Laboratory, Dental, Barber Or Medical Patents (Class 312/209)
  • Patent number: 8966765
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a medical boom with articulated arms and a base cabinet designed to accommodate modular equipment and utility racks that include video processing, computer, and electronic, and other utility equipment that can be easy inserted and removed from the base cabinet, as well as a method of manufacturing and using the same. The boom includes a stationary base that is configured to be installed into an operating room and one or more boom arms supported by the stationary base and configured to extend over an operating table in the operating room. The structural base includes one or more bays configured to receive a modular rack of electrical equipment. In various embodiments, the structural base cabinet further incorporates wiring to connect the equipment installed in the modular racks to video monitors and other equipment mounted on the articulated booms. The modular racks are preconfigured with a variety of electronic equipment such as computers, video processors and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: CompView Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Paul White, Larry Vollum, Dennis Palatov
  • Patent number: 8956861
    Abstract: Provided are a container tray in which a position and orientation of a container is hardly displaced from a predetermined position and orientation; a tray base used together with the container tray; and an observation unit. The container tray 8 includes a mounting plate 81 having a mounting surface 811 on which the container is to be mounted, an elastic body 82, and a biasing mechanism 83, 842. The elastic body 82 is arranged on the mounting surface 811 of the mounting plate 81 around a mounting region R where the container is to be mounted. The biasing mechanism 83, 842 is capable of switching states between a biased state in which the elastic body 82 is biased inward by applying a pressing force to the elastic body 82 from outside and a bias released state in which the bias on the elastic body 82 is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Panasonic Healthcare Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Mikio Houjou
  • Publication number: 20150042217
    Abstract: A storage device having discrete drawers includes a housing having a frame assembly. A drawer assembly is movably received in the housing. A cover is fixedly mounted atop the drawer assembly preventing access to the contents of the drawer assembly. The drawer assembly is further divided into at least two discrete compartments. An actuator is connected to the frame assembly, the actuator operating to move the drawer assembly along a drawer slide slidably outward from the housing. At least two second actuators are connected to said drawer assembly, each actuator operating to move one of the at least two discrete compartments outward from the drawer assembly such that the cover does not move along with the compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: INTERMETRO INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Olson
  • Patent number: 8939296
    Abstract: A vertical lift system provides an ergonomic system for raising and lowering a lift carriage which contains non-slidable and/or slidable shelves. By having interchangeable modular raceways providing electrical, liquid, vacuum, gas and/or data delivery systems, equipment and appliances can be easily connected to these delivery systems without interfering with the up/down movement of the vertical lift carriage. The vertical lift system also includes a height adjustable work surface which can be raised/lowered based on an individual's personal preference. Some of the shelves can be manually extended or electronically controlled. The vertical lift system also allows the monitoring, processing and collecting of data from multiple pieces of equipment. The vertical lift system can connect to local and global networks and systems, such as the Internet or other communication systems or networks, other shared equipment, and can monitor alarm and environment data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Inventors: Rand D. Weyler, Stephenie K. Strogney, Richard R. Curran
  • Patent number: 8905229
    Abstract: A CPAP mask storage apparatus having a first storage compartment that is hermetically sealed so as to substantially isolate the CPAP mask stored therein from airborne particles. The CPAP mask storage device includes a first panel and a second panel operable to provide access to the interior volume of the first compartment. The first panel and the second panel are configured to have adjacent longitudinal edges having semi-annular cutouts forming an aperture to accept an oxygen supply tube therethrough when the first panel and the second panel are in a closed position. The CPAP mask storage apparatus further includes a second container having a disinfecting liquid stored therein operable to disinfect the CPAP mask. A third compartment is contiguously formed with the first compartment and is operable to receive and store CPAP mask accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Tracy Lane
  • Publication number: 20140327349
