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Document | Title | Date |
20080250562 | ARTICULATING BED FRAME - An articulating bed frame includes a main frame; a back section; first and second linkage assemblies, each being pivotally connected at spaced apart first and third ends to the back section and pivotally connected at opposing, spaced apart and respective second and fourth ends to the main frame; an upper leg section; a third linkage assembly pivotally connected at opposing fifth and sixth ends to the upper leg section and the main frame; a support link assembly connecting the upper leg section for sliding and pivotal movement with the main frame; a seat section pivotally connected at opposing ends to the back section and the upper leg section; a lower leg section pivotally connected to the upper leg section and freely supported atop a forward end of the main frame; a drive assembly connected between the back section and the third linkage assembly and operable to extend and retract to articulate the bed frame between a fully reclined position and a fully inclined position; and, a side rail assembly connected to the main frame and including a handle having a down position and an up position and including connection apparatus for permitting articulation between the down and up positions. | 10-16-2008 |
20080313811 | BED FOR ALLOWING POSTURE FOR SITTING ON CHAIR TO BE TAKEN - The invention provides a bed on which a patient and so forth can take a posture for sitting on a chair, in particular, a bed for allowing the posture for sitting on a chair to be taken, effectively usable even by those having the back in the shape of the round back, Kyphosis or the like. | 12-25-2008 |
20090013470 | PULMONARY MATTRESS - A patient support surface including a cover defining an interior region, a layer of three dimensional material, located at the interior region, and an air circulation device disposed adjacent the layer of three dimensional material. The patient support surface includes at least one of a percussion device and a vibration device, located at the interior region. | 01-15-2009 |
20090077748 | Articulating bed and mattress for the same - The present invention relates to an articulating bed that is slidingly moved to extend by a given width and lifts the slidingly moved area thereof and to a mattress for use in the articulating bed, the articulating bed including: a first frame having an electrically operating motor, a screw shaft, hinge devices, and devices for articulating the bed mounted thereon; a second frame mounted on the top surface of the first frame in such a manner as to be articulated to four sections; and a third frame mounted on the top surface of the second frame in such a manner as to be articulated to four sections together with the second frame, the third frame being slidingly moved selectively to a left or right side by the guide of the second frame to extend the bed by the given width and being lifted by the slidingly moved area thereof. | 03-26-2009 |
20090089930 | Bed with Adjustable Patient Support Framework - An adjustable bed comprises a hospital bed frame chassis, an articulatable, multi-sectioned base platform mounted on the chassis, an adjustable patient support framework mounted on the base platform, and a patient support surface overlying the adjustable patient support framework and base platform. The adjustable patient support framework preferably includes two main parts: an adjustable torso support litter mounted on the articulatable torso-supporting section of the base platform; and an adjustable hip support litter mounted on the articulatable hip-supporting section of the base platform. Each of these support litters comprise a plurality of independently adjustable vertices or segments oriented at or near the periphery of the overlying patient support surface. Modulation of the patient support surface is accomplished through two conceptually distinct mechanisms—(1) articulation of the base platform and (2) movement of the vertices and/or segments of the adjustable patient support framework. | 04-09-2009 |
20090094748 | Adjustable Bed Having Snap-On Actuator Drive - An adjustable bed includes an articulated deck comprising head, seat, leg and foot deck boards hingedly joined together and supported from a frame movable relative to a stationary base. An actuator assembly, including a motor driven actuator operatively coupled by snap-fit connectors to the frame, inclines at least one of the deck boards. | 04-16-2009 |
20090106903 | Chiropractic cushion for use in combination with a chiropractic support - A chiropractic head cushion. The head cushion is used in combination with a chiropractic table having a frame and having a pair of oppositely spaced cushions affixed to the frame. The oppositely spaced cushions define a channel therebetween. The head cushion comprises a top side, a bottom side, and sidewalls connecting the top side and bottom side. The bottom side has a protrusion that extends outwardly from the bottom side wherein the protrusion is removably insertable within the channel and rests upon the pair of oppositely spaced cushions such that when the patient rests upon the cushioned surface the removable head cushion uniformly supports the patient's head across the channel. | 04-30-2009 |
20100000018 | Side Guard for Bed - A bed includes a side guard that provides a continuous protected surface from the headboard to the footboard of a bed. The side guard includes a top guard bar mounted within vertical guides. The guides prevent horizontal or rotational movement of the top guard but permits movement of the top guard between an elevated and lowered position. A scrollable protection barrier extends from the top guard bar to a torsion spring roller at the base of the side guard, preventing a patient from becoming entrapped between the bars. A balanced-movement lift mechanism evenly distributes the forces raising or lowering the superior guard bar of the side guard. | 01-07-2010 |
