101 |
Hospital bed computer system having direct caregiver messaging |
US14207819 |
2014-03-13 |
US09286441B2 |
2016-03-15 |
Robert M. Zerhusen; Ryan A. Reeder; John D. Vogel; Michael E. Cerimele; Carl W. Riley; Timothy D. Wildman |
A point-of-care computer system is provided, including a display positioned in a point-of-care location. The point-of-care computer includes hardware coupled to a frame of a hospital bed. |
102 |
WIRELESS BED POWER |
US14771929 |
2014-03-07 |
US20160013837A1 |
2016-01-14 |
Charles A. HOWELL; William G. PITTENGER; Michael S. HOOD; Edward J. KOORS; Steven Alan DIXON; Richard Joseph SCHUMAN; Matthew D. MORGAN; Laurie Lee GUTZWILLER; Kelly F. WALTON |
Patient care equipment includes a wireless coupler that transfers power and/or data between an architectural unit and the patient care equipment. The patient care equipment may also include additional wireless couplers that transfer power and/or data between first and second components of the equipment. The second component may be movable relative to the first component. A structure or hot swapping batteries is also disclosed, the swapped battery being charged on an inductive charging mat. |
103 |
MODULAR WALL FOR DIVIDING ROOMS IN A HEALTHCARE FACILITY |
US14553027 |
2014-11-25 |
US20150075085A1 |
2015-03-19 |
David C. NEWKIRK; Dennis J. GALLANT; Brian J. HOFFMAN; Steven R. WESTERFELD; Sebastian MOSTER; Joseph H. ABEL |
A modular architectural wall system for a patient room may support accessories and include panels. The architectural wall system may include gas outlets and electrical outlets mounted to a surface of the architectural wall system. |
104 |
Fluid Fitting with Integrated Fluid Management Device |
US14013549 |
2013-08-29 |
US20150059871A1 |
2015-03-05 |
David Stinson |
What is presented is a fluid fitting used in a facility that has a plurality of surfaces and a source of fluid pressure. The fluid fitting comprises a mounting component, a conduit adapter, a port, and a fluid management device. The mounting component makes the fluid fitting mountable on the external side of the surface. The conduit adapter is connectable to the fluid handling conduit on the internal side of the surface. The port has a flow path to the conduit adapter that enables a fluid connection between the conduit adapter and the port. The fluid management device is permanently incorporated in the flow path such that the fluid management device is permanently connected to the port at the fluid dispensing point. |
105 |
Vertical cabinet door with flush front face |
US13686465 |
2012-11-27 |
US08955260B2 |
2015-02-17 |
David C. Newkirk; Charles L. Thomeczek, Jr.; Joseph F. Meyer; Charles R. Belser; Colt M. Weberding; Dale F. Meyer |
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. |
106 |
Combined power and data cord and receptacle |
US13105443 |
2011-05-11 |
US08727804B2 |
2014-05-20 |
Craig A. McNeely; Richard H. Heimbrock; Carl W. Riley; Keith A. Huster; Irvin J. Vanderpohl, III; Paul J. McDaniel, III; Williams F. Collins, Jr.; Oscar A. Manguiat; Terry L. Tincher |
A system for use with a hospital bed having circuitry and a standard AC power outlet spaced from the hospital bed is provided. The system includes a cable assembly couplable to the circuitry of the hospital bed. The cable assembly has power conductors and at least one data conductor. The cable assembly also has a plug including a first power coupler coupled to the power conductors and a first data coupler coupled to the at least one data conductor. The system also includes a second data coupler mountable adjacent the standard AC power outlet. The second data coupler is configured to couple to the first data coupler when the first power coupler is coupled to the standard AC power outlet. |
107 |
Hospital bed computer system for control of patient room environment |
US13738085 |
2013-01-10 |
US08674839B2 |
2014-03-18 |
Robert Mark Zerhusen; Ryan A. Reeder; John D. Vogel; Michael E. Cerimele; Carl W. Riley; Timothy D. Wildman |
A point-of-care computer system is provided, including a display positioned in a point-of-care location. The point-of-care computer includes hardware coupled to a frame of a hospital bed. |
108 |
Patient support and transport system |
US13225646 |
2011-09-06 |
US08584274B2 |
2013-11-19 |
Stephen G. Hushek |
