Patents by Inventor Michael Cerimele

Michael Cerimele 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: 20080087202
    Abstract: An overbed table including a table section configured to be located above a patient support surface, such as a hospital bed, and a support. In one illustrative embodiment, a display device is supported by the support of the overbed table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Christopher George, Robert Zerhusen, Carl Riley, Ryan Reeder, Michael Cerimele, David Hornbach, Michelle Walker
  • Publication number: 20070251014
    Abstract: A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored in a console. At least one of the arms may carry service conduits that provide medical air, oxygen, vacuum, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, or electricity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: David Newkirk, Michael Cerimele, Mark Graham, Christian Reinke, Jonathan Turner
  • Publication number: 20070187559
    Abstract: An equipment support system has a first telescoping arm and a second telescoping arm. The arms are pivotable relative to a room wall about a generally vertical axis and are extendable and retractable along respective generally horizontal axes. A first equipment support is coupled to the first telescoping arm and is configured to support patient care equipment thereon. A second equipment support is coupled to the second telescoping arm and is configured to support patient care equipment thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: David Newkirk, Mark Graham, Steven Schwartz, Michael Cerimele, John Ruehl
  • Publication number: 20070138354
    Abstract: An equipment support includes an equipment supporting portion to support patient care equipment, a downwardly extending coupler coupled to the equipment supporting portion, an upper lock and a lower lock. The coupler has upper and lower portions configured for receipt in upper and lower sockets, respectively. The upper lock moves to a locking position to lock the upper portion to the upper socket as the lower lock moves to an unlocking position to unlock the lower portion from the lower socket. The upper lock moves to an unlocking position to unlock the upper portion from the upper socket as the lower lock moves to a locking position to lock the lower portion to the lower socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Graham, Michael Cerimele, Christian Reinke, David Newkirk
  • Publication number: 20070120689
    Abstract: A point-of-care computer system is provided, including a display positioned in a point-of-care location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Zerhusen, Ryan Reeder, John Vogel, Michael Cerimele, Carl Riley, Timothy Wildman
  • Publication number: 20060242763
    Abstract: A patient care equipment support is transferable between a first device having a first tapered socket and a second device having a second tapered socket. The equipment support includes an equipment supporting portion configured to support patient care equipment and a post coupled to the equipment supporting portion and extending generally downwardly therefrom. The post has first and second tapered portions. The first tapered portion is configured for receipt in the first tapered socket and the second tapered portion being configured for receipt in the second tapered socke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Graham, Michael Cerimele, David Newkirk
  • Publication number: 20060207026
    Abstract: An equipment support system has a first telescoping arm and a second telescoping arm. The arms are pivotable relative to a room wall about a generally vertical axis and are extendable and retractable along respective generally horizontal axes. A first equipment support is coupled to the first telescoping arm and is configured to support patient care equipment thereon. A second equipment support is coupled to the second telescoping arm and is configured to support patient care equipment thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Applicant: HILL-ROM SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: David Newkirk, Mark Graham, Steven Schwartz, Michael Cerimele, John Ruehl
  • Publication number: 20060207025
    Abstract: A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored in a console. At least one of the arms may carry service conduits that provide medical air, oxygen, vacuum, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, or electricity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Applicant: HILL-ROM SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: David Newkirk, Michael Cerimele, Mark Graham, Christian Reinke, Jonathan Turner
  • Publication number: 20060180054
    Abstract: An overbed table including a table section configured to be located above a patient support surface, such as a hospital bed, and a support. In one illustrative embodiment, a display device is supported by the support of the overbed table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Christopher George, Robert Zerhusen, Carl Riley, Ryan Reeder, Michael Cerimele, David Hornbach, Michelle Walker
  • Publication number: 20050011518
    Abstract: A pulmonary therapy system includes a chest binding apparel apparatus including a plurality of air bladders. The chest binding apparel apparatus is configured to be supported proximate the chest of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Inventors: John Biondo, Kenneth Kramer, Carl Riley, Gregory Branson, Richard Chance, Tatiana Leblanc, Barry Markwick, Peter Koloski, Troy Acton, Michael Cerimele
  • Publication number: 20050000019
    Abstract: An equipment management system provides an equipment support for supporting patient care equipment. The equipment support may be mountable on an arm that extends from a wall, on a column depending from the arm, on a wall mount, on a stand, or on a patient support. Various methods may be used to vertically move the equipment support up and down to engage and disengage the equipment support from supporting devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: David Newkirk, Mark Graham, Steven Schwartz, Michael Cerimele, John Ruehl
  • Publication number: 20040201191
    Abstract: A walker apparatus having a frame configured to support a user above a floor thereunder and an upper body support pivotably coupled to the frame to move between a use position and a storage position is shown. The upper body support is adapted to support the forearms of a user and includes a first pair of grip handles. A second pair of grip handles is coupled to the frame spaced apart from the first pair of grip handles. The walker apparatus has a patient measurement device coupled to the frame to measure a vital sign of the user and indicate the measurement on a display. An IV support is coupled to the frame to support a medical device. A base module is configured to hold personal belongings or medical devices. The frame includes upright segments extending from the base module. A seat has a frame member and a seat member. The frame member has a back segment and a seat segment coupled to the back segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: William L. Jacques, Michael Cerimele, Ken Meyer, John Sagel, Kenneth L. Kramer, John P. Biondo, Gregory W. Branson, John W. Koenig
  • Patent number: 6743156
    Abstract: A walker apparatus having a frame configured to support a user above a floor thereunder and an upper body support pivotably coupled to the frame to move between a use position and a storage position is shown. The upper body support is adapted to support the forearms of a user and includes a first pair of grip handles. A second pair of grip handles is coupled to the frame spaced apart from the first pair of grip handles. The walker apparatus has a patient measurement device coupled to the frame to measure a vital sign of the user and indicate the measurement on a display. An IV support is coupled to the frame to support a medical device. A base module is configured to hold personal belongings or medical devices. The frame includes upright segments extending from the base module. A seat has a frame member and a seat member. The frame member has a back segment and a seat segment coupled to the back segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Jacques, II, Michael Cerimele, Ken Meyer, John Sagel, Kenneth L. Kramer, John P. Biondo, Gregory W. Branson, John W. Koenig