Patents by Inventor Joshua C. Hight
Joshua C. Hight 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: 11938065Abstract: A surgical patient support includes a foundation frame, a support top, and a brake system. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The support top is coupled to the first column and the second column for rotation about a top axis extending along the length of the support top. A single-handle unlock for the support top is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Allen Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Joshua C. Hight, David P. Scott, Thomas K. Skripps, Orlando Soto, Darwin Keith-Lucas, Justin I. McCarthy, Jack B. Sing, Jeffrey C. Marrion, Phillip B. Dolliver, Joshua J. Moriarty
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Patent number: 11833087Abstract: A surgical monitoring system including a machine vision sensor, an electronic controller communicatively coupled to the machine vision sensor, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory storing a computer readable instruction set, where, when the computer readable instruction set is executed by the processor, the electronic controller, detects a position of a subject with the machine vision sensor, detects a position of a person support apparatus, compares the detected position of the subject with the detected position of the person support apparatus, and determines if the detected position of the subject and the detected position of the person support apparatus indicates that the subject is not aligned with the person support apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Allen Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Joshua C. Hight, Varad Narayan Srivastava
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Patent number: 11801184Abstract: A head rest accessory is provided for coupling to a bed frame of a hospital bed. The head rest accessory includes a frame and a head rest mount coupled to the frame. A head rest is coupled to the head rest mount and includes a face rest shell. A first angle sensor measures a first tilt angle of the face rest shell. A second angle sensor measures a second tilt angle of the face rest shell.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2022Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Philippe Kaikenger, Jean-Bernard Duvert, Mickael Audic, Joshua C. Hight, Alejandro Noe Conejo Castano, Jonathan K. Moenter, Lori A. Zapfe, Heather D. Kooiker, Christine Abousaleh, Carlos A. Urrea, Morgan M. Dreyer
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Publication number: 20230090992Abstract: A head rest accessory is provided for coupling to a bed frame of a hospital bed. The head rest accessory includes a frame and a head rest mount coupled to the frame. A head rest is coupled to the head rest mount and includes a face rest shell. A first angle sensor measures a first tilt angle of the face rest shell. A second angle sensor measures a second tilt angle of the face rest shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Philippe KAIKENGER, Jean-Bernard DUVERT, Mickael AUDIC, Joshua C. HIGHT, Alejandro Noe CONEJO CASTANO, Jonathan K. MOENTER, Lori A. ZAPFE, Heather D. KOOIKER, Christine ABOUSALEH, Carlos A. URREA, Morgan M. DREYER
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Patent number: 11529276Abstract: A head rest accessory for coupling to sockets provided on a bed frame of a hospital bed is provided. A frame is configured to be insertable downwardly into the sockets to couple the frame to the bed frame of the hospital bed. A head rest mount is coupled to the frame and is repositionable along the frame. A head rest is coupled to the head rest mount and includes a face rest shell. A first angle sensor is positioned along a side of the face rest shell. A second angle sensor is positioned on a head end of the face rest shell.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Philippe Kaikenger, Jean-Bernard Duvert, Mickael Audic, Joshua C. Hight, Alejandro Noe Conejo, Jonathan K. Moenter, Lori A. Zapfe, Heather D. Kooiker, Christine Abousaleh, Carlos A. Urrea, Morgan M. Dreyer
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Patent number: 11452657Abstract: A surgical patient support includes a foundation frame, a support top, and a brake system. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The support top is coupled to the first column and the second column for rotation about a top axis extending along the length of the support top. A single-handle unlock for the support top is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2021Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Allen Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Joshua C. Hight, David P. Scott, Thomas K. Skripps, Orlando Soto, Darwin Keith-Lucas, Justin I. McCarthy, Jack B. Sing, Jeffrey C. Marrion, Phillip B. Dolliver, Joshua J. Moriarty
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Publication number: 20220273513Abstract: A surgical monitoring system including a machine vision sensor, an electronic controller communicatively coupled to the machine vision sensor, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory storing a computer readable instruction set, where, when the computer readable instruction set is executed by the processor, the electronic controller, detects a position of a subject with the machine vision sensor, detects a position of a person support apparatus, compares the detected position of the subject with the detected position of the person support apparatus, and determines if the detected position of the subject and the detected position of the person support apparatus indicates that the subject is not aligned with the person support apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Applicant: Allen Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Joshua C. Hight, Varad Narayan Srivastava
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Publication number: 20220241128Abstract: A surgical table includes a pair of lift columns. A table top extends between each of the pair of lift columns. The table top forms a patient support surface configured to receive a patient. The table top includes a head section, a leg section, and a torso section extending between the head section and the leg section. At least one retention pad extends from the table top and is configured to position against the patient. An arm rest extends from the head section and is configured to receive an arm of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: David C. NEWKIRK, Joshua C. HIGHT, Ben W. HERTZ
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Patent number: 11364168Abstract: A surgical monitoring system including a machine vision sensor, an electronic controller communicatively coupled to the machine vision sensor, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory storing a computer readable instruction set, where, when the computer readable instruction set is executed by the processor, the electronic controller, detects a position of a subject with the machine vision sensor, detects a position of a person support apparatus, compares the detected position of the subject with the detected position of the person support apparatus, and determines if the detected position of the subject and the detected position of the person support apparatus indicates that the subject is not aligned with the person support apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: ALLEN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Joshua C. Hight, Varad Narayan Srivastava
