Patents by Inventor Terry J. Stratman
Terry J. Stratman 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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Patent number: 8745785Abstract: A person-support apparatus comprises a frame, a person support assembly, and a siderail. The person-support assembly is coupled to the frame and is configured to rotate about a first rotational axis with respect to the frame between a first position and a second position. The siderail is movably coupled to the person support assembly and configured to move therewith. The siderail is in a first angular orientation with respect to the frame when the person support assembly is in the first position and in a second angular orientation with respect to the frame when the person support assembly is in the second position. The first angular orientation is substantially the same as the second angular orientation.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Darrell L. Metz, David W. Hornbach, Terry J. Stratman
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Patent number: 8458833Abstract: A patient support apparatus comprises a lower frame, a lift mechanism, a drive mechanism, and an upper frame. The lower frame includes a lift drive configured to at least one of expand and contract the lift mechanism. The lift mechanism is pivotably coupled with the lower frame to rotate about a rotational axis. A drive mechanism is coupled between the lift mechanism and the lower frame. The drive mechanism is configured to rotate the lift mechanism about the rotational axis. The upper frame is supported on the lift mechanism and responsive to the rotation of the lift mechanism to rotate a patient about the rotational axis.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: David W. Hornbach, Darrell L. Metz, Jonathan D. Turner, Terry J. Stratman
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Patent number: 8387179Abstract: A person-support apparatus comprises a frame, a first siderail, and a second siderail. The frame includes a first support section and a second support section. The first support section is configured to pivot between a first support position and a second support position with respect to the second support section. The first siderail is coupled to the first support section and configured to move therewith. The second siderail is coupled to the frame and is configured to move along the frame between a first position and a second position. The second siderail is configured to be positioned adjacent to the second support section in the first position, and adjacent to the first support section and below the first siderail in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Darrell L. Metz, David W. Hornbach, Terry J. Stratman
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Patent number: 8267206Abstract: A patient support including a traction device for powered movement of the patient support.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: John David Vogel, Thomas W. Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph A. Kummer, Michael M. Frondorf, David P. Lubbers, Ronald P. Kappeler, Bradley T. Wilson, Darrell L. Metz, Doug K. Smith, Jeffrey A. Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry J. Stratman, Eric W. Oberhaus
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Publication number: 20120047653Abstract: A person-support apparatus comprises a frame, a first siderail, and a second siderail. The frame includes a first support section and a second support section. The first support section is configured to pivot between a first support position and a second support position with respect to the second support section. The first siderail is coupled to the first support section and configured to move therewith. The second siderail is coupled to the frame and is configured to move along the frame between a first position and a second position. The second siderail is configured to be positioned adjacent to the second support section in the first position, and adjacent to the first support section and below the first siderail in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Darrell L. Metz, David W. Hornbach, Terry J. Stratman
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Publication number: 20120047652Abstract: A person-support apparatus comprises a frame, a person support assembly, and a siderail. The person-support assembly is coupled to the frame and is configured to rotate about a first rotational axis with respect to the frame between a first position and a second position. The siderail is movably coupled to the person support assembly and configured to move therewith. The siderail is in a first angular orientation with respect to the frame when the person support assembly is in the first position and in a second angular orientation with respect to the frame when the person support assembly is in the second position. The first angular orientation is substantially the same as the second angular orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Darrell L. Metz, David W. Hombach, Terry J. Stratman
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Publication number: 20120023674Abstract: A patient support apparatus comprises a lower frame, a lift mechanism , a drive mechanism, and an upper frame. The lower frame includes a lift drive configured to at least one of expand and contract the lift mechanism. The lift mechanism is pivotably coupled with the lower frame to rotate about a rotational axis. A drive mechanism is coupled between the lift mechanism and the lower frame. The drive mechanism is configured to rotate the lift mechanism about the rotational axis. The upper frame is supported on the lift mechanism and responsive to the rotation of the lift mechanism to rotate a patient about the rotational axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: David W. Hornbach, Darrell L. Metz, Jonathan D. Turner, Terry J. Stratman
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Publication number: 20120012408Abstract: A patient support including a traction device for powered movement of the patient support.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: John David Vogel, Thomas W. Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph A. Kummer, Michael M. Frondorf, David P. Lubbers, Ronald P. Kappeler, Bradley T. Wilson, Darrell L. Metz, Doug K. Smith, Jeffrey A. Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry J. Stratman, Eric W. Oberhaus
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Patent number: 8051931Abstract: A patient support including a traction device for powered movement of the patient support.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: John David Vogel, Thomas W. Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph A. Kummer, Michael M. Frondorf, David P. Lubbers, Ronald P. Kappeler, Bradley T. Wilson, Darrell L. Metz, Doug K. Smith, Jeffrey A. Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry J. Stratman, Eric W. Oberhaus
