Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080201847 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS HAVING A DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - A patient support including a frame and a mattress supported by the frame. The frame includes a deck support and a deck supporting the mattress. | 08-28-2008 |
20080201851 | LIFT SYSTEM FOR HOSPITAL BED - A lift system for a hospital bed is disclosed. The lift system includes lift arms that support a frame over a base frame. The lift arms are moved to raise and lower the frame relative to the base frame. | 08-28-2008 |
20080263769 | PATIENT CARE EQUIPMENT SUPPORT TRANSFER SYSTEM - A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, comprises a lower frame, an upper frame supported above the lower frame and configured to support a patient, and a support structure coupled to the lower frame. The support structure includes a lift having a movable portion that is movable generally vertically relative to the lower frame and relative to the upper frame. The movable portion of the lift is configured to carry a patient care equipment support. | 10-30-2008 |
20080282472 | PATIENT SUPPORT HAVING POWERED ADJUSTABLE WIDTH - A patient support for supporting a patient is provided. The patient support includes a frame and a deck. The deck includes first and second ends and longitudinal sides extending therebetween. The deck also includes a first portion and a second portion that is configured to extend laterally from the deck to widen the deck. An actuator is coupled to the deck and configured to move the second portion relative to the first portion between an extended position and a retracted position. | 11-20-2008 |
20080289108 | LIFT SYSTEM FOR HOSPITAL BED - A lift system for a hospital bed is disclosed. The lift system includes lift arms that support a frame over a base frame. The lift arms are moved to raise and lower the frame relative to the base frame. | 11-27-2008 |
20090049612 | LATERALLY ROTATING PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS - A patient support apparatus comprises a lower frame, a lift mechanism, a drive mechanism, and an upper frame. The lower frame includes a lift drive configured to at least one of expand and contract the lift mechanism. The lift mechanism is pivotably coupled with the lower frame to rotate about a rotational axis. A drive mechanism is coupled between the lift mechanism and the lower frame. The drive mechanism is configured to rotate the lift mechanism about the rotational axis. The upper frame is supported on the lift mechanism and responsive to the rotation of the lift mechanism to rotate a patient about the rotational axis. | 02-26-2009 |
20090241807 | OVERBED TABLE FOR USE WITH PATIENT SUPPORT - An overbed table is provided for use with a bed. The bed includes a first connector that mates with a second connector of the overbed table. When the first and second connectors mate, an electrical connection is established for an electrical device supported by the overbed table. | 10-01-2009 |
20090307844 | Transport Apparatus - An apparatus comprises a frame and a transport assembly supporting the frame. The transport assembly is configured to selectively move relative to the frame between a transport position and a brake position. A portion of the frame frictionally engages a portion of the transport assembly in the brake position to affect a brake application that resists the transportation of the frame. The portion of the frame is disengaged from the portion of the transport assembly in the transport position to allow for transportation of the frame. | 12-17-2009 |
20090313758 | HOSPITAL BED - A hospital bed is disclosed. The bed includes at least one tiltable deck section, and a linkage assembly configured to facilitate tilting of the at least one deck section. | 12-24-2009 |
20100005589 | Apparatus and Method for Closing Hospital Bed Gaps - A patient support including a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and a set of siderails configured to block egress of a patient from the patient support. The siderails are configured to reduce gaps defined between the siderails and the other components of the patient support. | 01-14-2010 |
20100050343 | PATIENT-SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH MOVABLE TOP - A patient-support apparatus includes frame and a lift arm. The frame includes a base frame and an upper frame. The lift arm has a first end coupled to the upper frame and a second end spaced apart from the first end and coupled to the base frame. In this embodiment, the lift arm is configured to move the frame in a generally vertical direction while the lift arm rotates with respect to the frame. The apparatus is configured to allow the first end of the lift arm to translate along the upper frame while the second end rotates about an axis that is fixed relative to the base frame. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 03-04-2010 |
20100146705 | PATIENT-SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH A LOCKING DECK SECTION - A patient-support apparatus includes a patient-support deck movable from a use position to a stowed position. The patient-support deck is configured to engage receivers of the patient-support apparatus to support the deck in a cantilevered configuration. The patient-support deck may be secured to the patient-support apparatus by a locking mechanism. A storage structure is configured to support the patient-support deck in a stowed position. The storage structure is configured to deflect under load to prevent damage to the storage structure or patient-support deck. | 06-17-2010 |
20100170041 | STORABLE FOOT SECTION FOR A BED - A patient support is provided having an onboard storage location for a foot section. | 07-08-2010 |
20100223728 | Height Adjustable Bed with a Lift Chain Assembly and Components Thereof | 09-09-2010 |
