Sealants in accordance with the invention utilize engineered fibers such as melamines like Basofill and polyaramids such as Kevlar in its composition. Engineered fibers offer consistency and uniformity that other previously used sealants lack. Engineered fibers can improve the gap filling characteristics of the sealant, as well as the resistance of the sealant to chemicals and high pressures. Engineered fibers tend to have very high strength and low density.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2006Publication date: December 7, 2006Inventors: Fred Scholer, John Wrobleski
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Patent number: D540433Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2005Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Alsons CorporationInventors: Noah Dingler, Dennis John Wrobleski, Dominic Daunter
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Patent number: D556294Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2006Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Alsons CorporationInventors: Dennis John Wrobleski, Dominic J. Daunter, Michael Miller, Julian C. Giggs