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Patient support having real time pressure control

US7883478B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2005
Grant dateFeb 8, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G2203/42
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A patient support having real time pressure control. The patient support includes a plurality of sensors located beneath a bladder including a plurality of upright cylindrical elements. The pressure within the bladder is controlled based on the pressure or force sensed by the plurality of sensors.

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