Robert J Ferrand DeceasedScotts Valley, CA

6334262, Jan 1, 2002

Jul 31, 2000

09/062982

Robert J. Ferrand - Burlingame CA, 94010

G01B 314

33511, 335613, 33452, 119174, 54 1

This invention is a simple device and method of measurement that employs a mechanical device having articulated transverse linkages comprising a parallelogram assembly having the first arm as one link, an opposing link, and further comprising a hub member, with transverse opposing wings each of the wings being pivotingly joined to the hub member for defining shape and indicia to determine a series of angles, and thereby be able to describe angles and arcs in order to determine the convex and concave portions of polyform shapesâin this preferred embodiment relating to animal backs and their corresponding saddles. A method and formula to adjust the shape of such a device to compensate for the weight of the rider relative to the weight of the animal as well as additional factors is also provided by this process. Additional calibration can also be refined by employing interface pressure measurement.

6438776, Aug 27, 2002

May 22, 2001

09/862545

Robert J. Ferrand - Burlingame CA
Marc M. Thomas - Portola Valley CA
Lincoln J. Alvord - Redwood City CA
Stephen D. Smith - San Francisco CA
Steven N. Roe - Los Altos CA
Richard W. OConnor - Palo Alto CA
William A. Gilmartin - Los Altos Hills CA
William Loh - San Ramon CA
William R. Fish - San Jose CA
Jonathan Salsado - Sunnyvale CA
Charles W. Neder - Mountain View CA
William Silva - Fremont CA
Wesley E. Grass - Atherton CA

Hill-Rom Services, Inc. - Wilmington DE

A61G 705

5600, 177144

A bed configured to support a patient having a weight comprises a frame, a patient support, and a plurality of sensors coupled between the frame and the patient support. Each of the plurality of sensors is configured to generate an analog signal in response to a portion of the weight of the patient on the patient support. The bed also comprises a circuit coupled to the plurality of sensors to receive the analog signals therefrom. The circuit includes a plurality of analog-to-digital converters, each analog-to-digital converter being coupled to one of the sensors to generate a separate digital signal for each of the plurality of sensors, and a processor coupled to the plurality of analog-to-digital converters to determine the weight of the patient on the patient support.

6668408, Dec 30, 2003

Aug 26, 2002

10/227691

Robert J. Ferrand - Burlingame CA
Marc M. Thomas - Portola Valley CA
Lincoln J. Alvord - Redwood City CA
Stephen D. Smith - San Francisco CA
Steven N. Roe - Los Altos CA
Richard W. OConnor - Palo Alto CA
William A. Gilmartin - Los Altos Hills CA
William Loh - San Ramon CA
William R. Fish - San Jose CA
Jonathan Salsado - Sunnyvale CA
Charles W. Neder - Mountain View CA
William Silva - Fremont CA
Wesley E. Grass - Atherton CA

Hill-Rom Services, Inc. - Wilmington DE

A61G 7057

5710, 5713, 5914

A bed comprises a mattress supported on a support surface. The mattress has first and second inflatable cells for supporting a patient.

6941598, Sep 13, 2005

Dec 8, 2003

10/730453

Robert J. Ferrand - Burlingame CA, US
Marc M. Thomas - Portola Valley CA, US
Lincoln J. Alvord - Redwood City CA, US
Stephen D. Smith - San Francisco CA, US
Steven N. Roe - Los Altos CA, US
Richard W. O'Connor - Palo Alto CA, US
William A. Gilmartin - Los Altos Hills CA, US
William Loh - San Ramon CA, US
William R. Fish - San Jose CA, US
Jonathan Salsado - Sunnyvale CA, US
Charles W. Neder - Mountain View CA, US
William Silva - Fremont CA, US
Wesley E. Grass - Atherton CA, US

Hill-Rom Services, Inc. - Wilmington DE

A61G007/06

5600, 5616, 5425, 5658

A bed comprises a mattress supported on a support surface. The mattress has first and second inflatable cells for supporting a patient.

6948256, Sep 27, 2005

May 30, 2003

10/449446

Robert Jean Ferrand - Woodside CA, US

G01B003/14

33511, 335613

This invention relates to a saddle support device to compensate for the variations between the compound curved surfaces of animal backs and the corresponding compound curved surfaces of saddles. This invention includes a method of manufacturing that employs a measurement device with transverse linkages for defining the compound curved surface of the animal's back, that can have an additional adjustable form jig mechanism attached to create a fair curve between the transverse linkages, so that a moldable plastic can be draped over the adjustable form jig, to create a compound curved saddle support device. Employing the preferred method of manufacturing, a semi-rigid saddle support device comprising a two distinct panel structure with a single alignment arch can be made that will fit over the animal's back, to protect the loaded animal from the higher pressures caused by the variations in the saddle construction.

2010032, Dec 30, 2010

Jul 11, 2008

12/665881

Robert J. Ferrand - Redwood City CA, US

B68C 1/00
B68B 9/00

54 371, 54 84

The present disclosure relates generally to load-bearing frame apparatus for a pack animals, and more particularly to a saddle for transporting cargo upon the backs of pack animals that may be adapted to carry a wide variety of different types and configurations of cargo. Examples of load-bearing apparatus may include a modular load-bearing frame, a load-distribution assembly, a hoist assembly, and/or a multiply-positionable link.

5345629, Sep 13, 1994

Apr 8, 1992

7/865335

Robert Ferrand - Burlingame CA

American Life Support Technology - Redwood City CA

A61G 706

5453

A system providing universal support for patients includes an articulated platform supported by a universal joint supported by a pair of hydraulic support arms, and by a pair of lesser hydraulic arms spaced from the universal joint. The platform is comprised of a plurality of relatively hinged panels which are also hydraulicly driven. Thus, the platform is capable of assuming a large number of configurations, including full sitting and standing positions. A patient cushion system includes a large plurality of cushions which are individually or severally controlled through a valve and manifold system which is computer controlled for cycling cushion pressures between high and low pressures. The sides of the bed platform have restraining members which may be lowered and hinged in toward the patient to provide access to the patient. These restraining members also provide for supplemental support of such things as a canopy or tension weight.

5906016, May 25, 1999

Apr 1, 1997

8/831319

Robert J. Ferrand - Burlingame CA
Marc M. Thomas - Portola Valley CA
Lincoln J. Alvord - Redwood City CA
Stephen D. Smith - San Francisco CA
Steven N. Roe - Los Altos CA
Richard W. O'Connor - Palo Alto CA
William A. Gilmartin - Los Altos Hills CA
William Loh - San Ramon CA
William R. Fish - San Jose CA
Jonathan Salsado - Sunnyvale CA
Charles W. Neder - Mountain View CA
William Silva - Fremont CA
Wesley E. Grass - Atherton CA

Hill-Rom - Batesville IN

A61G 705
G01G 1952

5600

A patient care bed with a patient weighing system having a first frame having a series of support units attached at designated locations and a second frame supported by the support units. The support units each having a load cell which senses a part of the weight supported by a second frame.