Patents by Inventor William J. Knouse

William J. Knouse 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).

  • Publication number: 20210338167
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus may include a frame and a patient support surface positioned on the frame. A plurality of force sensors may be coupled to at least one of the frame and the patient support surface. Each of the plurality of force sensors may be configured to detect a force applied to the respective force sensor. A user interface may include a display and at least one user input. A controller may be in communication with each of the plurality of force sensors. The controller may include a processor and a memory device. The memory device may include instructions that, when executed by the processor, process data signals from the plurality of force sensors to determine a mobility score of a patient supported on the patient support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Timothy J. RECEVEUR, Stephen R. EMBREE, Neal WIGGERMANN, William J. KNOUSE
  • Publication number: 20140218196
    Abstract: A package comprises a security device where a security loop is formed integrally with the package for detecting a breach of the package. Additionally, the security loop may be formed with a portion to be interrupted if the contents are removed from the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventors: Michael G. LONDO, Stephen L. BILLUPS, Caleb S. LOFTIN, Rune K. HARALDSSON, William J. KNOUSE
  • Patent number: 8698627
    Abstract: A package comprises a security device where a security loop is formed integrally with the package for detecting a breach of the package. Additionally, the security loop may be formed with a portion to be interrupted if the contents are removed from the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Michael G. Londo, Stephen L. Billups, Caleb S. Loftin, Rune K. Haraldsson, William J. Knouse
  • Publication number: 20110210030
    Abstract: A package comprises a security device where a security loop is formed integrally with the package for detecting a breach of the package. Additionally, the security loop may be formed with a portion to be interrupted if the contents are removed from the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael G. Londo, Stephen L Billups, Caleb S. Loftin, Rune K. Haraldsson, William J. Knouse
  • Publication number: 20090194434
    Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus and method for attaching a removable and reusable electronic component to a to a slide card that can be preprinted with electrical traces for the purpose of collecting data on pill expression. A removable and reusable electronic component can be coupled with a slide card incorporating preprinted electrical traces, using a hub like plastic seating component attached to and through the slide card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Kevin Ellis, Mike Weston, Rune K. Haraldsson, Christopher J. Hession, William J. Knouse, Caleb Loftin