James H Workman

US Patent:

53503694, Sep 27, 1994

Filed:

Oct 18, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/778516

Inventors:

James P. Workman - Spring Hill KS
Thomas S. Hargest - Charleston SC

Assignee:

Burke, Inc. - Mission KS

International Classification:

A61M 100

US Classification:

604327

Abstract:

A collection, storage and disposal system for human wastes. An externally positionable patient interface directs wastes through a conduit to a storage container. Accumulated wastes are sealed within the storage container to prevent cross-contamination. The patient interface is extendable through an aperture formed within a seat portion of a support structure which can be converted between bed and chair configurations. A mattress has a foam insert which may be selectively inflated to maintain desired supporting pressure for the patient and to provide a resilient support surface should deflation of the mattress occur.

US Patent:

D3384209, Aug 17, 1993

Filed:

Sep 3, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/753676

Inventors:

James P. Workman - Spring Hill KS

Assignee:

CoPilot Electronic Products, Inc. - Olathe KS

US Classification:

D10104

US Patent:

51897458, Mar 2, 1993

Filed:

Mar 27, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/675656

Inventors:

James P. Workman - Spring Hill KS
Thomas S. Hargest - Charleston SC
Myles D. Nolte - Ottawa KS

Assignee:

Burke Mobility Products, Inc. - KS

International Classification:

A61G 702

US Classification:

5604

Abstract:

A system is provided for the collection, storage and disposal of human wastes. An externally positionable patient interface directs wastes to a storage container. Accumulated wastes are sealed within the storage container to prevent cross-contamination. The patient interface is extendible through an aperture formed within a seat portion of a support structure which can be converted between bed and chair configurations. A mattress includes a permeable core and an air-impermeable covering bonded to the core. The mattress is inflatable to provide the desired supporting pressure for the patient and also to assist in positioning the patient in relation to the aperture and the patient interface.

US Patent:

50582224, Oct 22, 1991

Filed:

Feb 23, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/314716

Inventors:

James P. Workman - Spring Hill KS
Thomas S. Hargest - Charleston SC

International Classification:

A61G 702

US Classification:

5 90

Abstract:

A collection, storage and disposal system for human wastes. An externally positionable patient interface directs wastes through a conduit to a storage container. Accumulated wastes are sealed within the storage container to prevent cross-contamination. The patient interface is extendable through an aperture formed within a seat portion of a support structure which can be converted between bed and chair configurations. A mattress has a foam insert which may be selectively inflated to maintain desired supporting pressure for the patient and to provide a resilient support surface should deflation of the mattress occur.

US Patent:

43771068, Mar 22, 1983

Filed:

Jun 30, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/164306

Inventors:

James P. Workman - Spring Hill KS
Larry L. Hudson - Lee's Summit MO

Assignee:

Realex Corporation - Kansas City MO

International Classification:

F15B 1526
F16K 3500
B67D 532

US Classification:

92 23

Abstract:

A disposable, one-piece locking clip may be snapped onto a dispensing pump directly below the depressible head thereof for the purpose of blocking depression of the head so long as the clip is in place. The clip may be attached to and serve as an overlock for a permanent, selectively operable lock intended to remain with the pump indefinitely as a way of preventing accidental fluid discharge during periods of nonuse, the clip in that event serving as a means for preventing access to the permanent lock. The specific manner in which the clip is snap-fitted in place is unexposed and virtually nonaccessible so as to prevent removal of the clip or actuation of the pump without first pulling a break tab that splits the clip in half and releases the same from the pump.