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Montpellier, France

Hill-Rom Industries Sa

USPTO Granted Patents = 14

% Expired Patents = 50.0

EPO Patents = 11

Forward Citations = 479

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12 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Thierry Flocard (7 out of 11 patents)

Gilles Camus (6 out of 8 patents)

Jean-Luc Caminade (4 out of 7 patents)

4. Jean-Marie Basilio (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Jean-Louis Viard (4 out of 8 patents)

6. Olivier Coupard (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Jean-Francois Tarsaud (2 out of 5 patents)

8. Florian Garnero (2 out of 3 patents)

9. Sylvain Nozieres (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Pascal Guguin (1 out of 12 patents)

11. Giles Camus (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Etienne Yvernault (1 out of 6 patents)

13. Laetitia Gazagnes (12 patents)

14. Bernard Arnaud (2 patents)

15. Steven Jakubczyk (0 patent)

14 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9049943 - Mattress structure including low air loss (2015-06-09),

2. 8601622 - Patient support apparatus including a lateral tilt device (2013-12-10),

3. 8598893 - Pressure sensor comprising a capacitive cell and support device comprising said sensor (2013-12-03),

4. 8429774 - Lateral tilt device (2013-04-30),

5. 8234729 - Hospital bed with adjustable sleeping surface (2012-08-07),

6. 8104126 - Method of inflating, in alternating manner, a support device having inflatable cells, and a device for implementing the method (2012-01-31),

7. 7975331 - Device and method for controlling humidity at the surface of a supporting item of the mattress type (2011-07-12),

8. 7849545 - Control system for hospital bed mattress (2010-12-14),

9. 7849544 - Support device of the mattress type comprising a heterogeneous inflatable structure (2010-12-14),

10. 7752926 - Pressure detection and measurement sensor incorporating at least one resistive force-detector cell (2010-07-13),

11. 7731423 - Mattress cover apparatus having X-ray cassette receptacle and method (2010-06-08),

12. 7685662 - Pneumatic control valve and power reserve for a mattress (2010-03-30),

13. 6385803 - Method and apparatus for supporting an element to be support, in particular the body of a patient, the apparatus having a support device independent from the control device (2002-05-14),

14. 6094762 - Method and apparatus for supporting an element to be supported, in (2000-08-01),

Company Overview

Hill-Rom Industries Sa, based in Montpellier, France, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced medical technologies and devices. The company focuses on enhancing patient care through innovative solutions in areas such as hospital beds, patient monitoring systems, and surgical equipment. With a commitment to improving healthcare outcomes, Hill-Rom integrates cutting-edge technology and design to support healthcare providers in delivering efficient and effective care across various medical settings.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

14 Patents

#9 in Montpellier

#1,323 in France

#42,290 in the World

Montpellier, France

Hill-Rom Industries Sa

Forward Citations = 479

12 inventors:

Thierry Flocard (7 out of 11 patents)

Gilles Camus (6 out of 8 patents)

Jean-Luc Caminade (4 out of 7 patents)

4. Jean-Marie Basilio (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Jean-Louis Viard (4 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Hill-Rom Industries Sa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/hill-rom-industries-sa

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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