20100064440 | DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING A PATIENT - A device for supporting a patient, the device comprising first and second support members adapted to support respective first and second parts of a patient's body and being operable to move between a first configuration and a second configuration, wherein when a patient is supported by the device and the device is in the first configuration, the patient is in a first bodily position and is supported by the first support member, with little or none of the patient's weight being supported by the second support member, and when a patient is supported by the device and the device is in the second configuration, the patient is in a second bodily position and is supported by the second support member, with little or none of the patient's weight being supported by the first support member. | 03-18-2010 |
20100071132 | BED HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE HEAD REST - A hospital bed features a bed frame that is provided with a movable back rest and a movable head rest. A mechanism ensures that the head rest and the back rest can be moved by means of a single motor. Lifting of the back rest begins after the head rest has reached the maximum raised position. | 03-25-2010 |
20100218315 | Medical displaceable contouring mechanism - One aspect relates to reducing a pressure differential across one or more supporting surfaces of a body surface of an individual at least partially by displacing at least one displaceable contouring unit to at least partially conform to one or more contours of the body surface of the individual. Certain aspects can relate to stabilizing at least the one or more supporting surfaces of the body surface of the individual at least partially with at least one of the at least one displaceable contouring unit Other aspects can relate to relatively displacing at least one displaceable contouring unit with respect to a medical device portion based at least in part on a contour of an individual to support at least a portion of the individual while limiting pressure applied to the individual. | 09-02-2010 |
20100251483 | SUPPORT MECHANISM FOR THE LEG BOTTOM SECTION OF A BED - In the conventional support mechanism capable of supporting the distal end of the leg bottom section at either a high position or a low position in the state where the knee bottom section is pivotally raised, the distal end of the leg bottom section that is set at the high position can be shifted to the low position only in the state where the knee bottom section is kept pivotally raised. If the knee bottom section is pivotally lowered in the state where the distal end of the leg bottom section is set at the low position, the distal end of the leg bottom section is forcedly released from the mechanical engagement for the low position and shifted to the mechanical engagement for the high position. | 10-07-2010 |
20100287704 | Environmentally safe adjustable bed - An adjustable bed having an adjustable bed frame and a first actuator and a second actuator each attached to the frame. A mattress platform is secured to the bed frame. The first and second actuators are secured to the mattress platform. The mattress platform is constructed from chemical free material, whereby the adjustable bed is environmentally safe. | 11-18-2010 |
20100313358 | Nursing Bed with a Lateral Movement of Translation - The invention relates to a nursing bed ( | 12-16-2010 |
20110004996 | BODY STRETCHING BED - The present invention relates to a body stretching bed including a base plate ( | 01-13-2011 |
20110030143 | Therapy mat table and table carrier and methods of use - A therapy mat table has an upper surface and removable mat. A portion of the mat and a separate plate is rotatably mounted within the flat top so as to be capable of being selectively raised and lowered to form a seat back for a patient reclining or sitting on the pad on an elongated side edge of the table. The table may also include transfer bars which help to move a patient on and off the table or when moving to a standing position or while simply standing. The table may further include a stowable foot stop, which prevents backward movement of the patient's feet when the patient is standing between the transfer bars. The table may also include a knee blocker, which helps to limit or prevent buckling of the patient's knees when the patient is standing between the transfer bars. | 02-10-2011 |
20110047705 | Massage table with comfort feature - A massage and chiropractic table having a supporting frame and a surface supported on the frame, and having one or more comfort features, including a recess formed in the surface of the table for accommodating a person's anatomical configuration, such as a woman's breasts, a removable recess insert that may be removed and replaced to expose the recess as desired, a neck recess for facilitating supporting a user's neck in a comfortable position, and a head rest that is configured to reduce or eliminate pressure on a user's face when the user is lying face down on the table. The massage table may be foldable and may have a handle so that it may be readily stored and transported, or, according to other embodiments may be stationary. | 03-03-2011 |
20110231996 | HOSPITAL BED - A patient support apparatus includes a frame, with a barrier, and a patient support surface supported in the frame. The apparatus further includes a control system with a controller, which is incorporated into the surface or the frame, and which is in communication with at least one functional component associated with the surface or the frame for controlling or monitoring the functional component. The control system further includes a touch-screen display in communication with the controller for controlling the functional component, which is positioned in the barrier between the exterior and interior side of the barrier wherein the display is incorporated into the barrier and accessible at the exterior or interior side for access by a user. The display is configured to allow the user to select the functional component and control or monitor a function associated with the selected functional component and includes a touch-selectable icon at the display representative of a function associated with the selected component, and with the icon operable to adjust the function of the selected component. | 09-29-2011 |
