Dennis Gallant from 1406 Republic St APT 201, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Us Patents

Wall-Mounted Patient Egress And Patient Assist Bar
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US Patent:

8474921, Jul 2, 2013
Filed:

Sep 29, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/893828
Inventors:

David C. Newkirk - Lawrenceburg IN, US
Dennis J. Gallant - Harrison OH, US
Assignee:

Hill-Rom Services, Inc. - Batesville IN
International Classification:

B01L 99/00
US Classification:

312209, 312310, 5662, 52 364, 16438
Abstract:

A support apparatus includes a patient assist bar that is coupled to a wall or to some other structure in a room of a healthcare facility, such as a headwall that is configured to be coupled to the room wall. The patient assist bar is pivotable a first axis that is substantially vertical and parallel to the headwall and a second axis that is substantially horizontal. The patient assist bar provides the patient with a stable support and guidance in moving about the room.

Headwall With Integral Wall Panel Interface
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US Patent:

8522488, Sep 3, 2013
Filed:

Oct 15, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/652205
Inventors:

David C. Newkirk - Lawrenceburg IN, US
Dennis J. Gallant - Harrison OH, US
Joseph H. Abel - New Palestine IN, US
Assignee:

Hill-Rom Services, Inc. - Batesville IN
International Classification:

A47F 10/00
E04H 1/00
US Classification:

52 361, 52 364, 522201, 52387, 5250608, 52779, 312242, 312245
Abstract:

A modular architectural system adapted for use with a finished wall in a patient room includes a service unit, a wall-masking panel, and an interface strip. The service unit includes a frame and a plurality of modular panels coupled to the frame to support service outlets relative to the finished wall. The wall-masking panel is spaced apart from the service unit and is arranged along an edge of the service unit. The interface strip is coupled to the service unit and arranged along the edge of the service unit between the service unit and the wall-masking panel to interconnect the service unit and the wall-masking panel.

Modular Architectural Room System
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US Patent:

8640391, Feb 4, 2014
Filed:

Oct 14, 2009
Appl. No.:

12/578848
Inventors:

David C. Newkirk - Lawrenceburg IN, US
Dennis J. Gallant - Harrison OH, US
Brian J. Hoffman - Lawrenceburg IN, US
Steven R. Westerfeld - Holton IN, US
Sebastian Moster - Batesville IN, US
Joseph H. Abel - New Palestine IN, US
Assignee:

Hill-Rom Services, Inc. - Batesville IN
International Classification:

E04H 1/00
E04C 2/52
E04C 2/34
US Classification:

52 361, 522201, 524812
Abstract:

A modular architectural wall system for a patient room may support accessories and include panels. The architectural wall system may include gas outlets and electrical outlets mounted to a surface of the architectural wall system.

Columnar Patient Care Service Facility
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US Patent:

D2618044, Nov 10, 1981
Filed:

Jan 17, 1979
Appl. No.:

6/004211
Inventors:

Leslie D. Foster - Brookville IN
Dennis J. Gallant - Cincinnati OH
William D. Drew - Batesville IN
Cecil R. Lohrey - Brookville IN
Assignee:

Hill-Rom Company, Inc. - Batesville IN
International Classification:

D2401
US Classification:

D24 11

Side Guard For Bed Including Means For Controlling Remote Electrical Devices
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US Patent:

41830156, Jan 8, 1980
Filed:

Jun 26, 1978
Appl. No.:

5/919327
Inventors:

William D. Drew - Batesville IN
Leslie D. Foster - Brookville IN
Dennis J. Gallant - Cincinnati OH
Assignee:

Hill-Rom Company, Inc. - Batesville IN
International Classification:

H04Q 100
US Classification:

340286R
Abstract:

A bed side guard that is rotatable between an elevated and lowered position is provided with means for controlling remote electrical devices such as radio, television, room light, nurses' call station, room environment control and intercommunication system. Thus, a variety of remote devices can be operated and controlled by control means that are always immediately accessible and viewable by the occupant of the bed.

