Patents by Inventor Steven V. McCaig
Steven V. McCaig 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: 20220415493Abstract: A system for remote diagnostics of medical devices in a healthcare network includes at least one medical device having an associated serial number. A service platform is in communication with the at least one medical device. A manufacturer database is in communication with the service platform. A remote service system is in communication with the service platform. The at least one medical device stores unique device credentials. The remote service system identifies the at least one medical device based on the unique device credentials.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Eric D. Benz, Nicholas Comparone, Barbara Crawford, Steven V. McCaig, Unnati Ojha, Tudor Robaciu, Vijay Aditya Tadipatri
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Patent number: 11529275Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a bed including a frame. A mattress is supported by the frame. A respiratory therapy apparatus is supported by the frame. A pneumatic system is operable to inflate at least one bladder of the mattress and operable to deliver air to the respiratory therapy apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: HILL-ROM SERVICES PTE. LTD.Inventors: Cong Jiang, Wei T. Tan, Siew Ying Koh, Eugene Hong Kheng Kung, Nookarajesh Varma Sangadi, Yue Yun Wang, Aye Aung, Tak Wei David Teo, Chau Chong Ye, Amodh Gundlur Ramesh, David J. Brzenchek, Jack Barney Sing, Steven V. McCaig, Chee Keong Ng
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Publication number: 20220313515Abstract: A time-based wireless pairing operation between a medical device, such as a patient bed, and a wall module in a patient room is initiated in response to a power plug of the medical device being plugged into a power receptacle carried by the wall module. Times determined by timers of the medical device and the wall module are compared by the wall module or by the medical device so that wireless pairing occurs only with the medical device that was plugged into the wall module. Different types of plug detectors used in the wall module to detect connection of the power plug include optical detectors, mechanical switches, and current sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Jason M. Williams, Vijay Aditya Tadipatri, Steven V. McCaig, John V. Harmeyer
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Publication number: 20220233382Abstract: A time-based wireless pairing operation between a medical device, such as a patient bed, and a wall module in a patient room is initiated in response to a power plug of the medical device being plugged into a power receptacle carried by the wall module. Times determined by timers of the medical device and the wall module are compared by the wall module or by the medical device so that wireless pairing occurs only with the medical device that was plugged into the wall module. Different types of plug detectors used in the wall module to detect connection of the power plug include optical detectors, mechanical switches, and current sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Jason M. Williams, Shawn J. Keller, Gavin M. Monson, John D. Christie, Vijay Aditya Tadipatri, Gregory J. Shannon, John V. Harmeyer, Jennifer D. Slavin, David C. Newkirk, Brian Guthrie, Steven V. McCaig, Reece Allan Michael Caldwell, Lari E. Rutherford
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Publication number: 20210212873Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a bed including a frame. A mattress is supported by the frame. A respiratory therapy apparatus is supported by the frame. A pneumatic system is operable to inflate at least one bladder of the mattress and operable to deliver air to the respiratory therapy apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2021Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Cong Jiang, Wei T. Tan, Siew Ying Koh, Eugene Hong Kheng Kung, Nookarajesh Varma Sangadi, Yue Yun Wang, Aye Aung, Tak Wei David Teo, Chau Chong Ye, Amodh Gundlur Ramesh, David J. Brzenchek, Jack Barney Sing, Steven V. McCaig, Chee Keong Ng
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Patent number: 10987264Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame and a mattress positioned on the frame. A respiratory therapy device is coupled to the frame. The respiratory therapy device includes a blower having an inlet and an outlet, a patient interface, and a valve including a valve member that is rotatable through a first angular displacement in a first direction from a first position to a second position. The outlet of the blower is coupled to the patient interface so that positive pressure is provided to a patient's airway via the patient interface when the valve member is in the first position. The inlet of the blower is coupled to the patient interface so that negative pressure is provided to the patient's airway via the patient interface when the valve member is in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2018Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: HILL-ROM SERVICES PTE. LTD.Inventors: Cong Jiang, Wei T. Tan, Siew Ying Koh, Eugene Hong Kheng Kung, Nookarajesh Varma Sangadi, Yue Yun Wang, Aye Aung, Tak Wei David Teo, Chau Chong Ye, Amodh Gundlur Ramesh, David J. Brzenchek, Jack Barney Sing, Steven V. McCaig, Chee Keong Ng
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Publication number: 20190021925Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame and a mattress positioned on the frame. A respiratory therapy device is coupled to the frame. The respiratory therapy device includes a blower having an inlet and an outlet, a patient interface, and a valve including a valve member that is rotatable through a first angular displacement in a first direction from a first position to a second position. The outlet of the blower is coupled to the patient interface so that positive pressure is provided to a patient's airway via the patient interface when the valve member is in the first position. The inlet of the blower is coupled to the patient interface so that negative pressure is provided to the patient's airway via the patient interface when the valve member is in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Cong Jiang, Wei T. Tan, Siew Ying Koh, Eugene Hong Kheng Kung, Nookarajesh Varma Sangadi, Yue Yun Wang, Aye Aung, Tak Wei David Teo, Chau Chong Ye, Amodh Gundlur Ramesh, David J. Brzenchek, Jack Barney Sing, Steven V. McCaig, Chee Keong Ng