20100275375 | BIRTHING BED LIFT OFF FOOT SECTION - A patient-support apparatus includes receivers for supporting a patient-support deck. The patient-support deck is configured to engage the receivers to support the deck in a cantilevered configuration. The patient-support deck may be secured to the patient-support apparatus by a locking mechanism. | 11-04-2010 |
20110072584 | CABLE CONDUIT FOR HOSPITAL BED - A patient-support apparatus has a frame including a pair of laterally spaced apart first and second rails and a set of cross members interconnecting the first and second rails. The first and second rails each terminate near a head end and a foot end of the patient-support apparatus. A patient support platform includes at least one pivotable deck section and is carried by the frame. A cable conduit is coupled to the set of cross members and extends parallel with the first and second rails. The cable conduit supports a plurality of electrical cables that extend between the head end and foot end of the patient-support apparatus. | 03-31-2011 |
20110083274 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH MOTORIZED TRACTION CONTROL - A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, comprises a lower frame, an upper frame supported above the lower frame and configured to support a patient, and a support structure coupled to the lower frame. The support structure includes a lift having a movable portion that is movable generally vertically relative to the lower frame and relative to the upper frame. The movable portion of the lift is configured to carry a patient care equipment support. | 04-14-2011 |
20110102181 | BED EXIT LIGHTING - A person-support apparatus includes a frame, a plurality of sensors, and a controller. The plurality of sensors are configured to determine a person's position relative to the frame. The controller is operatively coupled to the sensors. The controller determines whether an exit condition has been met. A light source is operatively coupled to the controller. The light source is activated by the controller when the controller determines that the exit condition has been met. | 05-05-2011 |
20110191959 | HOSPITAL BED LIFT AND BRAKING MECHANISMS - A patient support including a frame, plurality of wheels coupled to the frame, a deck, and a scissor mechanism coupled to the frame and the deck to move the deck from a raised position to a lowered position. The support includes brake mechanism including a brake pad to contact the floor to prevent the patient support from rolling. | 08-11-2011 |
20110197361 | Height Adjustable Bed with a Push Chain Assembly - A bed includes a base frame | 08-18-2011 |
20120023673 | Bed Frame Assembly with a Lift System having a Translatable Carriage - A bed frame assembly includes a base frame | 02-02-2012 |
20120023674 | LATERALLY ROTATING PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS - A patient support apparatus comprises a lower frame, a lift mechanism , a drive mechanism, and an upper frame. The lower frame includes a lift drive configured to at least one of expand and contract the lift mechanism. The lift mechanism is pivotably coupled with the lower frame to rotate about a rotational axis. A drive mechanism is coupled between the lift mechanism and the lower frame. The drive mechanism is configured to rotate the lift mechanism about the rotational axis. The upper frame is supported on the lift mechanism and responsive to the rotation of the lift mechanism to rotate a patient about the rotational axis. | 02-02-2012 |
20120036638 | BED MOVEMENT CESSATION BASED ON IV PUMP ALARM - A bed for use with a patient coupled to a medical device via at least one patient care line is provided. The bed includes a frame including at least one movable patient support section and an actuator coupled to the movable patient support section. The actuator is operable to move the movable patient support section. The bed also includes control circuitry that is coupled to the actuator to command operation of the actuator. The control circuitry ceases operation of the actuator in response to receiving a signal indicative of an unwanted condition of the at least one patient care line. | 02-16-2012 |
20120060276 | Height Adjustable Bed Framework with a Lift Chain and a Planetary Gear Train - A height adjustable bed framework | 03-15-2012 |
20120073053 | Bed Frame, Mattress and Bed with Enhanced Chair Egress Capability - A bed frame | 03-29-2012 |
20120124744 | CONTROL OF HOSPITAL BED CHAIR EGRESS CONFIGURATION BASED ON PATIENT PHYSIOLOGY - A patient support apparatus includes a frame having a patient support deck that is movable between a horizontal position to support a patient in a lying position and a chair egress position to support the patient in a sitting position. Depending upon a height of the patient, a lift system is operated to support the patient support deck relative to an underlying floor at different heights when the patient support deck is moved to the chair egress position. Depending upon a weight of the patient, at least one bladder of a mattress is either deflated or further inflated when the patient support deck is moved to the chair egress position and the patient is in the process of egressing from the patient support apparatus. | 05-24-2012 |
20120137435 | RETRACTABLE FOOT CASTER SUPPORTS - A bed has a head section and a foot section. The bed can assume a horizontal position and at least one position in which the foot section is at an angle relative to horizontal. For instance, the bed may assume a chair position, in which the head section is pivoted upwardly and the foot section is pivoted downwardly, to a substantially vertical position. | 06-07-2012 |
