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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Incline based bed height

Номер: US20120047655A1
Автор: Christopher R. O'keefe
Принадлежит: Hill Rom Services Inc

A hospital bed has a base, an upper frame above the base, and a lift system to raise and lower the upper frame relative to the base between a low position and a high position. The bed also has control circuitry coupled to the lift system to command operation of the lift system. The control circuitry further includes an angle sensor to provide a signal indicative of an angle at which at least one of the base and the upper frame are tilted away from a substantially horizontal orientation. The control circuitry has an indicator that is activated to indicate to a caregiver that the lift system should be operated to move the upper frame to the low position when the angle sensor indicates that the angle is greater than a threshold amount.

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Номер записи: 1
12-07-2012 дата публикации

Control for pressurized bladder in a patient support apparatus

Номер: US20120174322A1
Автор: Andrew F. Skinner, Aziz A. Bhai, David P. Lubbers, Richard B. Stacy, Sandy M. Richards, Steven A. Dixon
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus for supporting a patient, such as a hospital bed, is provided. The apparatus includes a patient support surface and at least one fluid containing bladder. A pressure control assembly is operably coupled with the bladder. When the fluid pressure within the bladder falls outside of an acceptable range of pressure values, the active adjustment of the pressure within the bladder is initiated by the pressure control assembly if the pressure does not return to the acceptable range of pressure values within a time period, e.g., a time delay, that has a variable length.

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Номер записи: 2
26-07-2012 дата публикации

System for tandem bed communication

Номер: US20120186019A1
Автор: Martin B. Rawls-Meehan
Принадлежит: Individual

This disclosure concerns a communication system adapted to communicate between a handheld remote control and a first adjustable bed controller of a first adjustable bed facility, and a second communication system adapted to communicate between the first adjustable bed controller of the first adjustable bed facility and a second adjustable bed controller of a second adjustable bed facility.

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Номер записи: 3
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Bed with mobile lift docking

Номер: US20120198613A1
Автор: Jeffrey S. Jelinek
Принадлежит: Individual

A patient support may, among other things, support a person in a laying-down or a seated position. A mobile lift may assist a person with the process of moving from a seated or laying-down position to a standing position, or moving from one type of patient support to another (e.g. from a bed to a wheelchair or vice versa). A docking apparatus may secure the position of the mobile lift relative to the patient support. The docking apparatus may include an electrical connection between the mobile lift and the patient support. The docking apparatus may permit control of the mobile lift by the patient support, and/or permit control of the patient support by the mobile lift.

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Номер записи: 4
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Surgical table having overload detection means

Номер: US20120198621A1
Автор: Michael William Daley
Принадлежит: Medsell Pty Ltd

A surgical table for supporting a patient, the surgical table including: a base assembly ( 3 ); a table top ( 1 ) for supporting a patient thereon, the table top ( 1 ) being moveable with respect to the base assembly ( 3 ); at least one actuator ( 13 ) for controlling the position of the table top ( 1 ) with respect to the base assembly ( 3 ); and an overload detection means for detecting when the surgical table is overloaded, the overload detection means including a sensor ( 25 ) for sensing a parameter of the surgical table such as hydraulic fluid pressure in the actuator ( 13 ), wherein the overload detection means emits a signal if the parameter sensed exceeds a predetermined value, due to the weight and/or position of the patient on the table top ( 1 ).

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Номер записи: 5
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Wheelchair, wheelchair apparatus and wheelchair care service network system

Номер: US20120203139A1
Автор: Jeng Han Li, Yu Hsien Chiu, Yu Wei Hung
Принадлежит: Industrial Technology Research Institute ITRI

A wheelchair includes a seat, one or more wheels and a seat weight sensing mechanism. The wheel includes a brake for stopping the wheel. The seat weight sensing mechanism is placed below the seat and is connected to the brake. When the seat is loaded by a weight more than a predetermined value, the seat weight sensing mechanism releases the brake to free the wheel. When the seat is not loaded by a weight more than a predetermined value, the brake stops the wheel.

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Номер записи: 6
11-10-2012 дата публикации

Surgery table having coordinated motion

Номер: US20120255122A1
Автор: Charles Ladd, Mark Diel, Steve Lamb
Принадлежит: Mizuho Orthopedic Systems Inc

A surgery table utilizing first and second hinged supports that form a frame supporting a patient. First and second connectors hold the first and second supports to first and second piers. Each pier is formed with a base with a linked positioning mechanism for each connector and support member. Each positioning mechanism utilizes a column and a first arm having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The first arm proximal portion is axially rotatable relative to the first column. The second arm possesses a proximal portion and a distal portion such that the second arm proximal portion is axially rotatable relative to the distal portion of the first arm. The second arm distal portion links to the frame connector. A controller determines the axial rotation of the proximal portions of the first and second arms to determine an overall configuration of the frame.

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Номер записи: 7
13-12-2012 дата публикации

Air mattress with internal pump

Номер: US20120311790A1
Автор: Katsuyoshi Nomura, Makoto Tanaka, Shinji Ueki, Takayuki Masukawa
Принадлежит: Paramount Bed Co Ltd

Provided is an air mattress with an internal pump wherein an air supply/release pump can be contained within the space occupied by a conventional air mattress. The ease of handling, ease of performing caretaking work, and ease of maintenance of the pump are improved without reducing comfort. The air mattress with an internal pump has a plurality of air cell groups lined up in the lengthwise direction of the air mattress. Each of air cell groups has a plurality of bladder-shaped cells lined up in the lengthwise direction of the air mattress. The air mattress has an air supply/release pump; and an air tube linking the air cell groups and the air supply/release pump in an independent system for each air cell group out of two or more air cell groups. All of the bladder-shaped cells are rod shapes extending in the widthwise direction of the air mattress, and the length of the air cell groups corresponding to the leg area of a reclining person is up to 30% less than that of the other bladder-shaped cells, leaving a space between there and the edge of the air mattress in which the air supply/release pump is disposed.

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Номер записи: 8
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Systems, methods, and devices for fluidizing a fluidizable medium

Номер: US20130074271A1
Автор: Charles A. Lachenbruch, Frank Sauser, Irvin J. Vanderpohl, John Murphy, Kristopher Klink
Принадлежит: Hill Rom Services Inc

Systems, methods, and devices for optimizing a level of fluidization of a fluidizable medium in a fluidized person support apparatus.

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Номер записи: 9
04-04-2013 дата публикации

Robot-mounted surgical tables

Номер: US20130085510A1
Автор: David Stefanchik, Omar J. Vakharia
Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

The systems and methods disclosed herein generally involve a robotically-assisted surgical system in which a platform for supporting a patient is physically and operatively coupled to a surgical robot and an associated controller. As a result, the position of the patient can be controlled remotely using the robot, and the controller can have an awareness of the position and orientation of the patient with respect to the operating room and with respect to various components of the robot. Such systems can thus maintain a fixed frame of reference between the patient and one or more end effectors of the surgical robot, eliminating the need for recalibration of the system due to patient movement.

