Patient support usable with bariatric patients
US10188569B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/74
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided a patient support that may be adjustable in height, width, length or a combination thereof. The patient support may be useable with normal sized patients or with bariatric patients. The patient support has a variety of features to enhance operability and/or functionality, including a width adjustable caster frame, width adjustable deck portions, a width adjustable headboard and an extendible foot board to provide extra length. An enhanced lift mechanism can accommodate bariatric patients and alternative functionality in achieving deck positions improves patient comfort. Various parts of the patient support including deck panels and the footboard may be removed and replaced with ease without complicated connectors.
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