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Patient support surface

US7617555B2 · kind B2 · utility

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130References

20Claims

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Assignee

Hill-Rom Services, Inc. · US

Inventors

James J. Romano · Charleston, US
Sohrab Soltani · Charleston, US
Michael V. Bolden · Charleston, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 26, 2009
Grant date	Nov 17, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 26, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10S5/952
WIPO fieldFurniture, games
WIPO sectorOther fields

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. The layer of three dimensional engineered material is made of a material other than foam. 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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