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Номер записи: 10
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Method for controlling an operating table with a portable device

Номер: US20130096701A1
Автор: Arto Koski-Laulaja, Juha SUORAJAERVI
Принадлежит: MERIVAARA OY

According to one exemplary embodiment, the application relates to a method for controlling an operating table with a portable device by receiving an operating table activation command by way of the portable device's touch screen and transmitting an adjustment command consistent with the activation command wirelessly to an operating table for controlling the same in accordance with the adjustment command.

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Номер записи: 11
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Bed with weight bearing control system

Номер: US20130139318A1
Автор: Ohad Paz
Принадлежит: Individual

Supporting apparatus for supporting a user in one of a plurality of positions and for moving the user from one position to another, comprises a base; a body support carried by the base for supporting the user in a horizontal position; a feet support engageable with the under surface of the user's feet; a tilting mechanism coupled to and between the base and the body support to enable tilting the body support to a horizontal, inclined, or vertical position with respect to the base; a pressure-sensor carried by the feet-support which senses the pressure applied by the user to the feet-support and produces an output corresponding thereto; a weight sensor which senses the weight of the user on the body support and produces an output corresponding thereto; and a processor which processes the outputs of the pressure-sensor and the weight-sensor, producing an output corresponding thereto.

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Номер записи: 12
18-07-2013 дата публикации

Adjustable support system

Номер: US20130180530A1
Автор: Allen J. Li, George Y. Choi, Nikhil Bhat, Robert Allen BROMMER, Trevor Michael HANNON
Принадлежит: PRS MEDICAL Tech Inc

Apparatus and methods for adjusting a support to a body are described in which a portable support assembly may be worn or used by a bed-stricken or wheel-chair restricted individual around particular regions of the body where pressure ulcers tend to form. The portable support assembly may generally include adjustable supports which conform the assembly to the patient's body and which also help to distribute one or more fluid pad assemblies relative to the body. The support assembly may be incorporated into a design for a wheelchair or a bed.

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Номер записи: 13
05-09-2013 дата публикации

Articulable Bed with a Translatable and Orientation Adjustable Deck Section and Volumetrically Adjustable Compensatory Element

Номер: US20130227788A1
Автор: David W. Hornbach, Jonathan D. Turner
Принадлежит: Individual

A bed comprises a deck having at least one section that is orientation adjustable about a laterally extending, longitudinally translatable axis and a mattress assembly including at least one volumetrically adjustable element associated with the orientation adjustable deck section. The volumetrically adjustable element is adapted to change the thickness of a portion of the mattress assembly adjacent to the deck section in a direction nonparallel to the orientation of the section and in response to a change in orientation of the deck section.

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Номер записи: 14
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Monitoring, predicting and treating clinical episodes

Номер: US20130267791A1
Автор: Avner Halperin, Guy Meger
Принадлежит: EARLYSENSE LTD.

Apparatus and methods are described including a location sensing system that comprises a plurality of location sensors, and which is configured to identify respective locations of a plurality of clinicians, and to generate a location-sensing-system signal in response thereto. A patient-monitoring system includes a sensor, configured to measure a clinical parameter of a patient, and to generate a sensor signal in response thereto. A control unit of the patient-monitoring system includes signal analysis functionality that is configured to determine that an alert event has occurred, in response to the first sensor signal. In response to the location-sensing-system signal, the signal analysis functionality designates a first subset of the clinicians, and, in response to having determined that the alert event has occurred, the signal analysis functionality communicates the alert to the first subset of clinicians. Other applications are also described.

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Номер записи: 15
26-12-2013 дата публикации

Patient support systems and methods of use

Номер: US20130340168A1
Автор: Aziz A. Bhai, Darrell Borgman, David W. Hornbach, Eric R. Meyer, Gregory W. Branson, Howard J. Boyd, Jonathan D. Turner, Sandy M. Richards, Timothy J. Receveur
Принадлежит: Hill Rom Services Inc

A patient support system includes a patient support apparatus and a support surface mounted on the patient support apparatus. The patient support apparatus is reconfigurable among a plurality of different configurations for supporting a patient on the support surface in a plurality of positions. The support surface is mounted on the patient support apparatus to move in response to reconfiguration of the patient support apparatus.

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Номер записи: 16
26-12-2013 дата публикации

Managing mattress pressure on wounds

Номер: US20130340176A1
Автор: John D. Wilson, Mark B. Stevens
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A method for adjusting a mattress to minimize pressure on a patient wound including detecting a location of the patient wound relative to the mattress, and responsive to detecting the location of the patient wound relative to the mattress, adjusting the mattress to minimize pressure on the patient wound.

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Номер записи: 17
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Mattress

Номер: US20140013514A1
Автор: Akitsugu MISAKI
Принадлежит: Sumitomo Riko Co Ltd

A mattress including a plurality of cells aligned and disposed on a body pressure working surface of a substrate that supports a human body; and a pressure control member that changes a height of each cell by adjusting a pressure in a fluid chamber formed within the cell. The cells are configured such that as the each cell is inflated by fluid supplied to the fluid chamber within the cell, the height of the each cell increases and a width dimension of the each cell in a direction of alignment decreases, and that peripheral portions of adjacent cells in the direction of alignment are overlapped with each other prior to cell inflation.

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Номер записи: 18
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Ambulance cot and loading and unloading system

Номер: US20140023469A1
Автор: Adam Darwin Downey, Chad Conway Souke, Clifford Edwin LAMBARTH, Kurosh Nahavandi, Robert Gregory Cox
Принадлежит: Stryker Corp

An ambulance cot and cot loading and unloading system for an emergency vehicle comprises a cot having a head end, a base for mounting to a deck of an emergency vehicle, a track mounted for linear movement along said base, and an arm mounted for linear movement along said track from a retracted position to an extended position. The arm is and configured to engage the cot, and wherein when the track is extended along the base and the arm is extended along the track the arm is extended from the base in an extended position and is configured for lifting the cot and providing cantilevered support to the cot while in the extended position.

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Номер записи: 19
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Variable width hospital bed

Номер: US20140047641A1
Автор: David P. Lubbers, Jeffrey A. Ruschke, Mahesh Kumar Thodupunuri, Victor Potter
Принадлежит: Hill Rom Services Inc

A system for changing width of a person support apparatus is disclosed. A person support apparatus comprises at least one deck extension which is configured to be retracted or extended by at least one motor controlled by a bed controller. A mattress controller communicates with a bed controller and controls a fluid supply device to inflate or deflate a mattress supported by the person support apparatus to alter the width of the mattress. The mattress may also be inflated or deflated in response to manual extension or retraction of the deck extension.