    Abstract: A drawer apparatus having a drawer chassis and a drawer adapted to move relative to the drawer chassis from a closed position to an open position. The drawer has first and second lateral sides. A lid assembly is moveable from an upward position to a downward position relative to the drawer chassis. The lid assembly has first and second roller members. A first lever arm is rotatable about a first pivot on the first lateral side. The first lever arm has a first surface for moveably engaging with the first roller member. A second lever arm is rotatable about a second pivot on the second lateral side. The second lever arm has a second surface for moveably engaging with the second roller. A handle connects the first and second lever arms. The handle is adapted to move the first and second lever arms respectively about the first and second pivots to move the lid assembly from the downward position to the upward position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffry M. Ceremony, Tom McCollum
  • Patent number: 8870307
    Abstract: Components of a hair and beauty ready station vanity and entertainment organizing system are combined in a free-standing, self-contained furnishing for use in domestic and commercial settings. The purpose is to allow a user to store and use a wide variety of electric hand-held hair grooming appliances and to provide a power source and convenient storage area for the appliances' electrical power source cords. Included are a lighted mirror; storage area with cabinet and drawers for hair and beauty supplies; placement area for a user to secure, listen, view, and operate electronic portable devices such as audio music players, mobile phones, tablets, and personal computing devices. The electronic portable devices have an audio jack plug and corresponding audio speakers for amplifying the volume outputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventors: Angelo G. Provenzano, Victor C. Ruz-Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20140292165
    Abstract: A medication dispensing cabinet, a computing device and an associated method are provided to measure the force applied to a drawer of a medication dispensing cabinet. By measuring the force applied to the drawer of a medication dispensing cabinet, certain predefined condition(s) may be detected, such as the closure of a drawer of a medication dispensing cabinet with an excessive amount of force. In this regard, a medication dispensing cabinet is provided that includes a cabinet body defining an internal cavity and a plurality of drawers disposed within the internal cavity of the cabinet body. The drawers are configured to be slidably opened and closed relative to the cabinet body. The medication dispensing cabinet also includes a force sensor carried by at least one of the cabinet body or one or more of the drawers and configured to measure force applied to a drawer of the medication dispensing cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: McKesson Automation Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Vernon
  • Publication number: 20140265759
    Abstract: A medical products storage device, such as a refrigerator, includes a door having a viewing window. The window has a variable opacity so that the viewing window may be transparent or opaque, depending on conditions of the medical products storage device. Light emitting diodes embedded in the viewing window are used to indicate an alarm condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Helmer, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen T. CLOYD
  • Publication number: 20140265760
    Abstract: A mobile research laboratory case comprising a door, a body, a plurality wheels on the bottom of the body, a collapsible handle coupled to the body; a tablet storage area housed inside the body; wherein the table storage area comprises a plurality of individual compartments; the individual compartments further comprising a USB port and a slot; a locking device, a wireless broadband router and a rechargeable battery, both housed inside the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: BRIDGING THE GAP, INC.
    Inventors: Donnell P. Layne, Julian A Kidd, Ronald C Berry, SR.
  • Publication number: 20140252927
    Abstract: Various exemplary embodiments relate to a medicament storage case including: a case body securable to a wall; a door connected to the body; a sleeve to contain an epinephrine injector; a medicament lock including a hook, wherein the hook is positioned to engage the sleeve when in a first position and is positioned to disengage the sleeve when in a second position; an actuator including a solenoid, wherein the solenoid, upon activation, moves the hook from the first position to the second position; a microphone configured to receive first audio as input; a speaker configured to output second audio; a communication unit configured to provide Internet connectivity; a button; and a processor configured to: in response to pressing the button: establish communication between the local user and a remote site, receive an unlock message, and in response to receiving the unlock message, activate the solenoid to release of the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Mylan, Inc.