20110247138 | BED FRAME FOR AN ADJUSTABLE BED - A bed frame with a support structure has a rigid structural frame for carrying an articulating structure for an adjustable bed. The support structure extends substantially to the extents of the articulating structure in an unarticulated position and has a padded bolster. The bolster incorporates a mounting support attached to the structural frame and a resilient foam bumper received on the mounting support with a fabric covering surrounding the bumper and fastened to the mounting support. The articulating structure includes rigid planar supports having edges with a surrounding resilient foam layer having a fabric covering secured to the planar support. The bumper and foam layer are resilient to deform upon contact with an intruding appendage inserted between them. For an exemplary embodiment, an electrical outlet is mounted in a housing which penetrates the support frame, mounting support and bumper. | 10-13-2011 |
20110247139 | PATIENT SUPPORT, COMMUNICATION, AND COMPUTING APPARATUS - A patient support apparatus includes an electronic control system with client browser software running on a general purpose operating system that connects with a remote server via a high speed network connection. The browser and operating system allows the patient support apparatus to access and run programs not designed exclusively for patient support apparatus electronics systems. A general purpose microprocessor along with network converter circuitry allows the patient support to deliver messages in frames having intended recipient addresses. The microprocessor communicates with one or more graphical user interfaces and with a control system that controls actuators of the patient support. The control system may comprise networked nodes, such as CAN nodes for example. Isolation circuitry isolates the patient support from a network of a care facility with which it communicates. | 10-13-2011 |
20120017373 | MATTRESS RETENTION BRACKET ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A body support assembly includes a body support having a head portion, a middle portion, and a foot portion. The body support assembly also includes a foundation underlying and supporting the body support proximate an edge of the body support at one of the head and foot portions, and a bracket coupled to the foundation and slideable between first and second positions at different distances with respect to the edge of the body support. | 01-26-2012 |
20120054964 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES AND METHODS - Improved patient-support apparatuses and methods for rapid mattress inflation and pressure-compensation for changes in patient position. | 03-08-2012 |
20120117731 | HOSPITAL BED FOOT SECTION WITH CASTER CUTOUTS - A bed has a head end and a foot end. The bed has a deck that can assume a horizontal position and at least one position in which a foot section of the deck is substantially vertical. For instance, the bed may assume a chair position, in which a head section of the deck is pivoted upwardly and the foot section is pivoted downwardly to a substantially vertical position. | 05-17-2012 |
20120117732 | FOLD DOWN FOOTBOARD - A patient support apparatus is convertible between a horizontal 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 patient support apparatus from a sitting position. The patient support apparatus includes a deck and a footboard coupled to the deck. The footboard may be stowed while the patient support apparatus is in the chair egress position without being removed from the patient support apparatus. | 05-17-2012 |
20120151678 | GROUND SENSOR CONTROL OF FOOT SECTION RETRACTION - A method and apparatus for controlling movement of members of a patient support apparatus by detecting obstructions to movement of members of the frame of the patient support apparatus and controlling the drives that move the members to prevent contact with the obstruction while achieving a desired position as quickly as possible. Proximity sensors positioned on member of the patient support apparatus at potential contact points prevents members of the patient support apparatus from contacting other members or obstructions such a floor, for example. | 06-21-2012 |
20120159712 | BED STRUCTURE - A bed structure includes a first body, a second body, a third body, a supporting frame, a first driving assembly and a second driving assembly. The first body extends to form a first arm and a second arm. The distal ends of the first arm and the second arm are provided with a sliding element respectively sliding in a guiding rail of the supporting frame. By this arrangement, the inclination of the bed structure of the present invention can be adjusted smoothly, so that a user lying thereon can feel more comfortable. | 06-28-2012 |
20120174318 | Adjustable Support - An adjustable support in the form of a headrest comprises a flexible arm ( | 07-12-2012 |
20120233780 | THERAPY MAT TABLE AND TABLE CARRIER AND METHODS OF USE - A therapy mat table has an upper surface and removable mat. A portion of the mat and a separate plate is rotatably mounted within the flat top so as to be capable of being selectively raised and lowered to form a seat back for a patient reclining or sitting on the pad on an elongated side edge of the table. The table may also include transfer bars which help to move a patient on and off the table or when moving to a standing position or while simply standing. The table may further include a stowable foot stop, which prevents backward movement of the patient's feet when the patient is standing between the transfer bars. The table may also include a knee blocker, which helps to limit or prevent buckling of the patient's knees when the patient is standing between the transfer bars. | 09-20-2012 |
