Patents by Inventor Kristen Thurman

Kristen Thurman 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).

  • Publication number: 20240148577
    Abstract: A medical bed frame may include a base frame, a pair of side members selectively movable laterally towards or away from the base frame, a first and second drive assembly each comprising: a first and second pair of cams configured to move the pair of side members, and a central linkage for rotating the first and second pair of cams, a first actuator operatively connected to the central linkage of the first drive assembly and the base frame, and a second actuator operatively connected to the central linkage of the second drive assembly and the base frame, wherein the first and second actuator are configured to selectively move the central linkage in one of a first direction and a second direction, whereby selective movement of the first actuator and the second actuator results in lateral movement of the pair of side members towards or away from the base frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: Sizewise Rentals L.L.C.
    Inventors: David Delroy Driscoll, JR., Kristen Thurman, Troy Parson, Jeffery Spreier, John C. Moore, Duane Edgar Wente, III, Kenneth Scott Bower, Matthew Ray Isley
  • Publication number: 20150173667
    Abstract: A pressure wound prevention system operable to prompt at least one caregiver to reposition a subject at risk of developing a pressure wound. The system includes a pressure-detection surface comprising a plurality of pressure sensors configured to monitor pressure exerted upon the pressure-detection surface by the subject as well as orientation sensors configured to monitor an angle of the pressure-detection surface. A processor is operable to interpret and analyze data from the sensors and to provide indications to a caregiver when the subject requires repositioning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Amir Ben Shalom, Efrat Zaritzky, Kristen Thurman, Lior Greenstein
  • Publication number: 20070020596
    Abstract: A system for modifying and shaping behavior. The system comprises a number of components, which may be used individually or in combination with other components. A variety of kits comprising various components can be formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventor: Kristen Thurman
  • Publication number: 20060172268
    Abstract: A system for modifying and shaping behavior. The system comprises a number of components, which may be used individually or in combination with other components. A variety of kits comprising various components can be formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Kristen Thurman