Shield for birthing bed
US5109554A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 1991 |
| Grant date | May 5, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G13/0009
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A birthing bed has a base, a frame supported by a parallelogram linkage above the base and articulating body support panels mounted on the frame. A mechanism, mounted in the frame, is provided for raising and lowering of the frame with respect to the base and for operating the articulating body support panels. The body support panels include a head panel that is pivoted adjacent a seat panel. A flexible plastic shield overlies the joint between the seat and head panel to protect the operating mechanism from fluids discharged during the birthing process.
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