161 |
Brake system for architectural arm |
US13404125 |
2012-02-24 |
US09737452B2 |
2017-08-22 |
David P. Lubbers; Paul R. Weil; D. Scott Manlove; Brian J. Hoffman; Christian H. Reinke; Jonathan D. Turner; Stephen R. Hamberg |
An arm is pivotally coupled to a support structure at one end and a patient care equipment support, such as a service head, is pivotally coupled to the arm at the other end. The arm has a first portion and a second portion coupled to the first portion for extension and retraction relative to the first portion. Brakes are provided to brake the extension and retraction of the portions of the arm, to brake the pivoting movement of the arm relative to the support structure, and to brake the pivoting movement of the patient care equipment support relative to the arm. Each of the brakes is releasable. |
162 |
SECURE EQUIPMENT TRANSFER SYSTEM |
US15347070 |
2016-11-09 |
US20170049525A1 |
2017-02-23 |
Alexander Bally; Eric Colburn |
A transfer device for a patient care apparatus includes: a first docking cup and a second docking cup, each of the first docking cup and the second docking cup aligned with a vertical axis, defining a conical surface aligned with the vertical axis, and sized to receive a receiver; a security mechanism enclosed within the transfer device; a support shaft disposed between the first docking cup and the second docking cup; and a shaft brake mechanism engageable with the support shaft, at least a portion of the shaft brake mechanism disposed below the support shaft and disposed between the first docking cup and the second docking cup. |
163 |
Hospital bed having communication modules |
US14826304 |
2015-08-14 |
US09572737B2 |
2017-02-21 |
Craig A. McNeely; Richard H. Heimbrock; Carl W. Riley; Keith A. Huster; Irvin J. Vanderpohl, III; Paul J. McDaniel; 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. |
164 |
Medical appliance, and medical appliance system |
US14085160 |
2013-11-20 |
US09539160B2 |
2017-01-10 |
Bernd Emmerich; Andreas Jansche |
A medical appliance for use in a medical environment has a holding mechanism for holding the appliance on a support device assigned to the medical environment, and an attachment mechanism for attaching the appliance to at least one electrical connection line, wherein the holding mechanism is designed as at least one support bolt connected to a support structure of the appliance, and wherein the support bolt has the attachment mechanism. The invention also relates to a medical appliance system. |
165 |
Secure equipment transfer system |
US14064345 |
2013-10-28 |
US09404616B2 |
2016-08-02 |
Alexander Bally |
An equipment transfer device is provided that is transferrable from one support to another support. The transport device is formed as a housing that has two spaced apart, generally parallel recesses, which form docking cups that are open to the bottom. Each docking cup is configured to receive a docking cone that is supported on a structure and is capable of moving in generally a vertical direction into engagement or out of engagement with their respective docking cups. A support post is also supported by the housing and protrudes from the upper end thereof as a base to which an equipment support structure is attached. In this manner the transfer device can be transferred from one docking cone to another with minimal handling and virtually no possibility of dislodgement. |
166 |
Gas distribution assembly |
US13083799 |
2011-04-11 |
US09237979B2 |
2016-01-19 |
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. |
167 |
Hospital bed having wireless data and locating capability |
US14276279 |
2014-05-13 |
US09142923B2 |
2015-09-22 |
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. |
168 |
Modular medical headwall system |
US14015672 |
2013-08-30 |
US09010031B1 |
2015-04-21 |
Travis W. Webb; Taylor C. Culpepper; John R. Pierson |
A modular headwall system with multiple interlocking sections. The studs in each frame section include hooks and slots that ensure secure attachment of one section to each adjacent section while maintaining proper alignment. For floor-mounted applications, a self-leveling base assembly provides a level support track even on uneven floors. An adjustable crown molding assembly provides an attractive architectural feature while concealing an irregular ceiling line. The cover panels forming the front of the headwall float on a hanger system that allows slight lateral and vertical movement while holding the entire matrix of panels firmly against the frame behind it; this allows the panels to maintain proper alignment in the assembled headwall even where the supporting wall and floor surfaces are irregular. The side trim assembly includes a cable management recess. Some panels include a floating equipment track that is aesthetically pleasing and less likely to harbor microorganisms. |
169 |
Patient support and transport system of a multimodality medical suite |
US14019732 |
2013-09-06 |
US08898830B2 |
2014-12-02 |
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. |
170 |
Stud mounted headwall unit and method for installing same |
US13415764 |
2012-03-08 |
US08820002B2 |
2014-09-02 |
Barry W. Hunt; Christopher B. Over; Michael John Baratto; Brendan S. Fernandes; Daniel Soares Costa; Tricia A. Blondin |
A headwall unit mountable to at least one wall support member, the at least one wall support member having a wall supporting surface for receiving wall material. The headwall unit includes a frame comprising a back plate mountable to the at least one wall support member so as to overlie the wall supporting surface, the back plate having at least one back port for receiving a medical service carrier through the back plate; and a faceplate attachable to the frame such that the faceplate is spaced apart from the back plate and defines a space therebetween for receiving a fixture, the fixture being connectable to the medical service carrier for supplying a medical service. |
