Patents by Inventor Troy D. Acton

Troy D. Acton 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).

  • Sealable casket having memorabilia compartment
    Patent number: 6898830
    Abstract: A sealable casket having a memorabilia compartment comprises a shell and at least one cap pivoted to the shell. The shell and cap have respective confronting flanges. A gasket is disposed between the flanges of the shell and the cap forming a seal therebetween. A memorabilia compartment is formed within the cap and includes an access opening and an interior. A removable cover is positioned over the access opening, and a gasket is disposed between the cover and the cap forming a seal therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: BatesvilleeServices, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy D. Acton, Walter A. Hullemeyer, William F. Neth, Roger L. Reuss, Charles F. Winburn
  • Pulmonary therapy apparatus
    Patent number: 6817363
    Abstract: A pulmonary therapy apparatus including a proning device for turning a patient, a chest binding and compression device, or an oscillatory motion patient support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Biondo, Kenneth L. Kramer, Carl W. Riley, Gregory W. Branson, Richard W. Chance, Tatiana Leblanc, Barry P. Markwick, Peter A. Koloski, Troy D. Acton, Michael E. Cerimele
  • Quick change casket corner attachment mechanism
    Publication number: 20030192155
    Abstract: An ornamental corner piece for attachment to a casket includes a back plate which is adapted to mount to the corner of a casket. An attachment clip is operatively mounted within an elongated groove in the back plate. The clip member has at least one keyhole groove comprising an opening and a slot. An ornamental corner insert with at least one attachment member selectively slidingly engages the keyhole groove in the attachment clip such that the ornamental corner insert may be selectively mounted to or removed from the back plate. The attachment clip includes an indexing member. When the attachment clip is installed, the indexing member extends into a throughhole in the elongated groove in the back plate. The indexing member properly orients the attachment clip in the elongated groove. Other embodiments of the invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: Batesville Services, Inc. of One Batesville Boulevard
    Inventors: Troy D. Acton, Brian K. Groemminger, Timothy Edward Hixson, James Tucker
  • Quick change casket corner attachment mechanism
    Patent number: 6591466
    Abstract: An ornamental corner piece for attachment to a casket includes a back plate which is adapted to mount to the corner of a casket. An attachment clip is operatively mounted within an elongated groove in the back plate. The clip member has at least one keyhole groove comprising an opening and a slot. An ornamental corner insert with at least one attachment member selectively slidingly engages the keyhole groove in the attachment clip such that the ornamental corner insert may be selectively mounted to or removed from the back plate. The attachment clip includes an indexing member. When the attachment clip is installed, the indexing member extends into a throughhole in the elongated groove in the back plate. The indexing member properly orients the attachment clip in the elongated groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy D. Acton, Brian K. Groemminger
  • Pulmonary therapy apparatus
    Publication number: 20020104535
    Abstract: A pulmonary therapy apparatus including a proning device for turning a patient, a chest binding and compression device, or an oscillatory motion patient support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: John P. Biondo, Kenneth L. Kramer, Carl W. Riley, Gregory W. Branson, Richard W. Chance, Tatiana Leblanc, Barry P. Markwick, Peter A. Koloski, Troy D. Acton, Michael E. Cerimele