公开(公告)号：US20240315901A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-26

申请号：US18732754

申请日：2024-06-04

Applicant: Stryker Corporation

Inventor： Michael J. Hayes ,  Daniel V. Brosnan ,  Annie Desaulniers ,  Aaron D. Furman ,  Alexey Titov ,  Ming Chen ,  Krishna S. Bhimavarapu ,  Kevin M. Patmore

IPC: A61G7/08 ,  A61G1/02 ,  A61G5/04 ,  A61G7/018 ,  A61G7/05 ,  B25J11/00 ,  H02J7/34

CPC classification number: A61G7/08 ,  A61G1/0275 ,  A61G5/047 ,  A61G7/018 ,  A61G7/05 ,  B25J11/009 ,  H02J7/345

Abstract: A system is provided that comprises a patient support apparatus and a unit being independent from the patient support apparatus. The patient support apparatus comprises a support structure having a base and a patient support surface for a patient. The patient support apparatus also comprises an electrical distribution system, one or more electrical devices, and an energy storage device (ESD) configured to store energy to power the one or more electrical devices through the electrical distribution system. The unit is configured to autonomously interact with the patient support apparatus to remove the ESD from the patient support apparatus and/or to place a replacement ESD on to the patient support apparatus.

公开(公告)号：US11938067B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-26

申请号：US17131954

申请日：2020-12-23

Applicant: Stryker Corporation

Inventor： Daniel V. Brosnan ,  Melvin Gottschalk, Jr. ,  Zachary Baker ,  Scott I. Biba ,  Erik P. Eagleman ,  Cory P. Herbst ,  Nathan W. Matheny ,  Trey Thomas Pfeiffer ,  Kelly Sandmeyer ,  Jeffrey R. Staszak ,  John Wallace ,  James K. Galer ,  James Robert Tumavich, Jr. ,  Kevin M. Patmore ,  Scott Zufall

IPC: A61G5/10 ,  A61G3/08

CPC classification number: A61G3/0808 ,  A61G5/10 ,  A61G2200/34 ,  A61G2203/70 ,  A61G2205/00

Abstract: A patient containment system for securing a patient to a patient transport apparatus, comprising a first lower strap and a second lower strap. Each of the first lower strap and the second lower strap have a thigh region, a waist region, and a connection region arranged between the thigh region and the waist region. A first connector is coupled to the connection region of the first lower strap. A second connector is coupled to the connection region of the second lower strap, and is configured to releasably attach to the first connector to at least partially limit movement of the first lower strap relative to the second lower strap. The connection region defines a connection width, and the thigh region defines a thigh width larger than the connection width.

公开(公告)号：US11679041B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-20

申请号：US17460650

申请日：2021-08-30

Applicant: Stryker Corporation

Inventor： Kevin M. Patmore ,  Henry Kuhnen

IPC: A61G1/02 ,  A61G7/05 ,  A61G7/08

CPC classification number: A61G1/0268 ,  A61G1/0237 ,  A61G7/0528 ,  A61G7/08

Abstract: A patient transport apparatus transports a patient over a surface. The patient transport apparatus comprises a base and support wheels coupled to the base. An auxiliary wheel assembly is coupled to the base and comprises one or more auxiliary wheels that influence motion of the patient transport apparatus over the surface to assist caregivers. An actuator system is operatively coupled to the auxiliary wheels to move the auxiliary wheels relative to the base from a stowed position to a first deployed position, and further to a second deployed position.

公开(公告)号：US11139666B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-05

申请号：US16168212

申请日：2018-10-23

Applicant: Stryker Corporation

Inventor： Kevin M. Patmore ,  Martin W. Stryker ,  Jeffrey S. Dunfee, II ,  Daniel V. Brosnan ,  Krishna S. Bhimavarapu ,  Aaron D. Furman

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  A61G7/018 ,  A61G7/005 ,  A61G7/05 ,  A61G7/012 ,  H02J9/00 ,  A61G7/10

Abstract: Energy harvesting and propulsion assistance techniques for a patient support apparatus are provided. The patient support apparatus comprises a base, a patient support surface supported by the base, and a powered device (e.g., propulsion device). An energy harvest and release system includes a harvesting device for harvesting energy, a storage device for storing and releasing the harvested energy, and a controller coupled to the harvesting device, the storage device, and the powered device. The controller is automated to selectively instruct the harvesting device to harvest energy and to selectively instruct release of the harvested energy from the storage device for consumption by the powered device (e.g., to assist in movement of the patient support apparatus).

公开(公告)号：US11007102B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-18

申请号：US16108695

申请日：2018-08-22

Applicant: Stryker Corporation

Inventor： Kevin M. Patmore ,  Sarah Mynhier ,  Adam Dudycha ,  Bryce Porter ,  Donald S. Strum ,  Yuka Midorikawa-Haelters ,  Matthew Schmitt ,  William Robert Parcells

IPC: A61G7/10 ,  A61G7/05

Abstract: A patient transport system comprising a patient support apparatus and a wheeled accessory. The wheeled accessory comprises an accessory base and at least two legs radially extending outwardly from the accessory base. The legs are spaced apart from one another to define an accommodation space between two legs. The patient support apparatus comprises a patient support base, and wheels coupled to the patient support base. The patient support apparatus further comprises an accessory coupler capable of releasably securing the wheeled accessory to the patient support apparatus, the accessory coupler movable relative to the patient support base into first and second positions. The accessory base and the patient support apparatus are configured such that at least one of the wheels is at least partially nested within the accommodation space when the wheeled accessory is secured to the accessory coupler and the accessory coupler is in the first position.