20120304385 | AIR MATTRESS - Provided is an air mattress in which internal pressure can be controlled according to the movements of a bed. | 12-06-2012 |
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 |
20120324649 | AUTOMATED ANTI-SNORING BED SYSTEM - The present invention is to provide an automated anti-snoring bed system, which includes a bed designed to support a user lying thereon and internally provided with a driving device, a sensing device able to send out a detection signal toward the user's chest at regular intervals of time and receive a reflected signal returning from the user in response to the detection signal, and a control device. When the sensing device determines that the user is snoring according to the reflected signal, the sensing device sends out a control command to the control device and the control device then drives the driving device to change the configuration of the bed to a mode for stopping the user from snoring. Thus, the user is prevented not only from sleep disorders, but also from sleep apnea which may otherwise jeopardize the user's sleeping quality and health. | 12-27-2012 |
20130019408 | Systems and Methods for Monitoring and Providing Therapeutic Support for a User - A method for monitoring pressure at one or more points on an individual and automatically adjusting one or more sections of a support structure. The method includes periodically receiving pressure data from one or more radio frequency addressable sensors placed on an individual; determining, based on the received pressure data, whether an adjustment in the support structure is required; systematically adjusting cells located within the plurality of zones, one zone at a time, until an improvement in pressure data is indicated. If an improvement in pressure data is indicated for a zone, systematically adjusting cells within the plurality of subzones for that zone, one subzone at a time, until an improvement in pressure data is indicated. If an improvement in pressure data is indicated for a subzone, systematically adjusting cells in that subzone, one cell at a time, until an improvement in pressure data is indicated. | 01-24-2013 |
20130074265 | TRANSFORMABLE BED FOR EXAMINATIONS IN PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY - A transformable bed for examinations in pediatric ophthalmology, especially suitable for the use of general anesthesia when conducting eye examinations, is provided. The bed may include a fixed bed board, a movable bed board, a movable seat, a movable support, a securing strap, and a main frame. The bed may be fixedly connected to the top of the main frame, the movable bed board may be rotationally connected to the top of the main frame, and the movable seat may be rotationally connected to the top of the main frame. The securing strap may be disposed on the movable bed board, in which one end of the movable support may be removably connected to the movable bed board, and another end may be removably connected to the main frame. The transformable bed may function both as an anesthesia bed and a handcart, and may be quickly switched therebetween. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081205 | PERSON SUPPORT SURFACE - A person support surface configured to maximize pressure relief when the various portions of the support surface are at an angle with respect to a reference plane. | 04-04-2013 |
20130125310 | HOSPITAL CHAIR BEDS WITH DROP FOOT SECTION - A hospital bed convertible to a side egress chair bed includes a base having opposite end portions; a lifting mechanism secured to the base between the end portions; a rotating frame mounted on the lifting mechanism and configured to rotate horizontally relative to the base; and a patient support surface pivotally secured to the rotating frame. The patient support surface includes a back panel, a seat panel, and a leg panel that are configured to articulate relative to each other from a co-planar configuration to a chair configuration. The leg panel includes a first section pivotally connected to the seat panel and a second section that is separable from the leg panel first section. | 05-23-2013 |
20130174342 | Method and Apparatus for Relieving Shear Induced by an Occupant Support - A method for operating an occupant support, at least part of which is orientation adjustable relative to other parts of the occupant support, is disclosed. The method comprises providing, in response to a change of orientation of the orientation adjustable part, a relatively lower occupant/support interface pressure (OSIP) at a location A and a relatively higher OSIP at a location B followed by providing a relatively higher OSIP at the location A and a relatively lower OSIP at the location B. | 07-11-2013 |
20130174343 | CAPACITIVE WIRE SENSING FOR FURNITURE - A system and method for incorporating presence-sensing technology into furniture is provided. More particularly, the invention relates to detecting presence using a metal, adjustable bed frame. The bed frame is pulsed with a voltage to provide a charge, against which capacitance is measured. A controller determines the corresponding response based on presence detection by the frame. Conductive bushings may also be used to measure capacitance using the bed frame. In further embodiments, capacitance is measured by a foil tape surrounding a perimeter of the adjustable bed. The foil tape has a voltage based on proximity of an object to the tape, and may be embedded with a capacitive wire. A processor receives information regarding changes in capacitance and determines when a change in voltage satisfies a threshold. Based on a determination of presence, or lack of presence, a variety of corresponding features of the adjustable bed may be activated. | 07-11-2013 |
