Apparatuses for and method of preventing decubitus ulcers
US8840573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S5/94
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for the prevention of decubitus ulcers includes an overlay and a plurality of stimulation segments disposed throughout the overlay, wherein the stimulation segments provide stimulation. At least one sensor is disposed within at least one of the plurality of stimulation segments. A controller is electrically connected to the at least one sensor, wherein the controller gathers data from the sensor, processes the data, and transmits instructions to the stimulation segments.
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