Structures for causing movement of elements of a bed

US11357682B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Hill-Rom Services, Inc. · US

Inventors

• David L. Ribble · Indianapolis, US
• Craig M. Meyerson · Syracuse, US
• Lori Ann Zapfe · Milroy, US
• John V. Harmeyer · Cleves, US
• Xuan Teng · Batesville, US
• Jotpreet Chahal · Batesville, US
• Thomas F. Heil · Easley, US
• Kirsten M. Emmons · Batesville, US
• David L. Bedel · Batesville, US
• Kenneth L. Lilly · Sharonville, US
• Nicholas A. Mann · Cincinnati, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 26, 2019
• Grant date: Jun 14, 2022
• Expiry date: Mar 20, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61G2203/10
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present disclosure is related to a bed assembly. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to a bed assembly that is compatible with a traditional consumer bed and can enhance the traditional consumer bed so it provides features of a traditional hospital bed. The bed assembly of the present disclosure may include pneumatic components to move portions of the bed assembly.