US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Tuesday, October 14:
WIPO: Inventors in Israel Develop Panoramic Image Formation System
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Shmuel Peleg, and Glora Engel, both of Mevasseret Zion, Israel, and Alex Rav-Acha of Jerusalem, have developed a panoramic image. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention concerns a "panoramic image is generated from ...
WIPO: Inventors in Israel Develop Personal Identification Information Propagating System
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Rafael Ton and Yoad Gidron, both of Yokneam, Israel, have developed a method for propagating identification information. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention concerns a "system and a method for propagating ...
WIPO: Inventors in Germany Develop Energy Conversion Device
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Ralf Laufenberg and Nikolaus Barabassy, both of Koln, Germany, have developed an energy conversion device. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, "The invention relates to an energy conversion device, for example, for wind power ...
WIPO: Inventors in Canada Develop Optical Fibers Fusion Method
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - François Gonthier and Eric Weynant both of Quebec, have developed a method to fuse optical fibers. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention relates to "methods of connecting optical fibers. In a first aspect, the ...
WIPO: Inventors in New York, Puerto Rico Develop IB-MECA Synthesis Process
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Paul Bruzinski of Clifton Park, NY, Xuejun Liu of Slingerlands, NY, Cameron Gibb of Delmar, NY, and Pedro Hernandez-Abad of Arroyo, Puerto Rico, have developed a method of synthesizing IB-MECA. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property ...
WIPO: Inventor in New Zealand Develops Video Signal Generation Method
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Luke Reid of Dunedin, New Zealand, has developed a method of generating a video signal. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention relates to a "method of generating a video signal comprising a moving image in the form ...
WIPO: Inventor in France Develops Animal Identification Device
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Stephane Mouille of Bonneville, France, has developed an animal identification device. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention relates to an "animal identification device constituted by an identification ring ...
WIPO: Inventors in Belgium Develop Lithographic Printing Plate Support Method
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Paola Campestrini and Dirk Faes, both of Mortsel, Belgium, have developed a lithographic aluminum printing plate. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention relates to a "method for making a lithographic aluminum ...
WIPO: Inventors in Canada Develop Tubular Steel Slotting Method, Apparatus
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Maurice William Slack and Leon K. Jantzen both of Alberta, Canada, have developed tubular steel slotting method and apparatus. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention relates to a "method for slotting a pipe, a ...
WIPO: Inventors in Italy Develop Autologous Mononuclear Cells Composition
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Sandro Giannini of Viareggio, Italy, Roberto Buda of Sasso Marconi, Italy, and Brunella Grigolo of Bologna, Italy, have developed a composition including autologous mononuclear cells. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the ...
WIPO: Inventors in France Develop Calcium Carbonate Paint Utilization Method
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Jean-Marc Suau of Lucenay, France, Jacques Mongoin of Quincieux, France, Denis Ruhlmann of Genay, France, and Olivier Guerret of La Tour De Salvagny, France, have developed a calcium carbonate paint utilization method. According to an abstract posted by the World ...
WIPO: Inventors in France Develop Automobile Driveability Adjustment Method
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Philippe Blaise of Dampierre Les Bois, France, Emmanuel Charpin of Etupes, France, and Damien Joucgnoux of Fontenay Sous Bois, France, have developed a method for adjusting the driveability of an automobile According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual ...
WIPO: Inventors in Canada Develop Network Access Technology Selection Method
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Gustav Gerald Vos and William Waung both of British Columbia, Canada, have developed a system and method for selecting network access technology. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention aims to disclose an ...
WIPO: Inventors in Israel Develop Maculopathies Diagnosis Methods
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Itay Chowers of Moshav Beit Zait, Israel, Avraham Weiss of Gush Etzion, Israel, and Michal Lederman of Jerusalem, have developed methods for diagnosing a maculopathy. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the present disclosure ...
WIPO: Inventors in Israel Develop Device for Heating Liquid Flow
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Ron Elazari-Volcani of Rehovot, Israel, David Vishnia of Raanana, Israel, Eyal Shani of Gan Yeshaya, Israel, and Avner Kaidar of Haifa, Israel, have developed a heating device. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the ...
WIPO: Inventors in France Develop Thermoplastic Viscosity Reducing Agent
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Jacques Mongoin of Quincieux, France, Christian Jacquemet of Lyon, France, Jean-Marc Suau of Lucenay, France, Olivier Guerret of La Tour De Salvagny, France, and Patrick Trouve of Clamart, France, have developed a viscosity reducing agent. According to an abstract ...
