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System and method to occlude patient entrapment zones

US7784123B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

KCI Licensing, Inc. · US

Inventors

Justin Alexander Long · Lago Vista, US
Maria T. Tejeda · Cibolo, US
John Hanke · Schertz, US
Olga Garibay · San Antonio, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 10, 2007
Grant date	Aug 31, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 1, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61G7/052
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 pair of reinforcing end members. The system also includes a torso assembly, a leg assembly and a foot-end assembly with covers enclosing pads and reinforcing members.

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