Independent fowler and siderail frames
US7237288B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G7/015
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient support apparatus which includes a litter frame having a head end and a foot end and a pair of laterally spaced, longitudinally extending support rails. A seat section which includes a seat frame is secured to the support rails. A first head section which includes a first frame is movably supported on the support rails between a first horizontal position and a second position wherein a head end of the first frame is elevated above a foot end of the first frame. The foot end of the first head section is always oriented on the litter frame immediately adjacent a head end of the seat frame. A second head section is provided on the litter frame and is separate from the first head section. The second head section includes a second frame movably supported on the support rails between a first horizontal position and a second position wherein a head end of the second frame is elevated above a foot end of the second frame. The foot end the second head section is always oriented on the litter frame immediately adjacent the head end of the seat frame.
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