WIPO: Inventors in Israel Develop Network Service Revenue Enhancing System
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Ariel Fligler of Hod-hasharon, Israel, and Carmit Sahar of Tel-aviv, Israel, have developed a method for providing service. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention concerns a "system and a method for enhancing the ...
WIPO: Inventor in France Develops Motor Vehicle Coolant Circuit
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Dominique Vaginet of St. Bernard, France, has developed a coolant circuit for a motor vehicle. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the cooling circuit of the invention comprises a "main conduit running in the vicinity of the ...
WIPO: Inventors in Israel Develop Jasmonate Based Assays
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Eliezer Flescher of Hod Hasharon, Israel, Natalia Goldin of Kfar Hanagid, Israel, and Max Herzberg of Sitrya, Israel, have developed compositions. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the present invention provides ...
WIPO: Inventors in France, Switzerland Develop Rubber Compounding Processing Stabilizers
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Gerrit Knobloch of Magden, Switzerland, Eva Peregi of Huningue, France and Pierre Rota-Graziosi of Mulhouse, France, have developed a method for the preparation of rubber compounds. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the ...
WIPO: Inventors in New Zealand Develop Carbon Credits Earning Method
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Patrick J. Casey, David Gold, and Nicholas Mills, all from Kumeu, New Zealand, have developed a method of earning carbon credits. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention relates to a "method of earning carbon ...
WIPO: Inventors in France Develop Hydraulic Binder-Based Composition Utilization Method
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Jean-Marc Suau of Lucenay, France, Jacques Mongoin of Quincieux, France, Yves Kensicher of Theize, France, and Olivier Guerret of La Tour De Salvagny, France, have developed a hydraulic binder-based composition. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual ...
WIPO: Inventors in France Develop Matrix Lighting system
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Jacques Cinqualbre of Rosheim, France, Thierry Collette of Palaiseau, France, Laurent Letellier of Verrieres Le Buisson, France, have developed a matrix lighting system. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, "The invention ...
WIPO: Inventor in Italy Develops Technical Tights for Winter Use
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Andrea Eoli of Ponte San Marco di Calcinato, Italy, has developed a technical tights for winter use. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention relates to the field of "technical tights for winter use, particularly ...
U.S., Austrian, British Inventors Develop Multiple Cleaning Elements Based Toothbrush
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Joachim Storz of Zell am See, Austria, Thomas Kuchler of Schliem, Austria, Tanja Langgner of London, and Robert Moskovich of East Brunswick, N.J., have developed a toothbrush with multiple cleaning elements. According to the abstract released by the U.S ....
WIPO: Inventors in Israel Develop Lock Combination Element
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Dani Markbreit of Azur, Israel, and Effi Ben-Aharon of Hod Ha Sharon, Israel, have developed a lock. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention relates to a "lock including a cylinder lock housing, a plug disposed in ...
WIPO: Inventors in India Develop Crystalline Temozolomide Monohydrate
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Bijan Panda, Golak Chandra Maikap, Shiv Kumar Agarwal, Manoj Kumar Singh, and Manu Jaggi, all from Ghaziabad, India, have developed a preparation process. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention relates to a ...
WIPO: Inventors in Italy Develop Improved Actuation Group for Porthole
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Ugo Grimoldi and Davide Galletti, both of Cernusco Lombardone, Italy, and Sergio Lorenzi of Verdello, Italy, have developed an improved actuation group for a porthole. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the present invention ...
Arizona Inventor Develops Combination Toilet Brush, Plunger
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Steven Garry of Mesa, Ariz., has developed a tool for cleaning plumbing fixtures. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A tool for both plunging and cleaning plumbing fixtures and drains includes a handle with a plunger ...
New Jersey Inventors Develop Powered Toothbrush
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- John J. Gatzemeyer of Hillsborough, N.J., and Eduardo Jimenez of Manalapan, N.J., have developed a powered toothbrush. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The head of a powered toothbrush includes a first tuft block ...
WIPO: Inventor in Italy Develops Improved Linear Actuator
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Roberto Viviani of Castel Maggiore, Italy, has developed a linear actuator. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention relates to a "linear actuator comprising a rod suited to translate along an axis a leadscrew ...
German Inventors Develop Ornamental Design for Dual-Light Lighting Fixture
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Hartmut S. Engel of Ludwigsburg, Germany, has developed an ornamental design for a dual-light lighting fixture, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D578,692 on Oct. 14. The original application was ...
