Spine table positioner pad with pressure sensing and cooling features
US10709630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2210/70
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments include a modular support pad having a support cushion, a fluid-filled bladder coupled to an electronic pressure sensor for sensing a fluid pressure within the fluid-filled bladder, and a ticking surrounding the support cushion and the fluid-filled bladder and providing a person support surface between the fluid-filled bladder and a person. Other embodiments include a modular support pad having a support cushion, a bladder coupled to an electronic pump for circulating a cooling fluid within the bladder, and a ticking surrounding the support cushion and the bladder and providing a person support surface between the bladder and a person. Methods of sensing pressure applied by a support pad are also described.
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