    Inventors: JOHN W. DENNY, Kevin Ostrander
  • Publication number: 20140252926
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical device for extracorporeal blood treatment which is preferably configured as a mobile device. According to aspects of the present invention, the device includes a device housing which is configured as a self-supporting housing, preferably without any frame whatsoever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: B. Braun Avitum AG
    Inventors: OLIVER SCHAEFER, KAI-UWE RITTER
  • Publication number: 20140246964
    Abstract: A mobile cart for dispensing medications has an automated locking mechanism for selectively opening the drawers of such cart. The locking/unlocking both unlocks and moves a respective drawer on command from a signal panel that is connected to a computerized controller. The caregiver enters an authorizing codes and patient identifiers so that one drawer unlocks and opens slightly. As such, the unlocked drawer is identified by lock mechanism, which slightly opens the drawer, thereby identifying the unlocked drawer in comparison to other closed, locked drawers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Inventor: James S. Boyd
  • Patent number: 8817462
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a body, an electronic module, and an elastic element, wherein the body has at least an accommodating space and a first connector. The electronic module is accommodated in the accommodating space and has a plurality of connection ports and a second connector electrically connected to the plurality of connection ports. The second connector is electrically connected to the first connector, and the plurality of connection ports is exposed on the outer surface of the body. The elastic element surrounds the junction between the first connector and the second connector, wherein the electronic module presses the elastic element against the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Pegatron Corporation
    Inventors: Wen-Cheng Tsai, Ho-Ching Huang, Mei-Hsueh Huang, Chi-Wei Yu
  • Publication number: 20140191634
    Abstract: A hair stylist device comprises a top and bottom board, each having a plurality of opposed bristles for retaining strands of bulk artificial or commercial hair therebetween for performing hairstyling operations, and including a hinge mechanism for opening and closing the boards around the bulk hair retaining it loosely but securely, while allowing the removal of strands of bulk hair without opening the device providing optimal gripping ability to the bulk hair while permitting removal of hair without unnecessary loss. The board inner surfaces each may have a generally planar pad with plural embedded bristles extending in a direction perpendicular to one surface of the pad. A longitudinal hinge connects the two boards to each other and a lock can secure the opposite longitudinal ends to each other. Compartments disposed at a surface of the boards provide storage for any necessary accessories required for the braiding or weaving process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventor: Nadra Safia Smiley
  • Patent number: 8770678
    Abstract: A representative work station comprises a center console module having front, rear, top, and bottom walls. The front wall includes at least one hole for storing at least one nail drying device. The top wall includes a first airflow device for producing airflow from the outside to the inside of the center console module. The center console module further comprises a tray that is positioned below the first airflow device and receives particles from the first airflow device. At least two end modules are coupled to the center console module. The at least two end modules include a first end module that receives the particles from the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Inventor: Quy That Ton
  • Publication number: 20140184038
    Abstract: A controlled access anesthesia cart has at least one drawer or compartment for storing general-use anesthesia items, and at least one drawer or compartment for storing controlled substances, e.g., narcotics. A key card reader on the cart is sensitive to an authorization code to unlock the compartments in the cart for access. The anesthesiologist needs to enter a pass code for access to the controlled substances compartment(s). The compartments then remain unlocked so long as the anesthesiologist remains present. A sonic sensor, e.g., an ultrasonic rangefinder device, communicates with the computer of the cart, and when the anesthesiologist is outside a given beam volume in front of the cart, the cart automatically re-locks the compartments either immediately or after a predetermined short delay period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: S&S X-RAY PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Norman A. Shoenfeld
  • Publication number: 20140175959
    Abstract: A cabinet structure for an infusion system includes a platform, on which the system is mounted, and a shell surrounding an interior space, which contains at least a portion of the system. The shell preferably includes an opening that is sized and oriented to allow a lowering of a radioisotope generator, for the system, into the interior space, and a lifting of the generator out from the interior space. The shell may further include another opening, located at a higher elevation than the aforementioned opening, in order to provide access to a waste bottle of the infusion system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Charles R. Quirico, Ernest Balestracci, Jacob S. Childs, Peter B. Madson, Daniel V. Clements, Janet L. Gelbach
  • Publication number: 20140145568
