Patents by Inventor Timothy Lucas
Timothy Lucas 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: 10441483Abstract: A modular drive device for driving a first driven module of a first emergency patient motion device or a second driven module of a second emergency patient motion device, the first driven module being different from the second driven module. The modular drive device comprises a motor, and an output device operatively coupled to and drivable by the motor. The output device transmits mechanical force from the motor to the first driven module when said output device is coupled to the first emergency patient motion device and from the motor to the second driven module when said output device is coupled to the second emergency patient motion device. The modular drive device further comprises a controller operable in a first motor mode and a second motor mode. The first motor mode corresponding to the first driven module, and the second motor mode corresponding to the second driven module.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: STRYKER CORPORATIONInventors: Clifford Edwin Lambarth, Chad Conway Souke, Alfred James Dacey, IV, Jason James Wroblewski, Brandon David Naber, Ross Timothy Lucas, Daniel Vincent Brosnan, Aaron Douglas Furman, Christopher J. Cummings, Janani Gopalkrishnan, Thomas Alan Puvogel, Genevieve Cherie Sertic
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Patent number: 10406043Abstract: A first transport apparatus includes a deck for supporting a patient thereon and a lift mechanism supporting the deck. The deck is removable from the lift mechanism for use as a second transport apparatus or part of a second transport apparatus. The first transport apparatus further includes an electrically powered device at the first transport apparatus, and a user input device for wireless control of the electrically powered device, which is operable at or near the first transport apparatus and the second transport apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2018Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Clifford Edwin Lambarth, Jason James Wroblewski, Brandon David Naber, Alfred James Dacey, IV, Ross Timothy Lucas
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Publication number: 20180303685Abstract: A patient handling apparatus includes a frame, a base, and a lift assembly supporting the frame relative to the base, the lift assembly configured to extend or contract to raise or lower the base or the frame with respect to the other of the base and the frame. The patient handling apparatus further includes a control system, which comprises at least one hydraulic cylinder to extend or contract the lift assembly, a hydraulic circuit to direct the flow of hydraulic fluid to and from the hydraulic cylinder, and a controller operable to control the hydraulic circuit. Based on an input signal, for example, an input signal that is indicative of a status or condition of the patient handling apparatus, the controller is configured to open, optionally automatically, fluid communication between the rod end chamber and the cap end chamber to redirect a portion of the fluid output from the rod end chamber to the cap end chamber when the rod is extending to thereby increase the extension speed of the rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Chad Conway Souke, Ross Timothy Lucas
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Publication number: 20180303689Abstract: An emergency cot includes a litter frame, a base, and a lift assembly supporting the litter frame relative to the base. The lift assembly includes load bearing members pivotally coupled to the litter frame by head-end upper pivot connections and foot-end upper pivot connections and to the base by head-end lower pivot connections and foot-end lower pivot connections for raising or lowering the base or the litter frame with respect to the other. The foot-end upper pivot connections or head-end upper pivot connections are movable toward or away from the longitudinal axis of the litter frame to allow one end of the litter frame to be tilted upwardly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Chad Conway Souke, Christopher Gentile, Ross Timothy Lucas, Michael T. Brubaker
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Publication number: 20180177650Abstract: A first transport apparatus includes a deck for supporting a patient thereon and a lift mechanism supporting the deck. The deck is removable from the lift mechanism for use as a second transport apparatus or part of a second transport apparatus. The first transport apparatus further includes an electrically powered device at the first transport apparatus, and a user input device for wireless control of the electrically powered device, which is operable at or near the first transport apparatus and the second transport apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2018Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Clifford Edwin Lambarth, Jason James Wroblewski, Brandon David Naber, Alfred James Dacey, IV, Ross Timothy Lucas
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Patent number: 9925098Abstract: A transport apparatus includes a frame, a lift mechanism supporting the frame, and a litter deck for supporting a person. The litter deck is adapted to be reconfigured between a chair configuration and a cot configuration. The litter deck is also adapted to be removably mounted to the frame, with the litter deck being adapted to be supported by the frame while the litter deck is in its chair configuration and also while being reconfigured between its chair configuration and its cot configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Clifford Edwin Lambarth, Jason James Wroblewski, Brandon David Naber, Alfred James Dacey, IV, Ross Timothy Lucas
