Prone positioning therapeutic bed
US6671905B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2210/50
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prone positioning therapeutic bed comprises a base frame, a patient support platform rotatably mounted on the base frame for rotational movement about a longitudinal rotational axis, a drive system for rotating the patient support platform on the base frame, and an upright end ring at the head of the bed with a central opening for routing patient care lines and a removable upper section for improved access to a patient's head. The patient support platform preferably has pivotally mounted side rails that fold underneath the patient support platform and straps with strap connectors that indicate whether the straps are sufficiently tensioned. A direct, wired electrical connection between the patient support platform and the base frame allows full rotation of the patient support platform in either direction. A manually operable lever disengages the patient support platform from the drive system to allow manual rotation of the patient support platform.
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