Danny Ellis

US Patent:

6945944, Sep 20, 2005

Filed:

Apr 1, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/114103

Inventors:

Hendrik Klaas Kuiper - Edwards MS, US
Bobby E. Reed - Vicksburg MS, US
Danny Earl Ellis - Utica MS, US

Assignee:

Incappe, LLC - Brandon MI

International Classification:

A61F005/00

US Classification:

602 13, 602 5, 602 27, 602 62, 602 65, 128882, 128DIG 20, 2 22, 2911

Abstract:

The present invention provides a therapeutic limb covering and an associated method of treating chronic swelling of a limb. The limb covering is uses hydrostatic pressure provided by liquid contained within the covering to apply pressure to the limb. The limb covering comprises a substantially non-distensible flexible outer layer, a distensible flexible inner layer joined together and a liquid tight bladder therebetween. The covering may be adapted for releasable securement about a limb such as an arm or a lower leg and foot of a patient. After placement on the limb, when the bladder is filled with a liquid, such as water, it expands to contact and apply pressure to the limb.

US Patent:

7007330, Mar 7, 2006

Filed:

Dec 7, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/010870

Inventors:

Hendrik Klass Kuiper - Edwards MS, US
Danny Earl Ellis - Utica MS, US
Bobby E. Reed - Vicksburg MS, US

Assignee:

AutoNurse, Inc. - Vicksburg MS

International Classification:

A61G 7/057

US Classification:

5715, 5615, 5731, 5732, 5733, 5713

Abstract:

The present invention provides a portable patient turning and lifting device and associated methods for turning and lifting an immobilized patient. The device comprises at least one inflation bladder configured to be secured between the patient's body and the patient supporting surface, such as a bed. The bladder is inflated with pressurized fluid. Preferably, the inflation bladder is secured by a body support having at least one support pad on which the patient is positioned. An embodiment provides two inflatable turning bladders oriented on the left and right sides of the back of the body support. Preferably, at least one fluid pump is provided in communication with the bladders, and it is preferably fitted with a controller to tailor the sequencing and timing of the inflation to reposition the patient's body.

US Patent:

20020144343, Oct 10, 2002

Filed:

Dec 8, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/733361

Inventors:

Hendrik Kuiper - Edwards MS, US
Danny Ellis - Utica MS, US

International Classification:

A61G007/10

US Classification:

005/08110R

Abstract:

The present invention provides a portable patient turning and lifting device and associated methods for turning and lifting an immobilized patient. The device comprises at least one inflation bladder configured to be secured between the patient's body and the patient supporting surface, such as a bed. The bladder is inflated with pressurized fluid. Preferably, the inflation bladder is secured by a specialized garment that is worn by the immobilized patient. An embodiment configured to be worn about the torso comprises a vest with two inflation bladders oriented on the left and right sides of the back of the garment. Preferably, at least one fluid pump is provided in communication with the bladders, and it is preferably fitted with a controller to tailor the sequencing and timing of the inflation to reposition the patient's body.