Patents by Inventor Thomas Puvogel
Thomas Puvogel 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: 20240115440Abstract: A patient handling apparatus includes a patient support surface, a base, and a hydraulic circuit. The hydraulic circuit includes a pump, a fluid reservoir, and a hydraulic cylinder operable to selectively raise or lower the patient support surface or the base. The hydraulic circuit controls flow of fluid between the cylinder and the fluid reservoir to thereby control the movement of the base or patient support surface. In addition, the hydraulic circuit may include a manual bypass circuit configured to bypass the pump in response to a manual input, which allows manual extension or retraction of the cylinder, for example, when the pump is not operational. The hydraulic circuit may also include a pump bypass circuit configured to bypass the pump to allow fluid to discharge from the cap end to the fluid reservoir for faster evacuation of fluid from the cylinder, thereby increasing retraction speed of the rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Ross T. Lucas, William Ross Heneveld, JR., Chad C. Souke, Thomas A. Puvogel
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Publication number: 20240055905Abstract: Wireless charging systems and methods for wirelessly charging batteries for powering surgical instruments. A wireless charging device includes a housing defining wireless charging bays for receiving and charging multiple surgical instrument batteries simultaneously. Power transfer coils and RF antennas are disposed in the housing, with each of the wireless charging bays being associated with a different power transfer coil for wirelessly charging a received battery and with a different RF antenna for wirelessly communicating with the received battery. The RF antennas are each configured to communicate in a same frequency band. The wireless charging device is configured to communicate with a battery received by a first of the wireless charging bays using the RF antenna associated with the first wireless charging bay during a first period while preventing the RF antenna associated with a second of the wireless charging bays from communicating with a battery received by the second wireless charging bay.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2022Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: James Novorita, Thomas Puvogel, Burton Judson, Ian Dalrymple
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Patent number: 11896531Abstract: A patient handling apparatus includes a patient support surface, a base, and a hydraulic circuit. The hydraulic circuit includes a pump, a fluid reservoir, and a hydraulic cylinder operable to selectively raise or lower the patient support surface or the base. The hydraulic circuit controls flow of fluid between the cylinder and the fluid reservoir to thereby control the movement of the base or patient support surface. In addition, the hydraulic circuit may include a manual bypass circuit configured to bypass the pump in response to a manual input, which allows manual extension or retraction of the cylinder, for example, when the pump is not operational. The hydraulic circuit may also include a pump bypass circuit configured to bypass the pump to allow fluid to discharge from the cap end to the fluid reservoir for faster evacuation of fluid from the cylinder, thereby increasing retraction speed of the rod.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Ross T. Lucas, William Ross Heneveld, Jr., Chad C. Souke, Thomas A. Puvogel
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Publication number: 20240016672Abstract: Systems for facilitating movement of a patient transport apparatus are provided and include user input control device that includes a mode switch selectable between a longitudinal transport mode and a multidirectional mode and a driving assist device actuatable between at least one engaged state and a non-engaged state. The mode switch generates signals based on the selected mode and the driving assist device generates engaged or non-engaged signals which are received by a controller. The controller is configured to generate an output signal sent to a lift actuator, swivel actuator, and/or a powered drive system to assist a user in propelling the apparatus in a desired manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: Kevin M. Patmore, Krishna Sandeep Bhimavarapu, Jeffrey S. Dunfee, II, Fanqi Meng, Christopher J. Hopper, Thomas A. Puvogel, Gregory S. Taylor, Ryan Ross
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Patent number: 11806284Abstract: Systems for facilitating movement of a patient transport apparatus are provided and include user input control device that includes a mode switch selectable between a longitudinal transport mode and a multidirectional mode and a driving assist device actuatable between at least one engaged state and a non-engaged state. The mode switch generates signals based on the selected mode and the driving assist device generates engaged or non-engaged signals which are received by a controller. The controller is configured to generate an output signal sent to a lift actuator, swivel actuator, and/or a powered drive system to assist a user in propelling the apparatus in a desired manner.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Kevin M. Patmore, Krishna Sandeep Bhimavarapu, Jeffrey S Dunfee, II, Fanqi Meng, Christopher J. Hopper, Thomas A. Puvogel, Gregory S. Taylor, Ryan Ross
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Publication number: 20220304871Abstract: Systems for facilitating movement of a patient transport apparatus are provided and include user input control device that includes a mode switch selectable between a longitudinal transport mode and a multidirectional mode and a driving assist device actuatable between at least one engaged state and a non-engaged state. The mode switch generates signals based on the selected mode and the driving assist device generates engaged or non-engaged signals which are received by a controller. The controller is configured to generate an output signal sent to a lift actuator, swivel actuator, and/or a powered drive system to assist a user in propelling the apparatus in a desired manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: Kevin M. Patmore, Krishna Sandeep Bhimavarapu, Jeffrey S. Dunfee, II, Fanqi Meng, Christopher J. Hopper, Thomas A. Puvogel, Gregory S. Taylor, Ryan Ross
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Patent number: 11199282Abstract: A fluid line connector and assembly provides remote securement detection capabilities and is hence equipped for initial assembly, subsequent quality inspection, and subsequent service techniques that are automated, robotic, and/or autonomous. The fluid line connector includes a body, a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag, one or more actuator members, and one or more switches. The body has a passage for fluid-flow therethrough. The RFID tag can communicate with an RFID interrogator. The actuator member(s) changes the state of the switch(es) when the actuator member(s) actuates. The switch(es) is electrically coupled with the RFID tag.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Norma U.S. Holding LLCInventors: Brian T. Ignaczak, René Schindler, Thomas A. Puvogel
