Patents by Inventor Paul E. Schubert

Paul E. Schubert 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).

  • Patient positioners for use on air support surfaces
    Patent number: 5509160
    Abstract: An overlay sheet and a related method for positioning a bedridden patient on an oscillating air support system for maximum safety and maximum therapeutic benefit. An overlay sheet which positions the patient is provided including the sheet, the supports which are located between the patient's arms and torso, and a retaining VELCRO strap. The patient is positioned between the supports and retained by the VELCRO straps, thus, ideally positioned and prevented from sliding side-to-side during oscillation of the air support system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: Kinetic Concepts, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul E. Schubert
  • Patient positioners for use on oscillating air support surfaces
    Patent number: 5357641
    Abstract: An overlay sheet and a related method for positioning a bedridden patient on an oscillating air support system for maximum safety and maximum therapeutic benefit. An overlay sheet which positions the patient is provided including the sheet, the supports which are located between the patient's arms and torso, and a retaining VELCRO strap. The patient is positioned between the supports and retained by the VELCRO straps, thus, ideally positioned and prevented from sliding side-to-side during oscillation of the air support system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Kinetic Concepts, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul E. Schubert