Patents by Inventor Monte Carnahan

Monte Carnahan 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: 5060325
    Abstract: A bed with an integrated commode and inflatable bathing section includes a mattress (70) and a secondary support surface. The secondary surface is supported by a frame (90) and legs (92) and (94). Two padded sections (96) and (98) are disposed on the upper surface thereof. The end of the support section is comprised of a horizontal bar (100) and leg (102). A pad (106) is disposed on the upper surface thereof. The horizontal bar (100) can be lowered to a foot rest position or disposed in the same plane as the bar (90) to provide a resting position. A commode (18) is disposed under the center padded section (98) which has a hole (112) disposed therein. A splash guard (110) is disposed thereon. An inflatable bathing section (122) is provided for being disposed over the padded sections (96), (98) and (106), or in place thereof. The bathing section (122) has a vinyl surface (124) with a peripheral tube (126) disposed therearound. The tube (126) is inflatable with a pump (130).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Inventors: Monte Carnahan, Gayle A. Carnahan
  • Patent number: 5044023
    Abstract: A bed with an integrated commode includes a mattress (70) and a secondary support surface (72). The secondary surface (72) has a hole (26) disposed therein. The hole (26) is operable to receive the outer peripheral edge of the commode seat (14). A sanitary insert (12) is provided which has an upper surface (24) that is disposed over the mattress (10) or moisture-proof mattress cover and attached thereto by a VELCRO Hook and Loop Material attachment device (28). The sanitary insert (12) extends downward into the interior of the bowl with a downward extending portion (30). A commode seat (14) is operable to be disposed on the upper surface of the rim (22) and hold the sanitary insert (12) therein. The seat (14) has a splash guard (16) that extends from the interior surface thereof downward into the bowl. The secondary surface (72) has a portion (74) and a portion (76) that are disposed on opposite sides of the hole (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Inventors: Monte Carnahan, Gayle A. Carnahan
  • Patent number: 4944058
    Abstract: A bed with an integrated commode includes a mattress (10) and bed frame with a hole (26) disposed therein. The hole (26) is operable to receive the outer peripheral edge of the commode seat (14). A sanitary insert (12) is provided which has an upper surface (24) that is disposed over the mattress (10) or moisture-proof mattress cover and attached thereto by a hook and loop type attachment device (28). The sanitary insert (12) extends downward into the interior of the bowl with a downward extending portion (30). A commode seat (14) is operable to be disposed on the upper surface of the rim (22) and hold the sanitary insert (12) therein. The seat (14) has a splash guard (16) that extends from the interior surface thereof downward into the bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1990
    Inventors: Monte Carnahan, Gayle A. Carnahan