171 |
MODULAR RAIL ADAPTER SYSTEM |
US14160087 |
2014-01-21 |
US20140205371A1 |
2014-07-24 |
Alexander Bally |
A modular rail adapter that automates latching an adapter to a DIN rail without the need for users to manually latch adapter to a rail. Users simply snap the adapter to the DIN rail in one, continuous movement using a built-in, self-latching catch mechanism. The present adapter eliminates, or greatly reduces the adapter clearance gap to enable a simple, safe, cost effective and user-friendly snap-on mechanism that doesn't require users to remember to latch the accessory being attached to a DIN rail. |
172 |
HOSPITAL BED COMPUTER SYSTEM HAVING DIRECT CAREGIVER MESSAGING |
US14207819 |
2014-03-13 |
US20140195057A1 |
2014-07-10 |
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. |
173 |
Architectural headwall cabinet for storing a lift device |
US13765227 |
2013-02-12 |
US08683750B2 |
2014-04-01 |
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. |
174 |
Headwall with integral wall panel interface |
US13652205 |
2012-10-15 |
US08522488B1 |
2013-09-03 |
David C. Newkirk; Dennis J. Gallant; Joseph H. Abel |
A modular architectural system adapted for use with a finished wall in a patient room includes a service unit, a wall-masking panel, and an interface strip. The service unit includes a frame and a plurality of modular panels coupled to the frame to support service outlets relative to the finished wall. The wall-masking panel is spaced apart from the service unit and is arranged along an edge of the service unit. The interface strip is coupled to the service unit and arranged along the edge of the service unit between the service unit and the wall-masking panel to interconnect the service unit and the wall-masking panel. |
175 |
Bed side rail having cavity for infusion unit |
US13564268 |
2012-08-01 |
US08418287B2 |
2013-04-16 |
Dennis J. Gallant; Dennis M. Lanci; Carl W. Riley |
A patient care apparatus includes a bed to support a patient. The bed has a side rail with a cavity. The patient care apparatus also includes an infusion unit having a medical treatment control unit, a medical treatment line, and a medication container to contain medication. The medical treatment line is coupled to the medication container to conduct medication from the medication container to the patient. The medical treatment control unit and the medication container are positioned in the cavity. |
176 |
Dental delivery systems, related components and methods |
US11424525 |
2006-06-15 |
US08408899B1 |
2013-04-02 |
Joel P. Smith; Jonathan E. Myers; Paul H. Johnson; J. Rick Halbirt; Patrick W. Berry; Stephen N. Weiler; Harold Halvorson, Jr. |
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. |
177 |
METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A PANEL ASSEMBLY |
US13245005 |
2011-09-26 |
US20130074343A1 |
2013-03-28 |
David C. Newkirk; Earl L. Rowland; Joseph H. Abel; John E. Billman; Timothy G. Schneider; Matthew T. Rosemeyer; Brian J. Hoffman |
A method of manufacturing a panel assembly comprises the steps of: forming a base structure including a first layer and mounting members; bending the mounting members to define a mounting surface; forming a second layer; and coupling the second layer to the first layer. |
178 |
Vertical cabinet door with flush front face |
US12861204 |
2010-08-23 |
US08375646B2 |
2013-02-19 |
David C. Newkirk; Charles L. Thomeczek, Jr.; Joseph F. Meyer; Charles R. Beiser; 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. |
179 |
Radial arm system for patient care equipment |
US13050985 |
2011-03-18 |
US08336138B2 |
2012-12-25 |
David C. Newkirk; Michael E. Cerimele; Mark A Graham; Christian H. Reinke; Jonathan D. Turner |
A patient care equipment support system includes an arm having a first arm portion and a second arm portion that telescopically extends and retracts relative to the first arm portion along a substantially horizontal axis. The first arm portion includes a first end of the arm that is supported for pivoting movement about a substantially vertical first axis. The second arm portion includes a second end of the arm. A column is situated beneath the second end of the arm. The column includes a first column portion and a second column portion that telescopically extends and retracts relative to the first column portion along a substantially vertical second axis. |
180 |
Wall-mounted modular accessory system |
US12713547 |
2010-02-26 |
US08327589B2 |
2012-12-11 |
Todd A. Sutton; 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 framework that support panels and/or functional modules to provide a desired appearance and/or functions for use in an area. The panels and modules are repositionable, and some may be oriented in two or more different orientations on the framework. Engaging members are provided at spaced intervals along each panel and module, with additional engaging members provided at spaced intervals along the framework. The engaging members along the framework releasably engage the engaging members on the panels and modules to support them on the framework. In addition, brackets may be coupled to the framework in either a vertical or horizontal orientation, such as alongside any panel or module, to support accessories thereon. Electrical wiring may be routed through the framework to supply certain panels, modules, or accessories. |