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Methods and apparatuses for low-air-loss (LAL) coverlets and airflow units for coverlets

US8918930B2 · kind B2 · utility

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63References

24Claims

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Assignee

Huntleigh Technology Limited · GB

Inventors

Glenn C. Stroh · Marshall, US
John H. Vrzalik · San Antonio, US
Cesar Z. Lina · Universal City, US
Daniel W. Dekruif · San Antonio, US
Bryan Johnson · Beauvais, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 4, 2012
Grant date	Dec 30, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 31, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF04D25/084
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Improved patient support systems comprising a coverlet configured to be coupled (e.g., removably) to an airflow unit. Improved airflow units configured to be coupled (e.g., removably) to a coverlet of a patient support system.

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