20120137438 | REMOVABLE INTEGRATED BOARD AND PARTIAL FOOT SECTION - A patient support apparatus is convertible between a conventional bed position, having a generally horizontal sleeping surface upon which a person lies in a supine position, and a chair egress position, allowing a person to exit the support from a sitting position. The patient support comprises a deck and a foot panel removably coupled to the deck. The foot panel may allow a low seated height while the bed is in the chair egress position. | 06-07-2012 |
20120144585 | PATIENT-SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH A LOCKING DECK SECTION - A patient-support apparatus includes a patient-support deck movable from a use position to a stowed position. The patient-support deck is configured to engage receivers of the patient-support apparatus to support the deck in a cantilevered configuration. The patient-support deck may be secured to the patient-support apparatus by a locking mechanism. A storage structure is configured to support the patient-support deck in a stowed position. The storage structure is configured to deflect under load to prevent damage to the storage structure or patient-support deck. | 06-14-2012 |
20120144588 | MATTRESS BLADDER BOOSTING DURING CHAIR EGRESS - A patient support apparatus includes a mattress having a seat and a leg portion which are deflatable during movement of the patient support apparatus. The mattress includes a covering that is generally air impermeable so that a negative pressure can be developed inside of the covering. | 06-14-2012 |
20120144595 | MATTRESS DEFLATION MANAGEMENT - A patient support apparatus includes an inflatable support structure that varies in size as a frame of the patient support apparatus varies in size. The inflatable support structure includes a bladder assembly and bias members that urge the bladder assembly to a collapsed configuration during deflation of the bladder assembly. | 06-14-2012 |
20120174319 | Hospital Bed - A patient support includes a frame and a mattress supported by the frame. The frame includes a deck support and a deck supporting the mattress. | 07-12-2012 |
20120198620 | MOTORIZED CENTER WHEEL DEPLOYMENT MECHANISM FOR A PATIENT SUPPORT - A patient support is configured to support a person in at least a horizontal position. A propulsion device may be coupled to the patient support to facilitate movement of the patient support from one location to another. The propulsion device includes at least one wheel. A deployment mechanism moves the wheel between a storage position and a use position relative to the patient support. The deployment mechanism is motorized. The deployment mechanism uses a toggle force to initiate movement of the wheel from the storage position to the use position. | 08-09-2012 |
20120198629 | ADJUSTABLE FOOT SECTION FOR A PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS - A patient support apparatus including a bed frame, an adjustable foot section coupled to a foot end of the bed frame, and a deck moveably coupled to the adjustable foot section. The deck defines a foot support surface having a length dimension defined along a longitudinal axis of the bed frame and a width dimension defined transverse to the longitudinal axis. The length dimension is a first length and the width dimension is a first width when the adjustable foot section is in a first position, and the length dimension is a second length and the width dimension is a second width when the adjustable foot section is in a second position. The second length is less than the first length, and the second width is greater than the first width. | 08-09-2012 |
20120198631 | PATIENT HELPER WITH EGRESS HANDLE - A patient helper apparatus for use with a patient support is disclosed. The patient helper apparatus includes a first L-shaped support tube coupled to the patient support, a shaft coupled to the first L-shaped support tube and extending over the patient support, and an egress handle coupled to the first L-shaped support tube. The egress handle moves between a stowed position and an assist position. In the stowed position, the egress handle is situated inside a footprint of the patient support. In the assist position, the egress handle extends outside the footprint of the patient support. | 08-09-2012 |
20120199423 | BRAKE PEDAL MECHANISM FOR HOSPITAL BED - A brake system for a patient support apparatus having a base frame includes pedals positioned to be moved by a user to move a brake and a mechanism positioned to coordinate movement of the pedals so that downward movement of one pedal positioned adjacent the head end of the base causes movement of the mechanism in a first direction and downward movement of another of the pedals causes movement of the mechanism in a second direction, opposite the first direction. | 08-09-2012 |
20120246830 | FOOTBOARD EGRESS DESIGN - A person-support apparatus comprises a frame, a longitudinally extending member, and an endboard. The frame is configured to support a person thereon. The longitudinally extending member has a first end rotatably coupled to the frame at a first joint. The longitudinally extending member is configured to rotate between a first rotational orientation and a second rotational orientation with respect to the frame. The endboard is coupled to a second end of the longitudinally extending member and rotates with the longitudinally extending member between a first position and a second position. The endboard locates a first side of the frame in the first position and a second side of the frame in the second position. | 10-04-2012 |
20120311786 | EQUIPMENT HOLDER - A person-support apparatus comprises a frame a deck, and an equipment support. The deck is movably coupled to the frame and configured to support a person thereon. The equipment support is coupled to the deck and configured to move with the deck. The equipment support is configured to maintain its orientation with respect to the deck as the deck moves with respect to the frame. | 12-13-2012 |