Kansas Inventor Develops Random Orbital Toothbrush
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Dale Scherl of Lawrence, Kan., has developed a toothbrush with support member. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A toothbrush includes a support member mounted on a first shaft in the head of the toothbrush. A ...
Japanese Inventors Develop Solvent-Free Polymide Silicone Resin Composition
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Yoshinori Yoneda and Michihiro Sugo, both of Annaka, Japan, have developed a cured resin film. According to a description of the invention, released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "This invention relates to a substantially solvent-free polyimide ...
Hong Kong Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Clip Light
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Fermi Chi Hung Lau of Kowloon, Hong Kong, has developed an ornamental design for a clip light, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D578,691 on Oct. 14. The original application was filed on Feb. 22, ...
WIPO: Inventors in India Develop Reagent for Analyte Detection
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Ganga Prasad Rai, Gauri Shanker Agarwal, Samuel Merwyn Packia Raj, and Krishnamurthy Sekhar, all from Gwalior, India, and Ajay Kumar Sood, and Ajay Singh Negi, both of Bangalore, India, have developed a process of preparation of the reagent. According to an abstract ...
WIPO: Inventor in Italy Develops Modular Burner
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Enzo Inzaghi of Conegliano, Italy, has developed a modular burner. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention concerns a "modular burner for a hob of a cooking appliance, characterised in that it comprises a base body ...
Taiwanese Inventors Develop Wastewater Treating System
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Taiwan, Ming-Jing Perage, Yih-Chang Chen and Shwu-Huey Perng, all from Hsinchu County, Taiwan, Sheng-Shin Chang of Miaoli County, Taiwan, and Huey-Song You of Yilan County, Taiwan, have developed a System of treating wastewater. According to the abstract released by ...
California Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Flashlight Body Portion
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Paul Y. Kim of Santa Ana Calif., has developed an ornamental design for a flashlight body portion, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D578,690 on Oct. 14. The patent has been assigned to SureFire ...
Japanese Inventor Develops Polyurethane Foam
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Hisato Takashima of Takatsuki, Japan, has developed a polyurethane foam with deodorization property. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The purpose of the present invention is to provide a polyurethane foam that is ...
WIPO: Inventor in Michigan Develop Address Translation System
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Cornelia Woit, Oliver Schade and Jamey Joseph Cates, all from Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Timothy W. Foster of Saline, Michigan, have developed a systems for simulation of a testable system. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, ...
New York Inventor Develops Resilient Head Section Consisted Toothbrush
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Eyal Eliav of New York has developed a toothbrush with resilient head section. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A powered toothbrush is provided and includes a handle portion having a neck formed at one end and a ...
California Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Flashlight Body Portion
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Paul Y. Kim of Santa Ana, Calif., has developed an ornamental design for a flashlight body portion, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D578,689 on Oct. 14. The patent has been assigned to SureFire ...
Chinese Inventor Develops Polyvinyl Chloride Hollow Filtration Membrane
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Lianggang Chen of Shanghai, China, has developed a method for preparing polyvinyl chloride hollow filtration membrane. According to a description of the invention, released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention relates to a ...
WIPO: Inventors in India Develop Novel Prodrugs
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Rajamannar Thennati, Biswajit Samanta, Ranjan Kumar Pal, Srinivasu Kilaru, Jignesh Jivani, Savajibhai Anil Kumbhani, and Jay Prakashchandra Adhyapak, all from Baroda, India, have developed novel prodrugs. According to a description of the invention, released by the ...
California Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Flashlight Body Portion
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Paul Y. Kim of Santa Ana, Calif., has developed an ornamental design for a flashlight body portion, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D578,688 on Oct. 14. The patent has been assigned to SureFire ...
Nevada Inventor Develops Vehicle Ramp
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Richard D. Allen of Fairbury, Nev., has developed a vehicle ramp. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A vehicle ramp comprising two outer side rails, a plurality of rungs configured to extend between the side rails, ...
U.S., Swiss Inventors Develop High Internal Phase Polymeric Emulsion
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Glenn H. Fredrickson and Edward J. Kramer, both of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Raffaele Mezzenga of St-Prex, Switzerland, have developed a method for creating high internal phase polymeric emulsion. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & ...
WIPO: Inventors in Japan Develop Intake System for Internal Combustion Engine
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Tomihisa Tsuchiya of Aichi-ken, Japan, and Masao Ino of Aichi-pref, Japan, have developed an intake system. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention relates generally to an "intake system for an internal combustion ...
