Patient support apparatus with sensor assembly

US10137044B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Hill-Rom Services, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Brandon P. Fisk · Brookville, US
• Nicole Johannigman · Greensburg, US
• Brian J. Hoffman · Lawrenceburg, US
• Frank E. Sauser · Cincinnati, US
• Jason B. Grace · Cincinnati, US
• David L. Bedel · Batesville, US
• Brian Kirkish · Algonquin, US
• Jason M. Gilreath · Cincinnati, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 11, 2016
• Grant date: Nov 27, 2018
• Expiry date: Jun 8, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61G2203/46
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

According to the present disclosure, a patient support system includes a patient support surface having an air fluidizable section and a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly is configured to detect a temperature within the air fluidizable section. The sensor assembly includes a housing with an interior, a processor within the interior of the housing, a thermal conductor, and a thermal insulator.