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Patent number: 7992239Abstract: A patient support apparatus comprises a lower frame, a lift mechanism, a drive mechanism, and an upper frame. The lower frame includes a lift drive configured to at least one of expand and contract the lift mechanism. The lift mechanism is pivotably coupled with the lower frame to rotate about a rotational axis. A drive mechanism is coupled between the lift mechanism and the lower frame. The drive mechanism is configured to rotate the lift mechanism about the rotational axis. The upper frame is supported on the lift mechanism and responsive to the rotation of the lift mechanism to rotate a patient about the rotational axis.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2008Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: David W. Hornbach, Darrell L. Metz, Jonathan D. Turner, Terry J. Stratman
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Publication number: 20110072584Abstract: A patient-support apparatus has a frame including a pair of laterally spaced apart first and second rails and a set of cross members interconnecting the first and second rails. The first and second rails each terminate near a head end and a foot end of the patient-support apparatus. A patient support platform includes at least one pivotable deck section and is carried by the frame. A cable conduit is coupled to the set of cross members and extends parallel with the first and second rails. The cable conduit supports a plurality of electrical cables that extend between the head end and foot end of the patient-support apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: David W. Hornbach, Darrell L. Metz, Terry J. Stratman
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Publication number: 20110035883Abstract: A patient support including a traction device for powered movement of the patient support.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: John David Vogel, Thomas W. Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph A. Kummer, Michael M. Frondorf, David P. Lubbers, Ronald P. Kappeler, Bradley T. Wilson, Darrell L. Metz, Doug K. Smith, Jeffrey A. Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry J. Stratman, Eric W. Oberhaus
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Patent number: 7849539Abstract: A patient-support apparatus includes a patient-support deck having a head deck section, seat deck section, and foot deck section each of which is supported on a frame. The head deck section pivots and translates relative to the frame when driven. The drive systems of the deck sections are configured such that movement of links driving the deck sections occurs above the lowest point on the frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2007Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: David W. Hornbach, Darrell L. Metz, Terry J. Stratman
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Patent number: 7828092Abstract: A patient support including a traction device for powered movement of the patient support. The traction device includes a storage position and a use position.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2008Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: John David Vogel, Thomas W. Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph A. Kummer, Michael M. Frondorf, David P. Lubbers, Ronald P. Kappeler, Bradley T. Wilson, Darrell L. Metz, Doug K. Smith, Jeffrey A. Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry J. Stratman, Eric W. Oberhaus
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Patent number: 7761939Abstract: A patient support comprises a frame, a siderail, a linkage coupled to the siderail and coupled to the frame to guide movement of the siderail relative to the frame between a raised position and a lowered position, and a dampener. The dampener includes a coil spring, a first link coupled to the linkage and having a free end received inside the coil spring, and a second link coupled to the frame and having a free end received inside the coil spring.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2005Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Brian T. Wiggins, Darrell L. Metz, Terry J. Stratman
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Patent number: 7653954Abstract: A patient-support apparatus includes a patient-support deck coupled to first and second lift systems configured to lift the patient-support deck relative to the floor. The lift systems each include a pair of supports and a carriage coupled to the patient-support deck and suspended from the supports by tethers which are wound and unwound to raise and lower the patient-support deck.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2007Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: David W. Hornbach, Darrell L. Metz, Terry J. Stratman
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Patent number: 7648392Abstract: A connector apparatus for connecting an air supply unit and a mattress or cushion.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2005Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Kenith W. Chambers, John Boyd Havener, Terry J. Stratman
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Publication number: 20090049612Abstract: A patient support apparatus comprises a lower frame, a lift mechanism, a drive mechanism, and an upper frame. The lower frame includes a lift drive configured to at least one of expand and contract the lift mechanism. The lift mechanism is pivotably coupled with the lower frame to rotate about a rotational axis. A drive mechanism is coupled between the lift mechanism and the lower frame. The drive mechanism is configured to rotate the lift mechanism about the rotational axis. The upper frame is supported on the lift mechanism and responsive to the rotation of the lift mechanism to rotate a patient about the rotational axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: David W. Hornbach, Darrell L. Metz, Jonathan D. Turner, Terry J. Stratman
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Publication number: 20080283329Abstract: A patient support including a traction device for powered movement of the patient support. The traction device includes a storage position and a use position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: John David Vogel, Thomas W. Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph A. Kummer, Michael M. Frondorf, David P. Lubbers, Ronald P. Kappeler, Bradley T. Wilson, Darrell L. Metz, Doug K. Smith, Jeffrey A. Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry J. Stratman, Eric W. Oberhaus
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Patent number: 7407024Abstract: A patient support including a traction device for powered movement of the patient support. The traction device includes a storage position and a use position.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2007Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: John David Vogel, Thomas W. Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph A. Kummer, Michael M. Frondorf, David P. Lubbers, Ronald P. Kappeler, Bradley T. Wilson, Darrell L. Metz, Doug K. Smith, Jeffrey A. Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry J. Stratman, Eric W. Oberhaus