WIPO: Inventors in Germany Develop Signal Device Operation Method
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Illia Horenko of Berlin, and Christof Schutte of Kleinmachnow, Germany, have developed a method for the operation of a signal device. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention relates to a "method for the operation of ...
WIPO: Inventors in India Develop Wire Holder Brush for Window Regulator
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Chandrashekhar Vaidyanathan, Srinivasan Duraisamy, and Chelladurai Periasamy, all from Bangalore, India, and Bijon Nag of Kolkata, India, have developed a wire holder bush. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the subjet ...
Colorado Inventors Develop Multi-Use Pillows Peripherals
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Sheila Littlehorn of Littleton, Colo., and Elizabeth A. Franqui of Golden, Colo., have developed a pillow comprising a pillow body. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A pillow comprises a pillow body having a ...
South African Inventors Develop Hydrocarbon Synthesising System
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Jacob W. De Boer and Johannes J. Liebenberg, both of Pretoria, South Africa, Herman G. Nel of Sasolburg, South Africa, Werner S. Ernst of Secunda, South Africa, and Andre P. Steynberg of Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, have developed a process for synthesising ...
WIPO: Inventor in Japan Develops Control Device for Automatic Transmission
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Yasuhiro Maeda of Aichi-ken, Japan, has developed a control device. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention concerns a "control device, executes a gear change control based on a first gear change map, in which the ...
Ohio Inventor Develops Paper Softening Composition
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Kenneth Douglas Vinson of Cincinnati has developed a soft tissue paper product. According to a description of the invention, released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "This invention relates, in general, to the modification of the rheology properties ...
WIPO: Inventors in Michigan Develop Simulation Environment Address Translation System
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Jamey Joseph Cates of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Timothy W. Foster of Saline, Michigan, have developed an address translation system for use in a simulation environment. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention relates ...
Wisconsin, Ohio Inventors Develop Person's Cervical Spine Orientation Control Device
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Matthew R. Smith and Noelle C. Simatic, both of Greenfield, Wis., Jon A. Cappel of Monroe, Wis., Kevin M. Johnson of Madison, Wis., Arinne N. Lyman of Waterford, Wis., Victor M. Haughton of Oconomowoc, Wis., and Micah B. Brown of Westerville, Ohio, have developed a ...
Dutch Inventor Develops Protected Vial Manufacturing Method
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Dick De Vos of Oegstgeest, Netherlands, has developed a method for manufacturing a protected vial. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "For the prevention of contamination of a vial with traces of medicinal fluids, for ...
WIPO: Inventors in Italy Develop Air Intake for Gas Turbine Compressor
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Stefano Traverso, and Mauro Sacchetti, both of Genova, Italy, and Lorenzo Arcangeli of Postoia, Italy, have developed an air intake. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention relates to an "air intake for a compressor ...
Dutch Inventor Develops Medical Examination Device
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Arthur Robert Van Es of Eindhoven, Netherlands, has developed a medical examination device. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A device for the examination of persons including a medical examination device having an ...
Belgian Inventors Develop Respiratory Tract Disease Treatment System
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Joseph Demeester of Sint-Amandsberg, Belgium, Stefaan De Smedt of Mariakerke, Belgium, and Niek Sanders of Erpe-Mere, Belgium, have developed a method for treating respiratory tract disease. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark ...
German Inventor Develops Small Objects Loading Apparatus
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Martin Seiffert of Schelklingen, Germany, has developed an object transferring apparatus. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An apparatus for transferring a plurality of objects from a pickup station to blisters of ...
WIPO: Inventor in Germany Develops Pressure Sensor Chip
Oct 14, 2008 ... GENEVA, Oct. 14 - Dieter Stolze of Potsdam, Germany, and Anh Tuan Tham of Berlin, have developed a pressure sensor chip. According to an abstract posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the invention relates to a "pressure sensor chip having as many applications as ...
California Inventors Develop Ophthalmic Condition Treatment System
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Nathan L. Mata of La Jolla, Calf., Kenneth Widder of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., and Jay Lichter of San Diego, have developed a method for treating ophthalmic condition. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Described ...
Ohio Inventor Develops Patient Supporting Movable Control Panel
Oct 14, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 14 -- Richard H. Heimbrock of Cincinnati has developed a patient support with siderail. According to the abstract released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A patient support including a siderail movable between a raised position and a lowered position ...