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Patent number: 8757308Abstract: A powered transport device for a person support apparatus includes a floor contacting driver, a prime mover, a power source and a controller. The prime mover is coupled to the driver and an output of the prime mover provides input to the driver. The power source provides power to the prime mover. The controller senses a performance characteristic of the powered transport device and varies the operation of the powered transport device based solely on the performance characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Hill-Rom Services Inc.Inventors: Aziz A. Bhai, Stephen R. Hamberg, Christian H. Reinke, Steven V. McCaig
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Publication number: 20110083270Abstract: A powered transport device for a person support apparatus includes a floor contacting driver, a prime mover, a power source and a controller. The prime mover is coupled to the driver and an output of the prime mover provides input to the driver. The power source provides power to the prime mover. The controller senses a performance characteristic of the powered transport device and varies the operation of the powered transport device based solely on the performance characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventors: Aziz A. Bhai, Stephen R. Hamberg, Christian H. Reinke, Steven V. McCaig
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Patent number: 7882582Abstract: A patient support apparatus has a powered transport device that is operable to propel the apparatus along a floor in forward and reverse longitudinal directions, as well as in left and right lateral directions. A user input for selection of discrete speed settings for the powered transport device is included on the patient support apparatus. User inputs for controlling the direction that the apparatus is propelled are provided at the head end, foot end, and both sides of the patient support apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2007Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Ronald P. Kappeler, Robert M. Zerhusen, Steven V. McCaig, Christian H. Reinke
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Patent number: 7789187Abstract: A patient support apparatus comprises a frame, a patient support coupled to the frame, a push handle coupled to the frame and having a handle post, and at least one user input coupled to the handle post. The handle post is movable between a first position presenting the at least one user input to a caregiver standing at an end of the frame and a second position presenting the at least one user input to a caregiver standing alongside the frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2008Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Zerhusen, Steven V. McCaig
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Publication number: 20090188731Abstract: A patient support apparatus comprises a frame, a patient support coupled to the frame, a push handle coupled to the frame and having a handle post, and at least one user input coupled to the handle post. The handle post is movable between a first position presenting the at least one user input to a caregiver standing at an end of the frame and a second position presenting the at least one user input to a caregiver standing alongside the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Inventors: Robert M. Zerhusen, Steven V. McCaig
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Patent number: 6846042Abstract: A chair for transporting a patient includes a base frame, a plurality of casters mounted to the base frame, a patient support, and a push bar mounted to a back section of the patient support for use when transporting the patient. A wheel is coupled to the base frame for movement between a downward brake-steer position, facilitating steering the chair during transport of the patient, and an upward neutral position. The patient support includes articulated leg and seat sections. A handle is coupled to the patient support and is movable between a position in which movement of the handle moves the leg section relative to the seat section and a position in which movement of the handle does not move the leg section relative to the seat section.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2002Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas W. Hanson, John D. Vogel, Steven V. McCaig, Jack C. Newkirk, Donald E. Smith, Jonathan D. Turner, Terence M. Duncan, Gary S. Siegle, Gregory J. Figel, Jeffrey A. Heyser, William M. Blyshak, Michael P. Bish
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Patent number: 6726279Abstract: A chair for supporting a patient includes a base frame including a staging frame and a lower frame. The staging frame is mounted for vertical movement relative to the lower frame. An intermediate frame is coupled to the base frame for pivoting movement relative to the base frame about a generally horizontal transverse axis. An articulated patient support is mounted to the intermediate frame. The patient support includes longitudinally spaced back, seat, and leg sections mounted to the intermediate frame for movement relative to one another and relative to the intermediate fame. The back, seat and leg sections are movable relative to the base tame about the horizontal transverse axis. A hydraulic system includes a first hydraulic cylinder actuating vertical movement of the staging frame relative to the lower frame, a second hydraulic cylinder actuating movement of the leg section relative to the seat section, and a pump actuating both the first and second hydraulic cylinders.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2000Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J. Figel, Steven V. McCaig, Gary S. Siegle
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Patent number: 6662488Abstract: A collapsible containment device, which can be neatly folded and easily carried or stored in a fisherman's tackle box, serves as a live well for the storage and preservation of fish, typically game fish, features a receptacle having at least one opening for the insertion and removal of fish and a tube member having an opening at each end: one opening for inserting fish into the tube member and another in communication with the opening in the receptacle to permit transferring fish into the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Inventors: Richard H. Heimbrock, Steven V. McCaig