    Abstract: An exemplary storage arrangement can be provided, which can include a first section and a second section. The first section can be moveable between a first configuration and a second configuration and can have at least one slot. The second section can be coupled to the first section and comprising at least one protrusion configured and dimensioned to mate with the slot(s) to facilitate movement of the first section. In the exemplary storage arrangement, the space formed by the first and second sections can receive a portable transportation arrangement, and at least one of the first section or the second section can be coupled to a configuration provided at or near a patient. Alternatively or in addition, the exemplary storage arrangement can include a locking mechanism which can be configured to secure at least one portion of the first section to the second section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER
    Inventors: ROBERT SCHWAR, GREGORY AYZENBERG, ROBERT ZDENEK, LINDA REISSMAN, VADESH RAMPERSAD, JACOB NEUFELD
  • Publication number: 20140139222
    Abstract: A connector and medical equipment are provided. The connector includes at least one framework and at least one fastening structure. The at least one connector is used to connect a main body and a housing. The at least one framework is arranged along the outside of the main body. The fastening structure is located on the at least one framework. The at least one fastening structure is used to connect the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventors: Jian Hua Pei, Ting Qiang Xue, Wen Qiang You
  • Publication number: 20140117819
    Abstract: A drug gathering apparatus includes a cart accommodation unit in which a drug transfer cart is accommodated, a drug introduction hole through which a drug is introduced from an external device, a supply unit storing drug gathering units in an overlapping state, the supply unit sequentially separating the overlapping drug gathering units downward in order from the lowermost drug gathering unit, a transfer unit transferring the discharged drug gathering unit to the cart accommodation unit after the drug introduced through the drug introduction hole is accommodated into the drug gathering unit discharged from the supply unit, and a cart-side elevation unit elevating the drug gathering units disposed within the cart accommodation unit up to a specific height of the drug transfer cart. The drug gathering apparatus may gather drugs introduced by accurately repeatedly supplying the drugs dispensed from the external device to the drug gathering unit to maximize work efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: JVM CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jun Ho KIM
  • Patent number: 8706294
    Abstract: A dispensing system has a cartridge with a body having a plurality of bins and a plurality of attached lids that cover the respective bins when the lids are closed. The body has an external connector and the lids are opened by receipt of a command signal through the connector. The system also includes a cabinet with a docking location configured to accept a cartridge. The cabinet has a docking connector that connects to the cartridge connector when the cartridge is placed on the docking location. The cabinet also has a controller that sends the command signal through the docking connector to the cartridge to open one or more of the lids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Rahilly, Frank Dean Weber
  • Patent number: 8701931
    Abstract: A medication dispensing cabinet, a medication dispensing drawer assembly and an associated method are provided to facilitate controlled access to medications in an efficient manner. A medication dispensing cabinet includes a cabinet body, a plurality of drawers disposed within and configured for slidable extension relative to the cabinet body and a plurality of pockets serially positioned within a drawer. Each pocket includes a lid configured to cover the pocket and limit access to medication within the pocket. The medication dispensing cabinet also includes a linkage member configured to operably engage the lids of the plurality of pockets. The linkage member has a first state in which the linkage member prevents one or more of the lids from being opened and a second state in which the linkage member permits the lids to be opened in accordance with a predefined sequential order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Aesynt Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul Santmyer, Todd Kijowski, Ben Tylenda, Pat Braun
  • Publication number: 20140097954
    Abstract: An endoscope storage cabinet for use with at least one endoscope having at least one signal emitting member associated therewith and configured to emit a signal indicative of at least one attribute of the at least one endoscope to which it is associated, the cabinet including: an enclosed structure formed by a plurality of walls defining an inner area which is accessible by at least one door; at least one hanger arrangement configured to support at least a portion of at least one endoscope positioned thereon; at least one signal receiving device associated with the enclosed structure and configured to receive the signal emitted by the at least one signal emitting member; and a local control device in communication with the at least one signal receiving device and configured to receive and process the signal emitted by the at least one signal emitting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventors: Suneil Mandava, Timur P. Sriharto, Gino N. Iasella, Khang Nguyen Le, Pribadi Kardono, Hansen Brenkus, Muhammad R. Rahim, Jared Kiah Frye, Prasad Venkata Lakshmi Mandava, Balaji Rengeswamy
  • Patent number: 8686859
    Abstract: A method of identifying articles, each of which has a data carrier that includes identifying data of the article, the data carriers having an operation frequency, provides a robust electromagnetic (EM) field within an enclosure in which the articles are stored, even when the natural resonance frequency of the enclosure differs from the operation frequency of the data carriers. In one case data carriers comprise, RFID tags. The EM energy at the operation frequency that is injected into the enclosure to form the robust EM field is injected at a selected location in the enclosure so that the reflected phase of the EM energy from enclosure walls equals the location of injection thereby producing a robust EM field to activate and/or detect data carriers. Active impedance matching is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: MEPS Real-Time, Inc.
