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Birthing bed adjustable to Trendelenburg position

US5148562A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 21, 1991
Grant dateSep 22, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G7/005
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A birthing bed has a base, an intermediate frame mounted on the base with a power-actuated linkage to raise and lower the intermediate frame with respect to the base. A main frame is pivotably mounted on the intermediate frame so that it can be shifted from a horizontal position to an inclined Trendelenburg position. The intermediate frame is adapted to be lowered to bring the patient support surface to a very low level. In that level, the bed can be shifted to a Trendelenburg position with limit switches causing the intermediate frame to rise in order to accommodate the shift of the main frame to the inclined Trendelenburg position.

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