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Номер записи: 20
01-01-2015 дата публикации

PATIENT/INVALID HANDLING SUPPORT

Номер: US20150000045A1
Автор: Bizouard Jean, Duchesneau Alex, Duguay Stéphane, Elliot Derick, Girard Jean-Francois, LaCasse Sylvain, Lafleche Patrick, Ludke Stephanie, MARCOTTE Jérôme, Martel Benoit, Nadeau Clément, PETITPAS LUC, Rohrer Chad, Roy Phillipe, Tremblay Philippe, Viger Sébastien
Принадлежит:

A patient support for supporting a patient includes an inflatable mattress having at least one bladder forming at least part of a patient support surface, a pneumatic system for inflating the inflatable mattress, and a control system. The control system including at least one sensor, which includes an emitter and a receiver, with the emitter directing light into the bladder. The receiver receives a reflection from the light directed into the bladder, and the control system detects the immersion of a patient into the mattress based on the reflection received by the receiver. 1. A patient support for supporting a patient , the patient support comprising:an inflatable mattress having rows of support bladders forming at least part of a patient support surface and extending laterally across the mattress, each row being formed by adjacent support bladders, each of the bladders having a height (H) and a width (W) wherein the height is greater than its width;a pneumatic system for inflating the bladders with a fluid, the support bladders forming at least two zones, and each bladder in each respective zone being in fluid communication with each other bladder in the respective zone by a network of passageways wherein when one or more bladders are collapsed by a part of the patient's body, the fluid in the collapsed bladders flows to the surrounding bladders by the network of passageways and the bladders surrounding the collapsed bladder or bladders may remain partially uncompressed by that part of the patient's body and instead envelope that part of the patient's body to thereby distribute the weight of that part of the patient's body over the collapsed bladders and the partially uncompressed bladders to form a greater surface contact area than the bladder or bladders directly under that part of the patient's body; anda control system, the control system in communication with the pneumatic system and the bladders, the control system determining the immersion of a patient into ...

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Номер записи: 21
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Patient Transport Apparatus With Controlled Auxiliary Wheel Deployment

Номер: US20210000665A1
Автор: Bhimavarapu Krishna Sandeep, Derenne Richard A., Kennedy Jeffrey Alan, Mengo Fanqi, Paul Anish
Принадлежит: STRYKER CORPORATION

A patient transport apparatus transports a patient over a floor surface. The patient transport apparatus comprises a support structure and support wheels coupled to the support structure. An auxiliary wheel is coupled to the support structure to influence motion of the patient transport apparatus over the floor surface to assist users. An actuator is operatively coupled to the auxiliary wheel and operable to move the auxiliary wheel relative to the support structure from a retracted position to a deployed position. A user interface sensor is operatively connected to the actuator and configured to generate signals responsive to the user touching the user interface. A controller is operatively coupled to the user interface sensor and the actuator to operate the actuator in response to detection of signals. 1. A patient transport apparatus comprising:a support structure;a support wheel coupled to the support structure, with the support wheel being swivelable about a swivel axis;an auxiliary wheel coupled to the support structure and being configured to influence motion of the patient transport apparatus over a floor surface and with the auxiliary wheel being configured to move between a deployed position engaging the floor surface and a retracted position being spaced from the floor surface;an auxiliary wheel position sensor to determine movement of the auxiliary wheel between the deployed position and the retracted position;a lift actuator coupled to the support structure and the auxiliary wheel, with the lift actuator operable to move the auxiliary wheel between the deployed position and the retracted position;a user interface coupled to the support structure and being configured to be touched by a user to influence motion of the patient support apparatus over the floor surface;a user interface sensor coupled to the user interface and configured to generate signals responsive to touch relative to the user interface;a status indicator operable in a first state to ...

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Номер записи: 22
07-01-2016 дата публикации

DRIVE ARM FOR ADJUSTABLE BED FRAME

Номер: US20160000622A1
Автор: Rawls-Meehan Martin B.
Принадлежит:

An adjustable foundation includes a base frame and an articulating frame movably supported by the base frame for longitudinal movement with respect to the base frame. A mattress platform is positioned on the articulating frame. A concealing assembly is positioned below the mattress platform and at least partially conceals the base frame. The concealing assembly is attached to the articulating frame for simultaneous longitudinal movement therewith. 166-. (canceled)67. An adjustable bed frame assembly , comprising:a mattress platform having a head portion to provide support for a head portion of a mattress and a central portion to provide support for a central portion of a mattress, the head portion being movable relative to the central portion between a substantially flat position and at least one substantially raised position;a head frame connected below an underside of the head portion and movable therewith, the head frame having a a pair of outer side frame members and a middle frame member extending along a longitudinal direction of the mattress platform, the middle frame member having an upper end and an opposite lower end adjacent to the central portion of the mattress platform, the upper end of the middle frame member positioned near an upper portion of the head portion;a drive arm having a first end attached to middle frame member of the the head frame adjacent the head portion of the mattress platform and an opposite drive end extending away and spaced from the head portion, the drive arm extending more than half the length of the head portion of the mattress platform in the longitudinal direction, the drive arm forming an acute angle with the head portion of the mattress platform; andan actuator connected to the drive end of the drive arm and operable to move the head board portion from the substantially flat position to the at least one substantially raised position by pushing against the drive end of the drive arm.68. An adjustable bed frame assembly in ...

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Номер записи: 23
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Device, system and method for medical evacuation

Номер: US20200000653A1
Автор: Ariel Braverman, Gary Grossman, Michael Oren, Roni Gurevich
Принадлежит: AEROMEDICAL GROUP LTD

Embodiments of the invention are related to a foldable stretcher that includes, a foldable fabric, one or more sensors for detecting a medical condition of a patient, attached to the foldable fabric and configured to connect to one or more external medical condition monitoring units; and one or more treatment supplying channels for supplying medical treatment to the patient and configured to connect to one or more treatment supplying units.

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Номер записи: 24
05-01-2017 дата публикации

MICROCLIMATE SYSTEM FOR A PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS

Номер: US20170000671A1
Автор: Lachenbruch Charles A.
Принадлежит:

According to the present disclosure, a microclimate system includes a support surface, an air box, and an immersion sensor. The support surface is configured to support a patient and conduct air along a surface of the support surface so that heat and moisture from a patient lying on the support surface are drawn away from the surface. The air box includes a blower coupled to the support surface to provide airflow to the support surface. The immersion sensor is configured to detect the immersion of the patient into the support surface. 1. A microclimate system comprisinga support surface including a topper, the topper configured to conduct air along a top face of the support surface so that heat and moisture from a patient lying on the support surface are drawn away from the top face of the support surface,an air box including a controller and a blower coupled to the controller and coupled to the topper, andan immersion sensor unit coupled to the controller, the immersion sensor unit configured to detect immersion information corresponding to the immersion of the patient into the support surface,wherein the controller receives the immersion information from the immersion sensor unit, determines if current operating parameters of the air box provide a rated level of heat withdrawal or evaporative capacity through the topper based at least in part on the immersion information, and modifies the current operating parameters of the air box if the current operating parameters of the air box do not provide the desired level of performance by the topper.2. The microclimate system of claim 1 , wherein the desired level of performance includes a minimum level of heat withdrawal.3. The microclimate system of claim 2 , wherein the desired level of performance includes a minimum level of evaporative capacity.4. The microclimate system of claims 3 , wherein the controller modifies the flow rate of the air delivered to the support surface by the air box.5. The microclimate system ...