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Publication number: 20180028383Abstract: A person support apparatus includes a deck with a seat section, a leg section, and a back section. The back section is pivotally mounted to the seat section. The leg section has a proximal end pivotally mounted to the seat section and a cantilevered end spaced a first distance from its proximal end. The seat section, the leg section, and the back section are arranged to lie in a common plane when the deck is in a supine configuration to support a person in a supine position. A lift is mounted to the seat section of the deck, with the lift being configured to raise the deck relative to a supporting floor surface to a maximum height less than the first distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Martin W. Stryker, Ross Timothy Lucas, Brandon David Naber, Christopher Gentile
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Publication number: 20180028377Abstract: A person handling apparatus includes a deck with a seat section, a leg section, and a back section. The back section is pivotally mounted to the seat section. The leg section has a proximal end pivotally mounted to the seat section and a cantilevered end spaced a first distance from its proximal end. The seat section, the leg section, and the back section are arranged to lie in a common plane when the deck is in a supine configuration to support a person in a supine position. First and second leg assemblies are pivotally mounted to the deck to move between (1) first deployed positions wherein the first and second leg assemblies are angled relative to the deck when the deck is in the supine configuration to support the deck in a raised composition and (2) second deployed positions when the deck is supported in the chair configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Martin W. Stryker, Ross Timothy Lucas
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Publication number: 20180021191Abstract: A modular drive device for driving a first driven module of a first emergency patient motion device or a second driven module of a second emergency patient motion device, the first driven module being different from the second driven module. The modular drive device comprises a motor, and an output device operatively coupled to and drivable by the motor. The output device transmits mechanical force from the motor to the first driven module when said output device is coupled to the first emergency patient motion device and from the motor to the second driven module when said output device is coupled to the second emergency patient motion device. The modular drive device further comprises a controller operable in a first motor mode and a second motor mode. The first motor mode corresponding to the first driven module, and the second motor mode corresponding to the second driven module.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: Clifford Edwin Lambarth, Chad Conway Souke, Alfred James Dacey, IV, Jason James Wroblewski, Brandon David Naber, Ross Timothy Lucas, Daniel Vincent Brosnan, Aaron Douglas Furman, Christopher J. Cummings, Janani Gopalkrishnan, Thomas Alan Puvogel, Genevieve Cherie Sertic
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Publication number: 20180000675Abstract: A patient support system comprises a patient support apparatus for patients. The patient support apparatus comprises a support structure and a patient support surface supported by the support structure. The patient support apparatus also comprises movable members. One or more rotary actuators are coupled to the movable members. The rotary actuator comprises a gear assembly with a cycloidal drive arranged to drive movement of the movable member. The gear assembly also restricts back drive torque from backdriving the movable member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: William Ross Heneveld, JR., Christopher Gentile, Ross Timothy Lucas
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Publication number: 20170079859Abstract: A transport apparatus includes a frame, a lift mechanism supporting the frame, and a litter deck for supporting a person. The litter deck is adapted to be reconfigured between a chair configuration and a cot configuration. The litter deck is also adapted to be removably mounted to the frame, with the litter deck being adapted to be supported by the frame while the litter deck is in its chair configuration and also while being reconfigured between its chair configuration and its cot configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Clifford Edwin Lambarth, Jason James Wroblewski, Brandon David Naber, Alfred James Dacey, IV, Ross Timothy Lucas
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Patent number: 9510981Abstract: A transport apparatus includes a frame, a lift mechanism supporting the frame, and a litter deck for supporting a person. The litter deck is adapted to be reconfigured between a chair configuration and a cot configuration. The litter deck is also adapted to be removably mounted to the frame, with the litter deck being adapted to be supported by the frame while the litter deck is in its chair configuration and also while being reconfigured between its chair configuration and its cot configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Clifford Edwin Lambarth, Jason James Wroblewski, Brandon David Naber, Alfred James Dacy, IV, Thomas Alan Puvogel, Ross Timothy Lucas
