Method and apparatus for removing moisture from a mattress topper
US8997287B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2003/144
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient support apparatus includes a pressurized air source, a dehumidifier, and a support surface including a topper having a vapor-permeable surface. The dehumidifier is configured to selectively treat pressurized air communicated to the dehumidifier from the pressurized air source and communicate the treated pressurized air to the vapor-permeable surface.
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