Patents by Inventor Lars Eklof
Lars Eklof 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: 11801176Abstract: A patient assisting system includes a frame having a sling assembly attachment point and a lifting arm which is movable relative to the frame and which includes a receptacle. When the sling assembly is attached to the attachment point and extends through the receptacle, a portion of the sling travels through the receptacle as the lifting arm moves relative to the frame. Another embodiment includes exactly one four bar linkage comprised of a frame having an attachment point for a sling assembly, a lifting arm having a receptacle, a lower cross arm and an upper cross arm. The lifting arm is adapted to be movable between a person-seated position and a person-standing position. The receptacle is located along the lifting arm so that motion of the lifting arm causes the receptacle to move along a curved path having a concave side which is person-facing.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Liko Research & Development ABInventors: Anders Joakim Eriksson, Elin K. Dovervik, Gun Blom, Jack Barney Sing, Lars Eklof, Roger Karlsson, Ronnie Arespong
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Patent number: 11679049Abstract: A patient lift system includes a lift housing, a base lift strap having a first end coupled to a lift housing and a second end coupled to a sling bar. The base lift strap is infection controlled. In one embodiment, a protective sleeve covers the base lift strap, wherein the protective sleeve has a first end and a second end. In another embodiment, the base lift strap is chemically treated to provide infection control.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2020Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Liko Research & Development ABInventors: Roger Karlsson, Mattias Andersson, Lars Eklof, Laetitia Gazagnes, Josh Shenk
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Publication number: 20210137759Abstract: A patient assisting system includes a frame having a sling assembly attachment point and a lifting arm which is movable relative to the frame and which includes a receptacle. When the sling assembly is attached to the attachment point and extends through the receptacle, a portion of the sling travels through the receptacle as the lifting arm moves relative to the frame. Another embodiment includes exactly one four bar linkage comprised of a frame having an attachment point for a sling assembly, a lifting arm having a receptacle, a lower cross arm and an upper cross arm. The lifting arm is adapted to be movable between a person-seated position and a person-standing position. The receptacle is located along the lifting arm so that motion of the lifting arm causes the receptacle to move along a curved path having a concave side which is person-facing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: Liko Research & Development ABInventors: Anders Joakim Eriksson, Elin K. Dovervik, Gun Blom, Jack Barney Sing, Lars Eklof, Roger Karlsson, Ronnie Arespong
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Patent number: 10874565Abstract: A patient assisting system includes a frame having a sling assembly attachment point and a lifting arm which is movable relative to the frame and which includes a receptacle. When the sling assembly is attached to the attachment point and extends through the receptacle, a portion of the sling travels through the receptacle as the lifting arm moves relative to the frame. Another embodiment includes exactly one four bar linkage comprised of a frame having an attachment point for a sling assembly, a lifting arm having a receptacle, a lower cross arm and an upper cross arm. The lifting arm is adapted to be movable between a person-seated position and a person-standing position. The receptacle is located along the lifting arm so that motion of the lifting arm causes the receptacle to move along a curved path having a concave side which is person-facing.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: LIKO RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ABInventors: Anders Joakim Eriksson, Elin K. Dovervik, Gun Blom, Jack Barney Sing, Lars Eklof, Roger Karlsson, Ronnie Arespong
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Publication number: 20200230006Abstract: A patient lift system includes a lift housing, a base lift strap having a first end coupled to a lift housing and a second end coupled to a sling bar. The base lift strap is infection controlled. In one embodiment, a protective sleeve covers the base lift strap, wherein the protective sleeve has a first end and a second end. In another embodiment, the base lift strap is chemically treated to provide infection control.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: Liko Research & Development ABInventors: Roger Karlsson, Mattias Andersson, Lars Eklof, Laetitia Gazagnes, Joshua William Shenk
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Patent number: 10646392Abstract: A patient lift system includes a lift housing, a base lift strap having a first end coupled to a lift housing and a second end coupled to a sling bar. The base lift strap is infection controlled. In one embodiment, a protective sleeve covers the base lift strap, wherein the protective sleeve has a first end and a second end. In another embodiment, the base lift strap is chemically treated to provide infection control.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2017Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: LIKO RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ABInventors: Roger Karlsson, Mattias Andersson, Lars Eklof, Laetitia Gazagnes, Joshua William Shenk
