Low-air-loss (LAL) patient support apparatuses and methods
US10034808B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Mattresses and cushions, methods of making mattresses and cushions, and patient supports comprising a mattress and/or a cushion. At least some embodiments of the present mattresses and cushions comprise a body with air-impermeable material having a plurality of openings, and a cover sheet comprising air-permeable and liquid-impermeable material covering at least a portion of the plurality of openings and coupled to the body by a liquid-impermeable welded seam encircling the covered one or more openings.
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