公开(公告)号：CA2448166A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-03

申请号：CA2448166

申请日：2002-06-17

Applicant: HILL ROM SERVICES INC

Inventor： DIXON STEVEN ALAN

IPC: G01G3/00 ,  A61G7/05 ,  G01G9/00 ,  G01G19/44 ,  G01G19/52

Abstract: A load cell apparatus (100, 200, 300) for use with a structure (76, 86, 476) comprises a cell block (70, 370, 470) that flexes in response to an applied load and a transducer (142) that is adapted to measure a distance (160) acro ss a gap (162). In some embodiments, the gap (162) is defined between the transducer (142) and the structure (76, 86, 476), and in other embodiments, the gap (162) is defined between the transducer (142) and the cell block (70 , 370, 470).

公开(公告)号：WO2014165041A3

公开(公告)日：2015-11-26

申请号：PCT/US2014024214

申请日：2014-03-12

Applicant: HILL ROM SERVICES INC

Inventor： HEIL THOMAS F ,  DIXON STEVEN ALAN ,  GAZAGNES LAETITIA ,  LANE II TIMOTHY A ,  RIBBLE DAVID LANCE ,  SRIVASTAVA VARAD ,  HOOD MICHAEL S ,  HOWELL CHARLES A ,  LACHENBRUCH CHARLES A

IPC: G08B21/20

CPC classification number: A61F13/42 ,  A61B5/202 ,  A61B5/6892 ,  A61B5/74 ,  A61F2013/424 ,  A61G7/02 ,  A61G7/05 ,  G06K7/10366

Abstract: A moisture management apparatus (e.g., an occupant support) includes one or more sensors to detect the presence of moisture. The apparatus may include material having hydrophobic properties and material having hydrophilic properties. Portions of the apparatus may be configured to direct moisture to a reservoir in the apparatus. One or more of the sensors may be located in the reservoir. The moisture management apparatus may be coupled to a patient support apparatus. The moisture management apparatus may communicate moisture alerts to a healthcare communication system. The moisture management apparatus may display moisture alerts on a user interface device.

Abstract translation: 水分管理装置（例如，乘员支撑）包括一个或多个传感器以检测湿气的存在。 该装置可以包括具有疏水性质的材料和具有亲水性质的材料。 设备的部分可以被配置为将水分引导到设备中的储存器。 传感器中的一个或多个可以位于储存器中。 水分管理装置可以联接到患者支撑装置。 水分管理装置可以将湿气警报通知给保健通信系统。 水分管理装置可以在用户界面装置上显示湿气警报。

公开(公告)号：EP2973475A4

公开(公告)日：2016-06-01

申请号：EP14778216

申请日：2014-03-12

Applicant: HILL ROM SERVICES INC

Inventor： HEIL THOMAS F ,  DIXON STEVEN ALAN ,  GAZAGNES LAETITIA ,  LANE II TIMOTHY A ,  RIBBLE DAVID LANCE ,  SRIVASTAVA VARAD ,  HOOD MICHAEL S ,  HOWELL CHARLES A ,  LACHENBRUCH CHARLES A

IPC: G08B21/20 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61F13/42 ,  A61G7/02

CPC classification number: A61F13/42 ,  A61B5/202 ,  A61B5/6892 ,  A61B5/74 ,  A61F2013/424 ,  A61G7/02 ,  A61G7/05 ,  G06K7/10366

Abstract: One embodiment of a method of interrogating a sensor to detect the presence of moisture on an occupant support comprises the steps of A) providing a moisture responsive sensor in a surveillance zone of the occupant support, the sensor being tuned to a center frequency; B) exciting the sensor with an electromagnetic signal having a frequency approximately equal to the center frequency; C) monitoring for a center frequency response from the sensor; D) comparing the center frequency response to an expected center frequency response; and E) if the center frequency response compares favorably to an expected center frequency response, issuing a first output consistent with the favorable comparison.

Abstract translation: 湿气管理装置监视潮湿区域事件和无线发送湿气相关的信息到一个或多个通知设备。 湿气管理装置的实施例包括由所述衬底支撑的基底和一个或多个传感器。 所述传感器（或多个）发出指示的水分有关的信息的无线信号。 传感器事件通信系统转发所述传感器信号到另一装置，检查作为通知装置。 所述传感器事件通信系统可以监视其它类型的患者的事件。 湿气管理装置和/或水分事件通信系统的一些部分可以被体现在患者支撑设备，检查当床。

公开(公告)号：EP2973460A4

公开(公告)日：2016-08-10

申请号：EP14778720

申请日：2014-03-07

Applicant: HILL ROM SERVICES INC

Inventor： HOWELL CHARLES A ,  PITTENGER WILLIAM G ,  HOOD MICHAEL S ,  KOORS EDWARD J ,  DIXON STEVEN ALAN ,  SCHUMAN RICHARD JOSEPH ,  MORGAN MATTHEW D ,  GUTZWILLER LAURIE LEE ,  WALTON KELLY F

IPC: H02J50/10 ,  A61G7/018 ,  A61G12/00 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H04B5/00

CPC classification number: H04B5/0037 ,  A61B2560/0204 ,  A61B2560/0214 ,  A61G7/018 ,  A61G12/005 ,  A61G2203/22 ,  A61G2203/30 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H02J50/90

Abstract: Patient care equipment includes a wireless coupler that transfers power and/or data between an architectural unit and the patient care equipment. The patient care equipment may also include additional wireless couplers that transfer power and/or data between first and second components of the equipment. The second component may be movable relative to the first component. A structure or hot swapping batteries is also disclosed, the swapped battery being charged on an inductive charging mat.

Abstract translation: 患者护理设备包括在建筑单元和病人护理设备之间传递电力和/或数据的无线耦合器。 患者护理设备还可以包括在设备的第一和第二组件之间传递功率和/或数据的附加无线耦合器。 第二部件可以相对于第一部件移动。 还公开了一种结构或热插拔电池，所交换的电池被充电在感应充电垫上。

公开(公告)号：EP3117414A4

公开(公告)日：2017-03-29

申请号：EP14885467

申请日：2014-09-11

Applicant: HILL-ROM SERVICES INC

Inventor： HEIL THOMAS F ,  DIXON STEVEN ALAN ,  GAZAGNES LAETITIA ,  LANE II TIMOTHY A ,  RIBBLE DAVID L ,  SRIVASTAVA VARAD NARAYAN ,  LACHENBRUCH CHARLES A ,  HOOD MICHAEL SCOTT ,  HOWELL CHARLES A ,  EMMONS KIRSTEN M

IPC: G01N27/04 ,  A61F13/42 ,  G08B21/20

CPC classification number: A61F13/42 ,  A61F2013/424

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.

Abstract translation: 湿气管理装置监视潮湿区域事件和无线发送湿气相关的信息到一个或多个通知设备。 湿气管理装置的实施例包括由所述衬底支撑的基底和一个或多个传感器。 所述传感器（或多个）发出指示的水分有关的信息的无线信号。 传感器事件通信系统转发所述传感器信号到另一装置，检查作为通知装置。 所述传感器事件通信系统可以监视其它类型的患者的事件。 湿气管理装置和/或水分事件通信系统的一些部分可以被体现在患者支撑设备，检查当床。