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Publication number: 20190175427Abstract: A patient assisting system includes a frame having a sling assembly attachment point and a lifting arm which is movable relative to the frame and which includes a receptacle. When the sling assembly is attached to the attachment point and extends through the receptacle, a portion of the sling travels through the receptacle as the lifting arm moves relative to the frame. Another embodiment includes exactly one four bar linkage comprised of a frame having an attachment point for a sling assembly, a lifting arm having a receptacle, a lower cross arm and an upper cross arm. The lifting arm is adapted to be movable between a person-seated position and a person-standing position. The receptacle is located along the lifting arm so that motion of the lifting arm causes the receptacle to move along a curved path having a concave side which is person-facing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Anders Joakim Eriksson, Elin K. Dovervik, Gun Blom, Jack Barney Sing, Lars Eklof, Roger Karlsson, Ronnie Arespong
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Patent number: 10251796Abstract: A method of rehabilitating a person using a person lift device, includes the steps of: calculating a first amount of assistance provided by the person lift device to assist a person in moving between a first position and a second position at a first time; comparing the first amount of assistance to a previously determined amount of assistance; and providing a second amount of assistance as a function of the difference between the first amount of assistance and the previous amount of assistance to assist a person in moving between the first position and the second position at a second time.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2018Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Liko Research & Development ABInventors: Anders Joakim Eriksson, Elin K. Dovervik, Gun Blom, Jack Barney Sing, Lars Eklof, Roger Karlsson, Ronnie Arespong
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Publication number: 20180271728Abstract: A method of rehabilitating a person using a person lift device, includes the steps of: calculating a first amount of assistance provided by the person lift device to assist a person in moving between a first position and a second position at a first time; comparing the first amount of assistance to a previously determined amount of assistance; and providing a second amount of assistance as a function of the difference between the first amount of assistance and the previous amount of assistance to assist a person in moving between the first position and the second position at a second time.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Anders Joakim Eriksson, Elin K. Dovervik, Gun Blom, Jack Barney Sing, Lars Eklof, Roger Karlsson, Ronnie Arespong
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Patent number: 10045895Abstract: A lift system comprises a lift assembly and a control system. The lift assembly is configured to assist a person in moving between a first position and a second position. The control system is configured to change the amount of assistance provided by the lift assembly as a function of a change in a characteristic of the person.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2012Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Liko Research & Development ABInventors: Lars Eklof, Gun Blom, Ronnie Arespong, Elin Dovervik, Roger Karlsson, Anders Eriksson, Jack Barney Sing
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Publication number: 20180008496Abstract: A patient lift system includes a lift housing, a base lift strap having a first end coupled to a lift housing and a second end coupled to a sling bar. The base lift strap is infection controlled. In one embodiment, a protective sleeve covers the base lift strap, wherein the protective sleeve has a first end and a second end. In another embodiment, the base lift strap is chemically treated to provide infection control.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Roger Karlsson, Mattias Andersson, Lars Eklof, Laetitia Gazagnes, Joshua William Shenk
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Publication number: 20140259391Abstract: A patient lift system includes a lift housing, a base lift strap having a first end coupled to a lift housing and a second end coupled to a sling bar. The base lift strap is infection controlled. In one embodiment, a protective sleeve covers the base lift strap, wherein the protective sleeve has a first end and a second end. In another embodiment, the base lift strap is chemically treated to provide infection control.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Liko Research & Development ABInventors: Roger KARLSSON, Mattias ANDERSSON, Lars EKLOF, Laetitia GAZAGNES, Josh SHENK
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Publication number: 20140020175Abstract: A monitoring system comprises a lift assembly configured to lift a patient; a control system configured to control operation of the lift system; and a reporting system in communication with the control system and configured to receive operational information for the lift assembly. The reporting system compares the operational information to a predetermined set of values to determine if the operation of the lift is in compliance with the protocols.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventors: Steven A. Dixon, Nelda R. Johnson, Benjamin E. Howell, William Brian Bishop, Christian Saucier, David M. Girardeau, Joshua W. Shenk, Kelli F. Rempel, Richard J. Schuman, Whitney Pesot, Erik Roehl, Elin Dovervik, David Lundberg, Hanna Youngstrom, Catherine Ringbjer, Ronnie Arespong, Lars Eklof
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Publication number: 20130219615Abstract: A lift system comprises a lift assembly and a control system. The lift assembly is configured to assist a person in moving between a first position and a second position. The control system is configured to change the amount of assistance provided by the lift assembly as a function of a change in a characteristic of the person.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: Lars Eklof, Gun Blom, Ronnie Arespong, Elin Dovervik, Roger Karlsson, Anders Eriksson, Jack Barney Sing