Proning frame for a patient bed

US11529276B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Hill-Rom Services, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Philippe Kaikenger · Kerbarh, FR
• Jean-Bernard Duvert · Vannes, FR
• Mickael Audic · Locmiquélic, FR
• Joshua C. Hight · Somerville, US
• Alejandro Noe Conejo · Batesville, US
• Jonathan K. Moenter · Batesville, US
• Lori Ann Zapfe · Milroy, US
• Heather D. Kooiker · Caledonia, US
• Christine Abousaleh · Chicago, US
• Carlos A. Urrea · Glenview, US
• Morgan Dreyer · Versailles, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 31, 2021
• Grant date: Dec 20, 2022
• Expiry date: Aug 31, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61G2203/42
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A head rest accessory for coupling to sockets provided on a bed frame of a hospital bed is provided. A frame is configured to be insertable downwardly into the sockets to couple the frame to the bed frame of the hospital bed. A head rest mount is coupled to the frame and is repositionable along the frame. A head rest is coupled to the head rest mount and includes a face rest shell. A first angle sensor is positioned along a side of the face rest shell. A second angle sensor is positioned on a head end of the face rest shell.