Patents by Inventor Pascal Malassigne
Pascal Malassigne 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).
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Publication number: 20210106180Abstract: A portable ottoman is described. The portable ottoman can be placed on the bathing surface of a right-hand or left-hand bathtub or placed on the bathing surface of a shower and is designed for use by ambulatory or non-ambulatory individuals. The portable ottoman can also be used in a non-bathing environment, for example to assist with dressing. The portable ottoman has two or more legs, each leg having one or more feet. The portable ottoman rests on two or more feet that are positioned on the bathing surface or on the floor surface adjacent to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2018Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventors: Pascal Malassigné, Mark W. Cors, Kevin Alexander
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Publication number: 20200054176Abstract: A bathing platform is provides that includes an elongated platform having a top surface and a bottom surface, a first long side, a second long side, a first short side and a second short side. A bottom surface portion of the first and second long sides is configured to engage an upper surface of the bathtub and support the elongated platform. A bottom surface portion of the first and second short sides may also engage with an upper surface of the bathtub and support the elongated platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2017Publication date: February 20, 2020Applicant: UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT as represented by THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRSInventors: Pascal MALASSIGNÉ, Mark CORS, Kevin ALEXANDER
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Publication number: 20200022536Abstract: A portable bathing seat is described. The portable bathing seat includes a platform having a top surface and a bottom surface, a first long side, a second long side, a first short side and a second short side. The platform is secured above a bathing surface by at least two legs that each have one or more feet that engage the bathing surface or an adjacent surface. The platform also includes a transfer area proximal the first short side and the transfer area is advantageously at a wheelchair transfer height. The portable bathing seat also includes a transfer pommel secured to the platform proximal the first short side and a handle secured to the platform proximal the second short side. The portable bathing seat also includes a ballast reservoir positioned below the platform and configured to hold a ballast for providing stability to the portable bathing seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Pascal Malassigné, Mark W. Cors, Kevin Alexander, Alexander Block
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Publication number: 20190298112Abstract: A modular roll-in shower system includes a base having an upper surface and a lower surface and a plurality of side walls extending upward from the upper surface and a door attached to a first of the plurality of side walls. The side walls, the door and the base are connected together to form a substantially water tight bathing chamber having an opening above the base. The door is attached to a side wall or a door jamb. The door may be attached at an angle biased to swing the door into the closed position or the door may be attached with spring loaded hinges that swing the door into the closed position. The door may also be electronically controlled to open and close. The system also includes an access ramp that is substantially flush with a floor surface on a first side and substantially flush with the upper surface of the base on a second side to allow a wheel chair to roll from the floor surface onto the upper surface of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Pascal Malassigné, Mark Cors, Kevin Alexander
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Patent number: 7690057Abstract: A prone cart for carrying a patient has a frame, a pair of independently powered and suspended drive wheels located centrally off the frame and an articuable body support having relatively moveable tray, chest support, abdominal support and leg support sections connected end to end for carrying a patient prone between a lowered position where the patient lies in a horizontal orientation to a raised position where the patient's head and chest are elevated with respect to the patient's abdomen and legs. Linkage mechanisms move the sections between the raised and lowered positions. A pair of independently suspended drive wheels mounted centrally of the frame is controllable so that each may each rotate independently in clockwise or counterclockwise sense so that the cart may be maneuvered in confined spaces with a zero turning radius.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2008Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical College of Wisconsin, University of South FloridaInventors: Pascal Malassigne, Jeffrey Harrow, Robert Jensen, John Erdman
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Publication number: 20080301875Abstract: A prone cart for carrying a patient has a frame, a pair of independently powered and suspended drive wheels located centrally off the frame and an articuable body support having relatively moveable tray, chest support, abdominal support and leg support sections connected end to end for carrying a patient prone between a lowered position where the patient lies in a horizontal orientation to a raised position where the patient's head and chest are elevated with respect to the patient's abdomen and legs. Linkage mechanisms move the sections between the raised and lowered positions. A pair of independently suspended drive wheels mounted centrally of the frame is controllable so that each may each rotate independently in clockwise or counterclockwise sense so that the cart may be maneuvered in confined spaces with a zero turning radius.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Pascal Malassigne, Jeffrey Harrow, Robert Jensen, John Erdman
