Patents by Inventor Steven R. Westerfeld

Steven R. Westerfeld 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).

  • Head wall for hospital bed
    Patent number: 5323565
    Abstract: A clutter-eliminating head wall for a hospital bed has two horizontally-spaced modules with services and service outlets mounted in the modules. The recess between the modules is covered by a removable panel. The modules are covered by sliding tambour doors that slide behind the center panel to provide access to the modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1994
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy A. Kappers, Steven R. Westerfeld, Dennis J. Gallant
  • Head wall for hospital bed
    Patent number: 5060425
    Abstract: A clutter-eliminating head wall for a hospital bed has two horizontally-spaced modules with services and service outlets mounted in the modules. The recess between the modules is covered by a removable panel. The modules are covered by sliding tambour doors that slide behind the center panel to provide access to the modules. A third module covered by sliding tambour doors houses medical services and service outlets may be used alone or in combination with the larger module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy A. Kappers, Steven R. Westerfeld, Dennis J. Gallant
  • Head wall for hospital bed
    Patent number: 4821470
    Abstract: A clutter-eliminating head wall for a hospital bed has two horizontally-spaced modules with services and service outlets mounted in the modules. The recess between the modules is covered by a removable panel. The modules are covered by sliding tambour doors that slide behind the center panel to provide access to the modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy A. Kappers, Steven R. Westerfeld, Dennis J. Gallant