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Patent number: 9486373Abstract: A patient support includes a base, a deck for supporting a patient, and a lift mechanism supporting the deck on the base and configured to adjust the orientation of the deck while allowing the head and foot sections of the deck to be articulated with respect to the seat section of the deck.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Clifford Edwin Lambarth, Jason James Wroblewski, Brandon David Naber, Alfred James Dacy, IV, Thomas Alan Puvogel, Ross Timothy Lucas
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Publication number: 20140265181Abstract: A transport apparatus includes a frame, a lift mechanism supporting the frame, and a litter deck for supporting a person. The litter deck is adapted to be reconfigured between a chair configuration and a cot configuration. The litter deck is also adapted to be removably mounted to the frame, with the litter deck being adapted to be supported by the frame while the litter deck is in its chair configuration and also while being reconfigured between its chair configuration and its cot configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: Clifford Edwin Lambarth, Jason James Wroblewski, Brandon David Naber, Alfred James Dacy, IV, Thomas Alan Puvogel, Ross Timothy Lucas
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Publication number: 20140259420Abstract: A patient support includes a base, a deck for supporting a patient, and a lift mechanism supporting the deck on the base and configured to adjust the orientation of the deck while allowing the head and foot sections of the deck to be articulated with respect to the seat section of the deck.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: Clifford Edwin Lambarth, Jason James Wroblewski, Brandon David Naber, Alfred James Dacy, IV, Thomas Alan Puvogel, Ross Timothy Lucas
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Patent number: 8833387Abstract: A floor drain having a drainage gutter and a detachable cover that is firmly attached to the floor drain and configured to hold a tile that complements or accents the tile in the shower, the surrounding floor, or the floor plane.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Inventors: Timothy Lucas, Kent Charles Curley
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Publication number: 20140130902Abstract: A floor drain having a drainage gutter and a detachable cover that is firmly attached to the floor drain and configured to hold a tile that complements or accents the tile in the shower, the surrounding floor, or the floor plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Inventors: Timothy Lucas, Kent Charles Curley
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Publication number: 20080047163Abstract: The invention relates to a sliding element for a shoe sole. The sliding element includes an upper sliding surface and a lower sliding surface, wherein the lower sliding surface is arranged below the upper sliding surface so as to be slideable in at least two directions. The upper sliding surface can form a lower side of an upper heel cup and the lower sliding surface can form an upper side of a lower heel cup, wherein the upper heel cup and the lower heel cup have corresponding substantially spherical shapes. Complex multi-dimensional sliding and cushioning movements between the upper sliding surface and the lower sliding surface are made possible by the corresponding three-dimensional shapes of the two substantially spherical surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Gerd Manz, Timothy Lucas
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Publication number: 20060265905Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoe sole including a cushioning element. The shoe sole can include a heel cup or heel rim having a shape that substantially corresponds to the shape of heel of a foot. Further, the heel part can include a plurality of side walls arranged below the heel cup or rim and at least one tension element that interconnects at least one side wall to another side wall or to the heel cup or rim. The heel cup or rim, the plurality of side walls, and the at least one tension element can be integrally formed as a single piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2006Publication date: November 30, 2006Applicant: adidas International Marketing B.V.Inventors: Matthew Chandler, Jan Hill, Robert Leimer, Timothy Lucas, Gerd Manz, Angus Wardlaw, Charles Wilson, Mark Henderson
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Publication number: 20060063622Abstract: The invention relates to a bladder for an inflatable ball including structure for receiving an electronic device therein. The structure facilitates at least one of cushioning, positioning, locating, and supporting the electronic device. The structure cushions reaction forces arising from a foot strike to the bladder and/or provides a restoring force to the electronic device subsequent to a foot strike to maintain the device in its predetermined position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2005Publication date: March 23, 2006Applicant: adidas International Marketing B.V.Inventors: Hans Nurnberg, David Drury, Timothy Lucas, Roland Seydel