Patient support apparatus
US10881567B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G7/018
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient support apparatus for supporting a patient. A pair of support decks are operatively attached to a support frame. Each of the support decks is arranged for articulation about a respective longitudinal axis between a plurality of longitudinal support configurations. Each of the support decks comprises a seat section and an auxiliary section operatively attached to the seat section for articulation transverse to the respective longitudinal axis. A joint assembly is coupled to the support frame and to each of the support decks. The joint assembly is arranged to concurrently position the auxiliary sections at a common angle relative to the respective seat sections independent of articulation of the support decks between the longitudinal support configurations.
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