Patents by Inventor Samuel A. Blankenship

Samuel A. Blankenship 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: 10792201
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to docking systems for poles or other devices that can hold medical and/or accessory equipment, typically in a clinical or hospital environment, and can include associated docking systems for various devices such as beds, wheelchairs, walkers, wagons, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Skytron, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel A. Blankenship, Peter B. Blankenship, Richard Baumhardt
  • Patent number: 10478548
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to poles with wheels with an onboard power unit that be longitudinally fixed in place and positioned about a medial position of the pole or may be configured to rise and lower in concert with wheels supporting the floor when on the floor and that can hold medical and/or accessory equipment, typically in a clinical or hospital environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Skytron, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel A. Blankenship, Peter B. Blankenship, Richard Baumhardt
  • Patent number: 10022490
    Abstract: An intravenous (IV) pole docking system for supporting medical equipment having a mast engaged to a base, the base having legs to support the mast and a lifting mechanism engaged to the base and the mast for moving the base along the mast in combination with an extension arm meant to reduce the IV pole footprint. The boom/IV pole system can reduce excess obstacles in and around hospital bed, surgical rooms and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Skytron, LLC
    Inventors: Peter B. Blankenship, Samuel A. Blankenship
  • Publication number: 20180153749
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to docking systems for poles or other devices that can hold medical and/or accessory equipment, typically in a clinical or hospital environment, and can include associated docking systems for various devices such as beds, wheelchairs, walkers, wagons, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Samuel A. Blankenship, Peter B. Blankenship, Richard Baumhardt
  • Publication number: 20180133393
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to poles with wheels with an onboard power unit that be longitudinally fixed in place and positioned about a medial position of the pole or may be configured to rise and lower in concert with wheels supporting the floor when on the floor and that can hold medical and/or accessory equipment, typically in a clinical or hospital environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Samuel A. BLANKENSHIP, Peter B. BLANKENSHIP, Richard BAUMHARDT
  • Patent number: 9883978
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to docking systems for poles or other devices that can hold medical and/or accessory equipment, typically in a clinical or hospital environment, and can include associated docking systems for various devices such as beds, wheelchairs, walkers, wagons, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Skytron, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel A. Blankenship, Peter B. Blankenship, Richard Baumhardt
  • Publication number: 20170281856
    Abstract: An intravenous (IV) pole docking system for supporting medical equipment having a mast engaged to a base, the base having legs to support the mast and a lifting mechanism engaged to the base and the mast for moving the base along the mast in combination with an extension arm meant to reduce the IV pole footprint. The boom/IV pole system can reduce excess obstacles in and around hospital bed, surgical rooms and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Peter B. Blankenship, Samuel A. Blankenship
  • Patent number: 9707334
    Abstract: An intravenous (IV) pole docking system for supporting medical equipment having a mast engaged to a base, the base having legs to support the mast and a lifting mechanism engaged to the base and the mast for moving the base along the mast in combination with an extension arm meant to reduce the IV pole footprint. The boom/IV pole system can reduce excess obstacles in and around hospital bed, surgical rooms and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Skytron, LLC
    Inventors: Peter B. Blankenship, Samuel A. Blankenship
  • Publication number: 20160302982
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to docking systems for poles or other devices that can hold medical and/or accessory equipment, typically in a clinical or hospital environment, and can include associated docking systems for various devices such as beds, wheelchairs, walkers, wagons, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Samuel A. Blankenship, Peter B. Blankenship, Richard Baumhardt
  • Publication number: 20160000995
    Abstract: An intravenous (IV) pole docking system for supporting medical equipment having a mast engaged to a base, the base having legs to support the mast and a lifting mechanism engaged to the base and the mast for moving the base along the mast in combination with an extension arm meant to reduce the IV pole footprint. The boom/IV pole system can reduce excess obstacles in and around hospital bed, surgical rooms and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Peter B. Blankenship, Samuel A. Blankenship
  • Publication number: 20150157522
    Abstract: A pole system for supporting medical equipment having a base with legs, a mast engaged to the base, and a lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism is constructed to position the legs in an extended configuration and a retracted configuration in which the legs are raised relative to a support surface proximate to the mast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Peter B. Blankenship, Samuel A. Blankenship, Brent G. Norman