    Inventors: Shariq Hussain, Jeffrey Shamblin
  • Publication number: 20140084761
    Abstract: A multi-joint fixture including a proximal base unit, one or more arms serially connected by electromagnetically lockable ball joints, and a distal hub. The ball joints unlock when not powered. A centering mechanism biases the ball joints toward a neutral position. A control system activates the electromagnetic brake with a high-then-low voltage profile. A headpiece attaches to the hub and holds a drape that covers the fixture. A connector connects a surgical device to the headpiece. A switch on the hub can be actuated via actuators on the headpiece or connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: SURGICAL CONCEPT DESIGNS LLC
    Inventors: Christopher P. Scott, Edward J. Laganis, Anthony J. LaRosa, Jason R. Cahayla
  • Patent number: 8658948
    Abstract: Disclosed is an exemplary surgical system employing a temperature controlled docking station. The surgical system may include an articulating arm that is selectively moveable within a range of positions. A tray for receiving items used in performing a procedure may be attached to the articulating arm. The docking station may be attached to the tray. The docking station may include a heating element for selectively heating the docking station, a temperature sensor for monitoring a temperature of the docking station, and a reader configured for collecting information associated with an article placed in the docking station. The surgical system may also include a controller operably connected to the heating element, the temperature sensor, and the reader. The controller may be configured to adjust a heat output of the heating element in response to a signal received from the temperature sensor and/or the reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.
    Inventor: Steven T. Charles
  • Publication number: 20130320820
    Abstract: A single-item-access (SIA) sub-drawer is disclosed that has a body with a compartment and a lid that is selectably securable in a closed position that encloses the compartment. The SIA sub-drawer includes a lid latch configured to secure and selectably release the lid and a sub-drawer latch configured to engage and selectably release a retention hook to secure the SIA sub-drawer to a dispensing cabinet. The SIA sub-drawer also includes a processor configured to cause the lid latch to release the lid upon receipt of a lid release signal and to cause the sub-drawer latch to release the retention hook upon receipt of a sub-drawer release signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Rahilly
  • Publication number: 20130303978
    Abstract: A phacoemulsification surgical console, and a related system and method. The console, system and method may include a cassette receiver suitable for receiving a surgical cassette, a controller suitable for controlling provided aspects of the phacoemulsification; and a pre-alignment feature along a lower portion under and proximate to the cassette receiver, extending outwardly from the lower portion, and suitable for aligning the surgical cassette to the cassette receiver. The pre-alignment feature may comprise a shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Mark W. Ross
  • Publication number: 20130284648
    Abstract: An enclosure for containing a portable hemodialysis unit includes a housing suitable to support components for performing hemodialysis including a dialyzer, one or more pumps to circulate blood through the dialyzer, a source of dialysate, and one or more pumps to circulate the dialysate through the dialyzer. The housing may have a front panel at which blood circuit connections and dialysate fluidic connections are located, e.g., blood line connections for patient blood access, connections for a reagent supply, dialyzer connections for both blood flow and dialysate, etc. The enclosure may also include a pair of vertical, side-by-side doors hingedly mounted to the housing. With the doors in the closed position, access to the patient access and dialysate fluidic connections may be blocked, and the doors may allow for the retention of heat in the housing suitable for disinfection during a disinfection cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Kevin L. Grant, Jason A. Demers, James D. Dale, Arun D. Chawan, David E. Collins
