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Synchronized patient elevation and positioning apparatus for use with patient positioning support systems

US9295433B2 · kind B2 · utility

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138References

26Claims

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Assignee

Roger P. Jackson · US

Inventors

Roger P. Jackson · Prairie Village, US
Lawrence E. Guerra · Mission, US
Michael A. Herron · Overland Park, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 31, 2013
Grant date	Mar 29, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 2, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61G2210/10
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for transferring a supine patient to a prone position on a patient support structure, and for rotating such a prone patient between prone and supine positions without removing the patient from the patient support structure.

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