20130219623 | Patient positioning support structure - A patient support structure includes a pair of independently height-adjustable supports, each connected to a patient support. The supports may be independently raised, lowered, rolled or tilted about a longitudinal axis, laterally shifted and angled upwardly or downwardly. Position sensors are provided to sense all of the foregoing movements. The sensors communicate data to a computer for coordinated adjustment and maintenance of the inboard ends of the patient supports in an approximated position during such movements. A longitudinal translator provides for compensation in the length of the structure when the supports are angled upwardly or downwardly. A patient trunk translator provides coordinated translational movement of the patient's upper body along the respective patient support in a caudad or cephalad direction as the patient supports are angled upwardly or downwardly for maintaining proper spinal biomechanics and avoiding undue spinal traction or compression. | 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 |
20130247301 | Operating Table Top Assemblies and Related Devices - This disclosure relates to operating table top assemblies and related devices. In some aspects, an operating table top coupling assembly includes a receiver assembly and a hook assembly. The receiver assembly includes first and second spaced walls that define a central recess therebetween. The hook assembly includes an elongate hook member attached to or integrally formed with a housing that is configured to be at least partially disposed within the central recess of the receiver assembly. | 09-26-2013 |
20130247302 | OCCUPANCY DETECTION FOR FURNITURE - A system and method for incorporating occupancy-detecting technology into furniture is provided. More particularly, the invention relates to detecting occupancy using a detection pad coupled a portion of a bed. The detection pad may include an aluminized polymer material, a metalized and/or conductive fabric, an aluminum sheet, a metal screen, an aluminum tape, a wire grid, or other metalized material or fabric. A controller determines the corresponding response based on single-occupancy or dual-occupancy detection by one or more detection pads. A processor receives information regarding changes in capacitance and determines when a change in voltage satisfies a threshold. Based on a determination of occupancy, or lack thereof, a variety of corresponding features of the adjustable bed may be activated. | 09-26-2013 |
20130298331 | Bed with a Powered Width Expansion Wing - A method for governing care of a person includes determining the importance of a candidate activity ( | 11-14-2013 |
20130312184 | JOINT ASSEMBLY FOR CONNECTING A LONG EXTENSION PANEL TO A PATIENT SUPPORT PANEL OF A RADIATION THERAPY TABLE AND A TWO-PIECE PATIENT SUPPORT TABLE FORMED THEREBY - A joint assembly for forming a two part radiation therapy treatment table is disclosed. The treatment table includes a patient support panel to which one portion of the joint assembly is secured, and a table extension panel to which another portion of the joint assembly is secured. The joint assembly self-aligns, self levels, is immediately stable, and locks automatically by its weight and downward pressure. The joint assembly also includes an automatic failsafe secondary lock that resists joint release if upward forces are applied. Disengaging the secondary lock requires and results in no displacement of the two panels. Upon separation of the two panels the lock resets automatically. | 11-28-2013 |
20130326814 | Electric Bed Bedboard with Embedded Fixed Structure - This invention discloses an electric bed bedboard with embedded fixed structure. The fixed structure includes a plurality of guide pieces, multiple sliders, multiple disc sleeve and two pieces of wood, a plurality of guide pieces. Multiple guide pieces are set on top of the bed board and also have T-shaped slots on their surface. Many disc sleeves are stacked on top of the word pieces at intervals and there are internal thread inside the disc sleeves. Two pieces of wood are fixed into the bed support at intervals and the disc sleeves position matches with the guide pieces. Multiple sliders are “stem” shaped sliders and have external threads on their top. Multiple sliders are situated on top of the guide pieces inside the T-shaped grooves. Multiple sliders' tops are situated inside the multiple disc sleeves which have connection by the threads. | 12-12-2013 |
20140033436 | CANTILEVERED PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A patient support system includes independently adjustable end columns supporting a centrally hinged, jointed or breaking patient support structure. At least one column includes a powered rotation assembly. The patient support includes at least two sections. A coordinated drive system provides for both upwardly and downwardly breaking or jointed orientations of the two sections in various inclined and tilted positions. Cable, cantilevered and pull-rod systems are included. | 02-06-2014 |
20140047641 | VARIABLE WIDTH HOSPITAL BED - A system for changing width of a person support apparatus is disclosed. A person support apparatus comprises at least one deck extension which is configured to be retracted or extended by at least one motor controlled by a bed controller. A mattress controller communicates with a bed controller and controls a fluid supply device to inflate or deflate a mattress supported by the person support apparatus to alter the width of the mattress. The mattress may also be inflated or deflated in response to manual extension or retraction of the deck extension. | 02-20-2014 |
20140059769 | Adjustable Bed Base Having Foam Shroud With Openings - An adjustable bed ( | 03-06-2014 |
20140090173 | INTEGRATED PATIENT BED SYSTEM - The present invention includes an integrated system and methods for patient treatment, the system includes a hospital bed; a plurality of patient diagnostic and treatment devices connected to a network, wherein each of the devices can communicate to a network and exchange information with the network about the care of a patient; and a processor accessible adjacent to the bed and connected to the network to integrate information obtained from the devices through the network with one or more additional sources of information databases, wherein the processor can communicate to one or more patient treatment devices either directly or via the network and the processor directs the one or more patient treatment devices to change the treatment of the patient. | 04-03-2014 |
