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Proning frame for a patient bed

US12414887B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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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	Aug 31, 2021
Grant date	Sep 16, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 29, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61H2205/022
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A head rest accessory for coupling to a frame member at a head end of a pivotable torso support section of a hospital bed is provided. A frame is configured to couple to the frame member. A head rest mount is coupled to the frame and is repositionable along the frame. A head rest is coupled to the head rest mount and includes a face rest shell. A first angle sensor is positioned along a side of the face rest shell. A second angle sensor is positioned on a head end of the face rest shell.

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