Gerald F Scott

US Patent:

46483896, Mar 10, 1987

Filed:

May 31, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/739988

Inventors:

Frank P. Kowalski - Des Plaines IL
Gerald R. Scott - Elmhurst IL

Assignee:

Standex International Corporation - Salem NH

International Classification:

A61F 500

US Classification:

128 70

Abstract:

A patient treatment table includes a base and a patient supporting table mounted for pivotal movement relative to the base between a first generally horizontal position supporting a patient at a convenient level for treatment and a second generally upstanding position for facilitating a patient in mounting and dismounting. The table includes a footboard at the foot end of the table which is positioned in a generally horizontal position near the surface of the floor, to assist a patient in mounting and dismounting, when the table is in the upstanding position. A linkage mechanism is provided for interconnecting the table and the footboard so that as the table is moved between the upstanding and horizontal positions the footboard is automatically moved to a tucked away position beneath the amnle supporting cushion of the table so that the chiropractor can stand relatively close to the feet of the patient and can make the numerous checks on the relative alignment of the patient's feet, which are required during each chiropractic treatment, without producing back strain or other physical impairment of the chiropractor at the end of the day.

US Patent:

40933938, Jun 6, 1978

Filed:

Sep 8, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/721396

Inventors:

Garland Y. Smith - Hinsdale IL
Gerald R. Scott - Elmhurst IL

Assignee:

Garland Smith Engineering Co., Inc. - Hinsdale IL

International Classification:

B23B 4716

US Classification:

408 67

Abstract:

A tapping machine is herein disclosed. The tapping machine includes a base. A frame is connected to the base. A movable drive assembly is movably connected to the frame. A cutter is connected drivingly to the movable drive assembly. The base is adapted to engage a gate valve, or the like. In operation the drive assembly moves along the frame to bring the cutter through the gate valve into selective engagement with a pipe which is to be tapped.

US Patent:

41606809, Jul 10, 1979

Filed:

Apr 18, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/897414

Inventors:

Russell F. Novy - Northbrook IL
Gerald L. Scott - Glenview IL
Thomas O. Zurfluh - Chicago IL

Assignee:

Sola Basic Industries, Inc. - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

C21D 106

US Classification:

148 165

Abstract:

A vacuum furnace is provided with subatmospheric pressure control of a diffusable media and with a fan at an end of a heated load chamber to circulate uniformly the diffusable media around the workpieces which are contained within the load chamber.

US Patent:

57942862, Aug 18, 1998

Filed:

Sep 13, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/527555

Inventors:

Gerald R. Scott - Villa Park IL
James P. Moulton - Elgin IL
V. Craig Seyl - Lenexa KS
John L. Emrich - Algonquin IL
Wayne L. Peterson - St. Charles IL

Assignee:

Standex International - Salem NH

International Classification:

A61F 501

US Classification:

5611

Abstract:

Treatment apparatus supporting a patient lying in a generally prone or supine position for manipulation includes a base and a table supported thereabove for movement between selected different horizontal positions or working levels for treatment of the patient. The table is tiltable toward and away from an upright position for facilitating the patient in mounting and dismounting before and after treatment and includes a foot piece adjacent an end of the table for supporting the patient when mounting and dismounting. A plurality of cushions are mounted for movement along the table to selectably adjustable positions for accommodating patients of different size and shape. The table includes an electrically powered drive system for movement of table components for controlling the different selected working levels for the convenience of a particular chiropractor or other practitioner, the tilting action and cushion position adjustments and a memory is provided in a control system so that table positions and movements for a particular patient and treatment practitioner are automatically repeatable. One or more automatic self-cocking, electrically controlled drops are provided for cushions on the table to initiate automatic lifting and recocking of the drop so that the practitioner can maintain continuous hand contact with the patient being treated while successive drops are performed. The drops automatically measure the patient's weight and provide for a selectively adjustable amount of downward force exerted by the practitioner for initiating a drop of the cushion in a direction selected.

