Patient handling device including local status indication, one-touch fowler angle adjustment, and power-on alarm configuration
US8689376B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S5/905
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient handling device includes a controller, with a plurality of sensors, control panels, and lamps electrically connected to the controller. The patient handling device records the normal/desired state of the various components when power is applied. When one of the components goes outside the normal/desired state, the controller issues an alarm. This alarm includes illuminating a plurality of amber alert lamps which can normally be viewed by a user at any position around the outside of the patient handling device. The patient handling device also includes a position control. This control restricts movement of an upper (fowler) portion of the patient handling device in a certain range of angular positions, while permitting movement of the upper portion outside the certain range.
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