Patient support
US7480953B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S5/952
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A support surface is configured to support a patient thereon and has a base portion that includes an air cushion layer. The support surface also has a layer of three dimensional engineered material above the base portion. The layer of three dimensional engineered material is configured to permit air passage therethrough. A cover is positioned between the layer of three dimensional engineered material and the patient to be supported. Air is forced through the layer of three dimensional engineered material.
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