Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
005614000 | Hydraulically operated | 20 |
20110078858 | SUPPORT DEVICE FOR PERSONS, FOR EXAMPLE A HOSPITAL BED, PROVIDED WITH A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - A support device for persons, such as a bed, treatment or operating table, chair, comprises:—a frame;—a first and a second movable member, which movable members can be adjusted independently of one another and which are designed to support the person or one or more parts of the person in various positions, and—a hydraulic system for adjusting the movable members, the hydraulic system comprising:—a reservoir for hydraulic liquid;—a first and a second hydraulic actuator associated with the first and second movable member, respectively, which hydraulic actuators can each be moved in two directions;—a hydraulic pump;—a pump activating member which is operatively connected to the pump in order for an operator to activate the pump;—a valve assembly which is provided in the hydraulic circuit between the pump and the respective actuators, and—a valve assembly operating member which can be mechanically operated by an operator and is mechanically connected to the valve assembly for selecting and providing a connection between one of the actuators and the pump in order to be able to selectively move a movable member by supplying pressurized hydraulic liquid to the associated actuator upon activation of the pump. | 04-07-2011 |
20110094032 | SINGLE DRIVER CONNECTING STRUCTURE FOR AN ELECTRIC BED OR CHAIR - A single driver connecting structure for an electric bed or chair comprises: a primary frame, a driver and a link rod. The second structural component has two first angle brackets, and the first angle brackets each include a sliding slot. The third structural component has two second angle brackets, and each second angle bracket includes an aperture. The driver has a positioning portion and an extendable rod, and the positioning portion is pivoted to the securing aperture. The link rod has a first aperture and a second aperture. The first aperture is pivoted to the through hole of the driver with a control pin, and the control pin is slibable in, and limited in, the sliding slot. The second aperture and the aperture of the third structural component are pivoted together such that the driver drives the link rod to affect different movements of the main frame. | 04-28-2011 |
20120096645 | LEG LIFT MECHANISM FOR ELECTRIC BED OR CHAIR - A leg lift mechanism for an electric bed or chair includes a primary frame, having a first structural component mounted with a bed frame and pivotally connected with a driver, a second structural component pivotally connected with the first structural component, a third structural component pivotally connected with the second structural component, a first angle bracket mounted with the second structural component, a lift bracket pivotally connected with the bed frame and abutted against the third structural component, and a second angle bracket mounted with the lift bracket. A link rod has an end pivotally connected with an extendable rod of the driver through a control pin inserted into a sliding slot of the first angle bracket, and the other end pivotally connected with the second angle bracket. Thus, the link rod can be driven by the driver to cause different movements of the primary frame. | 04-26-2012 |
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 |
20130333115 | STRETCHER SEAT SECTION ARTICULATION MECHANISMS AND METHODS - Articulation systems and methods of use for a person support apparatus are disclosed. A head support section of a person support apparatus is configured to translate as its inclination with respect to a horizontal surface varies. The inclination of a seat support section is configured to vary as the inclination of the head support section changes with respect to a horizontal surface. Weight acting the seat support section assists in variation of inclination of the head support section. | 12-19-2013 |
20140137329 | SUPPORT DEVICE FOR PERSONS, FOR EXAMPLE A HOSPITAL BED, PROVIDED WITH A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - A support device for persons, such as a bed, treatment or operating table, chair, comprises: a frame; a first and a second movable member, which movable members can be adjusted independently of one another and which are designed to support the person or one or more parts of the person in various positions, and a hydraulic system for adjusting the movable members, the hydraulic system comprising: a reservoir for hydraulic liquid; a first and a second hydraulic actuator associated with the first and second movable member, respectively, which hydraulic actuators can each be moved in two directions; a hydraulic pump; a pump activating member which is operatively connected to the pump in order for an operator to activate the pump; a valve assembly which is provided in the hydraulic circuit between the pump and the respective actuators, and a valve assembly operating member which can be mechanically operated by an operator and is mechanically connected to the valve assembly for selecting and providing a connection between one of the actuators and the pump in order to be able to selectively move a movable member by supplying pressurized hydraulic liquid to the associated actuator upon activation of the pump. | 05-22-2014 |
20140259417 | INFLATABLE AIR MATTRESS SNORING DETECTION AND RESPONSE - A method can be provided that includes measuring sound waves using a sound measuring device, determining, at a central controller of an air mattress system, one or more parameter values of the sound waves, comparing the one or more parameter values with values, ranges, or patterns indicative of snoring, identifying a snoring state of a user, and initiating, with the central controller, a change to one or more adjustable features of the air mattress system. | 09-18-2014 |
20150107023 | ELECTRIC BED STRUCTURE - An electric bed includes a base and an upper body adjustment unit is pivotably connected to a top portion of the base. A head support frame is pivotably connected to the upper body adjustment unit. A front adjustment unit has a power source located at the underside of the top portion of the base. An output end of the power source is connected to a push link and a support member. The push link is connected to the underside of the head support frame to tilt the head support frame. The support member is pivotably connected to the upper body support frame which has a support face. An angle is defined between the support face and the underside of the upper body adjustment unit. The head support frame is adjusted by using the front adjustment unit and the upper body support frame is then lifted to adjust the inclination. | 04-23-2015 |