公开(公告)号：US10910888B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-02

申请号：US16168205

申请日：2018-10-23

Applicant: Stryker Corporation

Inventor： Kevin M. Patmore ,  Christopher Ryan Sweeney ,  Chad Conway Souke ,  Daniel V. Brosnan ,  Kurosh Nahavandi ,  Annie Desaulniers ,  Alexey Titov ,  Jeffrey S. Dunfee, II ,  Aaron D. Furman ,  Krishna S. Bhimavarapu

IPC: H02J50/90 ,  A61G7/08 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02J5/00 ,  A61G12/00 ,  A61G7/05 ,  H02S40/22 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/12

Abstract: A power transfer system comprises a patient transport apparatus and a power transfer device. The power transfer system provides convenience and ease of connection between a power source and the patient transport apparatus to provide power to one or more electrically powered devices on the patient transport apparatus or to provide energy for an energy storage device on the patient transport apparatus.

公开(公告)号：US10857833B2

公开(公告)日：2020-12-08

申请号：US16418037

申请日：2019-05-21

Applicant: Stryker Corporation

Inventor： Kevin M. Patmore ,  Roger A. Graves, III ,  Adam Alexander ,  Shawn Trimble

IPC: B60B33/00 ,  F16D49/00 ,  F16D65/42 ,  F16D121/14 ,  F16D125/32

Abstract: A caster assembly comprises a caster wheel having an outer surface. A wheel support is coupled to the wheel to support the wheel for rotation about a rotational axis and for swiveling about a swivel axis. A brake assembly comprises a brake having a cammed wheel engaging surface shaped to engage the outer surface of the wheel and a brake actuator to move the brake relative to the wheel from an unbraked position to a braked position in which the brake limits rotation of the wheel about the rotational axis. The cammed wheel engaging surface is arranged to articulate relative to the wheel support. The cammed wheel engaging surface articulates relative to the wheel support in response to the wheel rotating about the rotational axis after the brake is initially placed in the braked position such that the cammed wheel engaging surface more deeply engages the wheel with rotation of the wheel about the rotational axis.

公开(公告)号：US10830753B2

公开(公告)日：2020-11-10

申请号：US16112027

申请日：2018-08-24

Applicant: Stryker Corporation

Inventor： Kevin M. Patmore ,  Andrew M. Bentz ,  Brett M. Fulton ,  Sarah E. Mynhier

IPC: G01N33/44 ,  G01M3/00 ,  G01N15/08 ,  G01N21/88 ,  G01M3/04 ,  G01N21/78 ,  G01N27/12 ,  G01N21/77 ,  G01N21/84 ,  G01N21/80

Abstract: A multiple layer composite material having fluid breach detection features provides indication of a failure in a fluid barrier. The indication of breach of fluid is provided before failure of a final layer of the composite material. The multiple layer composite material includes more than one fluid impermeable layer with an intermediate layer sealed between the fluid impermeable layers. Failure of one of the fluid impermeable layers is detected by fluid contact in the intermediate layer. The intermediate layer includes a reagent and/or detection device to indicate that the fluid has reached the intermediate layer.

公开(公告)号：US20190192367A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-27

申请号：US16210878

申请日：2018-12-05

Applicant: Stryker Corporation

Inventor： Kevin M. Patmore ,  Krishna S. Bhimavarapu

IPC: A61G7/05

CPC classification number: A61G7/0524 ,  A61G1/0281 ,  A61G7/0503 ,  A61G7/0506 ,  A61G7/0509 ,  A61G7/0528

Abstract: Techniques for a patient support apparatus are provided to assist in transferring power/data to an external electronic device, such as a smartphone. The patient support apparatus comprises a support structure, a power supply and a portable charging device. The charging device comprises an energy storage unit and a receiving element coupled to the energy storage unit. The receiving element is configured to wirelessly receive power. A receptacle is coupled to the support structure and comprises a surface including a sending element being coupled to the power supply. The surface is configured to receive the charging device. The charging device is removable from the surface. The sending element is configured to wirelessly transfer power to the receiving element of the charging device such that the energy storage unit of the charging device stores the transferred power for charging an external electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US10292877B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-21

申请号：US15257060

申请日：2016-09-06

Applicant: Stryker Corporation

Inventor： Jerald A. Trepanier ,  Kevin M. Patmore ,  Anish Paul ,  William D. Childs ,  Kurosh Nahavandi ,  Clifford E. Lambarth

IPC: A61G1/02 ,  A61G7/018 ,  A61G1/04 ,  A61G7/08

Abstract: A patient transport apparatus for moving a patient from one location to another. The patient transport apparatus comprises a suspension system to limit discomfort to the patient when the patient transport apparatus moves over disturbances in floor surfaces. The suspension system comprises suspension devices such as a spring and/or a damper. The suspension system is operable in an energy-absorbing mode in which the suspension system absorbs energy as wheels move over the disturbances during transport or a lockout mode in which the suspension system is relatively more rigid as compared to the energy-absorbing mode. A control system operates to place the suspension system in one of the modes.