Cary, NC, United States of America

Patricia A Glidewell

This inventor holds 45 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, primarily in Healthcare Communication. Top assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.. Active years: 2008-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Patricia A Glidewell. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/patricia-a-glidewell

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 45 

% Patents Active = 95.6

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.7

ph-index = 22

Forward Citations = 1,854(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Apex, IN (US) (2011)
  • Apex, NC (US) (2008 - 2012)
  • Cary, NC (US) (2011 - 2024)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2008-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Healthcare Communication
Wireless Bed Locating
Network Connectivity
Hospital Bed
Configurable Alarm Rules
Remote Monitoring
Patient Support Apparatus
Firmware Updates
Bed Management
Distributed Architecture
Housekeeping Request
Nurse Call System
45 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Patricia A Glidewell: Innovator in Healthcare Technology

Introduction

Patricia A Glidewell is a prominent inventor based in Cary, NC (US), known for her significant contributions to healthcare technology. With a remarkable portfolio of 45 patents, she has developed innovative solutions that enhance patient care and streamline healthcare operations.

Latest Patents

Among her latest inventions is the "Wireless Bed Locating System," which includes systems, methods, beds, support surfaces, and machine-readable mediums for associating beds and support surfaces within healthcare facilities. This system comprises a plurality of beds and a computing device that associates support surfaces with beds based on status data received from both. The computing device can initiate a surface association request to identify the appropriate bed and support surface.

Another notable patent is the "Distributed Healthcare Communication System," which features a graphical audio station for a nurse call system. This system allows users to establish two-way voice communication with other devices, broadcast voice pages, send text messages to caregivers, and access multimedia content. It also enables users to manage alerts and nurse calls originating from various patient rooms.

Career Highlights

Patricia has made significant strides in her career, working with Hill-Rom Services, Inc., a company dedicated to improving healthcare delivery. Her innovative work has not only advanced technology in healthcare but has also improved the overall patient experience.

Collaborations

Throughout her career, Patricia has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Richard Joseph Schuman, Sr. and Carl William Riley. These partnerships have contributed to the development of her groundbreaking inventions.

Conclusion

Patricia A Glidewell's contributions to healthcare technology through her numerous patents exemplify her dedication to innovation and improving patient care. Her work continues to influence the healthcare industry positively.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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