Patient support

US9707141B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Hill-Rom Services, Inc. · US

Inventors

• John A. Bobey · Charleston, US
• Gregory W. Branson · Batesville, US
• Rebecca Anne Ginther · Cadiz, US
• Reza Hakamiun · Charleston, US
• Charles A. Lachenbruch · Lakeway, US
• Jonathan H. Mueller · Fairfax, US
• Sohrab Soltani · Charleston, US
• Bradley T. Wilson · Tyler, US
• Stephen L. Douglas · Batesville, US
• Kenith W. Chambers · Charleston, US
• Rachel Hopkins King · Lawrenceburg, US
• Eric R. Meyer · Batesville, US
• Christopher R. O'Keefe · Batesville, US
• Richard B. Stacy · Batesville, US
• Thomas Uzzle · Fairfax, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 7, 2006
• Grant date: Jul 18, 2017
• Expiry date: May 7, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61G2203/42
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

This disclosure describes certain exemplary embodiments of a patient support having a plurality of vertically-oriented on substantially can-shaped inflatable bladders. In one embodiment, the patient support includes a support layer positioned above the vertical bladders. In another embodiment, the patient support includes a high air loss device. In still another embodiment, the patient support includes a pneumatic device located within the patient support.