  • Patent number: 8567880
    Abstract: Systems and methods that process a plurality of surgical instruments for cleaning and/or packaging. A device identifies a robot-ready insert having a predetermined configuration for accepting at least one type of surgical instrument. The surgical instruments are identified and oriented according to type using an automated apparatus. Specialized tools are also provided for automatically opening and closing surgical instruments, flipping instruments and assisting in the processing and maintenance of surgical instruments. The automated apparatus then places each of the surgical instrument types in one or more predetermined areas of the insert, configured to accept a predetermined set of surgical instrument types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Robotic Systems & Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Treat, David Michael Brady, Russell Baker, Jack M. Kaplan, David Berk
  • Publication number: 20130257238
    Abstract: Devices and systems include housing members with sliding hinges that allow straight linear outward extension before allowing the front housing member to pivot open provide access to interiors for service using smaller footprints and/or without disrupting abutting instrument operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Michael A. Herron, Lawrence Guerra, Kent C. Smith, Mark Joseph Fanning
  • Patent number: 8528993
    Abstract: An emergency crash cart includes a sealing structure that enables multiple storage sections of the cart to be locked and sealed simultaneously. The locking structure enables one of the storage sections to be unlocked and unsealed without unlocking or unsealing the other storage sections. The locking structure also can be actuated to unlock and unseal all storage sections simultaneously for rapid access to the contents of all storage sections of the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Metro Industries Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Janick, Robert R. Steele
  • Publication number: 20130214655
    Abstract: A housing secures an intravenous fluid bag along a portion of a support pole. The intravenous bag is suspended inside the housing, which is formed from three molded parts. A molded back part and a molded end part are joined in a permanent manner along a seam line, and these molded parts define a majority of the housing. A molded door part completes the housing, the molded door part being hingedly attached to the molded back part, providing the housing with an open and a closed position. Aligned slots in the molded end part allow the support pole portion to pass through the housing interior when the housing is in the closed position, and at least one cradle, attached to the molded end part, secures the support pole portion. The molded door part can be latched when in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Gary L. Sharpe, Doug Clouser
  • Patent number: 8474771
    Abstract: A tray assembly includes an articulatable arm assembly coupled with a tray and selectively held in place by a locking mechanism (e.g., a locking gas spring). A release mechanism coupled with the tray selectively activates and deactivates the gas shock mechanism and is coaxial with and free rotating with respect to an axis of rotation of the tray. The tray may rotate between a horizontal position and a stored position substantially orthogonal to the horizontal position. The arm assembly may include at least one frictional hinge comprising a tapered pin, a tapered bushing in rotational frictional contact with the tapered pin, and an adjustment mechanism coupled to the tapered pin to provide adjustable contact force between the tapered pin and the tapered bushing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.
