Portable patient turning device
US11660242B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/34
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A portable patient turning device is provided comprising an inflatable mattress cover having a planar surface configured to substantially cover the surface of a bed, and a control unit connected to the inflatable mattress cover by one or more air hoses. The inflatable mattress cover further comprises a first inflatable chamber proximate to and extending along a left edge of the planar surface, a second inflatable chamber proximate to and extending along a right edge of the planar surface, and a spine cushion positioned between the first inflatable chamber and the second inflatable chamber and extending along a middle portion of the planar surface for at least a portion of the length of the first inflatable chamber and second inflatable chamber.
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