20140201915 | BOLSTER ATTACHMENT SYSTEM FOR AN ADJUSTABLE BED - A bed frame with a support structure has a rigid structural frame for carrying an articulating structure for an adjustable bed. The support structure extends substantially to the extents of the articulating structure in an unarticulated position and has a padded bolster. The bolster incorporates a mounting support attached to the structural frame and a resilient foam bumper received on the mounting support with a fabric covering surrounding the bumper and fastened to the mounting support. The articulating structure includes rigid planar supports having edges with a surrounding resilient foam layer having a fabric covering secured to the planar support. The bumper and foam layer are resilient to deform upon contact with an intruding appendage inserted between them. For an exemplary embodiment, an electrical outlet is mounted in a housing which penetrates the support frame, mounting support and bumper. | 07-24-2014 |
20140215717 | Bed With A Powered Width Expansion Wing With Manual Release - A bed comprises a fixed width deck section, a wing movably coupled to the fixed width section, a leadscrew having a rotational axis, a leadscrew driver coupled to the leadscrew for rotating the leadscrew about its axis, and a release unit. The release unit is coupled to the wing and configured to move between a) an engaged position in which the release unit engages the lead screw and moves therealong as the leadscrew rotates about the rotational axis thereby causing the wing to translate relative to the fixed width section; and b) a disengaged position in which the release unit is disengaged from the leadscrew. | 08-07-2014 |
20140237723 | ADJUSTABLE BED - A bed is disclosed in the present application. In certain embodiments, the bed comprises a frame, a mattress support coupled to the frame and moveable between a substantially flat position and an elevated position, and an actuator coupled to the frame and the mattress support for moving the mattress support between the substantially flat position and the elevated position. The mattress support comprises a first section and a second section. The first section is pivotally connected to the frame and to the second section. The second section is pivotally connected to at least one connecting link. The connecting link is pivotally connected to the frame. | 08-28-2014 |
20140250599 | Deck Assembly For Adjustable Bed - An adjustable bed base includes a deck assembly made at least partially of foam. In one embodiment multiple sections of the deck assembly are joined to each other with living hinges formed from a plastic material coating the different sections of deck. In another embodiment, each section is made from foam surrounded with a plastic cover and adjacent sections joined with conventional hinges. | 09-11-2014 |
20140259415 | ADJUSTABLE MATTRESS AND ADJUSTABLE BED SYSTEM INCORPORATING THE SAME - An adjustable mattress includes a body portion and an extension portion. The body portion includes a first plurality of spaced-apart fingers extending outwardly from at least one edge thereof. The extension portion includes a second plurality of spaced-apart fingers extending outwardly therefrom. The first plurality of fingers are configured for inter-fit engagement with the second plurality of fingers. The extension portion is movable relative to the body portion to vary a degree of inter-fit engagement of the fingers between a first position, wherein the adjustable mattress defines a first dimension, and a second position, wherein the adjustable mattress defines a second dimension. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259416 | WORK SURFACE EXTENSIONS FOR EMBALMING TABLES AND EMBALMING TABLES INCLUDING THE SAME - In one embodiment, a work surface extension for an embalming table may include a sheet member, one or more spar members, at least one stiffening member, and a clamping member. The at least one stiffening member may include a table accepting opening partially formed by a table datum feature, a strut member that extends laterally from the table accepting opening in a first direction, and a sheet contacting surface the extends laterally from the table accepting opening in a second direction. The table datum feature and the processing surface of the sheet member can be aligned at an extension alignment angle that is acute. The clamping member can be rotatably engaged with the at least one stiffening member. The clamping member may include a table engagement feature that is biased to at least partially enclose the table accepting opening of the at least one stiffening member. | 09-18-2014 |
20140289964 | CONFIGURABLE BED - A sleep system includes a sleep surface with a customized profile. The profile of the sleep surface is particularly and specifically designed to maintain a proper sleeping position for an individual. The sleeping surface can include two or more portions that have configurations that ensure the straight alignment of the spine for a person sleeping on the sleep surface. This type of sleep system is customized to each person and, thus, provides a beneficial sleeping position that is individualized and provides the best support for the particular sleeper. | 10-02-2014 |
20140310876 | PATIENT SUPPORT OVERLOAD OR OBSTRUCTION DETECTION - A patient support device, such as a bed, includes a frame, a backrest or other platform movable with respect to the frame, and an actuator connecting the backrest to the frame. The actuator is configured to raise and lower, or otherwise move, the backrest or platform with respect to the frame. An actuator sensor is provided to sense movement of the actuator. A backrest sensor is provided to sense movement of the backrest. A controller is coupled to the actuator, the actuator sensor, and the backrest sensor. The controller is configured to stop the actuator from raising the backrest in response to a characteristic signal from the actuator sensor. The controller is further configured to stop the actuator from lowering the backrest in response to at least a characteristic signal from the backrest sensor. The characteristic signals are defined to prevent the backrest or platform from moving when obstructed or overloaded in order to reduce the chance of damage or injury. | 10-23-2014 |