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Patent number: 11048994Abstract: A fluid line connector and assembly provides remote securement detection capabilities and is hence equipped for initial assembly, subsequent quality inspection, and subsequent service techniques that are automated, robotic, and/or autonomous. The fluid line connector, in an embodiment, includes a body, a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag, a retainer, an actuator member, and a switch. The body has a passage for fluid-flow therethrough and has an opening. The retainer can move through the body's opening. The RFID tag can communicate with an RFID interrogator. The switch is electrically coupled with the RFID tag.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Norma U.S. Holding LLCInventors: Thomas A. Puvogel, Brian T. Ignaczak, René Schindler
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Publication number: 20210121339Abstract: A patient handling apparatus includes a patient support surface, a base, and a hydraulic circuit. The hydraulic circuit includes a pump, a fluid reservoir, and a hydraulic cylinder operable to selectively raise or lower the patient support surface or the base. The hydraulic circuit controls flow of fluid between the cylinder and the fluid reservoir to thereby control the movement of the base or patient support surface. In addition, the hydraulic circuit may include a manual bypass circuit configured to bypass the pump in response to a manual input, which allows manual extension or retraction of the cylinder, for example, when the pump is not operational. The hydraulic circuit may also include a pump bypass circuit configured to bypass the pump to allow fluid to discharge from the cap end to the fluid reservoir for faster evacuation of fluid from the cylinder, thereby increasing retraction speed of the rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Ross T. Lucas, William Ross Heneveld, JR., Chad C. Souke, Thomas A. Puvogel
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Publication number: 20200074260Abstract: A fluid line connector and assembly provides remote securement detection capabilities and is hence equipped for initial assembly, subsequent quality inspection, and subsequent service techniques that are automated, robotic, and/or autonomous. The fluid line connector, in an embodiment, includes a body, a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag, a retainer, an actuator member, and a switch. The body has a passage for fluid-flow therethrough and has an opening. The retainer can move through the body's opening. The RFID tag can communicate with an RFID interrogator. The switch is electrically coupled with the RFID tag.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Thomas A. Puvogel, Brian T. Ignaczak, René Schindler
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Publication number: 20190257456Abstract: A fluid line connector and assembly provides remote securement detection capabilities and is hence equipped for initial assembly, subsequent quality inspection, and subsequent service techniques that are automated, robotic, and/or autonomous. The fluid line connector includes a body, a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag, one or more actuator members, and one or more switches. The body has a passage for fluid-flow therethrough. The RFID tag can communicate with an RFID interrogator. The actuator member(s) changes the state of the switch(es) when the actuator member(s) actuates. The switch(es) is electrically coupled with the RFID tag.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Brian T. Ignaczak, René Schindler, Thomas A. Puvogel
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Patent number: 8502464Abstract: A lighting system for wirelessly providing power to a lighting assembly across a wall. The lighting system may be used, for example, for powering the lighting assembly positioned on an outside portion of the wall, such as on the outside of a boat hull. An example of the lighting system includes a power transmitter with a multi-frequency generator connected to a power source and a controller. The multi-frequency generator is configured to generate an oscillating signal at a predetermined frequency according to a control signal received from the controller. The power transmitter includes a transmitting coil connected to receive the oscillating signal. A receiving coil is positioned to form an inductive coupling with the transmitting coil. A plurality of conditioning units are connected to the receiving coil to receive the oscillating signal. The plurality of conditioning units are connected to provide power to a corresponding light or set of lights.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Konstantin Lakirovich, Thomas Puvogel
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Publication number: 20120212150Abstract: A lighting system for wirelessly providing power to a lighting assembly across a wall. The lighting system may be used, for example, for powering the lighting assembly positioned on an outside portion of the wall, such as on the outside of a boat hull. An example of the lighting system includes a power transmitter with a multi-frequency generator connected to a power source and a controller. The multi-frequency generator is configured to generate an oscillating signal at a predetermined frequency according to a control signal received from the controller. The power transmitter includes a transmitting coil connected to receive the oscillating signal. A receiving coil is positioned to form an inductive coupling with the transmitting coil. A plurality of conditioning units are connected to the receiving coil to receive the oscillating signal. The plurality of conditioning units are connected to provide power to a corresponding light or set of lights.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Konstantin Lakirovich, Thomas Puvogel
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Publication number: 20060075558Abstract: An ambulance cot is disclosed and the ambulance cot has, if desired, a wheel supported base and a litter raisable and lowerable by a powered elevating mechanism oriented between the base and the litter. The ambulance cot also has wireless communication capability to facilitate communication between the ambulance cot and a loading system on an ambulance as well as facilitating wireless troubleshooting via a handheld wireless unit. The ambulance cot also has a longitudinally extendable head section. The ambulance cot also has several accessories, such as an accessory hook mounted to the underside of the fowler, and a collapsible pouch accessory fastened to the retractable head section and the litter frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2005Publication date: April 13, 2006Inventors: Clifford Lambarth, Chad Souke, Todd Gatto, Joshua Colvin, Kurosh Nahavandi, Jason Kneen, Michael Steffler, Christopher Way, Gary Morton, Dennis Reed, Michael McKee, Thomas Puvogel, Brian Bartley, Kurt Dykema, Brent Bouws