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Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7954188 | Furniture attachment system and methods of use A furniture attachment system is described. Embodiments of the furniture attachment system comprise a highly adjustable interface that is readily adapted to hold, store, or secure items of highly varied size and shape at a convenient location proximate a bed or othe... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7865984 | Safe store oxygen bottle holder An apparatus includes a mounting bracket configured to be secured to an underside of a litter. A storage basket is configured to engage ends and sides of a bottle. A movable mechanism couples the storage basket to the mounting bracket, the mechanism being configured... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7865983 | Patient care equipment support transfer system 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 movab... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7849537 | Equipment support having rotatable bumpers and hooks A patient care equipment support includes an equipment supporting portion configured to support patient care equipment, and at least one arm pivotally coupled to the equipment supporting portion, and configured to support at least one IV container. The equipment sup... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7814590 | Accessory panel for diagnostic platform, patient bed and other support surfaces Embodiments herein provide a flexible accessory panel with apertures from which items may be suspended. In particular, receptacles for fluids draining from a patient may be suspended from the apertures, which are retained at a level below that of the patient, mainta... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7676865 | Transferable patient care equipment support A patient care equipment support is transferable between a first device having a first tapered socket and a second device having a second tapered socket. The equipment support includes an equipment supporting portion configured to support patient care equipment and ... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7523514 | Accessory support for a stretcher An accessory support system adapted for use with a stretcher with a mattress, the mattress being supported by a frame. A segment of an elongated rail member is spaced apart from the mattress a sufficient distance to enable an accessory support mounted on the segment... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7418749 | Patient care equipment support lock An equipment support includes an equipment supporting portion to support patient care equipment, a downwardly extending coupler coupled to the equipment supporting portion, an upper lock and a lower lock. The coupler has upper and lower portions configured for recei... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7418747 | Furniture A furniture member adapted to act as a versatile headboard is disclosed. The furniture member has a substantially vertical back member, two side members, a substantially vertical, lower front member and an angled front member collectively defining an interior space ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7398951 | Urinal holder A holder for a hand-held urinal that is for releasable mounting from a bed rail or the like. The holder includes a mounting bracket having at least one plate member that is supported from the bed rail; and a holder for receiving the hand-held urinal. The holder is r... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7376992 | Accessory support for a stretcher A stretcher with a mattress is supported by a frame. A segment of an elongated rail member is spaced apart from the mattress a sufficient distance to enable an accessory support mounted on the segment to be moved free from interference from the mattress. A cable sup... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7337479 | Infant playard with a reconfigurable entertainment device A foldable infant playard with a reconfigurable entertainment device capable of attachment at two separate points. The first position is suspended from a support arm originated from an upper corner of the infant playard. The entertainment device can also be mounted ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7325264 | Multipurpose cot carrier An exemplary apparatus includes a main body forming a compartment, the compartment being configured to receive a cot in a stow position, at least one attachment mechanism attached to the main body, the attachment mechanism being configured to attach the main body to... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7314200 | Support and transport system for medical apparatus A support and transport system for a patient care apparatus comprised of a first arm assembly connected to a stationary support and a second arm assembly connected to a patient transfer vehicle. An end cap for supporting a patient care apparatus is selectively attac... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7293305 | Apparatus and method for mounting hospital bed accessories A patient support including a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and a set of siderails configured to block egress of a patient from the patient support. A siderail through use of an adapter is configured to reduce gaps defined between the siderails. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7281285 | Pediatric emergency transport device A device for emergency transport of pediatric patients that safely and efficiently transports a pediatric patient to a medical facility is described. The device enables the transport of pediatric trauma patients on a conventional stretcher while still enabling a bac... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7270255 | Carrying case with selectively adjustable stand This invention relates to a portable case adapted for holding handheld devices such as phones, cameras, camcorders, radios and other products as well as non-electronic devices such as flashlights. The case is supported by a selectively bendable stand which may be al... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7258310 | Apparatus for coupling intravenous infusion units with mobile transport vehicles A coupling apparatus for temporary attachment of a portable medical apparatus, such as an intravenous infusion unit, to a personal mobile transport vehicle such as a wheelchair, hospital bed, gurney or mobile stretcher is disclosed. The apparatus includes a deployab... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7254850 | Radial arm system for patient care equipment A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252339 | Bracket furniture components The invention discloses unique brackets, which form a bracket assembly that may be placed at any location of various components to form an assembly piece, such as furniture. An assembled furniture piece made of furniture panels interconnected with attached engaging ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7229051 | Support device for guidewires and catheters and method of use thereof A support device for supporting at least one medical wire adjacent a supporting surface. The support device comprises a plate-shaped holder portion defining a peripheral edge, the holder portion comprising a support slot defining a loading opening made in the periph... