Patient table and patient weight measuring system
US10959898B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/44
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Patient weight measuring system includes a patient table and a control circuit. The patient table includes a tabletop that receives a patient thereon, an elevation mechanism, and a load sensor. The elevation mechanism adjusts a height of the tabletop relative to a floor. The elevation mechanism includes a support frame and an actuator. The support frame includes multiple pivotable frame members mechanically connected to the tabletop. The actuator is configured to exert an actuator force on at least one of the frame members to control the height of the tabletop. The load sensor is operably connected to the actuator and configured to measure the actuator force. The control circuit is communicatively connected to the load sensor, and is configured to calculate a weight of the patient disposed on the tabletop based on the actuator force measured by the load sensor.
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