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 |
20150026890 | EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY DEVICE FOR AN ELECTROMOTIVE FURNITURE DRIVE FOR A PIECE OF FURNITURE, ELECTROMOTIVE FURNITURE DRIVE, AND A CORRESPONDING PIECE OF FURNITURE - The invention relates to an emergency power supply device ( | 01-29-2015 |
20150135441 | Modular Operating Table - A modular operating table comprises a support ( | 05-21-2015 |
20150290054 | INTEGRATED-BED MATTRESS AND INTEGRATED BED - A mattress can be adapted to an integrated bed that includes a main bed unit, and a wheelchair unit that is separable from the main bed unit and has a wheelchair back bottom, a wheelchair hip bottom and a wheelchair foot bottom. The mattress includes a first protrusion configured to be fastened to a back-section hole in the wheelchair back bottom, a fastener configured to be fastened to the wheelchair hip bottom, and a second protrusion configured to be fastened to a foot-section hole in the wheelchair foot bottom. | 10-15-2015 |
20150296991 | LEG ASSEMBLY FOR A SUPPORT FRAME - A support system includes a support frame and at least one modular leg assembly mounted to and supporting the support frame. The leg assembly includes a first leg member and a second leg member. The second leg member has a top-to-bottom length that is greater than the top-to-bottom length of the first leg member. The first and second leg members are connected individually or in combination to the support frame such that at least three leg heights are selectably provided. The leg members may each have a threaded connecting element extending therefrom for connecting the leg member to another leg member or to the support frame. The support system may be a mattress support frame. The at least one modular leg assembly may be a plurality of modular leg assemblies. | 10-22-2015 |
20150320627 | WHEELCHAIR AND COMBINED BED - A wheelchair includes a first link that supports a first bottom, a second link that supports a second bottom, a third link that supports a third bottom, a fourth link that supports a fourth bottom, a first base portion that supports a fifth bottom, and a first drive link. The first drive link has a first roller and a second roller. The second link and the third link are provided with rail portions respectively. The wheelchair has wheelchair link portion allows the first roller to slide in the rail portion of the second link, and allows the second roller to slide in the rail portion of the third link. | 11-12-2015 |
20150366360 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF AN ADJUSTABLE BED - Aspects of this invention relate to an adjustable bed that may include one or more articulating portions, and may include one or more components, including an air inflatable mattress associated with the adjustable bed frame, a programmable logic controller, a remote memory storage facility, a remote storage location of user preferences, a cell phone remote control, a modular control device, an air purification facility, a power outlet controller, a Bluetooth remote control, an ultra wide band remote control, a wireless USB remote control, and the like. | 12-24-2015 |
20150366363 | MATTRESS BUCKET RETENTION MECHANISM - A mattress bucket retention mechanism and device for securing a mattress on an automated bed is provided. Embodiments of the invention relate to an integrated mattress bucket retention mechanism for an adjustable bed. In one embodiment, the mattress bucket retention mechanism secures a mattress against articulating deckboard panels of an adjustable bed. In other embodiments, the mattress bucket retention mechanism provides a replaceable top surface for covering a mattress. Further, the mattress bucket retention mechanism may serve as a protective surround for the mattress. Embodiments of the mattress bucket retention mechanism include a deckboard having a deckboard edge, a mattress wrap having side panels and a top panel, and a zipper closure mechanism, which are used to create an interior compartment for securing a mattress. | 12-24-2015 |
20150366730 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR A BED WITH AN ACTUATED DECK SECTION - A bed with an actuated deck section. The bed includes a deck section, a non-articulating component, and an actuator. The deck section is configured to articulate. In some embodiments, the actuator is connected to the deck section and the non-articulating component. A portion of the deck section, in one embodiment, is in an elevated position in response to an output rod of the actuator being in a relatively retracted position. | 12-24-2015 |
20150366732 | BED WITH MODIFIED FOOT DECK - A bed is provided having a non-pivotal actuation mechanism for a foot deck to assist the bed in being converted to a chair bed and lowered close to the floor even when the foot deck is in a generally vertical position. In one embodiment, the bed has a longitudinal gap between the intermediate deck section and the foot deck section. As the foot deck transitions to the generally vertical position from the generally horizontal position the gap between the intermediate frame section and the foot deck section is decreased. | 12-24-2015 |
