Patent · US Active

Customized bed exit warnings to modify patient behavior

US10504353B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

Hill-Rom Services, Inc. · US

Inventors

Neal Wiggermann · Batesville, US
Robert M. Zerhusen · Cincinnati, US
Richard H. Heimbrock · Batesville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 18, 2016
Grant date	Dec 10, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 25, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61G2203/44
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A patient support apparatus includes a frame, a support surface, and a sensor. The frame cooperates with the support surface to support a patient. The sensor is coupled to one of the frame and the support surface and is configured to provide an input signal indicative of a characteristic associated with the patient.

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