System and method to occlude patient entrapment zones
US7636969B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G7/0522
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for occluding potential entrapment zones in a bed. The system includes a head-end assembly with a head-end cover enclosing a head-end pad, and a torso assembly with a pair of covers each enclosing a pair of pads. The system also includes a leg assembly with a cover enclosing pads and a foot-end assembly with covers enclosing pads. The system further includes multiple sets of coupling members that couple the covers together.
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