A patient support and transport system for a multi-modality medical suite includes a track system with one track in one room aligned with another track in another room. A support carriage coupled to the track system and configured to move between the two rooms. A duplex socket interface module attached to the support carriage and flexible raceway including a first conduit management system coupled to the support carriage and configured to automatically couple with and decouple with the duplex socket interface module. A second conduit management system is coupled to electrical and data ports and include a conduit interface module configured to automatically couple with and decouple with the duplex socket interface module. The patient support and transport system also includes a vertical support member coupled to the support carriage and a support assembly coupled to the vertical support member configured to selectively articulate a patient bed. |
109 |
Modular warming therapy device |
US12740614 |
2008-12-04 |
US08535214B2 |
2013-09-17 |
Robert J. Chilton, III |
Provided is a modular infant care system having a warming therapy device and a peripheral device. The warming therapy device includes a plurality of wheels and a patient support surface having an adjustable height. The peripheral device has at least one wheel and is adapted for releasably engaging the warming therapy device proximate the patient support surface. When the warming therapy device and the peripheral device are engaged to each other, the infant care system is movable as a combined unit. Also provided is a method for transporting a patient using the apparatus. |
110 |
Thermoregulation equipment for patient room |
US12773415 |
2010-05-04 |
US08499503B2 |
2013-08-06 |
Dennis J. Gallant; Dennis M. Lanci; John P. Biondo |
An architectural system adaptable to patient acuity level has a headwall unit with a cavity, a ceiling unit, and a column coupled to the ceiling unit. The column is movable between a first position in which at least a majority of the column is situated in the cavity and a second position in which the column is situated outside the cavity. Various types of patient-care equipment is also disclosed. The patient-care equipment is included in, or is coupleable to, one or more of the ceiling unit, the headwall unit, or the column. |
111 |
Wall-mounted modular accessory system |
US13183539 |
2011-07-15 |
US08474193B2 |
2013-07-02 |
Todd A. Sutton; George J. Simons, Jr.; Jacob R. Simons; Noel J. Bodkins |
A modular accessory system is supportable on a vertical surface such as a wall, an office divider, or the like and includes a support member or base that supports decorative panels and/or functional panels to provide a desired appearance and/or functions for use in an area. The panels are repositionable, and some may be oriented in two or more different orientations on the support base. Engaging members are provided at spaced intervals along each panel, with additional engaging members provided at spaced intervals along the support base. The engaging members along the support base releasably engage the engaging members on the panels to support them on the support base. |
112 |
HOSPITAL BED COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR CONTROL OF PATIENT ROOM ENVIRONMENT |
US13738085 |
2013-01-10 |
US20130131870A1 |
2013-05-23 |
Robert Mark Zerhusen; Ryan A. Reeder; John D. Vogel; Michael E. Cerimele; Carl W. Riley; Timothy D. Wildman |
A point-of-care computer system is provided, including a display positioned in a point-of-care location. The point-of-care computer includes hardware coupled to a frame of a hospital bed. |
113 |
Wall-mounted computer work station |
US13036709 |
2011-02-28 |
US08441782B2 |
2013-05-14 |
Rendell Thomas |
Computer workstation includes a mounting bracket for attachment to a wall, and a cabinet connected to the mounting bracket. A track, attached to the cabinet, is engaged with the mounting bracket to vertically guide the cabinet. A non-contacting sensor detects a computer operator. An input device tray is rotatably connected to the cabinet, and has i) an operating position that holds computer input device(s) in an input position and ii) a stowed position substantially preventing access. First electromagnet selectively retains the tray in the stowed position. Second electromagnet selectively retains the tray in the operating position. An electronic lock control panel accepts authentication input from the operator. An electronic lock control module, in a lockable compartment of the cabinet, is connected to the lock control panel and the sensor. The lock control module separately controls electric current flow through the electromagnets in response to authentication by the lock control module. |
114 |
Touch screen control of a hospital bed |
US13331148 |
2011-12-20 |
US08334779B2 |
2012-12-18 |
Robert Mark Zerhusen; Ryan A. Reeder; John D. Vogel; Michael E. Cerimele; Carl W. Riley; Timothy D. Wildman |
