Patents by Inventor Stephen L. Hoel

Stephen L. Hoel 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).

  • Medical table having controlled movement and method of use
    Patent number: 9119610
    Abstract: A medical table provides the functionality needed for hip and knee arthroplasty at a cost that is acceptable for smaller patient care centers. Such a table can use a sliding mechanism to maintain traction during positioning of a patient's leg. The table also can utilize a knee arthroplasty attachment to provide for precise knee positioning, such as by using a sliding assembly attached to a spar of the table. The table can include a pair of actuators providing for both lateral tilt and trendelenburg motions, which reduces the complexity from previous tables. The table also can include a removable power/control module, which allows for quick and easy replacement of damaged components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Inventors: Joel M. Matta, Stephen L. Hoel, Steven R. Lamb
  • Medical table having controlled movement and method of use
    Patent number: 6634043
    Abstract: A medical table having a head end column and a pair of foot end columns, all of which are automatically and simultaneously extendable and retractable between upper and lower positions. A patient support system, which may include a body support and separate leg supports, is supported by the head and foot end columns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Orthopedic Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve R. Lamb, Russell E. Klein, Michael C. Demaria, Stephen L. Hoel
  • Medical table having controlled movement and method of use
    Publication number: 20020023298
    Abstract: The present invention is a medical table having a head end column and a pair of foot end columns, all of which are automatically and simultaneously extendable and retractable between upper and lower positions. A patient support system, which may include a body support and separate leg supports, is supported by the head and foot end columns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: Steve R. Lamb, Russell E. Klein, Michael C. Demaria, Stephen L. Hoel
  • Medical table having controlled movement and method of use
    Patent number: 6286164
    Abstract: A medical table having a head end column and a pair of foot end columns, all of which are automatically and simultaneously extendable and retractable between upper and lower positions. A patient support system, which may include a body support and separate leg supports, is supported by the head and foot end columns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Orthopedic Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve R. Lamb, Russell E. Klein, Michael C. Demaria, Stephen L. Hoel