Patents by Inventor William Blyshak

William Blyshak 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).

  • Hydraulic lift apparatus for a patient support
    Publication number: 20050198737
    Abstract: A hydraulic lift assembly for a patient support is provided. The hydraulic lift assembly comprising a first piston, a second piston and a fluid system. The first piston having a first fluid passage therein; and the second piston having a second fluid passage therein. The fluid system being coupled to each of the first fluid passage and the second fluid passage to provide pressurized fluid to extend and retract the first and second pistons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: William Blyshak, Greg Figel, Gary Siegle, Jon Tekulve, Mark Haufler, Paul Weil, Stephen Schulte, David Newkirk, David Hornbach, Richard Borders
  • Hydraulic actuator apparatus for a surgical table
    Patent number: 6886200
    Abstract: A patient support is provided comprising a support surface, a base, and a lift assembly positioned to support the support surface above the base. The lift assembly includes an actuator configured to adjust the height of the support surface. The actuator includes a housing formed to include first and second cylinders. The actuator further includes a first piston positioned in the first cylinder and a second piston positioned in the second cylinder. The first piston includes a first fluid passage therein. The second piston includes a second fluid passage therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: William Blyshak, Greg Figel, Gary S. Siegle, Jon Tekulve, Mark Haufler, Paul Weil, Stephen R. Schulte, David C. Newkirk, David W. Hornbach, Richard L. Borders
  • Hydraulic actuator apparatus for a surgical table
    Publication number: 20020144349
    Abstract: A patient support is provided comprising a support surface, a base, and a lift assembly positioned to support the support surface above the base. The lift assembly includes an actuator configured to adjust the height of the support surface. The actuator includes a housing formed to include first and second cylinders. The actuator further includes a first piston positioned in the first cylinder and a second piston positioned in the second cylinder. The first piston includes a first fluid passage therein. The second piston includes a second fluid passage therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: William Blyshak, Greg Figel, Gary S. Siegle, Jon Tekulve, Mark Haufler, Paul Weil, Stephen R. Schulte, David C. Newkirk, David W. Hornbach, Richard L. Borders