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Patient support apparatus

US10881567B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 2017
Grant dateJan 5, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 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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