Patents by Inventor Richard H. Heimbrock

Richard H. Heimbrock 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).

  • SIDERAIL ASSEMBLY FOR PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20120023666
    Abstract: A siderail assembly includes a guide, a support frame coupled to the frame and movable between first and second positions, and a barrier coupled to the support frame and movable therewith. The siderail assembly further includes a handle coupled to the barrier to move between a first position and a second position relative to the barrier. The siderail assembly may include electronic controls to change the position or limit movement of various portions of a patient support apparatus on which the siderail assembly may be coupled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Richard H. Heimbrock, Stephen E. Hutchison, Christopher R. O'Keefe, Brian T. Wiggins, Robert Mark Zerhusen
  • PERSON-SUPPORT APPARATUS INDICATOR
    Publication number: 20120023670
    Abstract: A siderail assembly comprises a siderail body and an indicator. The siderail body includes a handle configured to be gripped by a person. The indicator is configured to emit light to identify the location of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Robert M. Zerhusen, Richard H. Heimbrock
  • TOOL-REMOVABLE SLIDE-OFF FOOTBOARD
    Publication number: 20120023675
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a deck configured to support a mattress assembly thereon; and a footboard removably coupled to the deck. The footboard includes a latch mechanism movable between a locked position wherein the latch mechanism is engaged with the deck to prevent the footboard from being removed from the deck and an unlocked position wherein the latch mechanism is disengaged from the deck to allow the footboard to be removed from the deck. The footboard further includes a tool-receiving device coupled to the latch mechanism and configured to receive a tool therein in order to move the latch mechanism from the locked position to the unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Stephen E. HUTCHISON, Richard H. Heimbrock
  • Siderail and control unit therefor
    Patent number: 8104117
    Abstract: An occupant support apparatus 10 includes a frame 12 and an occupant support deck 14 above which an occupant is supportable. A siderail 22 has a raised position in which at least a portion of the siderail is higher in elevation than the patient support deck. The siderail includes a recess 42. The occupant support also includes a control unit 44 having user inputs configured to be engaged by a user. The control unit is movable relative to the siderail between a first position in which at least a majority of the patient control unit is received in the recess and a second position in which at least a majority of the control unit resides outside the recess and extends past a perimeter of the siderail. In one embodiment the control unit also has an upper portion 50, which is pivotable about a generally vertical axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Inventors: Richard H Heimbrock, David M J Allgeier, Todd P O'Neal
  • Storable foot section for a bed
    Patent number: 8099807
    Abstract: A patient support is provided having an onboard storage location for a foot section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard H Heimbrock, David W Hornbach
  • Patient support apparatus with motorized traction control
    Patent number: 8056162
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, comprises a lower frame, an upper frame supported above the lower frame and configured to support a patient, and a support structure coupled to the lower frame. The support structure includes a lift having a movable portion that is movable generally vertically relative to the lower frame and relative to the upper frame. The movable portion of the lift is configured to carry a patient care equipment support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Richard H. Heimbrock, David W. Hornbach
  • Stretcher foot pedal arrangement
    Patent number: 8016301
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame, a plurality of casters coupled to the frame, and a push handle that is coupled to the frame and that is gripable to maneuver the patient support apparatus along a floor. The patient support apparatus also has a brake handle that is coupled to the push handle and that is movable to brake at least one of the casters. A pedal arrangement for the patient support apparatus is also disclosed. The pedal arrangement includes first and second side pedals and a center pedal supported by the first and second side pedals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. Figel, Kenneth Q. Rudolf, David A. Albersmeyer, Richard H. Heimbrock, James L. Walke, Brian P. Michael, Glenn C. Suttman, Jonathan D. Turner, Brian T. Wiggins, Martin D. Weiler
  • COMBINED POWER AND DATA CORD AND RECEPTACLE
    Publication number: 20110210833
    Abstract: A system for use with a hospital bed having circuitry and a standard AC power outlet spaced from the hospital bed is provided. The system includes a cable assembly couplable to the circuitry of the hospital bed. The cable assembly has power conductors and at least one data conductor. The cable assembly also has a plug including a first power coupler coupled to the power conductors and a first data coupler coupled to the at least one data conductor. The system also includes a second data coupler mountable adjacent the standard AC power outlet. The second data coupler is configured to couple to the first data coupler when the first power coupler is coupled to the standard AC power outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventors: Craig A. McNEELY, Richard H. HEIMBROCK, Carl William RILEY, Keith A. HUSTER, Irvin VANDERPOHL, III, Paul J. McDANIEL, III, Williams F. COLLINS, JR., Oscar A. MANGUIAT, Terry L. TINCHER
