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Darrell L Metz

from Batesville, IN
Age ~77
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Related to:
Nancy A Metz, 73
Connected to:
Bonnie K Metz, 74Bonny M Metz, 45Caleb T Metz, 34Chris Metz, 58Dawn M Metz, 57Franz H Metz, 62Gail E Metz, 67Harriet A Metz, 80Mitchell M MetzMoon Metz, 66

Darrell Metz Phones & Addresses

  • 9428 State Road 129, Batesville, IN 47006 (812) 934-2607
  • Osgood, IN
  • Butlerville, IN
  • Winchester, IN
  • Greencastle, IN

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Bumper Apparatus For A Hospital Bed

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US Patent:
6564409, May 20, 2003
Filed:
Aug 1, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/920158
Inventors:
Darrell L. Metz - Batesville IN
David W. Hensley - Milan IN
Assignee:
Hill-Rom Services, Inc. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
A47C 3100
US Classification:
5663, 5424, 5430, 5600, 5658, 16 86 R, 16 82, 2483451
Abstract:
A bumper apparatus for a patient support including a body pivotally coupled to the patient support. A biasing mechanism is configured to align a longitudinal axis of the body in a generally horizontal position extending away from the patient support.

Hospital Bed Mechanisms

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US Patent:
6505365, Jan 14, 2003
Filed:
Dec 10, 1999
Appl. No.:
09/458780
Inventors:
Thomas W. Hanson - Loveland OH
John P. Biondo - Aurora IN
Darrell L. Metz - Batesville IN
Dennis E. Geiling - Brookville IN
James J. Saar - Guilford IN
Assignee:
Hill-Rom Services, Inc. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
A47B 700
US Classification:
5613, 5611, 5618, 5662, 5510
Abstract:
A mechanism for raising and lowering the height of a patient support surface of a bed which includes a threaded shaft upon which a pulley support is raised and lowered and a chain and pulley system which transfers vertical displacement of the pulley support to the patient support surface. An articulating perimeter frame for supporting a patient on a bed frame which includes a plurality of extruded elongate members which are coupled together by hinges and corner members. The perimeter frame receives and supports inserts which receive head, seat and foot mattress sections. A pivotal push handle/tray combination that is pivotally coupled to the end posts of a bed and includes a mechanism for locking the handle/tray combination into one of a plurality of positions.

Medical Accessory Support

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US Patent:
6585206, Jul 1, 2003
Filed:
Jun 5, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/874486
Inventors:
Darrell L. Metz - Batesville IN
John P. Biondo - Aurora IN
Assignee:
Hill-Rom Services, Inc. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
A47C 1922
US Classification:
2482291, 248121, 2481257, 24822211, 24828911
Abstract:
An accessory support apparatus for use with a patient support includes a body including a plurality of accessory couplers. A coupler is configured to couple the body to the patient support for pivotable movement about an axis of rotation. A latch is configured to lock the body selectively in one of a plurality of different positions relative to the patient support.

Gap Filler For Bed

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US Patent:
6704954, Mar 16, 2004
Filed:
Jul 3, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/190144
Inventors:
Darrell L. Metz - Batesville IN
John P. Biondo - Aurora IN
Tanya Taber - Lawrenceburg IN
Gregory W. Branson - Batesville IN
Assignee:
Hill-Rom Services, Inc. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
A47C 2108
US Classification:
5425, 5600, 5651
Abstract:
In accordance with the present disclosure, a gap filler is provided for a bed that includes first and second barriers. The gap filler is configured to substantially fill a gap defined between the first and second barriers.

Motorized Traction Device For A Patient Support

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US Patent:
6749034, Jun 15, 2004
Filed:
May 11, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/853221
Inventors:
John David Vogel - Columbus IN
Thomas W. Hanson - Loveland OH
Craig Crandall - Greensburg IN
Joseph A. Kummer - Cincinnati OH
Michael M. Frondorf - Lakeside Park KY
David P. Lubbers - Cincinnati OH
Ronald P. Kappeler - Batesville IN
Bradley T. Wilson - Batesville IN
Darrell L. Metz - Batesville IN
Doug K. Smith - Batesville IN
Jeffrey A. Ruschke - Lawrenceburg IN
John Vodzak - Batesville IN
Terry J. Stratman - Villa Hills KY
Eric W. Oberhaus - West Chester OH
Assignee:
Hill-Rom Services, Inc. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
B60K 100
US Classification:
180 191, 180 922, 180 954, 5600
Abstract:
A patient support including a propulsion system for moving the patient support. The patient support includes a propulsion system having a propulsion device operably connected to an input system. The input system controls the speed and direction of the propulsion device such that a caregiver can direct the patient support to a desired location. The propulsion device includes a traction device that is moveable between a storage position spaced apart from the floor and a use position in contact with the floor.

Medical Device Support Assembly

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US Patent:
6834840, Dec 28, 2004
Filed:
Aug 1, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/629524
Inventors:
Darrell L. Metz - Batesville IN
Kenneth Merkel - Batesville IN
Matthew Visca - Fairfield OH
Roger Hildwein - Woodinville WA
Jack E. Smith - Dayton OH
Assignee:
Hill-Rom Services, Inc. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
F16M 1100
US Classification:
248410, 248161, 24829751, 403377
Abstract:
A medical device support assembly is provided including a base pole, an adjustment pole, and a coupling configured to couple the adjustment pole to the base pole.

Motorized Traction Device For A Patient Support

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US Patent:
6877572, Apr 12, 2005
Filed:
Feb 20, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/783267
Inventors:
John David Vogel - Columbus IN, US
Thomas W. Hanson - Loveland OH, US
Craig Crandall - Greensburg IN, US
Joseph A. Kummer - Cincinnati OH, US
Michael M. Frondorf - Lakeside Park KY, US
David P. Lubbers - Cincinnati OH, US
Ronald P. Kappeler - Batesville IN, US
Bradley T. Wilson - Batesville IN, US
Darrell L. Metz - Batesville IN, US
Doug K. Smith - Batesville IN, US
Jeffrey A. Ruschke - Lawrenceburg IN, US
John Vodzak - Batesville IN, US
Terry J. Stratman - Villa Hills KY, US
Eric W. Oberhaus - West Chester OH, US
Assignee:
Hill-Rom Services, Inc. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
A61G007/08
A61G007/00
US Classification:
180 15, 180 191, 5600
Abstract:
A patient support including a propulsion device for moving the patient support. The patient support includes a propulsion system having a propulsion device operably coupled to an input system. The input system controls the speed and direction of the propulsion device such that a caregiver can direct the patient support to a desired location.

Medical Accessory Support

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US Patent:
6966086, Nov 22, 2005
Filed:
Jun 24, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/602903
Inventors:
Darrell L. Metz - Batesville IN, US
John P. Biondo - Aurora IN, US
Assignee:
Hill-Rom Services, Inc. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
A47C021/00
US Classification:
5510, 55031, 2482291, 248 1, 248121, 2481257, 24822211, 24828911
Abstract:
An accessory support apparatus for use with a patient support includes a handle positioned adjacent an end of the patient support. A coupler is configured to couple the handle to the patient support. An accessory is coupled to the handle.
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