Mattress having selectable patient weight valve, inductive power, and a digital x-ray cassette

US11826185B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Hill-Rom Services, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Frank E. Sauser · Cincinnati, US
• Charles A. Lachenbruch · Lakeway, US
• Kathryn R. Smith · Batesville, US
• Jnanesha Ramegowda · Batesville, US
• Jason B. Grace · Cincinnati, US
• Douglas E. Borgman · Brookville, US
• Nolan D. Wanner · Pecatonica, US
• Steven D. Baker · San Francisco, US
• Douglas A. Seim · Okeana, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 17, 2022
• Grant date: Nov 28, 2023
• Expiry date: Jun 17, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61G2203/44
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A patient support apparatus includes a frame and a mattress positioned on the frame. The mattress has an electronic component positioned within an interior of the mattress. An inductive power transmitter is coupled to the frame. An inductive power receiver is positioned within the interior of the mattress and electrically coupled to the electronic component.