Gap filler for bed

US6704954B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Hill-Rom Services, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Darrell L. Metz · Batesville, US
• John P. Biondo · Aurora, US
• Tanya Taber · Lawrenceburg, US
• Gregory W. Branson · Batesville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 3, 2002
• Grant date: Mar 16, 2004
• Expiry date: Jul 3, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61G2210/50
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

In accordance with the present disclosure, a gap filler is provided for a bed that includes first and second barriers. The gap filler is configured to substantially fill a gap defined between the first and second barriers.