Patient support apparatuses with motion customization
US11801177B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/40
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient support apparatus includes a litter frame, a support deck, an actuator, a user interface, a transceiver, and a controller. The controller is adapted to limit the movement of the actuator to a first range of motion in the absence of receiving a motion limit message from an off-board device via the transceiver or from a local user interface on the patient support apparatus. The controller is further adapted to limit the movement of the actuator to a second and different range of motion after receiving and implementing a motion limit message. The off-board device may be a local server positioned in a healthcare facility, a remote server, or another device. In some embodiments, the patient support apparatus includes a memory with stored data defining the multiple ranges of motion and the controller selects one of the ranges of motion in response to the motion limit message.
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