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Lack of patient movement monitor and method

US7557718B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2005
Grant dateJul 7, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G2203/42
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A lack of patient movement monitor and method. The monitor and method patient support includes a plurality of sensors located beneath a patient support to determine movement of a patient. An alarm is activated when patient movement over time is determined to be lacking.

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