公开(公告)号：US10902713B2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-26

申请号：US16343447

申请日：2017-10-23

Applicant: HILL-ROM SERVICES, INC. ,  Chunhui Zhao ,  Limin Lu

Inventor： Chunhui Zhao ,  Limin Lu ,  Yongji Fu ,  Eric D. Agdeppa ,  David Lance Ribble ,  Kirsten M. Emmons

IPC: A61B5/11 ,  G08B21/02 ,  A61G7/05 ,  A61B5/00 ,  G08B21/22 ,  A61G12/00

Abstract: A system for predicting exit from an occupant support, includes a processor, a memory in communication with the processor, and a frame having at least one force sensor which outputs a force signal in response to force exerted thereon. The system also includes machine readable instructions stored in the memory which cause the system to perform at least the following actions when executed by the processor: 1) determine a property of the signal during an interval of time, 2) classify the property as suggesting an exit event or as not suggesting an exit event, and 3) if the property is classified as suggesting an exit event, generate a notification thereof.

公开(公告)号：US10966889B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-06

申请号：US15840127

申请日：2017-12-13

Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.

Inventor： David Lance Ribble ,  Varad Narayan Srivastava ,  David Lawrence Bedel

IPC: A61G7/057 ,  A61F7/00 ,  A47C21/04 ,  A61B6/04 ,  A61G13/12

Abstract: A support apparatus configured to support a person is provided. The support apparatus includes a top surface including one or more predetermined areas, one or more conduits located inside the support apparatus which are located proximate to the one or more predetermined areas, and an air supply configured to provide air to the one or more conduits for delivering to the one or more predetermined areas. The air supply includes a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the air provided by the air supply, a cooling element, and a controller communicatively coupled to the temperature sensor and the cooling element. The controller determines whether the measured temperature of the air is higher than a predetermined temperature, and controls the cooling element to cool the air to the predetermined temperature if it is determined that the temperature of the air is higher than the predetermined temperature.

公开(公告)号：US20190209391A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-11

申请号：US16357694

申请日：2019-03-19

Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas F. Heil ,  Steven Alan Dixon ,  Laetitia Gazagnes ,  Timothy A. Lane, II ,  David Lance Ribble ,  Varad Narayan Srivastava ,  Charles A. Lachenbruch ,  Michael Scott Hood ,  Charles A. Howell ,  Kirsten M. Emmons

IPC: A61F13/42 ,  A61G7/05 ,  G06K7/10 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/20

Abstract: A moisture management apparatus monitors an area for moisture events and wirelessly transmits moisture-related information to one or more notification devices. An embodiment of the moisture management apparatus includes a substrate and one or more sensors supported by the substrate. The sensor(s) emit wireless signals indicative of the moisture-related information. A sensor event communication system forwards the sensor signals to another device, such as a notification device. The sensor event communication system may monitor other types of patient events. Portions of the moisture management apparatus and/or the moisture event communication system may be embodied in a patient support apparatus, such as a bed.

公开(公告)号：US10299968B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-28

申请号：US16011912

申请日：2018-06-19

Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas F. Heil ,  Steven Alan Dixon ,  Laetitia Gazagnes ,  Timothy A. Lane, II ,  David Lance Ribble ,  Varad Narayan Srivastava ,  Charles A. Lachenbruch ,  Michael Scott Hood ,  Charles A. Howell ,  Kirsten M. Emmons

IPC: A61F13/42 ,  G06K7/10 ,  A61G7/05 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/20 ,  A61G7/02

Abstract: A moisture management apparatus monitors an area for moisture events and wirelessly transmits moisture-related information to one or more notification devices. An embodiment of the moisture management apparatus includes a substrate and one or more sensors supported by the substrate. The sensor(s) emit wireless signals indicative of the moisture-related information. A sensor event communication system forwards the sensor signals to another device, such as a notification device. The sensor event communication system may monitor other types of patient events. Portions of the moisture management apparatus and/or the moisture event communication system may be embodied in a patient support apparatus, such as a bed.

公开(公告)号：US20220249297A1

公开(公告)日：2022-08-11

申请号：US17723574

申请日：2022-04-19

Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas F. Heil ,  Steven Alan Dixon ,  Laetitia Gazagnes ,  Timothy A. Lane, II ,  David Lance Ribble ,  Varad Narayan Srivastava ,  Charles A. Lachenbruch ,  Michael Scott Hood ,  Charles A. Howell ,  Kirsten M. Emmons

IPC: A61F13/42 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/20 ,  G06K7/10 ,  A61G7/05

Abstract: A moisture management apparatus monitors an area for moisture events and wirelessly transmits moisture-related information to one or more notification devices. An embodiment of the moisture management apparatus includes a substrate and one or more sensors supported by the substrate. The sensor(s) emit wireless signals indicative of the moisture-related information. A sensor event communication system forwards the sensor signals to another device, such as a notification device. The sensor event communication system may monitor other types of patient events. Portions of the moisture management apparatus and/or the moisture event communication system may be embodied in a patient support apparatus, such as a bed.

公开(公告)号：US20180213944A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-02

申请号：US15880131

申请日：2018-01-25

Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.

