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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 |
| 7600280 | Patient table In order to make it possible for a patient to easily and safely mount a patient table in a manner which requires little effort, at least one, especially extendable and retractable and/or fold-up and fold-down step is integrated into a patient mounting aid in the inv... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7509696 | System, method, and apparatus for a retractable and concealable support for an item of furniture A device for providing a dining support that is extendable from and retractable and concealable on furniture is disclosed. The device has a platform that is movable between a deployed position for supporting food and drinks, and a retracted position beneath the furn... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7448099 | Attachment for operating table The present invention provides an attachment for an operating table preferably including two base portions adapted to rest on the frame of an operating table, a frame portion adapted to support a tray within the sterile field during surgery, and at least two support... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7386899 | Medical examination table with pullout step A medical examination table has a step that is movable between a stowed position within the base of the table, to an extending position for use by persons mounting or dismounting the table. Slide members are coupled to the step inboard from the lateral sides of the ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7360260 | Footboard supporting a stowable bench A bed frame may include a footboard. The footboard may have two corner posts and at least one cross member that may extend between the corner posts. A platform may be pivotally coupled to the footboard for movement between a stowed position and an extended position.... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7296311 | Mattress supported frame and tray A tray is supported by a tubular frame residing between a mattress and box spring. The frame is a single continuous loop of tubing having a substantially horizontally residing supported portion, a vertical center portion, and a substantially horizontal tray support ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7272866 | Attachment mechanism for medical patient platform A medical procedural patient platform includes a peripheral edge that can receive a medical patient platform extension. The medical procedural patient platform peripheral edge includes a generally male connecting portion that can receive a female connecting portion ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7263733 | Bed apparatus for image diagnosis and its attachments A headrest, armrest, or other attachment to an image diagnosis bed apparatus having leaf springs formed as integral parts of its connecting portion, and a bed apparatus tabletop with a connecting hole for the insertion of the attachment connecting portion at one end... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7234182 | Assist device for getting into and out of sitting or reclined positions An assist device to help a user move from a sitting or reclined position to an upright position, and vice versa, with a functional tray. The assist device includes a base, a receiver, a handle, and a tray. The base may be positioned between a mattress and a box spri... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7210180 | Surgical table width extension and angularly orientable attachment A surgical table width extender having an angled tang structure for engaging the gap formed between a standard table and its stand-off-mounted side rail. The tang structure contacts portions of the rail and portions of the table edge to enhance the load-carrying cap... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7178680 | Rack and tray assembly for foot apparel A rack and tray assembly for supporting foot apparel and collecting and retaining water, snow and debris temporally released therefrom. The rack and tray assembly comprising a folding frame structure having left and right legs and a tray support assembly situated an... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7090185 | Device for supporting a medical apparatus A device is provided to support a medical element over a bed. The device includes a base mountable to the bed, a clamp to hold the medical element, and a rod between the base and the clamp to support the element over the bed. The rod is connected to the base with a ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7043778 | Apparatus for crib attachment The Crib Attachment can be used to fulfill the need to provide a means to easily access the required items for a baby's care and/or other items need by a cargiver. The crib attachment can be attached to the outer side of the crib and can be used to hold items that a... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7036160 | Footboard desk A footboard desk designed to extend over the foot of a bed to provide for an efficient use of space while maintaining the aesthetically pleasing aspects of a room's décor. ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7025365 | Elevatable and extendable platform A stowable platform for use with a vehicle movable from the stowed to the extended position in a single plane. Once extended, the platform support is locked, preventing further movement, and the platform itself is capable of further extension or elevation. ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6978499 | Architectural bed docking apparatus According to the present disclosure, a transfer top adapted to carry a patient is transferable between a mobile base and a docking station in a hospital room. Thus, instead of transferring a patient between a stretcher and a hospital bed, the entire transfer top wit... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6961967 | Personal lift aid A personal lift aid for lifting and lowering ambulatory patients and other individuals by unassisted and assisted means. The invention device comprises of a stanchion assembly having a palm grip to an upper end thereof; three adjustable hand grips located below said... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6959962 | Support apparatus for seated patient A patient support for providing supplementary support for patients undergoing procedures such as epidurals. The support can be secured in position alongside a bed or operating table provides a number of options as to the mode of the support required by the patient f... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6935647 | Stowable steps A step or platform adapted to be mounted to the receiver of a trailer hitch selectively movable from a stowed to a deployed position without vertical movement, said platform is automatically locked in its selected position and includes a safety mechanism preventing ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6932021 | Dock swivel step A dock swivel step is attached to a dock pole by clamps. The swivel step has vertical outer and inner tubes. The vertical tube is clamped to the dock pole. An inner L shaped tube slides inside the outer tube. Attached to the horizontal part of the inner tube is an o... