264 patents
Utility
Modular turn assist apparatus and method therefor
16 Jan 24
A therapeutic support apparatus includes a user support surface extending along a longitudinal axis.
David L. Ribble, Kirsten M. Emmons, Craig M. Meyerson, Thomas F. Heil
Filed: 5 Aug 21
Utility
User interface for hospital bed
16 Jan 24
A user module for a patient support apparatus is provided.
David C. Newkirk, Robert M. Zerhusen, John B. Wilker, Jr., James M. Allen, Douglas A. Seim, Irvin J. Vanderpohl, III
Filed: 4 Nov 21
Utility
Universal interface operable with multiple patient support apparatuses
9 Jan 24
A care system includes a mobile communication device, a remote server, and a patient support system that is in communication with either or both of the mobile communication device and the remote server.
Thomas F. Heil, Eric D. Agdeppa, Steven A. Dixon, Charles A. Howell, Thomas M. Gillis, Keith A. Huster, Irvin J. Vanderpohl, III
Filed: 16 Oct 19
Utility
Subject and surgical equipment monitoring systems
5 Dec 23
A surgical monitoring system including a machine vision sensor, an electronic controller communicatively coupled to the machine vision sensor, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory storing a computer readable instruction set, where, when the computer readable instruction set is executed by the processor, the electronic controller, detects a position of a subject with the machine vision sensor, detects a position of a person support apparatus, compares the detected position of the subject with the detected position of the person support apparatus, and determines if the detected position of the subject and the detected position of the person support apparatus indicates that the subject is not aligned with the person support apparatus.
Joshua C. Hight, Varad Narayan Srivastava
Filed: 18 May 22
Utility
Multi-alert lights for hospital bed
5 Dec 23
A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, includes an alert light assembly or an alert light module having separate zones that are individually illuminated to convey information regarding respective alert conditions.
Robert M. Zerhusen, Keith R. Kubicek, John D. Christie, Timothy A. Lane, II, Brandon P. Fisk
Filed: 7 Sep 22
Utility
Remote management of patient environment
5 Dec 23
A computing device for remotely engaging and managing a patient environment displays a video feed of a patient environment, and provides user inputs that, when selected, allow a caregiver to remotely change a condition in the patient environment.
Kirsten M. Emmons, Richard H. Heimbrock, Phillip Kuhn, David L. Ribble, Sandra Shuster, Dan R. Tallent, Pauline Wong, Lori Ann Zapfe
Filed: 2 Nov 21
Utility
Mattress having selectable patient weight valve, inductive power, and a digital x-ray cassette
28 Nov 23
A patient support apparatus includes a frame and a mattress positioned on the frame.
Frank E. Sauser, Charles A. Lachenbruch, Kathryn R. Smith, Jnanesha Ramegowda, Jason B. Grace, Douglas E. Borgman, Nolan D. Wanner, Steven D. Baker, Douglas A. Seim
Filed: 17 Jun 22
Utility
Surgical boot with splined support rod
28 Nov 23
A limb support comprises a spar, a limb rest, and a coupler.
Timothy A Lane, II, Patrice A Weststrate, David J. Hitchcock
Filed: 9 Nov 20
Utility
Port for an internal air distribution system of a patient support surface
28 Nov 23
A patient support surface includes a blower assembly positioned within the support surface.
Jnanesha Ramegowda, Douglas E. Borgman, Michael Churilla
Filed: 24 Nov 21
Utility
Modular location engine for tracking the locations of assets in a clinical environment
28 Nov 23
A location system can be used to identify locations of assets in a clinical environment.
Britten J. Pipher, Eugene G. Urrutia, Stephen R. Embree, Matthew D. Morgan
Filed: 25 Mar 22
Utility
Apparatus and methods for monitoring a sleeping subject
14 Nov 23
Apparatus and methods are described including using a sensor to monitor a sleeping subject and generate a signal in response to the monitoring.
Zvika Shinar, Guy Meger, Avner Halperin
Filed: 28 Nov 18
Utility
Patient request method
14 Nov 23
A patient request system includes a tablet computer that configured for entry of patient requests.
David M. Girardeau, Kiana M. Dezelon, Patrice Etchison, Whitney C. Bergman, Sherrod L. Faulks
Filed: 17 Jun 22
Utility
Exit monitoring system for patient support apparatus
31 Oct 23
An exit prediction system receives movement data, divides the movement data into segments of time, extracts features from each segment of time, and determines a pattern of movement from the extracted features.
Aziz Bhai, Dan R. Tallent, Eugene Urrutia
Filed: 26 Jun 20
Utility
Proning frame headrest tilt indicators
31 Oct 23
A head rest accessory is provided for coupling to a bed frame of a hospital bed.
Philippe Kaikenger, Jean-Bernard Duvert, Mickael Audic, Joshua C. Hight, Alejandro Noe Conejo Castano, Jonathan K. Moenter, Lori A. Zapfe, Heather D. Kooiker, Christine Abousaleh, Carlos A. Urrea, Morgan M. Dreyer
Filed: 28 Nov 22
Utility
Hospital bed having drainage bag sensor
24 Oct 23
A patient bed includes a drainage bag sensor.
Robert M. Zerhusen, Richard H. Heimbrock, Mark Chiacchira, Nicholas A. Mann, David C. Newkirk
Filed: 26 Apr 22
Utility
Siderail power communication interface
17 Oct 23
A siderail assembly for a person support apparatus comprises a siderail body, a grip portion, and a power communication device.
Fred Herman, Thomas F. Heil, Charles A. Howell
Filed: 8 Sep 22
Utility
User module for a patient support apparatus
17 Oct 23
A user module for a patient support is provided.
David C. Newkirk, Carl William Riley, James L. Walke, Brian T. Wiggins, Jack B. Wilker, Robert Mark Zerhusen
Filed: 24 Feb 23
Utility
Discriminating patient care communications system
17 Oct 23
According to the present disclosure, devices, systems, and methods for locating, tracking, and conducting communications between care devices and networks of care facilities through local communications hubs.
Stephen R. Embree, Frederick C. Davidson, Theophile R. Lerebours, Phillip Maloney, Bruno J. Filliat, David M. Girardeau, Christian Saucier, Kelly F. Walton, Joshua P. Lingenfelser, Benjamin E. Howell, Bradley T. Smith, Laura A. Hassey, Stephen N. Moore, Britten J. Pipher
Filed: 7 Jun 19
Utility
Voice recognition for patient care environment
19 Sep 23
A location monitoring system tracks a location of a user within a healthcare facility.
Jerald W. Judy, Bita Akhlaghi, David O. Melgar, Daniel Sampson, Edwin N. Swift, Jennifer A. Gunn, Darren S. Hudgins, Patrick D. Harrison, William B. Richard
Filed: 23 Jun 21
Utility
Wireless bed power
19 Sep 23
Patient care equipment includes a wireless coupler that transfers power and/or data between an architectural unit and the patient care equipment.
Charles A. Howell, William G. Pittenger, Michael S. Hood, Edward J. Koors, Steven A. Dixon, Richard J. Schuman, Matthew D. Morgan, Laurie Lee Gutzwiller, Kelly F. Walton
Filed: 23 Feb 21