Support surface useful life monitoring
US10588802B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H50/70
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient support apparatus includes a frame, a support surface, and a sensor. The frame and the support surface cooperate 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 usage of the support surface by the patient.
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