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Patent number: 6565112Abstract: A chair for transporting a patient includes a base frame, a plurality of casters mounted to the base frame, a seat, and a push bar mounted to a back section of the seat for use when transporting the patient. A wheel is coupled to the base frame for movement between a downward brake-steer position, facilitating steering the chair during transport of the patient, and an upward neutral position. A brake mechanism brakes the casters when the brake mechanism is in a braking position and permits rotation of the casters when the brake mechanism is in a releasing position. A brake-steer shaft is coupled to the brake mechanism. Movement of the shaft moves the brake mechanism between the braking position and the releasing position. The brake-steer shaft is pivotably coupled to the base frame. The brake-steer shaft is coupled to the wheel so that rotation of the brake-steer shaft moves the wheel between the brake-steer position and the neutral position.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas W. Hanson, John D. Vogel, Steven V. McCaig, Jack C. Newkirk, Donald E. Smith, Jonathan D. Turner, Terence M. Duncan, Gary S. Siegle, Gregory J. Figel, Jeffrey A. Heyser, William M. Blyshak, Michael P. Bish
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Publication number: 20030015853Abstract: A chair for transporting a patient includes a base frame, a plurality of casters mounted to the base frame, a patient support, and a push bar mounted to a back section of the patient support for use when transporting the patient. A wheel is coupled to the base frame for movement between a downward brake-steer position, facilitating steering the chair during transport of the patient, and an upward neutral position. The patient support includes articulated leg and seat sections. A handle is coupled to the patient support and is movable between a position in which movement of the handle moves the leg section relative to the seat section and a position in which movement of the handle does not move the leg section relative to the seat section.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2002Publication date: January 23, 2003Inventors: Thomas W. Hanson, John D. Vogel, Steven V. McCaig, Jack C. Newkirk, Donald E. Smith, Jonathan D. Turner, Terence M. Duncan, Gary S. Siegle, Gregory J. Figel, Jeffrey A. Heyser, William M. Blyshak, Michael P. Bish
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Publication number: 20020014751Abstract: A chair for transporting a patient includes a base frame, a plurality of casters mounted to the base frame, a seat, and a push bar mounted to a back section of the seat for use when transporting the patient. A wheel is coupled to the base frame for movement between a downward brake-steer position, facilitating steering the chair during transport of the patient, and an upward neutral position. A brake mechanism brakes the casters when the brake mechanism is in a braking position and permits rotation of the casters when the brake mechanism is in a releasing position. A brake-steer shaft is coupled to the brake mechanism. Movement of the shaft moves the brake mechanism between the braking position and the releasing position. The brake-steer shaft is pivotably coupled to the base frame. The brake-steer shaft is coupled to the wheel so that rotation of the brake-steer shaft moves the wheel between the brake-steer position and the neutral position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Inventors: Thomas W. Hanson, John D. Vogel, Steven V. McCaig, Jack C. Newkirk, Donald E. Smith, Jonathan D. Turner, Terence M. Duncan, Gary S. Siegle, Gregory J. Figel, Jeffrey A. Heyser, William M. Blyshak, Michael P. Bish
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Patent number: 6315319Abstract: A chair for transporting a patient includes a base frame, a plurality of casters mounted to the base frame, a seat, and a push bar mounted to a back section of the seat for use when transporting the patient. A wheel is coupled to the base frame for movement between a downward brake-steer position, facilitating steering the chair during transport of the patient, and an upward neutral position. A brake mechanism brakes the casters when the brake mechanism is in a braking position and permits rotation of the casters when the brake mechanismn is in a releasing position. A brake-steer shaft is coupled to the brake mechanism. Movement of the shaft moves the brake mechanism between the braking position and the releasing position. The brake-steer shaft is pivotably coupled to the base frame. The brake-steer shaft is coupled to the wheel so that rotation of the brake-steer shaft moves the wheel between the brake-steer position and the neutral position.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2000Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas W. Hanson, John D. Vogel, Steven V. McCaig, Jack C. Newkirk, Donald E. Smith, Jonathan D. Turner, Terence M. Duncan, Gary S. Siegle, Gregory J. Figel, Jeffrey A. Heyser, William M. Blyshak, Michael P. Bish
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Patent number: 6089593Abstract: A chair for supporting a patient above a floor comprising a base frame, an intermediate frame coupled to the base frame for pivoting movement relative to the base frame about a generally horizontal transverse axis thereon and wherein the intermediate frame is lockable relative to the base frame. An articulated patient support including longitudinally spaced back and seat sections mounted to the intermediate frame for movement relative to one another and relative to the intermediate frame and wherein the back and seat sections are movable relative to the base frame about the horizontal transverse axis when the intermediate frame is locked relative to the base frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1997Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Assignee: Hill-Rom, Inc.Inventors: Thomas W. Hanson, John D. Vogel, Steven V. McCaig, Jack C. Newkirk, Donald E. Smith, Jonathan D. Turner, Terence M. Duncan, Gary S. Siegle, Gregory J. Figel, Jeffrey A. Heyser, William M. Blyshak, Michael P. Bish