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Номер записи: 25
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Dynamic Support Apparatus

Номер: US20190000701A1
Автор: Coulter Stewart M., Jr. Alexander D., Norris Matthew A., Perry N. Christopher, Streeter, Urman Jake S.
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A dynamic support apparatus. The dynamic support apparatus includes a cushion, at least one actuator wherein the at least one actuator defines an interior volume and wherein the interior volume may be configured to be at least partially filled with a fluid, and a support disposed in the interior volume wherein the support configured to support an occupant when the interior volume is not filled with the fluid such that the support is sufficient to support the occupant. 1. A dynamic support apparatus comprising:a cushion;at least one actuator wherein the at least one actuator defines an interior volume and wherein the interior volume configured to be at least partially filled with a fluid and the at least one actuator attached to an actuator fluid conduit in communication with the interior volume;a fluid pump having a pump inlet and a pump outlet;a rotary valve including a stationary portion and a rotor, the rotor being a planar body having transversely disposed flow paths recessed into each of a first face and a second face of the rotor, wherein the first face is opposingly situated with respect to the second face, the flow paths terminating in valve fluid ports; and a first position in which the pump inlet is in fluid communication with the atmosphere through the valve and the pump outlet is in fluid communication with the actuator fluid conduit through the valve,', 'a second position in which the pump inlet is in communication with the actuator fluid conduit via the valve and the pump outlet is in communication with the atmosphere via the valve, and', 'a third position in which the actuator fluid conduit is in communication with the atmosphere via the valve., 'a processor for commanding a motor to rotate the rotor to at least'}2. The dynamic support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first claim 1 , second claim 1 , and third positions are spaced equal angular intervals apart.3. The dynamic support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the motor drives the rotor in a ...

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Номер записи: 26
13-01-2022 дата публикации

MRI TRANSPORTER APPARATUS AND METHODS

Номер: US20220008016A1
Автор: HARRISON Dan Gavin, LAU William Wai-Leung, MORREALE Mark Tullio, RODRIGUE Genevieve, SYED Murtasim, TAUB Aryeh Benjamin
Принадлежит: SYNAPTIVE MEDICAL INC.

A smart system and methods for coupling a medical transporter apparatus with an imaging apparatus, involving: a smart docking module comprising at least one coupler responsive to a controller operable by a set of executable instructions, the smart docking module comprising a non-magnetic material; and the smart docking module configured by the controller to automatically perform at least one of: position, dock, engage, latch, lock, interlock, release, emergency-release, quick-release, disengage, emergency-disengage, and quick-disengage the medical transporter apparatus in relation to the imaging apparatus. 1. A smart system for coupling a medical transporter apparatus with an imaging apparatus , comprising:a smart docking module comprising at least one coupler responsive to a controller operable by a set of executable instructions,the smart docking module comprising a non-magnetic material; andthe smart docking module configured by the controller to automatically perform at least one of: position, dock, engage, latch, lock, interlock, release, emergency-release, quick-release, disengage, emergency-disengage, and quick-disengage the medical transporter apparatus in relation to the imaging apparatus.2. The smart system of claim 1 , wherein the medical transporter apparatus is configured to accommodate a patient and comprises at least one of: a magnetic imaging table claim 1 , a surgery table claim 1 , a cart claim 1 , a bed claim 1 , a frame claim 1 , a mattress claim 1 , a gurney claim 1 , and a stretcher.3. The smart system of claim 1 , wherein the imaging apparatus comprises at least one of a magnetic resonance imaging machine claim 1 , a magnetic resonance angiography machine claim 1 , a nuclear magnetic resonance machine claim 1 , and any other type of magnetic imaging machine.4. The smart system of claim 1 , wherein the controller comprises at least one of: a computer claim 1 , a processor claim 1 , a processing unit claim 1 , a power source claim 1 , a memory ...

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Номер записи: 27
13-01-2022 дата публикации

WEARABLE WORKING HEAD FOR NURSING MACHINE

Номер: US20220008273A1
Автор: Li Zhouen, Liu Xiaoyu, Lu Weidong, Song Qiang, Xiao Bo, ZHANG Xianke
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A wearable working head for a nursing machine includes a front wearing part, where the front wearing part includes a toilet recess and a urine hood. The urine hood includes a hood wall and a recess enclosed by the hood wall, where the recess is located at an inner side of the hood wall. The hood wall is provided with at least one air vent communicating the recess to the outside of the hood wall. 14-. (canceled)5. The wearable working head as recited in claim 24 , wherein the front wearing part further comprises a tray configured to directly or indirectly support buttocks of the human body claim 24 , wherein the toilet recess is defined in the tray and is configured to receive an excreta; the tray is provided with a front edge portion disposed in front of the toilet recess claim 24 , the front edge portion defining a concave area corresponding to a tailbone of the human body.6. (canceled)7. The wearable working head as recited in claim 5 , wherein the front edge portion is a part of the first housing claim 5 , the first housing comprising a bottom wall and a front wall extending upward from a front edge of the bottom wall claim 5 , wherein the front wall is integrally connected to the front edge portion and blocks on a rear side of the concave area.8. (canceled)9. The wearable working head as recited in claim 7 , wherein a recess between the concave area and the toilet recess is defined above the front wall claim 7 , the concave area is covered with a cushion claim 7 , and the cushion covers the recess.10. The wearable working head as recited in claim 9 , wherein the part of the cushion covering the concave area is thicker than the part of the cushion covering the recess.11. The wearable working head as recited in claim 10 , wherein the tray is further provided with a left front nozzle and a right front nozzle configured for spraying water towards an inside of the toilet recess claim 10 , wherein the left front nozzle is disposed at a left rear side of the concave ...

