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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8056164 | Bed with adjustable patient support framework An adjustable bed comprises a hospital bed frame chassis, an articulatable, multi-sectioned base platform mounted on the chassis, an adjustable patient support framework mounted on the base platform, and a patient support surface overlying the adjustable patient sup... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8047178 | Force transfer mechanism for an engine A force transfer mechanism is provided for an internal-combustion engine. In the most preferred configuration, the force transfer mechanism comprises two inter-connected first class levers that are driven by four pistons. Each of the pistons is driven through its no... | 11/01/2011 |
| D641661 | Belt buckle | 07/19/2011 |
| 7886379 | Support surface that modulates to cradle a patient's midsection An adjustable bed comprises a patient support surface supported by a patient support framework that adjusts vertices along the perimeter of the patient support surface. Through adjustments that raise and contract the perimeter of the patient support surface on eithe... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7761942 | Bed with adjustable patient support framework An adjustable bed comprises a hospital bed frame chassis, an articulatable, multi-sectioned base platform mounted on the chassis, an adjustable patient support framework mounted on the base platform, and a patient support surface overlying the adjustable patient sup... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7743521 | Professional layout tool An all-in-one combination layout tool is provided for marking center lines for spacing studs, marking rip lines, marking cut lines for roof rafters and staircase stringers, and other purposes. The tool comprises a rectangular base plate, an elongate locator bar with... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7735237 | Versatile caliper mounting and measurement accessory Several caliper accessories are provided that make a conventional caliper suitable for more sophisticated applications traditionally reserved for more expensive measurement devices. One of these accessories, a magnetic caliper mounting device, has a shallow scale-ba... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7716762 | Bed with sacral and trochanter pressure relieve functions An adjustable bed comprises a patient support structure supporting a patient support surface that comprises separately adjustable torso and hip support structures. Lifting mechanisms are provided to elevate the torso and hip support structures to substantially reduc... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7559102 | Adjustable bed with sliding subframe for torso section A sliding subframe mounted to the derriere-supporting section of an articulating bed is adapted to translate the rotational axis of the torso-supporting section of the bed toward the headframe as the torso-supporting section is raised to an inclined position, and ba... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7413254 | Quick-assembly stool A portable, easily assembled and disassembled three-legged stool or stool kit includes a seat with a quick-release leg-fastening assembly, three legs having keyhole slots to engage with the quick-release leg-fastening assembly, and a substantially planar leg bracket... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7219647 | Force transfer mechanism for an engine A multiple watt-linkage force transfer mechanism is provided for an internal-combustion engine. The force transfer mechanism comprises two “bell cranks” that are used to drive a single crankshaft through a watt linkage mechanism. Each bell crank, in turn, is dri... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7212655 | Fingerprint verification system A biometric verification system for controlling access is provided that does not rely on a non-biometric discriminator, such as a PIN or magnetic card, to convert a one-to-many verification task to a one-to-one verification task. The system enrolls authorized users ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7167103 | Transport node apparatus A transit center apparatus is provided having one or more modules attachable to a transit stop pole to provide one or more of the following conveniences to a transit stop patron: information in an optionally illuminated modular display apparatus, overhead illuminati... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7039221 | Facial image verification utilizing smart-card with integrated video camera A biometric facial image verification system capable of recognizing human users which includes a smart-card having stored thereon encoded first human facial images, a video camera and video digitizer embedded within said smart-card for acquiring data representative ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7020310 | Animated toy utilizing artificial intelligence and fingerprint verification An articulated and animated toy capable of recognizing human users and interacting therewith includes a computer-based device storing encoded first human fingerprint data, a fingerprint sensor for acquirin data representative of a second human fingerprint, and softw... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6988423 | Universal connecting device that designates an operational mode A controller for a gradient sequential compression system is provided for inflating a plurality of inflatable chambers of one or more compression sleeves according to several different modes of operation. A mode of operation may define the number and selection of ch... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6892405 | Therapeutic bed and related apparatus and methods A therapeutic mattress system and bed are disclosed for providing a comprehensive system of pulmonary and skin care therapies for the critically ill, immobilized patient. The features provided include rotational therapy, percussion therapy and pulsation therapy on a... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6807291 | Animated toy utilizing artificial intelligence and fingerprint verification An articulated and animated toy capable of recognizing human users and interacting therewith which includes a computer-based device having stored thereon encoded first human fingerprint data, a fingerprint sensor for acquiring data representative of a second human f... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6732390 | Mounting apparatus for a lateral rotation bed An improved mounting apparatus for a lateral rotation therapeutic bed is provided that facilitates access to the patient and connection and disconnection of patient care lines to and from a patient on the bed. A therapeutic bed is described comprising a base frame, ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6721979 | Air bed with fluidized bead surface and related methods A therapeutic treatment bed with features to enhance the care and comfort of burn patients and others subject to extensive recuperative periods. Among the features are patient engaging fluidized bead surfaces integral with the upper surfaces of air cushions provided... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6715169 | Centering mechanism for therapeutic bed A mechanism to center a patient on a patient support platform of a therapeutic bed is provided comprising a threaded rod that has left-hand threads on one end and right-hand threads on the other; first and second mounts threadably engaged with the left-hand and righ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6671905 | Prone positioning therapeutic bed A prone positioning therapeutic bed comprises a base frame, a patient support platform rotatably mounted on the base frame for rotational movement about a longitudinal rotational axis, a drive system for rotating the patient support platform on the base f... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6668399 | Bolster system for a patient support surface A bolster system for a patient support surface is provided comprising two "L"-shaped inflatable bladders configured to be positioned along the head end and left and right sides of the patient support surface, stabilizing members such as foam extending dow... | 12/30/2003 |
