WILLIAM HERSON SIMON
Medical Practice in Delaware

6151581, Nov 21, 2000

Dec 16, 1997

8/991506

Raymond H. Kraftson - Villanova PA
Marguerite O. Kraftson - Villanova PA
Michael Mudditt - Jamison PA
John J. Schrogie - Valley Forge PA
William H. Simon - Villanova PA

PulseGroup Inc. - Villanova PA

G06F 1760

705 3

A system and method relates to the field of building and administrating a patient management and health care management database containing data relevant to the clinical care of patients, to the management of the practices to which the patients belong, and to outcomes of that health care and practice management. The disclosed system encompasses (i) designing and administering paper and pen and hand held computer survey instruments; (ii) administering and collecting completed surveys (iii) building and managing a database of information collected from the surveys; (iv) analyzing data collected from the surveys; (v) and providing clinical practices with summary information. Summary information may be used to improve patient care, health outcomes, and the management of physician practices.

5560054, Oct 1, 1996

Aug 16, 1994

8/291407

William H. Simon - Villanova PA

A61G 710

5 861

A portable lifting apparatus for lifting and transferring of patients for use in combination with a sling or the like support. The apparatus is stored in a retracted state by placement of supporting legs and the lifting boom in a folded position. The apparatus can be placed into an operating position in less than two minutes by extension of the support legs and lifting boom which are then locked into position by the use of over-center latches used on leg struts and a boom crutch. Extension is verified by the use of LED indicator lights located on a control panel providing operational sequences from a single location. Separate motors are provided for placement of the legs and boom as well a hoist motor for operating a hoist and a swing motor for angular placement of the boom unit. In a retracted state the apparatus can be stored in a small area such as a closet having a footprint no larger than the size of the base frame. Portability is provided by lockable wheels positioned beneath the frame which can be used in conjunction with hand brakes for braking purposes.

5682630, Nov 4, 1997

Sep 30, 1996

8/720518

William H. Simon - Villanova PA

A61G 710

5 871

A portable lifting apparatus for lifting and transferring of patients for use in combination with a sling or the like support. The apparatus consists of an upright tower-like base unit with a lower base section and a vertically extending armature with a hingably mounted lifting boom. The apparatus can be placed into an operational position in a minimal amount of time by lifting of the boom and deployment of the support legs. The boom would incorporate a lifting mechanism consisting of an electrically driven linear actuator, and/or a hydraulic or pneumatic piston. Deployment status might be verified by readouts on a centralized control panel or remote control unit. Wheels under the base unit might be controllably driven to aid in moving the lifting apparatus in either a stowed or deployed position. In a retracted state, the apparatus can be stored in a small area such as a closet having a footprint no larger than the size of the base unit. Portability is provided by wheels under the base unit and extended support legs.

6026523, Feb 22, 2000

Oct 14, 1998

9/172283

William H. Simon - Villanova PA
Richard H. Tuft - Wallingford PA

A61G 710

5 811R

A portable lifting apparatus for lifting and transferring of patients for use in combination with a sling or the like support. Separate motors are provided for control of up and down movement of the lifting arm, clockwise and counter-clockwise rotation of the column, extension and retraction of each of the legs individually and divergence and convergence of both legs simultaneously.

5964385, Oct 12, 1999

Mar 19, 1998

9/044534

William H. Simon - Villanova PA

B65H 7548, A45F 500

224162

A cane retrieval device includes a flexible linking member that retractably joins a cane to a wrist-mounted attachment strap. A constant, tension-spring controlled positioning assembly allows placement of a tethered cane in a user-selected location remote from the user's hands, while drawing the cane into a readily grasped orientation in a uniform manner upon demand. A brake mechanism prevents unwanted cane retraction. The wrist-mounted attachment strap is adjustable and requires no special dexterity during securement or removal.