A hospital bed includes a frame having at least one movable frame portion and circuitry coupled to the frame. The hospital bed also has a touch screen coupled to the frame and coupled to the circuitry. The touch screen is operable to display a plurality of screens for controlling bed functions, including displaying a frame control screen having at least one icon which is touched by a user to command the circuitry to actuate movement of the movable frame portion of the frame. |
115 |
Shielded movable door element of a multimodality medical suite |
US13225646 |
2011-09-06 |
US20120266379A1 |
2012-10-25 |
Stephen G. Hushek |
A patient support and transport system for a multi-modality medical suite includes a track system with one track in one room aligned with another track in another room. A support carriage coupled to the track system and configured to move between the two rooms. A duplex socket interface module attached to the support carriage and flexible raceway including a first conduit management system coupled to the support carriage and configured to automatically couple with and decouple with the duplex socket interface module. A second conduit management system is coupled to electrical and data ports and include a conduit interface module configured to automatically couple with and decouple with the duplex socket interface module. The patient support and transport system also includes a vertical support member coupled to the support carriage and a support assembly coupled to the vertical support member configured to selectively articulate a patient bed. |
116 |
GAS DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY |
US13083799 |
2011-04-11 |
US20120258655A1 |
2012-10-11 |
Todd M. CARNELL; Brian J. Hoffman; David C. Newkirk |
A gas delivery system for a patient room may include a centralized gas distribution system that provides a source of gas and a manifold for distributing the gas in the patient room. The gas delivery system may include a gas outlet coupled to a wall of the patient room and line connecting the gas outlet to the manifold. |
117 |
Hospital bed having wireless data capability |
US12128390 |
2008-05-28 |
US08272892B2 |
2012-09-25 |
Craig A. McNeely; Richard H. Heimbrock; Carl W. Riley; Keith A. Huster; Irvin J. Vanderpohl, III; Paul J. McDaniel, III; Williams F. Collins, Jr.; Oscar A. Manguiat; Terry L. Tincher |
A system is provided for use with a pre-existing hospital bed and a nurse call system. The system includes a first apparatus that is coupleable to a data port of the hospital bed and a second apparatus that is spaced from the hospital bed, that is spaced from the first apparatus, and that is coupleable to the nurse call system. A transmitter of the first apparatus is operable to transmit data received at the data port to a receiver that is operable to wirelessly receive data transmitted by the wireless transmitter of the first apparatus. The first apparatus and second apparatus are used in lieu of a cable that is otherwise usable to connect the hospital bed to the nurse call system via a hard-wired connection. |
118 |
TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL OF A HOSPITAL BED |
US13331148 |
2011-12-20 |
US20120102434A1 |
2012-04-26 |
Robert Mark Zerhusen; Ryan A. Reeder; John D. Vogel; Michael E. Cerimele; Carl W. Riley; Timothy D. Wildman |
A hospital bed includes a frame having at least one movable frame portion and circuitry coupled to the frame. The hospital bed also has a touch screen coupled to the frame and coupled to the circuitry. The touch screen is operable to display a plurality of screens for controlling bed functions, including displaying a frame control screen having at least one icon which is touched by a user to command the circuitry to actuate movement of the movable frame portion of the frame. |
119 |
Symmetrical transfer device |
US29393210 |
2011-06-01 |
USD655408S1 |
2012-03-06 |
Alexander Bally |
|
120 |
Patient support apparatus with motorized traction control |
US12961768 |
2010-12-07 |
US08056162B2 |
2011-11-15 |
David C. Newkirk; Richard H. Heimbrock; David W. Hornbach |
A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, comprises a lower frame, an upper frame supported above the lower frame and configured to support a patient, and a support structure coupled to the lower frame. The support structure includes a lift having a movable portion that is movable generally vertically relative to the lower frame and relative to the upper frame. The movable portion of the lift is configured to carry a patient care equipment support. |