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Номер записи: 28
13-01-2022 дата публикации

INFANT INCUBATOR

Номер: US20220008277A1
Автор: Du Lilin, Hutchinson George Martin
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Systems and methods are provided for an infant incubator having features for active noise cancellation, including enclosure designs, positioning systems, and error sensor selection. 1. An active noise control system comprising:an enclosure;one or more reference input sensors disposed outside of the enclosure;an error sensor array comprising one or more error sensors disposed within the enclosure;a positioning detection system;one or more speakers disposed within the enclosure; anda processing unit in data communication with the one or more reference input sensors, the error sensor array, the positioning detection system, and the one or more speakers,wherein the one or more reference input sensors generate one or more reference input signals in response to one or more noise sound waves generated by one or more noise sources;wherein the positioning detection system generates target position data, and wherein the processing unit is configured to receive the target position data and determine a position of a target quiet zone;wherein the processing unit selectively chooses one or more error sensors of the error sensor array to determine a target zone sensor array;wherein the processing unit is configured to execute an adaptive noise control algorithm in response to the reference control signal received from the one or more reference input sensors and an error signal received from the target zone sensor array, and wherein the adaptive noise control algorithm generates an output control signal for the speakers to generate a control sound wave configured to destructively interfere with the noise sound waves when the noise sound waves enter the enclosure.2. The active noise control system of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is an infant incubator.3. The active noise control system of claim 2 , wherein the positioning detection system is configured to determine the position of a human subject within the infant incubator.4. The active noise control system of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 29
04-01-2018 дата публикации

DETERMINING THE PARTIAL PRESSURE OF A GAS, CALIBRATING A PRESSURE SENSOR

Номер: US20180003684A1
Автор: Kerr Gareth
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There is disclosed a method and system for determining the partial pressure of at least one gas in a mixture of gasses contained in a pressure vessel, the mixture being pressurised to a level which is above local atmospheric pressure. The method comprises the steps of positioning a gas analysis sensor () within a pressure vessel (); exposing the sensor to the mixture of gasses at the pressure level found in the pressure vessel; operating the sensor to measure the actual partial pressure of the at least one gas in the mixture contained in the vessel; and periodically calibrating the sensor by directing a calibrating gas mixture () to the sensor in the chamber, the calibrating gas mixture being breathable by a human being. 1. A method of determining the partial pressure of at least one gas in a mixture of gasses contained in a pressure vessel , the mixture being pressurised to a level which is above local atmospheric pressure , in which the method comprises the steps of:positioning a gas analysis sensor within the pressure vessel;exposing the sensor to the mixture of gasses at the pressure level found in the pressure vessel;operating the sensor to measure the actual partial pressure of the at least one gas in the mixture contained in the vessel; andperiodically calibrating the sensor by directing a calibrating gas mixture to the sensor in the chamber, the calibrating gas mixture being breathable by a human being.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , in which calibration gas mixture comprises a known proportion of a calibration gas.3. A method as claimed in claim 2 , in which the step of calibrating the gas mixture comprises:monitoring a partial pressure value of the calibration gas outputted by the sensor;comparing the partial pressure value of the calibration gas outputted by the sensor to the actual partial pressure value which the sensor should output for said proportion of calibration gas at the pressure in the pressure vessel at which the measurement is made; ...

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Номер записи: 30
20-01-2022 дата публикации

Support cushion

Номер: US20220015968A1
Автор: Justin REGAN, Kevin Richardson, Sean CREALEY
Принадлежит: Rc Services Australia Pty Ltd

A support cushion to ameliorate the incidence of pressure ulcers, the support cushion comprising: an open or closed cell support structure; at least one cavity formed within the support structure; at least one vibrational device located within at least one of the cavities and imparting vibration to the support structure; a controller controlling operation of the vibrational device to adjust one or more of intensity, duration and location of vibrations in a predetermined manner according to one of a number of selected programmes, and at least one sensor adapted to map a pressure (weight) distribution map of a user. The support cushion may be adjustable in vibration intensity, duration, and location depending on the mapped pressure distribution. The mapped pressure distribution and history of vibrational intensity, duration, and location may also be logged for diagnosis and treatment purposes.

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Номер записи: 31
12-01-2017 дата публикации

ERGONOMIC SYSTEM FOR AN ADJUSTABLE BED SYSTEM

Номер: US20170007480A1
Автор: Koch Walter
Принадлежит: LOGICDATA ELECTRONIC & SOFTWARE ENTWICKLUNGS GMBH

The invention relates to an ergonomic system for an adjustable bed system, said ergonomic system having a data processing device and an image recording device coupled to the data processing device, said image recording device being arranged and configured in such a way that image data constituting an image of a user of the bed system are transmitted to the data processing device, wherein said data processing device is connected with an ergonomics database and is configured to evaluate the image data, in order to determine the user's position data and posture data. The data processing device is further configured to compare the determined position data and posture data with reference data in the ergonomics database, in order to determine a parameter for an ergonomic accuracy of a corresponding user position and posture according to the comparison. Furthermore, the data processing device is configured to adjust a bed system setting according to the determined parameter. 1. An ergonomic system for an adjustable bed system , said ergonomic system having a data processing device and an image recording device coupled to the data processing device , said image recording device being arranged and configured in such a way that image data constituting an image of a user of the bed system are transmitted to the data processing device , wherein said data processing device is connected with an ergonomics database and is configuredto evaluate the image data, in order to determine the user's position data and posture data;to compare the determined position data and posture data with reference data in the ergonomics database, in order to determine a parameter for an ergonomic accuracy of an appropriate user position and posture according to the comparison; andto adjust a bed systems setting according to the determined parameter.2. The ergonomic system according to claim 1 , wherein a hardness of a reclining area of the bed system claim 1 , is adjusted claim 1 , in particular in ...

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Номер записи: 32
14-01-2016 дата публикации

BED-LEAVING SENSOR AND BED-LEAVING DETECTION METHOD

Номер: US20160007886A1
Автор: SHIMIZU Atsuki
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A bed-leaving sensor for detecting bed-leaving by a user on a bed, including: a sitting position detection member that detects a sitting position of the user based on a detection value of a pressure sensor arranged on the bed; a foot movement detection member for detecting foot movement of the user based on the detection value of the pressure sensor; and a bed-leaving behavior detection member that detects bed-leaving behavior of the user with the sitting position or the foot movement being detected within a preset bed-leaving expectation region as a condition. 1. A bed-leaving sensor for detecting bed-leaving by a user on a bed , comprising:a sitting position detection member that detects a sitting position of the user based on a detection value of a pressure sensor arranged on the bed;a foot movement detection member for detecting foot movement of the user based on the detection value of the pressure sensor; anda bed-leaving behavior detection member that detects bed-leaving behavior of the user with the sitting position or the foot movement being detected within a preset bed-leaving expectation region as a condition.2. The bed-leaving sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the bed-leaving expectation region is set to be a foot side region on the bed.3. The bed-leaving sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensor is arranged only at a bed-leaving possibility region on the bed.4. The bed-leaving sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the sitting position detection member sets a determination area in a periphery of a pressure sensing center of a region in which pressure of a given contact threshold value or greater is detected within a preset sitting position determination region on the pressure sensor claim 1 , and the sitting position is detected based on a ratio of a total pressure detected within the determination area occupying a total pressure detected within the sitting position determination region claim 1 , a breadth of the region in which the ...

