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Integrated siderail and accessory rail for a bed

US5802636A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 12, 1996
Grant dateSep 8, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G7/0509
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A rail apparatus is configured to be mounted to a frame of a bed. The apparatus includes a siderail, a support having a first end pivotably coupled to the siderail and a second end, and a bottom mounting pivotably coupled to the second end of the support. The bottom mounting including at least one mounting bracket for coupling the bottom mounting to the frame of the bed, and an accessory rail configured to permit mounting of accessory items on the rail apparatus.

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