Patents by Inventor Mark Tercha

Mark Tercha 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).

  • Tandem spring system
    Patent number: 9474365
    Abstract: A dual-rate tandem spring system is described. The system may include a higher force spring and a lower force spring. The spring system may comprise gas springs. The spring system may be included in a table system to provide lift or descent assist of objects such as a patient. A damper may be installed in the spring system to provide smooth transition between lower and higher force springs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Brandon Allan Smith, Chad Allan Smith, Mark Tercha, Jaime Lehrer
  • TANDEM SPRING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160270523
    Abstract: A dual-rate tandem spring system is described. The system may include a higher force spring and a lower force spring. The spring system may comprise gas springs. The spring system may be included in a table system to provide lift or descent assist of objects such as a patient. A damper may be installed in the spring system to provide smooth transition between lower and higher force springs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Brandon Allan Smith, Chad Allan Smith, Mark Tercha, Jaime Lehrer