Proning frame headrest tilt indicators

US11801184B2 · 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 Castaño · 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: Nov 28, 2022
• Grant date: Oct 31, 2023
• Expiry date: Nov 28, 2042

Classification

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

Abstract

A head rest accessory is provided for coupling to a bed frame of a hospital bed. The head rest accessory includes a frame and a head rest mount coupled to the frame. A head rest is coupled to the head rest mount and includes a face rest shell. A first angle sensor measures a first tilt angle of the face rest shell. A second angle sensor measures a second tilt angle of the face rest shell.