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Apparatus and method for positioning a patient

US11369535B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 2018
Grant dateJun 28, 2022
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G2200/32
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A patient positioning system includes an inflatable patient support device and a positioning apparatus. The positioning apparatus includes a wedge-shaped body configured to be placed under the support device to support a patient in a desired position and a tail including an elongated piece of material extending from the wedge-shaped body.

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