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6928676 | Surgical table A surgical table which includes a patient support surface and one or more trays pivotally connected to the patient support surface and selectively deployed to hold objects such as surgical instruments. Each tray has a first condition in which angular rotation of the... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6890289 | Back-board The device is designed to enable the user to perform both abdominal strengthening and back muscle strengthening exercises on the top of a conventional bed. A conventional bed is defined as one with a semi-rigid mattress and a rigid frame. The device attaches ... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6886199 | Surgical table A surgical table which includes a patient support surface 16 for receiving a patient, a vertically-movable support column connected to and supporting the patient support surface, and a pair of four-bar linkages for laterally tilting patient support surface re... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6842922 | Critical care platform for litters The invention preferably includes a platform for attaching to patient carrying devices such as litters. The platform preferably is capable of attaching to accessory clips connected to medical instruments that are useful for carrying for a patient. ... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6836912 | Furniture A furniture item includes at least a pair of members defining a dimension in one direction of the item, the members of the pair being connected together by adjustable connecting elements, the arrangement and construction being such that the dimension in one directio... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6766547 | Wheeled patient stretcher with attendant platforms A wheeled patient support assembly that allows a patient and at least one medical attendant to be moved while the medical attendant(s) administer medical treatment to the patient comprising a patient support surface, rolling mechanisms or other means for moving the ... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6742204 | Remote controlled motorized tray unit for use on a bed A tray unit is mounted on a rail adjacent to a bed and includes a motor driven tray that can move along the rail. A remote control unit controls operation of the tray so the tray can be moved by a bedridden person into a position convenient for the person. ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6721976 | Surgical table A surgical table which includes a patient support surface 16 for receiving a patient, a vertically-movable support column connected to and supporting the patient support surface, and a pair of four-bar linkages for laterally tilting patient support surface re... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6662392 | Epidural patient support An epidural patient support includes an upper body support and a foot support. The upper body support extends outwardly to support a patient's upper body with the patient's back arched forwardly. The foot support extends outwardly to support the patient's... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6560794 | Rise assist apparatus A rise assist apparatus comprising a handrail in the form of a convoluted section attached to a vertical pole, and stabilized by a bed frame attachment member and a floor contacting base frame. Alternatively, the rise assist apparatus may be wall mounted,... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6550084 | Medical examination table step A retractable and self-supporting step for a medical examination table and a method for use. The step having a large top with a safety mat for ease of use and patient maneuverability can be selectively extended from a cavity located on a medical examinati... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6493890 | Critical care platform for litters This invention preferably includes a platform (100) having a support surface (110), a pair of legs (150, 150) connected to the support surface (110), and footings (152) and securing mechanism (160 or 180) on the legs (150, 150) for attaching the invention... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6446285 | Tiltable stretcher table assembly A stretcher table assembly is provided for attachment over an ambulance stretcher. The stretcher table assembly includes a tiltable support surface for securing emergency medical equipment used during an emergency thereon. The tiltable support surface may... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6332231 | Collapsible leaf for a playpen A collapsible leaf for a playpen includes a pair of longitudinal bars and a pair of transverse bars releasibly connected at their ends by four corner members and wrapped with piece of cloth a first pair suspenders suspend the pair of transverse bars from ... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6321399 | Extruded bunk step for bunk bed A bunk front (10) is disclosed for use with a bunk (12) in a vehicle such as a tractor. The bunk front (10) is formed of an extrusion (22) with a first portion (24) and a second portion (28). The first portion (24) has an upper section (32) and a lower se... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6298507 | Hip grip table attachment for operating tables A hip grip table attachment apparatus for positioning and retaining a patient in a position lying on one side during hip or pelvic surgery is disclosed. The hip grip table attachment apparatus attaches to an operating table and has a removable top platfor... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6266831 | Storable trauma board support In an illustrated embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of trauma board supports are movably coupled to a stretcher for motion between a first position away from a patient support surface of the stretcher and a second position above the patient... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6253399 | Tray caddy A tray may be temporarily attached to a supporting frame, such as a bed frame rail, to provide a support surface that enables the placement of various desired personal accessories in close proximity to persons enjoying limited mobility. A side support mem... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6209158 | Invalid bed An improved invalid bed for use by individuals that are unable to lift themselves into a seated position with their arms that includes a foot board and a foot support spacer that is positionable against the foot board of the bed and against which the user... | 04/03/2001 |