    Inventor: Mark W. Ross
  • Patent number: 8474921
    Abstract: A support apparatus includes a patient assist bar that is coupled to a wall or to some other structure in a room of a healthcare facility, such as a headwall that is configured to be coupled to the room wall. The patient assist bar is pivotable a first axis that is substantially vertical and parallel to the headwall and a second axis that is substantially horizontal. The patient assist bar provides the patient with a stable support and guidance in moving about the room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Dennis J. Gallant
  • Patent number: 8458962
    Abstract: A modular patient room includes a plurality of modular wall panels or units having various configurations. Some wall units have a wall panel structure with a horizontally extending service cavity. A service structure is coupled to the wall panel structure for rotation about a horizontally extending first axis between a first position within the service cavity and a second position extending outwardly from the service cavity. A plurality of service outlets are carried by the service structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, Dennis M. Lanci
  • Publication number: 20130129055
    Abstract: An arrangement includes a drawer housing and a drawer intended for an image-recording device of an x-ray-image device to be placed in the drawer. The arrangement includes a pull-out device, using which the drawer is moveable across a slanting plane while being withdrawn from or inserted into the drawer housing. A floor of the drawer remains parallel to a floor of the drawer housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Klaus Hruschka, Michael Kleber
  • Patent number: 8438979
    Abstract: A medical instrument includes a main body including at least one of an operation part and a display part, and a detachable lever arranged on a rear portion of the main body, a cart including a desk on which the main body is positioned, a front detachable member disposed on the desk and adapted to attach and detach a front portion of the main body to/from the desk, and a rear detachable member disposed on the desk and adapted to attach and detach a rear portion of the main body to/from the desk and fix the main body to the desk by the detachable lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Medison Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mi Ran Song, Jae-Gyoung Kim, Young Seuk Song, Sun ki Lee, Soo-Hwan Shin
  • Patent number: 8414471
    Abstract: An endoscope storage cabinet for use with at least one endoscope having at least one signal emitting member associated therewith and configured to emit a signal indicative of at least one attribute of the at least one endoscope to which it is associated, the cabinet including: an enclosed structure formed by a plurality of walls defining an inner area which is accessible by at least one door; at least one hanger arrangement configured to support at least a portion of at least one endoscope positioned thereon; at least one signal receiving device associated with the enclosed structure and configured to receive the signal emitted by the at least one signal emitting member; and a local control device in communication with the at least one signal receiving device and configured to receive and process the signal emitted by the at least one signal emitting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Mobile Aspects, Inc.
    Inventors: Suneil Mandava, Timur P. Sriharto, Gino N. Iasella, Khang Nguyen Le, Pribadi Kardono, Hansen Brenkus, Muhammad R. Rahim, Jared Kiah Frye, Prasad Venkata Lakshmi Mandava, Balaji Rengaswamy
  • Publication number: 20130082581
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and computer program products are provided for facilitating the expedited dispensing of medications from an automated medication storage device. In this regard, a method may cooperate with the medication storage device to facilitate the presentation of one or more highlighting lights and projection displays that include features to expedite the removal, stocking and counting of medications safely and effectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: MCKESSON AUTOMATION INC.
    Inventors: Brian A. Bufalini, Fabian R. Reza, Mark W. Leng
  • Publication number: 20130082582
    Abstract: A headwall for a patient's room includes a panel having a vertically-extending front surface, an opening defined in the front surface of the headwall, and a door sized to be received in the opening. The door is vertically movable from a first position where an outer face of the door is flush with the front surface of the panel to a second position where the outer face extends parallel to the front surface and the door is positioned behind the front surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Charles L. Thomeczek, JR., Joseph F. Meyer, Charles R. Beiser, Colt M. Weberding, Dale F. Meyer
  • Patent number: 8408899
    Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of a dental delivery system. For example, in one exemplary embodiment, a rear dental delivery system through which at least one of water, air and vacuum are delivered for use by a care giver in treating a patient occupying a nearby dental chair can include at least one movable arm that is pivotably mounted to a pivot connection and an upright mounted to the at least one movable arm. The pivot connection can be mounted at approximately a floor level and the at least one movable arm can be configured to pivot slightly above the floor level so as to reduce obstruction in a space separating the dental chair from the dental delivery system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: A-dec, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel P. Smith, Jonathan E. Myers, Paul H. Johnson, J. Rick Halbirt, Patrick W. Berry, Stephen N. Weiler, Harold Halvorson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130076215