Inventor： David Lawrence Bedel ,  Andrew David Clark ,  Kirsten Emmons ,  Charles A. Lachenbruch ,  David Lance Ribble

IPC: A47C21/04 ,  A61G7/05 ,  A61G13/10 ,  A61G1/04 ,  A61G5/10

CPC classification number: A47C21/046 ,  A47C19/12 ,  A47C21/044 ,  A61G1/04 ,  A61G5/10 ,  A61G7/0524 ,  A61G7/057 ,  A61G7/05784 ,  A61G13/02 ,  A61G13/10 ,  A61G2203/20 ,  A61G2203/46 ,  A61G2210/70 ,  A61G2220/00

Abstract: A person support system is disclosed that includes cooling features to provide focal cooling to a subject supported by the person support system. Embodiments of the person support system include a longitudinal frame having at least one side rail, a deck position on the longitudinal frame, a support pad positioned on the deck, and a cooling source thermally coupled to the deck. The deck is a thermally conductive material. The cooling source draws heat from a portion of the support pad, through the top surface of the deck, and through the deck thereby cooling the portion of the support pad. The cooling source may be positioned in the side rail or directly to a bottom surface of the deck. Cooling systems that are removeably coupleable to person support systems are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20180149402A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-31

申请号：US15801877

申请日：2017-11-02

Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.

Inventor： Varad Narayan Srivastava ,  David Lawrence Bedel ,  David Lance Ribble ,  David Newkirk ,  Roger Bonenfant ,  Craig Meyerson ,  Jeffrey C. Marrion

IPC: F25D5/02 ,  F25B21/02 ,  A61F7/10

CPC classification number: F25D5/02 ,  A61F7/02 ,  A61F7/106 ,  A61F2007/0075 ,  A61F2007/0093 ,  A61F2007/0094 ,  A61F2007/0096 ,  A61F2007/0215 ,  A61F2007/0276 ,  A61H23/00 ,  A61H2201/0134 ,  A61H2201/0142 ,  A61H2201/0146 ,  A61H2201/0165 ,  A61H2201/0214 ,  A61H2201/0242 ,  A61H2201/0278 ,  A61H2201/5043 ,  A61H2201/5071 ,  A61H2201/5082 ,  A61H2201/5097 ,  A61H2230/50 ,  F25B21/02

Abstract: Embodiments include cooling articles including a receptacle, an endothermic ingredient contained in a first capsule within the receptacle, an endothermic matrix within the receptacle, and a color indicator. The endothermic ingredient, when mixed with the endothermic matrix, generates an endothermic reaction, and the color indicator is activated upon the generation of the endothermic reaction to indicate that cooling has been initiated. Other embodiments include cooling articles including an electric circuit configured to melt at least a portion of the first capsule to enable the endothermic ingredient and the endothermic matrix to mix. Systems for providing cooling that include a person support apparatus and a cooling article including a thermoelectric device coupled to the person support apparatus to direct heat from a source region to a sink region including the person support apparatus are also described.

公开(公告)号：US20230317228A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-05

申请号：US18189398

申请日：2023-03-24

Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.

Inventor： Patrice Etchison ,  Craig M. Meyerson ,  David Lance Ribble ,  Daniel Shirley ,  Carlos Andres Suarez ,  Gene J. Wolfe

IPC: G16H20/00

CPC classification number: G16H20/00 ,  G16H15/00

Abstract: An example unified application can leverage the insights gained about the patient to provide a range of customized services that aid in the patient's recovery throughout the recovery process. The disclosed system and methods provide a continuum of care for the patient, including services that aid in the patient's recovery and management of a medical condition outside the hospital environment, pre-hospitalization and post-hospitalization.

公开(公告)号：US20230282371A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-07

申请号：US18175011

申请日：2023-02-27

Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.

Inventor： Craig M. Meyerson ,  Patrice Etchison ,  Jeff Klembczyk ,  David Lance Ribble ,  Daniel Shirley ,  Carlos Andres Suarez ,  Gene J. Wolfe

IPC: G16H80/00 ,  G16H50/30 ,  G16H40/20 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: G16H80/00 ,  G16H50/30 ,  G16H40/20 ,  A61B5/746

Abstract: A care delivery system detects an event from one or more sensors. The event indicates a safety risk to a patient in a first location. The system determines a clinical workflow based on the safety risk, and one or more rules defined by a healthcare facility in a second location remote from the first location. The system initiates a telehealth consultation based on the clinical workflow. The telehealth consultation includes the patient and a first caregiver in the second location. The system generates an alert identifying the safety risk, and routes the alert to a second caregiver based on the clinical workflow.

公开(公告)号：US11583449B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-21

申请号：US16432278

申请日：2019-06-05

Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.

Inventor： David Lance Ribble ,  Craig Meyerson ,  Henry J. Smith ,  Kirsten Emmons ,  Yongji Fu ,  David E. Quinn ,  Frank E. Sauser

IPC: A61F13/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61F13/02

Abstract: A system for detecting potential for infection includes a wound dressing and an electronics component. The wound dressing includes a temperature sensing layer and a cover layer comprising a substrate and a backing layer. The electronics component includes a power source, an electronic control unit (ECU), and a communications interface positioned within a housing and removably coupled to the temperature sensing layer of the wound dressing. The electronics component is configured to receive a plurality of temperature readings from the temperature sensing layer, and provide an indication of potential infection of the wound based the plurality of temperature readings. In various embodiments, each of the plurality of temperature readings corresponds to a temperature of an area around a wound. Methods for preventing infections using the system are also described.