20160038358 | BED DEVICE - A bed device includes: an operation section that receives an operation input; a controller that controls a movement of the bed in accordance with the operation input; a detector that detects a position of a patient on the bed; and, a limitation table that stores a limitation area set on the bed in association with a limitation content, wherein when the position of the patient detected by the detector is included in the limitation area, the limitation content is read out from the limitation table so as to control the controller in accordance with the limitation content. With this configuration, it is possible to provide a higher safety bed device which can not only notify the danger based on the bed movement but also limit the movement of the bed in accordance with the status of the patient or the bed device. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038360 | BED HAVING RACK AND PINION POWERED WIDTH EXPANSION - A bed comprises a fixed width deck section, a wing movably coupled to the fixed width section, and a rack and pinion mechanism for extending and retracting the wing. | 02-11-2016 |
20160045383 | Rehabilitation Bed - A rehabilitation bed includes a frame assembly, a mattress leg section, a mattress middle section, and a mattress back section. A pedaling portion is mounted between the mattress leg section and the frame assembly. The mattress leg section includes two legrests that can be moved away from each other to permit a patient to use the pedaling portion for rehabilitation of the legs of the patient. The mattress middle section can be moved to an upper position to elevate the body of the patient, permitting the patient to freely move the arms and legs for rehabilitation. The mattress back section can be moved to be an inclined state permitting the patient to be in a sitting position. An auxiliary exerciser can optionally be mounted to an outer side of the frame assembly, permitting weight training of the arms of the patient. | 02-18-2016 |
20160066703 | Sleep Support System and Control Method Thereof - The invention relates to a sleep support system and the control method thereof. People may come across such emergencies as insomnia for some reason when going to sleep or apnea during sleep for some reason. The invention comprises a bedding, a processor, a sleep aid mechanism, a data acquisition mechanism and a wake-up mechanism, wherein the data acquisition mechanism comprises a data converter, a vibration sensor assembly and a snore sensor which are connected to the data converter; the processor receives signals of the vibration sensor assembly through the data converter and controls the sleep aid mechanism; and the processor receives signals of the snore sensor through the data converter and controls the wake-up mechanism. By installing the sleep support system in a bedroom, intervention or emergency treatment measures can be taken timely through real-time monitoring of the data of various physical signs of the user and identification of the sleep state of the user when abnormity is detected, to ensure that the user can have high quality sleep, effectively prevent the occurrence of accidents of the user during sleep, and ensure good sleep quality of the user. | 03-10-2016 |
20160074264 | PULMONARY PRONE BED - A pulmonary prone bed is described that reduces the frequency of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) by allowing a patient to rest/sleep in the prone position. In particular, a portion of a mattress and bed frame that supports the upper part of the body may adjust to the length of the torso of each individual patient and a midsection of the mattress and bed frame may adjust to the length of the thighs of each individual patient. This adjustment allows the chin of each patient to reach over the end of the mattress and the bed to fold downward at the patient's waist. By allowing the patient to rest in the prone position, gravity may work to pull mucous secretions forward and out the nose to be expelled. In this fashion, mucous secretions will be nowhere near the lungs such that the patient may not be susceptible to aspiration of mucous secretions. | 03-17-2016 |
20160128610 | EXIT DETECTION SYSTEM WITH COMPENSATION - A person support apparatus, such as a bed, stretcher, cot, recliner, or the like, includes an exit detection system having a plurality of force sensors that support the weight of an occupant positioned on a support surface. The force sensors are part of an exit detection system that issues an alarm when the occupant exits, or is about to exit, the person support apparatus. The distribution of weight applied to the force sensors is used to determine if the occupant is about to exit the person support apparatus. Compensation is made to the exit detection system for changes in the weight distribution that are not caused by movement of the occupant. Such changes may be due to siderail movement, support surface pivoting, and/or movement of other components of the person support apparatus. | 05-12-2016 |
20160128882 | ARMREST LOCKING MECHANISM AND INTEGRATED BED HAVING SAME - An armrest locking mechanism includes a lever and an armrest lock. The lever is configured to unlock a movement of an armrest. The armrest lock is configured to unlock a movement of the lever. | 05-12-2016 |
20160128885 | Wheelchair Bed Insert Device - A wheelchair bed insert device facilitates transfer of a person from a bed to a wheelchair. The device includes a bed frame having an open space extending into a lateral side of the bed frame. A mattress has a slot therein aligning with the open space of the bed frame when the mattress is positioned on the bed frame. A chair frame is positionable in the open space. A chair pad is coupled to the chair frame occupying the slot in the mattress when the chair frame is positioned in the open space of the bed frame. Chair wheels are coupled to the chair frame wherein the wheels facilitate transport of a person seated on the chair pad. | 05-12-2016 |
20160143798 | TABLETOP SECTIONS FOR SURGICAL TABLES - Tabletop section for a surgical table, the tabletop section including a first connector for connecting the tabletop section to a second tabletop section, the first connector having a hook disposed around a space and defining an opening into the space, and a lock pin for locking the connector to the second tabletop section, the lock pin being movable relative to the hook to change a degree to which the lock pin blocks the opening. The tabletop section has a centre of mass between first and second handle portions thereof. | 05-26-2016 |
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