Mattress assembly
US6467113B2 · kind B2 · utility
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36References
33Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mattress assembly for supporting a patient is provided that includes a cover and a plurality of air bladders positioned in an interior region of the cover. An air supply is provided that provides air to the plurality of bladder. A tube apparatus is provided that delivers air from the air supply to the plurality of bladders. A valve controls the flow of air to at least one of the plurality of bladders. An electrical cable is coupled to the valve and at least a portion of the electrical cable is positioned in the tube apparatus. At least a portion of the tube is made of cloth.
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