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System and method to occlude patient entrapment zones

US7636969B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2007
Grant dateDec 29, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 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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