Head Wall For Hospital Bed
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US Patent:

50604252, Oct 29, 1991
Filed:

Apr 12, 1990
Appl. No.:

7/508930
Inventors:

Timothy A. Kappers - Cincinnati OH
Steven R. Westerfeld - Batesville IN
Dennis J. Gallant - Harrison OH
Assignee:

Hill-Rom Company, Inc. - Batesville IN
International Classification:

E06B 915
H02G 310
US Classification:

52 36
Abstract:

A clutter-eliminating head wall for a hospital bed has two horizontally-spaced modules with services and service outlets mounted in the modules. The recess between the modules is covered by a removable panel. The modules are covered by sliding tambour doors that slide behind the center panel to provide access to the modules. A third module covered by sliding tambour doors houses medical services and service outlets may be used alone or in combination with the larger module.

Service Outlet Wall And Rail System For Use Thereon
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US Patent:

46462112, Feb 24, 1987
Filed:

Nov 19, 1984
Appl. No.:

6/672434
Inventors:

Dennis J. Gallant - Cincinnati OH
Eugene H. Fullenkamp - Batesville IN
Assignee:

Hill-Rom Company, Inc. - Batesville IN
International Classification:

F21S 300
US Classification:

362149
Abstract:

A service outlet wall comprising at least one generally planar wall member, at least one section of which is adapted to receive one or more service outlets having a service conduits connected thereto and leading to service sources is disclosed. Means for housing the conduits is provided. The housing means is adjacent to the linear sections of the wall member and is configured to conceal and protect the service conduit. The service outlets are movable along the linear sections of the wall member, permitting placement of the service outlets at different positions along the linear sections. The service conduits connected to the outlets are simultaneously repositioned while maintaining the conduits in a concealed and protected position. A rail system for providing service outlets to particular locations in a room while simultaneously positioning service conduit connected to the outlets is also disclosed.

Head Wall For Hospital Bed
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US Patent:

53235657, Jun 28, 1994
Filed:

Apr 5, 1993
Appl. No.:

8/042462
Inventors:

Timothy A. Kappers - Cincinnati OH
Steven R. Westerfeld - Batesville OH
Dennis J. Gallant - Harrison OH
Assignee:

Hill-Rom Company, Inc. - Batesville IN
International Classification:

E06B 915
H02G 310
US Classification:

52 364
Abstract:

A clutter-eliminating head wall for a hospital bed has two horizontally-spaced modules with services and service outlets mounted in the modules. The recess between the modules is covered by a removable panel. The modules are covered by sliding tambour doors that slide behind the center panel to provide access to the modules.

Director, Product & Design Innovations At Hill Rom

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Position:

Director, Product & Design Innovations at Hill Rom

Location:

Cincinnati Area

Industry:

Medical Devices

Work:

Hill Rom
Director, Product & Design Innovations

President

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Work:

Wise Corporation
President

Principle

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Location:

Cincinnati, OH

Industry:

Medical Devices

Work:

Dig Solutions
Principle
Hill-Rom Sep 2012 - Apr 2014
Global Patient Environment Portfolio Director
Hill-Rom Apr 2012 - Jan 2013
Director Marketing and Design , Architectural Products
Hill-Rom May 2011 - Apr 2012
Director, Design and Build
Hill-Rom Jan 2007 - Sep 2010
Director, Product and Design Innovations

Education:

University of Cincinnati 1971 - 1976
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Design

Skills:

Product Development
Medical Devices
Product Marketing
Product Launch
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Healthcare
Strategy
Product Design
Market Development
Capital Equipment
Marketing
Industrial Design
Market Research
Product Management
Marketing Strategy
Product Innovation
R&D
Competitive Analysis
Global Marketing
Fda
Voice of the Customer
Rapid Prototyping
Operating Room
Program Management
Sales
Commercialization
Product Lifecycle Management
Design Management
Design For Manufacturing
Iso 13485
Crm
Creative Direction
Design Strategy
Project Planning
Design Control
Design Thinking