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Номер записи: 33
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Bed-leaving sensor and bed-leaving detection method

Номер: US20160007887A1
Автор: Atsuki Shimizu
Принадлежит: Sumitomo Riko Co Ltd

A bed-leaving sensor for detecting bed-leaving by a user on a bed, including: a sitting position detection member that detects a sitting position of the user based on a detection value of a pressure sensor arranged on the bed; and a bed-leaving behavior detection member that detects bed-leaving behavior of the user with at least one of the following as a condition: (i) the sitting position being detected within a preset bed-leaving expectation region, (ii) a movement volume of a sitting position center of gravity which is a center of gravity of the sitting position exceeding a given threshold value within a given time, and (iii) the sitting position center of gravity moving toward a preset bed-leaving range.

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Номер записи: 34
14-01-2016 дата публикации

AIR MATTRESS

Номер: US20160008198A1
Автор: Aoki Shuichi, Ohno Kenta, Takeda Kazuhiro, UEKI Shinji
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An air mattress include a plurality of air cell groups including a plurality of bladder-shaped cells and lined up with respect to the lengthwise direction of the air mattress so as to support at least a head area, shoulder area, back area, buttock, thigh area, knee area, and heel area of a person lying on the air mattress, an air supply/release pump; and an air tube connecting the bladder-shaped cells and the air supply/release pump in one or a plurality of independent first systems for each of the air cell groups out of the air cell groups and one or a plurality of independent second systems for each of specific bladder-shaped cells out of the plurality of air cell groups. Each of the air cell groups corresponding to the back area, buttock area, and thigh area includes a lower section of bladder-shaped cells and an upper section of bladder-shaped cells. 1. An air mattress , comprising:a plurality of air cell groups including a plurality of air cells and lined up with respect to a lengthwise direction of the air mattress so as to support at least a shoulder area, a back area, a buttock area, a thigh area, and a knee area of a person lying on said air mattress;an air supply/release pump;an air tube connecting said air cells and said air supply/release pump in one or a plurality of independent first systems for each of certain air cell groups out of said air cell groups and one or a plurality of independent second systems for each of specific air cells out of a remainder of certain air cell groups out of the plurality of air cell groups; anda controller for controlling air supply/release by the air supply/release pump to said first systems and second systems,wherein each of the air cell groups corresponding to said back area, buttock area, and thigh area includes a lower section of air cells and an upper section of air cells,wherein the lower section air cells are connected to said first system via said air tube, andwherein each of the air cells in each of the air ...

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Номер записи: 35
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Ambulance cot and loading and unloading system

Номер: US20210007916A1
Автор: Adam Darwin Downey, Chad Conway Souke, Clifford Edwin LAMBARTH, Kurosh Nahavandi, Robert Gregory Cox
Принадлежит: Stryker Corp

An ambulance cot loading and unloading system for an emergency vehicle includes a base for mounting in the emergency vehicle and an arm mounted for linear movement along the base, wherein the arm configured to support a cot while the cot is being loaded into or unloaded from the emergency vehicle. The ambulance cot loading and unloading system further includes an indicator mounted relative to the arm and a control system, which is in communication with the indicator and configured to generate a status indication of the cot loading and unloading system at the indicator.

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Номер записи: 36
14-01-2021 дата публикации

PERSON SUPPORT APPARATUSES WITH EXIT DETECTION SYSTEMS

Номер: US20210007919A1
Автор: Hayes Michael Joseph, Kostic Marko N., Patmore Kevin Mark, Sidhu Anuj K., Sukumaran Sujay
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A person support apparatus, such as a bed, cot, stretcher, or the like, includes an exit detection system that has, in some embodiments, multiple user-selectable modes. A first mode issues an alert in response to a static condition being met and the second mode issues an alert in response to a dynamic condition being met. The static condition may be defined by an unchanging boundary that triggers an alert if the occupant's center of gravity crosses the boundary. The dynamic condition may be defined by a changing boundary that triggers an alert if the occupant's center of gravity crosses it. The changing boundary may change based upon the occupant's height, weight, BMI, vital sign, or other characteristic. The changing boundary may also change based upon a position of one or more components of the person support apparatus, such as a siderail or Fowler section. 1. A person support apparatus comprising:a support surface adapted to support thereon an occupant of the person support apparatus; andan exit detection system adapted to issue an alert if the occupant of the person support apparatus is moving toward exiting the support surface, the exit detection system including a plurality of user-selectable modes, wherein a first mode of the plurality of user-selectable modes takes into account a characteristic of the occupant in determining whether or not the occupant is moving toward exiting the support surface, and wherein a second mode of the plurality of user-selectable modes does not take into account the characteristic of the occupant in determining whether or not the occupant is moving toward exiting the support surface.2. The person support apparatus of wherein the characteristic of the occupant includes at least one of a height claim 1 , weight claim 1 , body orientation claim 1 , vital sign claim 1 , and fall risk assessment of the occupant.3. The person support apparatus of wherein the exit detection system includes a plurality of force sensors adapted to detect ...

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Номер записи: 37
27-01-2022 дата публикации

MULTISIDE TILT DEVICE

Номер: US20220023124A1
Автор: JHA Prashant, MOHANDAS Asish, P.B. Karthik, SAGAR Sushma
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The present subject matter discloses multiside tilt device () including a pressure sensing sheet () to detect the pressure exerted by the user's body in a pressure build-up area around the pressure sensor and generate a pressure signal indicating a pressure build-up at the pressure build-up area. The multiside tilt device () further includes a tilting unit () to tilt a portion of the user's body in response to the pressure signal by a predetermined angle. The tilting unit () comprises an inflatable base () having a first section (-) and a second section (-) pneumatically separated disposed adjacent to each other to be independently inflated or deflated. Each section () comprises one or more cells () to be collectively inflated such that each cell () is inflated to form an inflated structure having a peak in the center and a trough on either side. 1. A multiside tilt device comprising: ["detect pressure exerted by the user's body in a pressure build-up area around the pressure sensor; and", 'generate a pressure signal indicating a pressure build-up at the pressure build-up area;, 'a pressure sensing sheet to support a user in a resting position, wherein the pressure sensing sheet comprises a plurality of pressure sensors, and wherein each of the plurality of pressure sensors is to "one or more cells pneumatically connected to each other to be collectively inflated in response to the pressure signal, wherein each cell is inflated to form an inflated structure having a peak in the centre and a trough on either sides, wherein a part of the user's body resting over the section, is in contact with the peak of each cell, while other parts of the user's body resting over the section, and corresponding to the trough, are not in contact with the multiside tilt device to release the pressure build-up.", "an inflatable base having a first section and a second section disposed adjacent to each other on either side of a median axis of the tilting unit, wherein in the resting ...