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a cold storage system for biological samples has one or more freezers, each freezer having one or racks, each rack receiving one or more boxes, each box receiving one or more sample containers. In addition to the biological sample, each sample container has a unique passive RFID tag. Control electronics in each box energize reader coils to query individual RFID tags. Control electronics in each rack communicate with and provide power to the control electronics of each corresponding box, and control electronics in each freezer communicate with and provide power to the control electronics of each corresponding rack, and a host computer communicates with the control electronics in each freezer. In each instance, communication and power provisioning is implemented using magnetic inductive coupling. The system is able to determine the identity of each sample container in the system and maintain that information in a database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: BIOTILLION, LLC
    Inventor: BIOTILLION, LLC
  • Patent number: 8393690
    Abstract: An enclosure for containing a portable hemodialysis unit includes a housing suitable to support components for performing hemodialysis including a dialyzer, one or more pumps to circulate blood through the dialyzer, a source of dialysate, and one or more pumps to circulate the dialysate through the dialyzer. The housing may have a front panel at which blood circuit connections and dialysate fluidic connections are located, e.g., blood line connections for patient blood access, connections for a reagent supply, dialyzer connections for both blood flow and dialysate, etc. The enclosure may also include a pair of vertical, side-by-side doors hingedly mounted to the housing. With the doors in the closed position, access to the patient access and dialysate fluidic connections may be blocked, and the doors may allow for the retention of heat in the housing suitable for disinfection during a disinfection cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Kevin L. Grant, Jason A. Demers, James D. Dale, Arun D. Chawan, David E. Collins
  • Patent number: 8384545
    Abstract: An automatic data collection system tracks articles by providing a robust electromagnetic (EM) field within an enclosure in which the articles are stored. Respective data carriers, such as RFID tags, attached to each article respond to the electromagnetic field by transmitting unique data identified with each article. Where the frequency of the EM field coupled to the enclosure differs from the natural resonance frequency of the enclosure, the placement of a probe to couple energy to the enclosure is selected to have the reflected phase of the EM energy from walls equal at the probe location thereby producing a robust EM field to activate and/or detect data carriers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: MEPS Real-Time, Inc.
    Inventors: Shariq Hussain, Jeffrey Shamblin
  • Patent number: 8376478
    Abstract: A container is described. The container includes a receptacle, lid, and fastener. The receptacle includes a latch. The lid is coupled to the receptacle and moves between an open and a closed position. The fastener is coupled to the lid and fastens the lid to the receptacle. The fastener includes first, second, third, and fourth portions. The first portion is coupled to the lid and extends along a first axis that is perpendicular to a plane of the lid when the lid is in the closed position. The second portion is coupled to the first portion and extends along a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis. The third portion is coupled to the second portion and extends along an axis that is parallel to the first axis. The fourth portion is coupled to the third portion and includes a contact member that couples to the latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Dean Weber, Christoph Potakowskyj, Johannes Pollhammer
  • Patent number: 8342841
    Abstract: A storage device is provided for holding bone implant surgery articles. The storage device includes a body defining a plurality of openings capable of holding at least one rotatable drill bit that may be mounted on a drill and used to form a bore in bone and at least one implant container that holds an implant capable of being placed in the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Zimmer Dental, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyson Vogel, Charles Howlett, Mojtaba Esfahni
  • Patent number: 8282895
    Abstract: A reagent cabinet for an automated processing apparatus. The reagent cabinet has a housing, and a drawer slidably mounted in the housing. The drawer has a lower deck adapted to receive a fluid reservoir, and an upper deck located above the lower deck and adapted to receive a fluid supply container. A supply connection hose is provided to selectively connect the fluid supply container to the fluid reservoir. A reservoir connection hose is provided to selectively connect to the fluid reservoir and to convey fluid from the fluid reservoir to a downstream location outside the cabinet. A pump is mounted on the drawer. The pump is adapted to convey fluid through either the supply connection hose or the reservoir connection hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Qiagen Gaithersburg, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Matthew Miller, Yancy Kenan Ragin
  • Patent number: 8262553
    Abstract: A ophthalmic surgical console system reduces kinking or flow restrictions in the tubing/cables attached to a ophthalmic surgical console by rotatably mounting the head of the surgical console to the base of the surgical console. The screen on which surgical parameter outputs are displayed and control inputs are made is attached to the ophthalmic surgical console using a movable adjustable arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: David Weston, Roger D. Thomas, John C. Huculak