  • Publication number: 20140224578
    Abstract: The invention is comprised a sound deadening or sound blocking material that covers at least part of the child, thereby reducing both the decibel level coming from the child and the decibel level coming to the child. This creates a quieter environment for the child while serving a dual purpose to reduce any noise coming from the child.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Hush Baby, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel A. Blankenship, Peter B. Blankenship
  • Publication number: 20130181100
    Abstract: An intravenous (IV) pole system for supporting medical equipment having a mast engaged to a base, the base having legs to support the mast and a lifting mechanism engaged to the base and the mast for moving the base along the mast. Each of the legs can include at least one wheel. The lifting mechanism is constructed to position the legs in an extended configuration and a retracted configuration. The lifting mechanism is further constructed to raise the legs and wheels relative to the base and relative to a surface. The lifting mechanism is configured to position the wheels proximate to the mast in the retracted configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: Streamline, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter B. Blankenship, Samuel A. Blankenship, Brent G. Norman
  • Patent number: 7918422
    Abstract: An intravenous (IV) pole system for supporting medical equipment having a base with legs, a mast engaged to the base, and a lifting mechanism including a gas spring engaged to the base and the mast. Each of the legs includes at least one wheel. The lifting mechanism is constructed to position the legs in an extended configuration and a retracted configuration. The lifting mechanism is further constructed to raise the legs and wheels relative to the base and relative to a surface. The lifting mechanism is configured to position the wheels proximate to the mast in the retracted configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Streamline, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter B. Blankenship, Samuel A. Blankenship, Brent G. Norman
  • Patent number: 7735789
    Abstract: An intravenous (IV) pole having a shaft, a base and at least two legs is provided. Each of the legs has at least one joint wherein each of the legs is pivotably engaged to the shaft. Each of the legs includes at least one wheel. The IV pole further includes a raising mechanism engaged to the shaft; the raising mechanism is constructed to raise the wheels in relationship to the shaft and to a surface. The raising mechanism may have a crank and a rod attached to the crank. When the crank is rotated, a portion of the legs is raised or lowered. The legs of the IV pole may have a first segment and a second segment. The first and second segments are attached to one another with a hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Streamline, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter B. Blankenship, Samuel A. Blankenship, Brent G. Norman
  • Publication number: 20090142172
    Abstract: A patient transporting device having a mobile IV pole comprising a wheeled base, a mast, and a gas spring. Actuating the gas spring retracts the base with little or no effort on the part of a user. With the base retracted the IV pole can be positioned for engagement to a bed, gurney, or wheelchair. The IV pole may be releasably attached to one or more supporting mounts on the bed, gurney, or wheelchair to take the weight off of the wheeled base. This weight relief allows for easy retraction of the base by the gas spring. The supporting mounts can be pulled close to the bed, gurney, or wheelchair by biasing mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: BNB CORPORATION
    Inventors: Peter B. Blankenship, Samuel A. Blankenship, Brent G. Norman
  • Patent number: 7497407
    Abstract: A patient transporting device having a mobile IV pole which comprises a wheeled base with an enclosure that substantially covers the wheels and a bumper secured to the enclosure. A pole is coupled to the base, and a plurality of hook or other holders are provided for holding intravenous fluid reservoirs. The pole may include first and second arms that extend substantially vertically upwardly from the base, each arm made up of respective lower, central, and upper telescoping tubular portions. The lower portions of the arms are securely coupled to the base, the upper portions are rigidly interconnected with one another, and the central portions of the first and second arms are rigidly interconnected by a stabilization bar which has a plurality of routing channels therein for routing flexible tubing. An obliquely oriented handle is coupled to the pole and is axially movable along at least a portion of the pole. The IV pole may be provided with an electrical receptacle having a retractable power cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Streamline, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter B Blankenship, Samuel A. Blankenship, Brent G. Norman
  • Patent number: RE45058
    Abstract: An intravenous (IV) pole system for supporting medical equipment having a base with legs, a mast engaged to the base, and a lifting mechanism including a gas spring engaged to the base and the mast. Each of the legs includes at least one wheel. The lifting mechanism is constructed to position the legs in an extended configuration and a retracted configuration. The lifting mechanism is further constructed to raise the legs and wheels relative to the base and relative to a surface. The lifting mechanism is configured to position the wheels proximate to the mast in the retracted configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Streamline, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Blankenship, Brent G. Norman, Samuel A. Blankenship