005615000 | Fluid inflatable bag adjusts position of support section | 12 |
20080244830 | Inflatable Mattress and Method for Positioning a Patient - An inflatable mattress having an inflated torso support pad, a first leg extending out from a first portion of the inflated torso support pad, and a second leg spaced from the first leg and extending out from a second portion of the inflated torso support pad. The first leg and the second leg define a gap between them to allow the legs to be spread apart for toileting or cleaning of the patient, or deflated and rolled upon themselves so as to provide easy access to the patient during clinical procedures. A method is provided for positioning a patient with the inflatable mattress. | 10-09-2008 |
20080250563 | Graphic Display Panel - A graphic design consists of graphic elements such as text, logos, images and texture. On the front surface of transparent substrate, a white translucent copy in the form of chosen graphic elements in the design (such as text) is applied, so when viewed from front is right-reading. The complete original graphic design is then applied in register onto the front surface, so that the parts of the design that were copied onto the front surface first come directly onto contact with that copy. A white copy in the form of the other areas (the graphic elements that were not copied onto the front) is applied onto the back of the substrate (i.e. the side facing away from the viewer) in register with the rest of the design (in reverse, so when viewed from front is right-reading). Further copies of this one may be applied behind it (i.e. on the back) to increase its opacity. A light-source is placed behind the substrate. See | 10-16-2008 |
20080250564 | PATIENT SUPPORT WITH UNIVERSAL ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEM - A patient support including a patient support surface, a fluid movement system provided at the patient support, and a plurality of ports mounted at the patient support, which are in selective fluid communication with the fluid movement system. At least one of the ports is adapted for coupling to a device for delivering fluid to the device from the fluid movement system or delivering a vacuum pressure to the device from the fluid movement system for suctioning fluid through the device when the device is coupled to the port. | 10-16-2008 |
20100138998 | TURNING PLATFORM - A turning platform having longitudinally extending side portions hinged to a central portion and hydraulic, or pneumatic, expansion means beneath each side portion operated by control means to raise and lower said side portions by rotating them about the hinges in a predetermined sequence. | 06-10-2010 |
20100325798 | Support platform - An adjustable personal treatment apparatus that is usable by women of all sizes to enable them to enjoy, without harm, the full healthful benefits of proper and necessary massage and therapy. More particularly, the apparatus permits the proper pressure to be applied to a female patient during massage, or therapeutic treatment, without causing discomfort and possible damage to breast tissue or breast implants. | 12-30-2010 |
20110191960 | SURGICAL POSITIONING SYSTEM - A surgical positioning system includes a flexible air-impermeable shell filled with beads that is wrapped against the patient and subjected to a vacuum to hold the patient in place. An air-impermeable top wall can be joined with an air-impermeable bottom wall to define a plurality of chambers. Each of the chambers can include a peripheral edge that extends around the periphery of the respective chamber. The plurality of chambers can include a first shoulder chamber, a second shoulder chamber, and a main chamber. | 08-11-2011 |
20120054965 | BED FRAME AND MATTRESS SYNCHRONOUS CONTROL - A support apparatus includes a bed frame with movable portions and a mattress supported on the bed frame. A control system synchronously controls inflation and deflation of at least one air bladder of the mattress and movement of at least one of the movable portions. | 03-08-2012 |
20120073052 | PNEUMATIC POWERED DECK SECTION - An actuator for a extendable deck section of a patient support apparatus comprises a flexible inflatable vessel, a variable length enclosure having a first end coupled to a base portion of an extendable deck section and a second end coupled to an extender portion of the extendable deck section. | 03-29-2012 |
20120266382 | BED FOR PROVIDING SUPPORT IN SITTING UP - The invention relates to a bed for providing support in sitting up to a person lying thereon, comprising an approximately rectangular frame, which comprises at least two frame parts, which are separated from each other in the transverse direction and are connected to each other in an articulated manner and are completed to form a planar element by flexible slats, woven wire fabric, or the like and can be swiveled about a transverse axis oriented transversely to the respective frame part from the horizontal to an inclined position, wherein at least one sit-up area lies on at least one frame part, said sit-up area being integrated into the surface of the frame part in the deactivated state, the outward-facing edge of said sit-up area extending approximately to the border of the frame and the inward-facing edge of said sit-up area being at a distance from the center line of the frame extending in the longitudinal direction, wherein said sit-up area can be swiveled about a sit-up axis extending parallel or at an angle to a longitudinal side of the frame in order to activate the sit-up area. | 10-25-2012 |
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 |
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 |
20150335507 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR TREATMENT OF SLEEP DISORDERS - A sleep apparatus, such as a mattress, comprises a head support surface sized to support a person's head, and a torso support surface sized to support a person's torso. The head support surface is generally laterally sloped moving from a first side toward a second side of the mattress, and the torso support surface is generally laterally sloped moving from the first side toward the second side. In some embodiments, the lateral slope of the head support surface is at least about 15°, the lateral slope of the head support surface is greater than the lateral slope of the torso support surface, and/or, the sleep apparatus slopes in the longitudinal direction as well. | 11-26-2015 |