Patents by Inventor Michael Knecht

Michael Knecht 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: 11304866
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a mattress having a head end. A frame is configured to support the mattress. The frame includes a head portion that extends beyond the head end of the mattress. The head portion defines a recess. At least one handle assembly is pivotally coupled to the head portion. The at least one handle assembly includes an elongate member coupled to the head portion proximate the recess. The elongate member is operable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The elongate member is disposed over the head portion when in the stowed position. A handle extends from a distal end of the elongate member. The handle extends at an acute angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Knecht, Jonathan D. Turner
  • Publication number: 20200330302
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a mattress having a head end. A frame is configured to support the mattress. The frame includes a head portion that extends beyond the head end of the mattress. The head portion defines a recess. At least one handle assembly is pivotally coupled to the head portion. The at least one handle assembly includes an elongate member coupled to the head portion proximate the recess. The elongate member is operable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The elongate member is disposed over the head portion when in the stowed position. A handle extends from a distal end of the elongate member. The handle extends at an acute angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Knecht, Jonathan D. Turner
  • Publication number: 20130070759
    Abstract: The present invention is an instant Internet browser based VoIP system with a VoIP client in the form of temporary VoIP applets that can start in a Web browser and can establish an instant peer-to-peer connection with another web-based or hardware embedded/installed VoIP client using session initiation protocol (SIP) and real-time transport protocol (RTP) audio streaming. The applet is a small file that is easily loaded onto a user's browser and uses application program interfaces (APIs) that require no additional libraries. The applet is written in JAVA, although other programming languages may also be used to write the applet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Martin Feuerhahn, Michael Knecht
  • Publication number: 20130067559
    Abstract: The present invention is an instant Internet browser based VoIP system with a VoIP client in the form of temporary VoIP applets that can start in a Web browser and can establish an instant peer-to-peer connection with another web-based or hardware embedded/installed VoIP client using session initiation protocol (SIP) and real-time transport protocol (RTP) audio streaming. The applet is a small file that is easily loaded onto a user's browser and uses application program interfaces (APIs) that require no additional libraries. The applet is written in JAVA, although other programming languages may also be used to write the applet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Martin Feuerhahn, Michael Knecht
  • Patent number: 8311038
    Abstract: The present invention is an instant Internet browser based VoIP system with a VoIP client in the form of temporary VoIP applets that can start in a Web browser and can establish an instant peer-to-peer connection with another web-based or hardware embedded/installed VoIP client using session initiation protocol (SIP) and real-time transport protocol (RTP) audio streaming. The applet is a small file that is easily loaded onto a user's browser and uses application program interfaces (APIs) that require no additional libraries. The applet is written in JAVA, although other programming languages may also be used to write the applet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Inventors: Martin Feuerhahn, Michael Knecht
  • Publication number: 20100254375
    Abstract: The present invention is an instant Internet browser based VoIP system with a VoIP client in the form of temporary VoIP applets that can start in a Web browser and can establish an instant peer-to-peer connection with another web-based or hardware embedded/installed VoIP client using session initiation protocol (SIP) and real-time transport protocol (RTP) audio streaming. The applet is a small file that is easily loaded onto a user's browser and uses application program interfaces (APIs) that require no additional libraries. The applet is written in JAVA, although other programming languages may also be used to write the applet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Martin Feuerhahn, Michael Knecht
  • Publication number: 20060179010
    Abstract: Instead of the traditional arbitration panel of three (3) lawyers deciding an aggrieved party's liability and damage claims, the present method subjects at least the liability claims to at least one arbitration panel of at least three (3) qualified experts in the field of endeavor applicable to the dispute. If liability is determined, then damages can be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Knecht