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Blanket remover arrangement

US4787107A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 27, 1987
Grant dateNov 29, 1988
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G2200/34
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An arrangement for removing a blanket from a bed to clear the bed for transferring a person. The person lies on a transport sheet, and a cover sheet extends across and above the transport sheet and person. The cover sheet is removably fastened to a lift member in vicinity of a side of the bed. The lift member is operated by a motor to remove the cover sheet. The motor is controllable to remove or replace the cover sheet.

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