Foot section for birthing bed
US5226187A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2200/56
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A foot section for a birthing bed has a central panel and two lateral plates that function, in an inclined attitude, as footrests and in a vertical attitude as posts for receiving calf supports. The calf supports are stored in holsters on the underside of the footrests. The mattress is in three sections, with the outboard sections being hinged to a central section so as to be swung upwardly upon the central section thereby exposing the footrests without having to remove the whole foot section. The central panel can be removed with the mattress and is adapted to be stood on its end for temporary storage, thereby conserving floor space.
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