  • Combined Siderail and Over-Bed Table
    Publication number: 20110191957
    Abstract: A combined siderail/over-bed table unit 42 for a bed 20 has a table position in which at least part 62 of the unit overlies a mattress region 48 of the bed thereby serving as an over-bed table and also has a siderail position allowing the unit to serve as a siderail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventors: David W. Hornbach, Richard H. Heimbrock, Jonathan D. Turner, Stephen Hutchison, Joseph A. Ernst
  • BED EXIT LIGHTING
    Publication number: 20110102181
    Abstract: A person-support apparatus includes a frame, a plurality of sensors, and a controller. The plurality of sensors are configured to determine a person's position relative to the frame. The controller is operatively coupled to the sensors. The controller determines whether an exit condition has been met. A light source is operatively coupled to the controller. The light source is activated by the controller when the controller determines that the exit condition has been met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Darrell L. Metz, Jonathan D. Turner, Richard H. Heimbrock, David W. Hornbach
  • End panel for a patient-support apparatus
    Patent number: 7934276
    Abstract: An end panel 312 for a patient-support apparatus 310 includes a main portion 316 and one or more movable portions 330, 332. The movable portions 330, 332 are movable to provide a barrier 318 in a gap between a siderail 360 of the patient-support apparatus 310 and the main portion 316 of the end panel 312.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Kenneth W. Meyer, John B. Wilker, Jr., Richard H. Heimbrock, James L. Walke, Robert M. Zerhusen, Michael M. Frondorf
  • PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH MOTORIZED TRACTION CONTROL
    Publication number: 20110083274
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, comprises a lower frame, an upper frame supported above the lower frame and configured to support a patient, and a support structure coupled to the lower frame. The support structure includes a lift having a movable portion that is movable generally vertically relative to the lower frame and relative to the upper frame. The movable portion of the lift is configured to carry a patient care equipment support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Richard H. Heimbrock, David W. Hornbach
  • Transition Assist Siderail and Article Employing the Same
    Publication number: 20110010861
    Abstract: An occupant support such as a bed 20 includes an articulable deck 34 having an upper body section 44 and a section 46 or 74 longitudinally adjacent to the upper body section. The upper body section is pivotable relative to the adjacent section about a laterally extending upper pivot axis. The upper body section may be pivoted to angular orientations between a substantially flat angular orientation and a maximum angular orientation. A siderail 86 affixed to the upper body section, includes a grip 102 having an ascending orientation relative to the upper body section. The grip is longitudinally bounded by a siderail back portion 106 located behind the grip and a siderail front portion 110 located in front of the grip. At least part of the front portion has a non-ascending orientation relative to the upper body section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: Richard H. Heimbrock, Robert M. Zerhusen
  • MEDICAL LINE MANAGER
    Publication number: 20110010852
    Abstract: A siderail assembly comprises a siderail and a medical line manager. The siderail includes a siderail body having a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface extending between about the first surface and about the second surface. The medical line manager is integrated into at least one of the first surface, the second surface, and the side surface of the siderail. The medical line manager includes a first side, a second side, and a bottom extending between about the first side and the second side. The medical line manager is configured to receive and removably retain at least one medical line therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: Richard H. Heimbrock, Robert M. Zerhusen
  • Patient care equipment support transfer system
    Patent number: 7865983
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, comprises a lower frame, an upper frame supported above the lower frame and configured to support a patient, and a support structure coupled to the lower frame. The support structure includes a lift having a movable portion that is movable generally vertically relative to the lower frame and relative to the upper frame. The movable portion of the lift is configured to carry a patient care equipment support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Richard H. Heimbrock, David W. Hornbach
  • Side rail for a bed
    Patent number: D628416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard H Heimbrock, Robert M Zerhusen
  • Side rail for a bed
    Patent number: D637018
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Inventors: Richard H Heimbrock, Robert M Zerhusen
  • Side rail for a bed
    Patent number: D637019
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Inventors: Richard H Heimbrock, Robert M Zerhusen
  • Side rail for a bed
    Patent number: D637020
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Inventors: Richard H Heimbrock, Robert M Zerhusen
  • Side rail for a bed
    Patent number: D640887
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Inventors: Richard H Heimbrock, Robert M Zerhusen