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).
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Patent number: 8197154Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Midmark CorporationInventors: Jacob E. Broering, Leo R. Hanus
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Patent number: 8025336Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Midmark CorporationInventor: Leo R. Hanus
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Publication number: 20100109410Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: MIDMARK CORPORATIONInventors: Jacob E. Broering, Leo R. Hanus
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Publication number: 20100109405Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: MIDMARK CORPORATIONInventor: Leo R. Hanus
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Publication number: 20100110689Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: MIDMARK CORPORATIONInventors: Jacob E. Broering, Leo R. Hanus
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Patent number: 7708344Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Midmark CorporationInventors: Jacob E. Broering, Leo R. Hanus
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Patent number: 7669260Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 28, 2008Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Midmark CorporationInventors: Arthur D. Smith, Bart L. Milbourn, Joseph P. Schlater, Leo R. Hanus, Richard L. Turner, Rainer B. Teufel, Jeff T. DeBord
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Patent number: 7640608Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 11, 2002Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Midmark CorporationInventors: Arthur D. Smith, Bart L. Milbourn, Joseph P. Schlater, Leo R. Hanus, Richard L. Turner, Rainer B. Teufel, Jeff T. DeBord
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Publication number: 20080189861Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: MIDMARK CORPORATIONInventors: Arthur D. Smith, Bart L. Milbourn, Joseph P. Schlater, Leo R. Hanus, Richard L. Turner, Rainer B. Teufel, Jeff T. DeBord
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Publication number: 20040068797Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2002Publication date: April 15, 2004Applicant: Midmark CorporationInventors: Arthur D. Smith, Bart L. Milbourn, Joseph P. Schlater, Leo R. Hanus, Richard L. Turner, Rainer B. Teufel, Jeff T. DeBord
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Patent number: D595981Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Midmark CorporationInventors: Jacob E. Broering, Scott L. Strait, Timothy W. Forlow, Leo R. Hanus, George Chow, Thornton Lothrop, Rainer Teufel