Patents by Inventor Robert Mark Zerhusen
Robert Mark Zerhusen 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: 20240074926Abstract: A patient support apparatus comprises a plurality of components including siderails and a control system. The ability of the patient support apparatus to automatically determine compliance with a therapy may be important to prevent any potential harm to patients. The control system includes a controller operable to monitor the position, angle, activity, or other attributes from each component of the patient support and communicate to the caregiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventor: Robert Mark Zerhusen
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Publication number: 20240071098Abstract: An apparatus includes a controller configured to: analyze image data within an area; determine an object is present in the area based on the image data; determine if the object is a potential hazard based on the image data; and in response to determining the object is a potential hazard, emitting a projection beam onto a surface of the area to illuminate the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Gene Wolfe, Neal Wiggerman, Robert Mark Zerhusen, Nicholas Mann, Christopher Nelson, Angela Williams
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Publication number: 20230329934Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame having a head end and a foot end. A support arm is operably coupled to the head end of the frame. A cord is coupled to the support arm. A user interface housing is operably coupled to the cord and configured to retain a user interface. The user interface housing includes a locking body coupled to a body of the user interface housing and has a flange configured to engage an edge of the user interface. A latch mechanism includes a flexible body coupled to a rear side of the locking body. The latch mechanism is configured to selectively secure the locking body in a position. A shelf is coupled to a lower portion of the body of the user interface housing. The shelf has stoppers operably coupled to the shelf. The stoppers are adjustable along a horizontal plane to define different widths.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Robert Mark Zerhusen, Jonathan Keith Moenter
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Publication number: 20230329931Abstract: A patient proning system includes a surface assembly configured to be positioned on a frame of a support apparatus. The surface assembly includes a pneumatic system that includes bladders arranged in multiple zones and a pump in fluid communication with the bladders. The pump is configured to adjust the bladders between deployed and non-deployed conditions. A controller is configured to selectively control the pneumatic system in at least one of a standard mode and a prone mode based on a patient support position. A control panel is communicatively coupled to the controller. The controller is configured to generate at least one prone aid notification to be displayed on a graphical user interface of the control panel. The prone aid notification provides at least one of a reminder, instruction, alert, or information for assisting a caregiver in positioning a patient for the prone mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Marlene Petton, Kathryn R. Smith, Bryan Weidman, Neal Wiggermann, Robert Mark Zerhusen, Jie Zhou
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Patent number: 11786428Abstract: A user module for a patient support is provided. The user module is coupled to a patient support barrier, such as a siderail or a footboard.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2023Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Carl William Riley, James L. Walke, Brian T. Wiggins, Jack B. Wilker, Robert Mark Zerhusen
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Publication number: 20230277396Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a base frame and an upper frame configured to support a mattress. The upper frame has a head portion including a recessed edge. Lift arms are coupled to the upperframe and configured to adjust a position of the upperframe. A first handle is coupled to the head portion on a first side of the recessed edge. A second handle is coupled to the head portion on a second side of the recessed edge. The first and second handles are configured to pivot inboard and toward one another to a lowered position extending over the upper frame adjacent to the recessed edge. An intravenous pole is pivotally coupled to the head portion and is adjustable between a deployed position and a stowed position. The intravenous pole extends along a rear wall of the recessed edge over the upper frame when in the stowed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Michael Buccieri, Robert Mark Zerhusen, Richard Henry Heimbrock
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Patent number: 11723822Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame having a head end and a foot end. A support arm is operably coupled to the head end of the frame. A cord is coupled to the support arm. A user interface housing is operably coupled to the cord and configured to retain a user interface. The user interface housing includes a locking body coupled to a body of the user interface housing and has a flange configured to engage an edge of the user interface. A latch mechanism includes a flexible body coupled to a rear side of the locking body. The latch mechanism is configured to selectively secure the locking body in a position. A shelf is coupled to a lower portion of the body of the user interface housing. The shelf has stoppers operably coupled to the shelf. The stoppers are adjustable along a horizontal plane to define different widths.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Robert Mark Zerhusen, Jonathan Keith Moenter
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Publication number: 20230190553Abstract: A user module for a patient support is provided. The user module is coupled to a patient support barrier, such as a siderail or a footboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Carl William Riley, James L. Walke, Brian T. Wiggins, Jack B. Wilker, Robert Mark Zerhusen
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Patent number: 11648162Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a base frame and an upper frame configured to support a mattress. The upper frame has a head portion including a recessed edge. Lift arms are coupled to the upper frame and configured to adjust a position of the upper frame. A first handle is coupled to the head portion on a first side of the recessed edge. A second handle is coupled to the head portion on a second side of the recessed edge. The first and second handles are configured to pivot inboard and toward one another to a lowered position extending over the upper frame adjacent to the recessed edge. An intravenous pole is pivotally coupled to the head portion and is adjustable between a deployed position and a stowed position. The intravenous pole extends along a rear wall of the recessed edge over the upper frame when in the stowed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Michael Buccieri, Robert Mark Zerhusen, Richard Henry Heimbrock
