Pneumatic system blockage detection
US11712386B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/581
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A patient support apparatus pneumatic system may include a mattress defining an interior and a pneumatic enclosure in fluid communication with the interior and comprising an inlet and an outlet. A blower may be in fluid communication with the interior and the pneumatic enclosure. A pressure sensor may be configured to detect a pressure at the outlet. A controller may be configured to monitor a speed of the blower and the pressure at the outlet for detecting at least one of an intake blockage condition and an exhaust blockage condition.
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