US Patent:

51923068, Mar 9, 1993

Filed:

Apr 4, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/680309

Inventors:

Gerald R. Scott - Elmhurst IL
James M. Cox - Fort Wayne IN

Assignee:

Standex International - Salem NH

International Classification:

A61H 102

US Classification:

606243

Abstract:

A new and improved treatment table for supporting a patient in a face down prone position for chiropractic manipulation of the cervical vertebrae patient's spine includes a base extending upwardly of the floor to a convenient working level and a thoracic cushion for supporting a patient's body below the neck in the prone position at the work level. A headpiece is pivotally interconnected relative to the thoracic cushion for supporting the patient's head during manipulation treatment. The headpiece is pivotal about a laterally extending horizontal axis spaced at a level above the thoracic cushion and just below or at a level coincident with the patient's spine. The headpiece is also movable in lateral flexion about an upwardly extending axis and is rotatable about a roll axis generally coincident with the patient's spinal axis. Independent locks are provided for selectively locking or releasing the headpiece for movement about one or more of the respective axes at a particular time to effect a particular type of treatment. A height adjustable handle is mounted on the headpiece to facilitate the chiropractor in the manipulative treatment of the patient in flexion/distraction, lateral flexion, spinal rotation or selected combinations thereof such as circumduction.

US Patent:

47245549, Feb 16, 1988

Filed:

Sep 12, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/906374

Inventors:

Frank P. Kowalski - Des Plaines IL
Gerald R. Scott - Elmhurst IL

Assignee:

Standex International - Salem NH

International Classification:

A61G 700
A61G 1300
A47C 2708

US Classification:

5 62

Abstract:

A patient treatment table for supporting a patient laying in a generally horizontal position for treatment at an elevated level above the floor surface includes a base adapted to rest on the floor surface for supporting the table for movement between a first position for patient treatment and a second position for mounting and dismounting. The table includes a control system for moving the table between said positions having an electric motor and/or electrically activated hydraulic control valves and a safety system for deenergizing the electric motor and/or deactivating the control valves in response to a hazardous condition. The system includes a switch mat positioned on the floor surface adjacent the base which is operative to deenergize the electric motor and/or deactivate the control valves in response to pressure applied to the switch mat. The table includes further safety systems activated by pressure applied for preventing injury to a patient's foot, arm or limb as the table is moved from the second position toward the first position.

US Patent:

57749159, Jul 7, 1998

Filed:

Jan 16, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/784416

Inventors:

Gerald R. Scott - Villa Park IL
James P. Moulton - Elgin IL
V. Craig Seyl - Lenexa KS
John L. Emrich - Algonquin IL
Wayne L. Peterson - St. Charles IL

Assignee:

Standex International - Salem NH

International Classification:

A61G 700
A61F 501

US Classification:

5611

Abstract:

Treatment apparatus supporting a patient lying in a generally prone or supine position for manipulation includes a base and a table supported thereabove for movement between selected different horizontal positions or working levels for treatment of the patient. The table is tiltable toward and away from an upright position for facilitating the patient in mounting and dismounting before and after treatment and includes a foot piece adjacent an end of the table for supporting the patient when mounting and dismounting. A plurality of cushions are mounted for movement along the table to selectably adjustable positions for accommodating patients of different size and shape. The table includes an electrically powered drive system for movement of table components for controlling the different selected working levels for the convenience of a particular chiropractor or other practitioner, the tilting action and cushion position adjustments and a memory is provided in a control system so that table positions and movements for a particular patient and treatment practitioner are automatically repeatable. One or more automatic self-cocking, electrically controlled drops are provided for cushions on the table to initiate automatic lifting and recocking of the drop so that the practitioner can maintain continuous hand contact with the patient being treated while successive drops are performed. The drops automatically measure the patient's weight and provide for a selectively adjustable amount of downward force exerted by the practitioner for initiating a drop of the cushion in a direction selected.

US Patent:

47223286, Feb 2, 1988

Filed:

Sep 26, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/780304

Inventors:

Gerald R. Scott - Elmhurst IL
Frank P. Kowalski - Des Plaines IL

Assignee:

Standex International - Salem NH

International Classification:

A61F 501

US Classification:

128 74

Abstract:

A table for supporting a patient lying in a generally horizontal position for chiropractic manipulation includes a base projecting upwardly from the floor to a convenient working level and a pivotally mounted thoracic support section for supporting the thorax of the patient which is adjustable about an axis generally corresponding to the patient's spinal axis. The table includes a caudal section supportively connected to the base with ball joints permitting movement of the patient's legs in lateral caudal flexion from side to side about a generally vertical yaw axis and flexion movement about a laterally extending horizontal pitch axis in a vertical direction between upwardly sloping and downwardly sloping positions. A support cushion is mounted for rotation on the caudal section between a range of selected rotational positions about a longitudinal roll axis to accomplish caudal rotation of the patient. A leaf spring and adjustment assembly compensate for a patient's weight.

Author:

Gerald Scott

ISBN #:

0521249619

Author:

Gerald Scott

ISBN #:

0521357977

Author:

Gerald Scott

ISBN #:

0854045783

Author:

Gerald Scott

ISBN #:

3527299041