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Patient position detection apparatus for a bed

US6791460B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 2001
Grant dateSep 14, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S5/94
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for supporting a patient comprises a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and a patient position detection system including an alarm and at least one sensor configured to detect a position of the patient relative to the mattress. The patient position detection system has at least three different modes of operation.

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