Patient support surface with turn-assist
US8201292B2 · kind B2 · utility
50Cited by
5References
24Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S5/926
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient support apparatus includes a support surface, which includes at least one fluid bladder and a recess, and a fluid delivery system configured to deliver fluid to the bladder, with at least a portion of the fluid delivery system being located in the recess. The fluid delivery system includes a pump having a fluid output and a fluid input. The apparatus further includes a chamber wall that defines a chamber in fluid communication with the fluid input or output of the pump, with the chamber wall absorbing vibration from the pump when the pump is operated to output fluid at its fluid output.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.