Multi-alert lights for hospital bed
US9655798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2205/50
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, includes an alert light assembly or an alert light module having separate zones that are individually illuminated to convey information regarding respective alert conditions. The zones each have indicia related to a particular condition of the patient support apparatus. The illuminated zones are each sufficiently large so as to be seen from afar, such as on the order of ten feet or more. Alternatively or additionally, a GUI of the patient support apparatus displays alert indicia as part of a screen saver. Further alternatively or additionally, the patient support apparatus illuminates an alert light in a manner indicating an optimal time for taking a patient's vital signs.
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