Systems and methods for determining the usability of person support apparatuses
US10143608B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B30/70
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A person support apparatus includes a support adapted to support thereon an occupant of the person support apparatus and a sensor configured to detect an ambient air characteristic. The sensor generates an output signal based on the detected characteristic and communicates the output signal to a controller. The controller is configured to receive the output signal from the sensor and determine a usability status of the person support apparatus. The usability status may include an indication that the person support apparatus is ready for use by an occupant, whether a potential hazard exists for an occupant of the person support apparatus, a cleaning status of the person support apparatus, or a location of the person support apparatus.
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