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Publication number: 20220125653Abstract: A head rest accessory for coupling to a frame member at a head end of a pivotable torso support section of a hospital bed is provided. A frame is configured to couple to the frame member. A head rest mount is coupled to the frame and is repositionable along the frame. A head rest is coupled to the head rest mount and includes a face rest shell. A first angle sensor is positioned along a side of the face rest shell. A second angle sensor is positioned on a head end of the face rest shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2021Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Philippe KAIKENGER, Jean-Bernard DUVERT, Mickael AUDIC, Joshua C. HIGHT, Alejandro Noe CONEJO, Jonathan K. MOENTER, Lori A. ZAPFE, Heather D. KOOIKER, Christine ABOUSALEH, Carlos A. URREA, Morgan M. DREYER
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Publication number: 20220125652Abstract: A head rest accessory for coupling to sockets provided on a bed frame of a hospital bed is provided. A frame is configured to be insertable downwardly into the sockets to couple the frame to the bed frame of the hospital bed. A head rest mount is coupled to the frame and is repositionable along the frame. A head rest is coupled to the head rest mount and includes a face rest shell. A first angle sensor is positioned along a side of the face rest shell. A second angle sensor is positioned on a head end of the face rest shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2021Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Philippe KAIKENGER, Jean-Bernard DUVERT, Mickael AUDIC, Joshua C. HIGHT, Alejandro Noe CONEJO, Jonathan K. MOENTER, Lori A. ZAPFE, Heather D. KOOIKER, Christine ABOUSALEH, Carlos A. URREA, Morgan M. DREYER
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Publication number: 20220087887Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for patient support include arrangements of patient support tops, that are selectively connectible with a connection assembly, through a slide assembly allowing particular arrangement of the patient support tops. The patient support tops can be arranged for flip rotation to assist in positioning a patient's body. The connection assembly is arranged for receiving a tube connector of the patient top.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Ben HERTZ, Joshua C. HIGHT, Jason S. BERNOTSKY, Christopher B. DUBOIS, Andrew L. THOMPSON, Zachary B. KONSIN, David C. NEWKIRK, Andrew D. CLARK, Kyle S. MCKENNEY
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Publication number: 20220023130Abstract: A surgical patient support includes a foundation frame, a support top, and a brake system. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The support top is coupled to the first column and the second column for rotation about a top axis extending along the length of the support top. A single-handle unlock for the support top is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Joshua C. Hight, David P. Scott, Thomas K. Skripps, Orlando Soto, Darwin Keith-Lucas, Justin I. McCarthy, Jack B. Sing, Jeffrey C. Marrion, Phillip B. Dolliver, Joshua J. Moriarty
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Patent number: 11202731Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for patient support include arrangements of patient support tops, that are selectively connectible with a connection assembly, through a slide assembly allowing particular arrangement of the patient support tops. The patient support tops can be arranged for flip rotation to assist in positioning a patient's body.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2019Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: Allen Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ben Hertz, Joshua C. Hight, Jason S. Bernotsky, Christopher B. Dubois, Andrew L. Thompson, Zachary B. Konsin, David C. Newkirk, Andrew D. Clark, Kyle S. McKenney
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Publication number: 20210353487Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a surgical patient support provides support to a patient. The surgical patient support may include configuration to accommodate various patient body positions to provide a variety of access to the patient's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Joshua C. Hight, Jesse S. Drake, Jeffrey C. Marrion, Christopher B. Dubois, Ben Hertz, Andrew Sennett, Patrick Brophy
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Patent number: 11096853Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a surgical patient support provides support to a patient. The surgical patient support may include configuration to accommodate various patient body positions to provide a variety of access to the patient's body.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Allen Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Joshua C. Hight, Jesse S. Drake, Jeffrey C. Marrion, Christopher B. Dubois, Ben Hertz, Andrew Sennett, Patrick Brophy
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Publication number: 20210236224Abstract: A patient support for use with a foundation frame is disclosed. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The patient support includes a base beam, a leg support, and a guide. The base beam is coupleable to the foundation frame to be supported by the first column and the second column. The leg support has a first end pivotably coupled to the base beam and a second end spaced apart from the first end. The, guide is coupled to the base beam and to the second end of the leg support.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventors: Thomas K. Skripps, Joshua C. Hight, David P. Scott
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Publication number: 20210220202Abstract: A surgical patient support includes a foundation frame, a support top, and a brake system. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The support top is coupled to the first column and the second column for rotation about a top axis extending along the length of the support top. A single-handle unlock for the support top is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Joshua C. Hight, David P. Scott, Thomas K. Skripps, Orlando Soto, Darwin Keith-Lucas, Justin I. McCarthy, Jack B. Sing, Jeffrey C. Marrion, Phillip B. Dolliver, Joshua J. Moriarty
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Patent number: 11013570Abstract: A patient support for use with a foundation frame is disclosed. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The patient support includes a base beam, a leg support, and a guide. The base beam is coupleable to the foundation frame to be supported by the first column and the second column. The leg support has a first end pivotably coupled to the base beam and a second end spaced apart from the first end. The, guide is coupled to the base beam and to the second end of the leg support. The guide is configured to guide the second end of the leg support along an arcuate path when the leg support pivots relative to the base beam.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Allen Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Skripps, Joshua C. Hight, David P. Scott
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Patent number: 10993864Abstract: A surgical patient support includes a foundation frame, a support top, and a brake system. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The support top is coupled to the first column and the second column for rotation about a top axis extending along the length of the support top. A single-handle unlock for the support top is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Allen Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Joshua C. Hight, David P. Scott, Thomas K. Skripps, Orlando Soto, Darwin Keith-Lucas, Justin I. McCarthy, Jack B. Sing, Jeffrey C. Marrion, Phillip B. Dolliver, Joshua J. Moriarty