Bed wedge pad
US6848130B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G7/0507
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bed pad wedge system for inhibiting a person from falling out of bed. The system includes a fitted mattress pad fastened to a mattress. Each lateral edge of the fitted pad has pockets located therein that contain foam rubber wedges having the shape of an obtuse triangle. The pockets are installed on an underside of the fitted pad and are facing an outer edge of the mattress. The triangular foam rubber wedges are each encased in a slippery material to aid in installing the wedges in the pockets. A third wedge or triangle may be installed in the middle of a mattress between the outer wedges that are located at each edge of the mattress. The wedge system may be covered by standard sheets and bedding.
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