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Номер записи: 38
27-01-2022 дата публикации

Patient Support System With Chest Compression System And Harness Assembly With Sensor System

Номер: US20220023144A1
Автор: Alexey Titov, Brandon David Naber, Christopher J. Hopper, Kurosh Nahavandi, Marko N. Kostic, MING Chen
Принадлежит: Stryker Corp

A patient support system with chest compression system and harness assembly with sensor system. The harness assembly secures shoulders and hips of the patient on a patient support surface during transport. A chest compression system is integrated into the harness assembly in a manner that provides chest compressions to the patient while the patient is secured on the patient support surface. The tension of the harness assembly is selectively adjusted and/or a fluid bladder may be selectively expanded. A controller is in communication with the chest compression system and controls operation of the chest compression system. The sensor system is integrated into the harness assembly and in communication with the controller. The chest compression system may be removable from the harness assembly via an adapter. The chest compression system may be integrated into the patient support apparatus to secure the patient to the patient support surface while providing chest compressions.

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Номер записи: 39
10-01-2019 дата публикации

PATIENT SUPPORT WITH IMPROVED CONTROL

Номер: US20190008708A1
Автор: Moreno David Mayen, Wan Fong David Kim Soui
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A braking system for a patient support apparatus includes a caster wheel assembly. The caster wheel assembly includes a caster wheel and manually operable brake operable to brake the caster wheel. The caster wheel assembly further includes a manual brake activation handle or pedal for manually operating the manually operable brake to move between three positions, wherein said three positions include a braking position, an un-braked position, and a steer lock position. The braking system further includes an electrically powered actuator mechanically coupled to the manual brake activation handle or pedal and to the manually operable brake. When powered, the electrically powered actuator is operable to move the manually operable brake and to move the manual brake activation handle or pedal between two or more of the three positions to thereby manually operate the caster wheel in a braking mode, an un-braked mode, or a steer lock mode. And, when the actuator is unpowered, the manual brake activation handle or pedal is operable to be manually moved between two or more of the three positions to thereby manually operate the caster wheel in the braking mode, the un-braked mode, or the steer lock mode. 1. A method of controlling a caster wheel comprising:providing a caster wheel assembly for a patient support apparatus, the caster wheel assembly having a caster wheel, a manually operable brake for manually braking the caster wheel, and a manual brake activation handle or pedal for manually operating the manually operable brake, the manual brake actuation handle or pedal having three positions, said three positions including a braking position, an un-braked position, and a steer lock position;providing an electrically powered actuator for selectively outputting a driving force;mechanically coupling the actuator with the manual brake activation handle or pedal and the manually operable brake;when powered, the driving force of the actuator moving the manually operable brake and ...

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Номер записи: 40
15-01-2015 дата публикации

THERAPY CONTROL FOR PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEM

Номер: US20150013073A1
Автор: Schwirian Jay, Yakam Bradley
Принадлежит: AMERICAN HOME HEALTH CARE, INC.

Patient support systems and, more particularly, patient support systems designed to reduce the risk of developing pressure sores by a patient are disclosed. A control unit is provided that operates a pump for setting and maintaining the inflation of the patient support system. The control unit is configured to receive a weight of a patient (either automatically from an integrated weighing device or as input by a caregiver) using the patient support system. The control unit then operates the pump to fill and maintain the patient support system to a predetermined pressure based upon an electronically stored pressure versus weight model accessible to the control unit, where the pressure versus weight model is set to avoid bottom-out and overpressure conditions for the patient having the weight. 1. A patient support system comprising:a planar patient support structure having at least one chamber therein for receiving and maintaining a fluid and for receiving a patient thereon, said patient having a weight;a pump fluidicly connected to said support structure;at least one pressure sensor for sensing a fluid pressure in said chamber; anda processor-based control unit operatively connected to said pressure sensor to receive a pressure sensor signal and operatively connected to said pump to control said pump, and further adapted to at least one of receive and calculate a signal representative of said patient weight;said control unit being configured to operate said pump to achieve a predetermined pressure in said chamber based at least upon said patient weight signal and said pressure sensor signal; andsaid predetermined pressure being determined by said control unit according, at least in part, to an electronically stored pressure versus weight model accessible to said control unit, said pressure versus weight model being set to avoid bottom-out and overpressure conditions for said patient having said weight.2. The patient support system of wherein the patient support ...

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Номер записи: 41
03-02-2022 дата публикации

MONITORING A SLEEPING SUBJECT

Номер: US20220031196A1
Автор: DAVIDOVICH Maayan, HOFFERT Smadar, KLAP Tal, Meger Guy, SHINAR Zvika
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Apparatus and methods are described, including apparatus for use with a subject who shares a bed with a second person. A motion sensor detects motion of the subject and motion of the second person, and generates a motion signal in response thereto. A control unit identifies components of the motion signal that were generated in response to motion of the subject, by distinguishing between components of the motion signal that were generated in response to motion of the subject, and components of the motion signal that were generated in response to motion of the second person. The control unit analyzes the components of the motion signal that were generated in response to motion of the subject and generates an output in response thereto. Other applications are also described. 1. Apparatus for use with a subject who is a first person , who shares a bed with a second person , the apparatus comprising: a thin , flat motion sensor configured to be placed underneath a portion of the bed , and , while disposed underneath the portion of the bed , to: detect motion of the subject without contacting the subject , without contacting clothes the subject is wearing , without viewing the subject , and without viewing clothes the subject is wearing , detect motion of the second person without contacting the second person , without contacting clothes the second person is wearing , without viewing the second person , and without viewing clothes the second person is wearing , and generate a motion signal in response to detecting motion of the subject and motion of the second person; and a control unit configured to: identify components of the motion signal that were generated in response to motion of the subject , by distinguishing between components of the motion signal that were generated in response to motion of the subject , and components of the motion signal that were generated in response to motion of the second person , analyze the components of the motion signal that were ...

