Patient support with wireless data and/or energy transfer
US8864205B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/0042
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient support apparatus, such as a bed, cot, stretcher, gurney, surgical table, or the like, is disclosed that includes at least one form of wireless energy transfer and/or at least one form of wireless communication amongst its components. The wireless energy transfer may include the inductive transfer of electrical energy from the main body of the patient support apparatus to a mattress positioned thereon that uses electrical energy. Alternatively, the wireless energy transfer may include the inductive transfer or electrical energy from a stationary power station to the patient support itself. Or, the patient support apparatus may include both types of inductive energy transfer. The wireless communication may be between a controller on the main body of the patient support apparatus and a controller within, or coupled to, the mattress.
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