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Patent number: 6623022Abstract: The foldable frame of the wheelchair has an opening at the lower rear part thereof for receiving a commode or a tray which supports a removable pail. The seat has front and side cutouts to provide under seat access dual density supporting foam. The seat also has laterally projecting wings at the front thereof to facilitate lateral transfer of a patient. The armrests at each side of the wheelchair pivot upwardly and rearwardly of the chair. Locking members are provided for locking each arm support in its lowered position; and a release lever can be pushed to unlock each arm support. A pair of footrest supports are each contoured so as not to have any sharp edges and are provided with non-slip surfaces and a drain hole. Each footrest support is pivoted to a split block which is slidable vertically along an arm. The block can be tightened and loosened by a lever.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2001Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Veterans AffairsInventors: Pascal Malassigne, Audrey L. Nelson, Robert P. Jensen
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Patent number: 6604750Abstract: The foldable frame of the wheelchair has an opening at the lower rear part thereof for receiving a commode or a tray which supports a removable pail. The seat has front and side cutouts to provide under seat access dual density supporting foam. The seat also has laterally projecting wings at the front thereof to facilitate lateral transfer of a patient. The armrests at each side of the wheelchair pivot upwardly and rearwardly of the chair. Locking members are provided for locking each arm support in its lowered position; and a release lever can be pushed to unlock each arm support. A pair of footrest supports are each contoured so as not to have any sharp edges and are provided with non-slip surfaces and a drain hole. Each footrest support is pivoted to a split block which is slidable vertically along an arm. The block can be tightened and loosened by a lever.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Veterans AffairsInventors: Pascal Malassigne, Audrey L. Nelson, Robert P. Jensen
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Publication number: 20030030251Abstract: The foldable frame of the wheelchair has an opening at the lower rear part thereof for receiving a commode or a tray which supports a removable pail. The seat has front and side cutouts to provide under seat access dual density supporting foam. The seat also has laterally projecting wings at the front thereof to facilitate lateral transfer of a patient. The armrests at each side of the wheelchair pivot upwardly and rearwardly of the chair. Locking members are provided for locking each arm support in its lowered position; and a release lever can be pushed to unlock each arm support. A pair of footrest supports are each contoured so as not to have any sharp edges and are provided with non-slip surfaces and a drain hole. Each footrest support is pivoted to a split block which is slidable vertically along an arm. The block can be tightened and loosened by a lever.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2001Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventors: Pascal Malassigne, Audrey L. Nelson, Robert P. Jensen
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Publication number: 20020024196Abstract: The foldable frame of the wheelchair has an opening at the lower rear part thereof for receiving a commode or a tray which supports a removable pail. The seat has front and side cutouts to provide under seat access dual density supporting foam. The seat also has laterally projecting wings at the front thereof to facilitate lateral transfer of a patient. The armrests at each side of the wheelchair pivot upwardly and rearwardly of the chair. Locking members are provided for locking each arm support in its lowered position; and a release lever can be pushed to unlock each arm support. A pair of footrest supports are each contoured so as not to have any sharp edges and are provided with non-slip surfaces and a drain hole. Each footrest support is pivoted to a split block which is slidable vertically along an arm. The block can be tightened and loosened by a lever.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2001Publication date: February 28, 2002Inventors: Pascal Malassigne, Audrey L. Nelson, Robert P. Jensen
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Patent number: 6176508Abstract: The frame of the wheelchair has an opening at the lower rear part thereof for receiving a commode or a tray which supports a removable pail. The seat has front and side cutouts to provide under seat access. The seat also has laterally projecting wings at the front thereof to facilitate lateral transfer of a patient. The arm supports at each side pivot upwardly and rearwardly of the chair. Locking members are provided for locking each arm support in its lowered position; and a release lever can be pushed to unlock each arm support. A pair of footrest supports are each contoured so as not to have any sharp edges and are provided with non-slip surfaces and a drain hole. Each footrest support is pivoted to a split block which is slidable vertically along an arm. The block can be locked and unlocked by a lever. A heel support is pivotally mounted at the front of the chair and is movable from a depending stored position to a generally horizontal use position.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1999Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Veterans AffairsInventors: Pascal Malassigne, Audrey L. Nelson, Mark Cors
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Patent number: D606910Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2008Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical College of Wisconsin, University of South FloridaInventors: Pascal Malassigne, Jeffrey Harrow, Robert Jensen, John Erdman