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Siderail assembly for patient support apparatus

US8713727B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2010
Grant dateMay 6, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G7/16
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A siderail assembly includes a guide, a support frame coupled to the frame and movable between first and second positions, and a barrier coupled to the support frame and movable therewith. The siderail assembly further includes a handle coupled to the barrier to move between a first position and a second position relative to the barrier. The siderail assembly may include electronic controls to change the position or limit movement of various portions of a patient support apparatus on which the siderail assembly may be coupled.

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