Bedside medical examination device

US8332977B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• GWENVENTIONS, LLC · US

Inventors

• Ronnie Z. Bochner · New York, US
• Kris D. Eager · Richland, US
• Michael Stephen Rozewicz · Kalamazoo, US
• Dustin L. Worm · Plainwell, US
• Vaughn Gerber · Portage, US
• David Veldkamp · Grand Rapids, US
• Timothy J. LaRoy · Kalamazoo, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 3, 2010
• Grant date: Dec 18, 2012
• Expiry date: Aug 10, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61G13/125
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A medical examination device is provided with a pair of foot support assemblies, a patient support mat, and a pair of legs. Wheel assemblies are attached to the legs facilitate the transportation of the device to and from a bed whereby the support assemblies, patient support mat, and legs are extended and adjusted to support a patient on the bed to facilitate a medical examination. The foot support assemblies, patient support mat, and legs are collapsible so that the device is transported and stored in a small, compact size.