20130104309 | BIRTHING BED LIFT OFF FOOT SECTION | 05-02-2013 |
20130219622 | CONTROL OF HOSPITAL BED CHAIR EGRESS CONFIGURATION BASED ON PATIENT PHYSIOLOGY - A patient support apparatus includes a frame having a patient support deck that is movable between a horizontal position to support a patient in a lying position and a chair egress position to support the patient in a sitting position. Depending upon a height of the patient, a lift system is operated to support the patient support deck relative to an underlying floor at different heights when the patient support deck is moved to the chair egress position. Depending upon a weight of the patient, at least one bladder of a mattress is either deflated or further inflated when the patient support deck is moved to the chair egress position and the patient is in the process of egressing from the patient support apparatus. | 08-29-2013 |
20130227788 | Articulable Bed with a Translatable and Orientation Adjustable Deck Section and Volumetrically Adjustable Compensatory Element - A bed comprises a deck having at least one section that is orientation adjustable about a laterally extending, longitudinally translatable axis and a mattress assembly including at least one volumetrically adjustable element associated with the orientation adjustable deck section. The volumetrically adjustable element is adapted to change the thickness of a portion of the mattress assembly adjacent to the deck section in a direction nonparallel to the orientation of the section and in response to a change in orientation of the deck section. | 09-05-2013 |
20130231596 | SEQUENTIAL COMPRESSION THERAPY COMPLIANCE MONITORING SYSTEMS & METHODS - A system to determine usage and monitor compliance of a Sequential Compression Therapy (SCT) device is disclosed. The system is configured to track the duration, amplitude and frequency of application of sequential compression therapy and communicate this information over a communication network. The system further includes sensing capability incorporated in the compression sleeve to monitor physiological signals. The system is configured to trigger an alarm if either the duration of the sequential compression therapy or the physiological signal does not meet a predetermined threshold. | 09-05-2013 |
20130232690 | PATIENT SUPPORT HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE POPLITEAL LENGTH APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A patient support is provided. The patient support is configurable to support a patient in a horizontal position and a seated position. The patient support includes a back section, and a thigh section coupled to the back section. The patient support also includes an adjustment member coupled to the thigh section. The adjustment member is movable to lengthen the thigh section. The patient support also includes a foot section coupled to the adjustment member. The foot section is pivotable into a first position substantially parallel to the thigh section to a second position substantially perpendicular to the thigh section. | 09-12-2013 |
20130340168 | PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - A patient support system includes a patient support apparatus and a support surface mounted on the patient support apparatus. The patient support apparatus is reconfigurable among a plurality of different configurations for supporting a patient on the support surface in a plurality of positions. The support surface is mounted on the patient support apparatus to move in response to reconfiguration of the patient support apparatus. | 12-26-2013 |
20140031730 | SEQUENTIAL COMPRESSION THERAPY COMPLIANCE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system includes a sequential compression device (SCD) used by a patient as part of a sequential compression therapy (SCT) protocol. The system also includes a computer device that determines whether the SCD is in use in substantially real time in compliance with the protocol. The computer device initiates a notification to a caregiver if noncompliance with the SCT protocol is detected. | 01-30-2014 |
20140082849 | MATTRESS DEFLATION MANAGEMENT - A patient support apparatus includes an inflatable support structure that varies in size as a frame of the patient support apparatus varies in size. The inflatable support structure includes a bladder assembly and bias members that urge the bladder assembly to a collapsed configuration during deflation of the bladder assembly. | 03-27-2014 |
20140123389 | Bed Frame Assembly with a Lift System having a Translatable Carriage - A bed frame assembly includes a base frame | 05-08-2014 |
20140123390 | PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - A patient support system includes a patient support apparatus and a support surface mounted on the patient support apparatus. The patient support apparatus is reconfigurable among a plurality of different configurations for supporting a patient on the support surface in a plurality of positions. The support surface is mounted on the patient support apparatus to move in response to reconfiguration of the patient support apparatus. | 05-08-2014 |
20140331410 | Accessory Frame Attachment Apparatus - A patient helper apparatus for use with a patient support is disclosed. The patient helper apparatus includes a first L-shaped support tube coupled to the patient support, a shaft coupled to the first L-shaped support tube and extending over the patient support, and an egress handle coupled to the first L-shaped support tube. The egress handle moves between a stowed position and an assist position. In the stowed position, the egress handle is situated inside a footprint of the patient support. In the assist position, the egress handle extends outside the footprint of the patient support. | 11-13-2014 |