Powered side rail for a patient support apparatus
US11020297B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/46
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient support system comprises a patient support apparatus for patients. The patient support apparatus comprises a base and a patient support surface supported by the base. The patient support apparatus also comprises side rails that move between raised and lowered positions. One or more actuators are coupled to each of the side rails. A controller communicates with the actuators to raise and lower the side rails, either without any manual assistance from the user, or with manual assistance from the user.
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