Patent · US Expired

Pediatric mattress

US6493888B1 · kind B1 · utility

80Cited by
40References
25Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 18, 2000
Grant dateDec 17, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 18, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S5/904
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pediatric mattress that includes a sleep surface and a perimeter. The perimeter includes a cavity that is configured to receive the sleep surface. The perimeter also has at least one opening disposed into a chamber positioned within same. The opening is configured such that a gas may flow from the chamber through the opening and over the sleep surface. In addition, the pediatric mattress may include a percussion therapy system. The percussion therapy system includes an audio generator and at least one speaker. The speaker is connected to the audio-signal generator and is configured to produce and direct audio signals to the sleep surface.

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