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7216382 | Patient care equipment management system An equipment support system has a first telescoping arm and a second telescoping arm. The arms are pivotable relative to a room wall about a generally vertical axis and are extendable and retractable along respective generally horizontal axes. A first equipment supp... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7195215 | Suspension arm A suspension arm comprising a rising/descending device further consists of an inner sleeve; a retractable shaft and an elastic body inside, an outer sleeve connect to the inner sleeve, a clip ring on the top open of the outer sleeve. The outer sleeve can revolve on ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7171709 | Accessories for a patient support apparatus A patient support with a removable foot section is provided. ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165687 | Storage organizer One embodiment (100) of a storage organizer includes three panels (52), (94) and (102) which are structured for attachment by a hook and loop fastener (86) to exterior surfaces of a computer unit including a computer (84). O... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7150058 | Assist handle assembly for beds An assist handle can easily be retrofit to the sleep surface frame of an existing articulating bed. The handle comprises an assist handle, a handle mount that is adapted to be supported by the bed for supporting the assist handle for movement relative to the bed, an... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7121989 | Abdominal exercise device for inverted abdominal exercises An exercise device allowing a user to exercise his abdominal region by lying on his back while extending his arms generally upwards is disclosed. The device has a hand-gripping member positioned generally above the user's head for the user to grip while exercising. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7100222 | Apparatus and method for mounting hospital bed accessories A patient support is provided. The patient support includes a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and a set of siderails configured to block egress of a patient from the patient support. The siderails through use of adapters are configured to reduce gaps defin... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7093807 | Device and method for grouping, organizing and separating multiple cables and other control lines A device for holding a plurality of associated cables in a defined orientation relative to each other is disclosed. The device includes a support structure that defines a plurality of cable retaining locations each adapted to receive and releasably retain an associa... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7086108 | Sectional non-slip mattress and support frame therefor The sectional non-slip mattress includes a support frame defining a plurality of compartments and at least one cushion having a plurality of ball bearings received within a cushion housing. Each compartment receives a corresponding ball bearing, thus preventing hori... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7073220 | Bed siderail having a latch A patient support including a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and siderails supported by the frame. A latch member is configured to prevent vertical movement of the siderail. A latch position indicator is configured to provide an indication of the position... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7065812 | Patient care equipment management system An equipment management system provides an equipment support for supporting patient care equipment. The equipment support may be mountable on an arm that extends from a wall, on a column depending from the arm, on a wall mount, on a stand, or on a patient support. V... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7065811 | Radial arm system for patient care equipment A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7040581 | Comfort enhancer for a breathing apparatus A comfort enhancer for supporting a CPAP mask and hose is designed to be portable and deployed on any standard bed. The support has a bi-pod base placed between the mattress and the inner spring of the bed. An upright pole, removably attached to the base and adjusta... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7021825 | Portable container for temporary storage of small objects used with infants and children A washable container made from soft flexible material, including open-weave fabric, with a top opening and optionally removable straps with fasteners that allow attachment to cribs and other baby-holding devices, such as portable play yards, swings, highchairs, and ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7014052 | Wall hanger and spacer for skateboards and scooters A small flat wall mountable panel having a flat visual display surface has two spaced apart upwardly arched hooks mounted on backstop spacers and aligned horizontally to receive a skateboard wheel mount or a scooter handle bar therein. An outwardly arched spacer arm... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6994050 | Storage devices for boats Various embodiments of storage devices for a boat are provided. One embodiment is a storage device for removably attaching to a t-top on a boat and for storing items. One such storage device comprises: a frame comprising marine fabric having an opening to a storage ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6986176 | Convertible headboard A combination headboard and stowable tray characterized as having a vertically extending front surface and vertically extending back surface being spaced apart from one another to create a tray stowing compartment. A tray is pivotally appended to the bed headboard o... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6971617 | Apparatus for supporting medical fluids An apparatus for supporting medical fluids for delivery to a patient during surgery, in particular for fluids for intravenous delivery to the patient, is provided. The apparatus comprises a clamp for removably securing the apparatus to an object, such as a surgical ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6968810 | Pet ramp The invention describes and adjustable ramp which allows a pet to move on and off a bed with minimal disruption to the appearance or function of the bed. It comprises a ramp and a platform which are adapted for adjustable height. It may be supported by both the matt... | 11/29/2005 |
