Patents by Inventor Terry Stratman

Terry 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).

  • MOTORIZED TRACTION DEVICE FOR A PATIENT SUPPORT
    Publication number: 20070158921
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: John Vogel, Thomas Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph Kummer, Michael Frondorf, David Lubbers, Ronald Kappeler, Bradley Wilson, Darrell Metz, Doug Smith, Jeffrey Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry Stratman, Eric Oberhaus
  • Apparatus and method for mounting hospital bed accessories
    Publication number: 20060288480
    Abstract: A patient support including a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and a set of siderails configured to block egress of a patient from the patient support. A siderail through use of an adapter is configured to reduce gaps defined between the siderails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Darrell Metz, Terry Stratman, David Ulrich, Francis Ganance
  • Quick connector for multi-media
    Publication number: 20060156473
    Abstract: A connector apparatus for connecting an air supply unit and a mattress or cushion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Kenith Chambers, John Havener, Terry Stratman
  • Siderail spring dampener
    Publication number: 20060107460
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Brian Wiggins, Darrell Metz, Terry Stratman
  • Motorized traction device for a patient support
    Publication number: 20050236193
    Abstract: A patient support including a propulsion device for moving the patient support. The patient support includes a propulsion system having a propulsion device operably coupled to an input system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: John Vogel, Thomas Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph Kummer, Michael Frondorf, David Lubbers, Ronald Kappeler, Bradley Wilson, Darrell Metz, Doug Smith, Jeffrey Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry Stratman, Eric Oberhaus
  • Motorized traction device for a patient support
    Publication number: 20050199430
    Abstract: A patient support including a propulsion device for moving the patient support. The patient support includes a propulsion system having a propulsion device operably coupled to an input system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: John Vogel, Thomas Hanson, Craig Crandall, Joseph Kummer, Michael Frondorf, David Lubbers, Ronald Kappeler, Bradley Wilson, Darrell Metz, Doug Smith, Jeffrey Ruschke, John Vodzak, Terry Stratman, Eric Oberhaus
  • Apparatus and method for mounting hospital bed accessories
    Publication number: 20050050635
    Abstract: A patient support is provided. The patient support includes a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and a set of siderails configured to block egress of a patient from the patient support. The siderails through use of adapters are configured to reduce gaps defined between the siderails and the other components of the patient support. The adapters may also be used to couple other medical accessories to the patient support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Darrell Metz, Terry Stratman, David Ulrich, Francis Ganance