Apparatus and method for positioning a patient
US12318339B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2200/32
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient positioning system includes an inflatable patient support device having a width, and a positioning apparatus. The positioning apparatus including a wedge-shaped body, the wedge-shaped body configured to be placed under the inflatable patient support device to support a patient in a desired position, and a tail comprising an elongated piece of material extending from a front end of the wedge-shaped body, wherein a length of the tail is greater than the width of the inflatable patient support device.
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