Patents by Inventor Mark Zerhusen

Mark Zerhusen 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: 20100293711
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises an architectural system and a patient adjustment device. The patient adjustment device is coupled to the architectural system and adapted to pull on a patient receiver to move a patient received by the patient receiver and located on a bed relative to the bed to adjust the position of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: David M. Minning, Troy D. Acton, Jon C. Tekulve, Christian H. Reinke, Robert Mark Zerhusen, David C. Newkirk, Jonathan D. Turner
  • Publication number: 20100154124
    Abstract: A point-of-care computer system is provided, including a display positioned in a point-of-care location. The point-of-care computer includes hardware coupled to a frame of a hospital bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Robert Mark Zerhusen, Ryan A. Reeder, John D. Vogel, Michael E. Cerimele, Carl W. Riley, Timothy D. Wildman
  • Patent number: 7725964
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises an architectural system and a patient adjustment device. The patient adjustment device is coupled to the architectural system and adapted to pull on a patient receiver to move a patient received by the patient receiver and located on a bed relative to the bed to adjust the position of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Minning, Troy D. Acton, Jon C. Tekulve, Christian H. Reinke, Robert Mark Zerhusen, David C. Newkirk, Jonathan D. Turner
  • Patent number: 7679520
    Abstract: A point-of-care computer system is provided, including a display positioned in a point-of-care location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Mark Zerhusen, Ryan A. Reeder, John D. Vogel, Michael E. Cerimele, Carl W. Riley, Timothy D. Wildman
  • Publication number: 20070180616
    Abstract: A user module for a patient support is provided. The user module is coupled to a patient support barrier, such as a siderail or a footboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Brian T. Wiggins, James L. Walke, Jack B. Wilker, Carl William Riley, Robert Mark Zerhusen
  • Patent number: 7154397
    Abstract: A point-of-care computer system includes a display positioned in a point-of-care location, a computer coupled to the display, and a network coupled to the computer to enable the computer to access information stored in a remote location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Hill Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Mark Zerhusen, Ryan A. Reeder, John D. Vogel, Michael E. Cerimele, Carl W. Riley, Timothy D. Wildman
  • Patent number: 7007323
    Abstract: A bed siderail for a bed having a frame includes a flexible section to allow a portion of the siderail to flex upward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Mark Zerhusen, David W. Hornbach, David W. Hensley, Gerald D Eckstein, Francis Ganance, Dennis E. Geiling
  • Publication number: 20040000010
    Abstract: A bed siderail for a bed having a frame includes a flexible section to allow a portion of the siderail to flex upward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Mark Zerhusen, David W. Hornbach, David W. Hensley, Gerald D. Eckstein, Francis Ganance, Dennis E. Geiling
  • Patent number: 6640360
    Abstract: A bed is provided having a bedframe, a first pair of siderails, and a second pair of siderails. The bedframe includes an articulating deck having first and second sections that move relative to each other. The first pair of the siderails is coupled to the second section of the deck to move therewith. At least one pair of the siderails is configured to move relative to the other pair of siderails to compensate for movement of the first pair of siderails with the second section of the deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Hornbach, Robert Mark Zerhusen
  • Patent number: 6622323
    Abstract: A bed siderail for a bed having a frame includes a flexible section to allow a portion of the siderail to flex upward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Mark Zerhusen, David W. Hornbach, David W. Hensley, Gerald D. Eckstein, Francis Ganance, Dennis E. Geiling
  • Patent number: 6622364
    Abstract: A method for assembling a modular siderail for attachment to a bed comprises forming a first end section to include a first connector joint, forming a second end section to include a second connector joint, and coupling the first connector joint and the second connector joint to form a skeletal structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Hamilton, Jeffrey A. Moster, Robert Mark Zerhusen, David M. Hensley, David W. Hornbach
  • Patent number: 6615744
    Abstract: An overbed table includes a table portion and a telescoping support column. The column includes an outer column portion and an inner column portion. The inner and outer column portions have surfaces adjacent each other. A bearing cage is oriented between the adjacent surfaces of the inner and outer column portions. Bearings are captured between the surfaces and the bearing cage. The bearings engage the surfaces to promote projection of the inner column portion from, and retraction of the inner column portion into, the outer column portion. The overbed table also includes a first table section supported by the column for movement horizontally with respect to the column, and a second table section coupled to the first table section and the column such that movement of the second table section results in sliding movement of the first table section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald D. Eckstein, Christopher M. George, Raymond C. Gould, David W. Hornbach, Ken Q. Rudolph, Michelle Walker, Robert Mark Zerhusen
  • Patent number: 6598247
    Abstract: A mechanism for initiating movement of a stretcher includes a drive wheel, and a lever or pedal actuated assembly. Moving the pedal or the lever moves a flexible drive link which is wound around a hub of the drive wheel. As the flexible drive link is pulled and unwound from the hub, the drive wheel engages the floor and rotates a sufficient distance to overcome inertia and align the swivel wheels of the stretcher in the desired direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard H. Heimbrock, Jonathan D. Turner, Stephen R. Hamberg, D. Scott Manlove, Donald E. Smith, Robert Mark Zerhusen
  • Publication number: 20030052787
    Abstract: A point-of-care computer system includes a display positioned in a point-of-care location, a computer coupled to the display, and a network coupled to the computer to enable the computer to access information stored in a remote location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Mark Zerhusen, Ryan A. Reeder, John D. Vogel, Michael E. Cerimele, Carl W. Riley, Timothy D. Wildman
  • Publication number: 20020095724
    Abstract: A bed is provided having a bedframe, a first pair of siderails, and a second pair of siderails. The bedframe includes an articulating deck having first and second sections that move relative to each other. The first pair of the siderails is coupled to the second section of the deck to move therewith. At least one pair of the siderails is configured to move relative to the other pair of siderails to compensate for movement of the first pair of siderails with the second section of the deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: David W. Hornbach, Robert Mark Zerhusen
  • Patent number: 6363552
    Abstract: A bed is provided having a bedframe, a first pair of siderails, and a second pair of siderails. The bedframe includes an articulating deck having first and second sections that move relative to each other. The first pair of the siderails is coupled to the second section of the deck to move therewith. At least one pair of the siderails is configured to move relative to the other pair of siderails to compensate for movement of the first pair of siderails with the second section of the deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Hornbach, Robert Mark Zerhusen
  • Publication number: 20010054199
    Abstract: A bed siderail for a bed having a frame includes a flexible section to allow a portion of the siderail to flex upward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventors: Robert Mark Zerhusen, David W. Hornbach, David W. Hensley, Gerald D. Eckstein, Francis Ganance, Dennis E. Geiling
  • Publication number: 20010023508
    Abstract: A method for assembling a modular siderail for attachment to a bed comprises forming a first end section to include a first connector joint, forming a second end section to include a second connector joint, and coupling the first connector joint and the second connector joint to form a skeletal structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Publication date: September 27, 2001
    Applicant: Hill-Rom, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Hamilton, Jeffrev A. Moster, Robert Mark Zerhusen, David M. Henslev, David W. Hornbach
  • Patent number: 6240580
    Abstract: A modular siderail for attachment to a bed includes a first end section having a first end and a second end. The second end includes a connector joint. The modular siderail also includes a second end section substantially identical to the first end section. A connector joint of the second end section and the connector joint of the first end section are configured to mate and together to form a skeletal structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Hill-Rom, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Hamilton, Jeffrey A. Moster, Robert Mark Zerhusen, David M. Hensley, David W. Hornbach
  • Patent number: D599144
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Mark Zerhusen