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Publication number: 20230120653Abstract: Medical beds and methods include a processor, an input interface configured to receive commands, and a display device configured to display an output. The medical bed further includes a memory storing program instructions, the program instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to place the medical bed in a restricted mode based upon satisfying a plurality of criteria. The medical bed outputs an indication of the restricted mode on the display device. The medical bed receives first and second movement commands through the input interface, wherein the movement commands are configured to move the medical bed. The medical bed moves based upon a first movement command permitted by the restricted mode. The medical bed maintains a current state of the medical bed upon receipt of a second movement command blocked by the restricted mode, wherein the second movement command differs from the first movement command.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventor: Robert Mark Zerhusen
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Publication number: 20230122043Abstract: A person support apparatus including a person support surface including an actuating device and a controller configured to operate the actuating device to perform a set by preview subroutine and a rotation preview subroutine, wherein, during the set by preview subroutine, the controller receives user input positioning the actuating device into a first preview position and sets the first preview position as a first evaluation position, and wherein, during the set by preview subroutine, the controller receives user input positioning the actuating device into a second preview position and sets the second preview position as a second evaluation position. In embodiments, the controller is configured to simultaneously perform a P&V subroutine during rotation of the person support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Robert Mark Zerhusen, Isaac Stamper
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Patent number: 11617698Abstract: A user module for a patient support is provided. The user module is coupled to a patient support barrier, such as a siderail or a footboard.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2022Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Carl William Riley, James L. Walke, Brian T. Wiggins, Jack B. Wilker, Robert Mark Zerhusen
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Publication number: 20230034818Abstract: A heat exchange system includes a thermoelectric device operably coupled with a support apparatus. The thermoelectric device is configured to reduce a temperature at a first location and increase a temperature at a second location different than the first location. A fan is disposed adjacent to the thermoelectric device. The fan is configured to direct heat generated by the thermoelectric device toward the second location. A controller is communicatively coupled with the thermoelectric device and the fan. The controller is configured to activate the thermoelectric device and the fan to reduce the temperature at the first location and concurrently increase the temperature at the second location. The first location is configured to align with a first area on a patient and the second location is configured to align with a second area on the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Robert Mark Zerhusen, Nicholas Mann, Neal Wiggermann, Frank Sauser, Kirsten Emmons, David Ribble, Darrell L. Borgman, Charles A. Lachenbruch, Yongji Fu
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Patent number: 11523956Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame. A vertical transport structure may be coupled with the frame. A grip is coupled with the vertical transport structure and at least one grip sensor is coupled to the grip on the vertical transport structure. A controller determines a vertical position of a user applied force applied to the at least one grip sensor and the controller activates a power drive mode upon determining that the push force has reached a threshold value corresponding to the vertical position of the user applied force and propel patient support apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Robert Mark Zerhusen, Jie Zhou, Neal Wiggermann
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Publication number: 20220387234Abstract: A patient support apparatus may include a frame. A control module may be positioned on the frame. A graphical user interface may be in communication with the control module. An exercise apparatus may be coupled to the frame and may be in communication with the control module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Robert Mark Zerhusen, Lori Ann Zapfe
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Patent number: 11446191Abstract: A patient support apparatus may include a frame. A control module may be positioned on the frame. A graphical user interface may be in communication with the control module. An exercise apparatus may be coupled to the frame and may be in communication with the control module.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Robert Mark Zerhusen, Lori Ann Zapfe
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Publication number: 20220151849Abstract: A user module for a patient support is provided. The user module is coupled to a patient support barrier, such as a siderail or a footboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Carl William Riley, James L. Walke, Brian T. Wiggins, Jack B. Wilker, Robert Mark Zerhusen
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Patent number: 11273088Abstract: A user module for a patient support is provided. The user module is coupled to a patient support barrier, such as a siderail or a footboard.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Carl William Riley, James L. Walke, Brian T. Wiggins, Jack B. Wilker, Robert Mark Zerhusen
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Publication number: 20210106479Abstract: A person support apparatus includes a support surface having a patient facing surface and includes a head section, a seat section, and a foot section, the head section and the foot section being rotatable with respect to the seat section. One or more actuators are provided to rotate the head section and the foot section with respect to the seat section. At least one strain gauge is provided proximate the patient facing surface of the support surface to detect a change in pressure against at least one of the head section and the foot section. A controller is configured to transmit a signal to one or more of the actuators to rotate a corresponding one of the head section or the foot section in response to receiving data from the at least one strain gauge indicating a change in pressure that exceeds a predetermined reduction in pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Applicant: HILL-ROM SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Robert Mark Zerhusen, Neal Wiggermann
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Publication number: 20210030609Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a base frame and an upper frame configured to support a mattress. The upper frame has a head portion including a recessed edge. Lift arms are coupled to the upper frame and configured to adjust a position of the upper frame. A first handle is coupled to the head portion on a first side of the recessed edge. A second handle is coupled to the head portion on a second side of the recessed edge. The first and second handles are configured to pivot inboard and toward one another to a lowered position extending over the upper frame adjacent to the recessed edge. An intravenous pole is pivotally coupled to the head portion and is adjustable between a deployed position and a stowed position. The intravenous pole extends along a rear wall of the recessed edge over the upper frame when in the stowed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Michael Buccieri, Robert Mark Zerhusen, Richard Henry Heimbrock