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Patient support apparatus with removable foot section

US7735168B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 18, 2008
Grant dateJun 15, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G13/1245
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A patient support apparatus includes a patient support, a removable section configured for movement to a position wherein the removable section is aligned with patient support wherein the removable section can be coupled to the patient support, a second position wherein the removable section is adjacent to, but spaced from the first position and a third position spaced apart from the patient support. The patient support apparatus further includes a locking mechanism that is configured to sense when the removable section is properly aligned with the patient support so that the removable section can be mounted to the patient support.

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