Person support apparatus with ingress/egress assist
US11129482B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G7/05746
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments include a person support apparatus including a plurality of air fluidizable material, a tub, a foam bolster disposed along at least one wall of the tub and extending over the at least one wall, and an inflatable air bladder disposed above the foam bolster along the at least one wall of the tub. A method of assisting a person with ingress or egress of a person support apparatus by deflating the inflatable air bladder and adjusting a level of fluidization of the air fluidizable material such that the surface supporting the portion of the person is substantially level with a top of the foam bolster is also described.
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