Patents by Inventor Leo R. Hanus

Leo R. Hanus 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).

  • Patent number: 8197154
    Abstract: An articulating joint for supporting a medical or dental light having a first mounting post rotatably couples the light to a support structure having a second mounting post. The articulating joint includes a joint body having first and second terminal ends. A first bearing and a first brake are located proximate the first end for receiving and frictionally engaging the first mounting post. The joint body may further include a second bearing and a second brake proximate the second end for receiving and frictionally engaging the second mounting post. The articulating joint further includes a cover that is removably coupled to the joint body over at least the first bearing and the first brake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Midmark Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob E. Broering, Leo R. Hanus
  • Patent number: 8025336
    Abstract: A dental chair for supporting a patient during examination and the performance of procedures on the patient includes a patient support having a seat and a back, a base adapted to engage a floor surface, and a lift arm. The lift arm has a first end pivotally coupled to support structure at a first, terminal end of the base for rotation about a pivot axis defined by the support structure. A second end of the lift arm is coupled to the patient support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Midmark Corporation
    Inventor: Leo R. Hanus
  • Publication number: 20100110689
    Abstract: An articulating joint for supporting a medical or dental light having a first mounting post rotatably couples the light to a support structure having a second mounting post. The articulating joint includes a joint body having first and second terminal ends. A first bearing and a first brake are located proximate the first end for receiving and frictionally engaging the first mounting post. The joint body may further include a second bearing and a second brake proximate the second end for receiving and frictionally engaging the second mounting post. The articulating joint further includes a cover that is removably coupled to the joint body over at least the first bearing and the first brake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: MIDMARK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jacob E. Broering, Leo R. Hanus
  • Publication number: 20100109405
    Abstract: A dental chair for supporting a patient during examination and the performance of procedures on the patient includes a patient support having a seat and a back, a base adapted to engage a floor surface, and a lift arm. The lift arm has a first end pivotally coupled to support structure at a first, terminal end of the base for rotation about a pivot axis defined by the support structure. A second end of the lift arm is coupled to the patient support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: MIDMARK CORPORATION
    Inventor: Leo R. Hanus
  • Publication number: 20100109410
    Abstract: A patient chair for use in a dental operatory or the like generally comprises a base, a chair frame supported by the base, and a seatback support coupled to the chair frame. The seatback support is slidably movable relative to the chair frame. To provide a desired connection or fit between components, a locking assembly is configured to apply a clamping force between the seatback support and the chair frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: MIDMARK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jacob E. Broering, Leo R. Hanus
  • Patent number: 7708344
    Abstract: A patient chair for use in a dental operatory or the like generally comprises a base, a chair frame supported by the base, and a seatback support coupled to the chair frame. The seatback support is slidably movable relative to the chair frame. To provide a desired connection or fit between components, a locking assembly is configured to apply a clamping force between the seatback support and the chair frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Midmark Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob E. Broering, Leo R. Hanus
  • Patent number: 7669260
    Abstract: A medical examination table which is movable between a lowered patient entry/exit position and a raised patient examination position. A scissor-lift assembly is provided to raise and lower the examination table. The examination table includes a drawer having a pivotal front panel which is adapted to support instruments or other items thereon when the drawer is folded to a downward position. The examination table further includes a storage pocket located beneath the backrest. The storage pocket and its contents are concealed when the backrest is lowered and are accessible when the backrest is inclined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Midmark Corporation
    Inventors: Arthur D. Smith, Bart L. Milbourn, Joseph P. Schlater, Leo R. Hanus, Richard L. Turner, Rainer B. Teufel, Jeff T. DeBord
  • Patent number: 7640608
    Abstract: A medical examination table which is movable between a lowered patient entry/exit position and a raised patient examination position. A scissor-lift assembly is provided to raise and lower the examination table. The examination table includes a drawer having a pivotal front panel which is adapted to support instruments or other items thereon when the drawer is folded to a downward position. The examination table further includes a storage pocket located beneath the backrest. The storage pocket and its contents are concealed when the backrest is lowered and are accessible when the backrest is inclined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Midmark Corporation
    Inventors: Arthur D. Smith, Bart L. Milbourn, Joseph P. Schlater, Leo R. Hanus, Richard L. Turner, Rainer B. Teufel, Jeff T. DeBord
  • Publication number: 20080189861
    Abstract: A medical examination table which is movable between a lowered patient entry/exit position and a raised patient examination position. A scissor-lift assembly is provided to raise and lower the examination table. The examination table includes a drawer having a pivotal front panel which is adapted to support instruments or other items thereon when the drawer is folded to a downward position. The examination table further includes a storage pocket located beneath the backrest. The storage pocket and its contents are concealed when the backrest is lowered and are accessible when the backrest is inclined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: MIDMARK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Arthur D. Smith, Bart L. Milbourn, Joseph P. Schlater, Leo R. Hanus, Richard L. Turner, Rainer B. Teufel, Jeff T. DeBord
  • Publication number: 20040068797
    Abstract: A medical examination table which is movable between a lowered patient entry/exit position and a raised patient examination position. A scissor-lift assembly is provided to raise and lower the examination table. The examination table includes a drawer having a pivotal front panel which is adapted to support instruments or other items thereon when the drawer is folded to a downward position. The examination table further includes a storage pocket located beneath the backrest. The storage pocket and its contents are concealed when the backrest is lowered and are accessible when the backrest is inclined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Midmark Corporation
    Inventors: Arthur D. Smith, Bart L. Milbourn, Joseph P. Schlater, Leo R. Hanus, Richard L. Turner, Rainer B. Teufel, Jeff T. DeBord
  • Patent number: D595981
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Midmark Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob E. Broering, Scott L. Strait, Timothy W. Forlow, Leo R. Hanus, George Chow, Thornton Lothrop, Rainer Teufel