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Номер записи: 42
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Patient Support with an Air Permeable Layer and with Air Flow Through the Air Permeable Layer Controlled as a Function of Pressure Sensed at a Pressure Sensing Layer

Номер: US20170014289A1
Автор: "OKeefe Christopher R.", Bobey John Alan, Borgman Darrell, Branson Gregory W., Chambers Kenith W., Douglas Stephen L., Flessate Dennis, Ginther Rebecca Anne, Hakamiun Reza, Janoff Karen, King Rachel Hopkins, Lachenbruch Charles A., Meyer Eric R., Mueller Jonathan H., Soltani Sohrab, Stacy Richard B., Stevens Daniel K., Wilson Bradley T.
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A patient support includes a cover defining an interior region, an air permeable first layer located in the interior region, at least one air supply coupled to the first layer to provide air flow through the first layer, a support layer located beneath the air permeable first layer, a pressure sensing layer located underneath the support layer, and a controller coupled to the air supply and to the pressure sensing layer. The controller controls air flow through the first layer in response to a signal from the pressure sensing layer. 1. A patient support comprising:a cover defining an interior region;an air permeable first layer located in the interior region;at least one air supply, the at least one air supply being coupled to the first layer to provide air flow through the first layer;a support layer located beneath the air permeable first layer;a pressure sensing layer located underneath the support layer; anda controller coupled to the air supply and to the pressure sensing layer to control air flow through the first layer in response to a signal from the pressure sensing layer.2. The patient support of wherein the support layer comprises a plurality of air bladders.3. The patient support of wherein the plurality of air bladders includes one or more transverse bladders and one or more upright can-shaped bladders.4. The patient support of wherein:1) the bladders are connected to the air supply; and2) the controller controls inflation and deflation of the bladders in response to the signal from the pressure sensing layer.5. The patient support of wherein the at least one air supply comprises:1) a first air supply coupled to the first layer for providing the air flow through the first layer and2) a second air supply coupled to the bladders for effecting the inflation and deflation of the bladders.6. The patient support of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of air bladders comprises a head zone bladder claim 2 , a seat zone bladder claim 2 , and a foot zone bladder ...

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Номер записи: 43
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Warming Therapy Device with Integrated Moveable Video and Still Camera

Номер: US20160015587A1
Автор: Dykes Christopher A., Mackin Michael H., Sabota Peter D., Segars John
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An integrated and movable video and/or still camera is integrated into a warming therapy device to allow caregivers to point the camera in an area of interest in which they are interested in recording or displaying the patient located on a support surface. The system may include an audio recording device.

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Номер записи: 44
17-01-2019 дата публикации

POWERED ROLL-IN COTS

Номер: US20190015271A1
Автор: Markham Joshua James, Palastro Matthew Michael, Potak Robert L., Schroeder Timothy Paul, Shen Zhen Y., Valentino Nicholas V., Wells Timothy R.
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According to one embodiment, a roll-in cot may include a support frame, a pair of back legs, a pair of front legs, and a cot actuation system. The pair of back legs and the pair of front legs can be slidingly coupled to the support frame. Each of the pair of front legs can include a front wheel and an intermediate load wheel. The intermediate load wheel is offset from the front wheel by a load wheel distance. A front actuator can raise the pair of front legs such that the front wheel and the intermediate load wheel of each of the pair of front legs are aligned along a loading level. The intermediate load wheel of each of the pair of front legs can be offset from the pair of back legs by a loading span. The load wheel distance can be greater than the loading span. 1. A cot comprising:a support frame for supporting a patient above a loading surface of an emergency vehicle;a pair of rear legs pivotally coupled to the support frame;a sensor which detects the loading surface; anda back actuator to extend and retract the rear legs relative to the support frame, wherein operation of the back actuator is dependent upon the location of the cot relative to the loading surface based on a signal from the sensor.2. The cot according to claim 1 , wherein detection of the location of the cot is also accomplished by sensors on or adjacent to the loading surface claim 1 , and the cot is configured to receive the information from the sensors on or adjacent to the loading surface to the cot via communications means of the emergency vehicle.3. The cot according to claim 1 , further comprising a sensor which upon detecting that the back legs are unloaded during retraction claim 1 , the back actuator raises the back legs at a higher speed from an initial speed.4. The cot according to claim 1 , further comprising:a pair of front legs pivotally coupled to the support frame;a front actuator to extend and retract the front legs relative to the support frame independently from the rear legs; ...

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Номер записи: 45
17-01-2019 дата публикации

PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES WITH PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE CHARGING

Номер: US20190015276A1
Автор: Bhimavarapu Krishna Sandeep, Greenbank Jonathan Mark, Herbst Cory Patrick, Nahavandi Kurosh, Paul Anish, Reget Christopher Matthew
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A patient support apparatus includes a frame, a patient support surface, one or more force sensors that detect weight on the patient support surface, a recharger, and a controller. The recharger is adapted to recharge a personal electronic device of the patient's. The controller controls power supplied to the recharger based on outputs from the force sensors. Additionally or alternatively, a barrier is provided having a coil therein. The recharger includes a magnet for magnetically coupling to the barrier, and the recharger wirelessly receives power from the coil when the recharger is magnetically coupled to the barrier. Alternatively, the magnet holds a personal electronic device that receives power wirelessly from a coil inside the barrier. In still another variation, a pendant is included for controlling movement of the patient support apparatus and the pendant includes a recharger adapted to recharge a personal electronic device. 1. A patient support apparatus comprising:a frame;a patient support surface supported on the frame;a plurality of force sensors adapted to detect weight applied to the patient support surface;a recharger adapted to allow a patient to recharge a personal electronic device; anda controller in communication with the force sensors and the recharger, the controller adapted to control power supplied to the recharger based on outputs from the force sensors.2. The patient support apparatus of wherein the recharger includes at least one of the following: (1) a recharging port adapted to receive a plug coupleable to the personal electronic device claim 1 , and (2) a recharging coil adapted to wirelessly recharge the personal electronic device when the personal electronic device is positioned adjacent the recharging coil.3. The patient support apparatus of wherein the controller terminates power to the recharger after the patient exits from the patient support surface claim 1 , and the controller resumes supplying power to the recharger when the ...

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Номер записи: 46
21-01-2021 дата публикации

PNEUMATIC SYSTEM BLOCKAGE DETECTION

Номер: US20210015691A1
Автор: Churilla Michael, Fisk Brandon, Ramegowda Jnanesha, Sauser Frank, Shannon Gregory John
Принадлежит: HILL-ROM SERVICES, INC.

A patient support apparatus pneumatic system may include a mattress defining an interior and a pneumatic enclosure in fluid communication with the interior and comprising an inlet and an outlet. A blower may be in fluid communication with the interior and the pneumatic enclosure. A pressure sensor may be configured to detect a pressure at the outlet. A controller may be configured to monitor a speed of the blower and the pressure at the outlet for detecting at least one of an intake blockage condition and an exhaust blockage condition. 1. A patient support apparatus pneumatic system comprising:a mattress defining an interior;a pneumatic enclosure in fluid communication with the interior, the pneumatic enclosure including an inlet and an outlet;a blower in fluid communication with the interior and the pneumatic enclosure;a pressure sensor configured to detect a pressure at the outlet; anda controller configured to monitor a speed of the blower and the pressure at the outlet for detecting at least one of an intake blockage condition and an exhaust blockage condition.2. The patient support apparatus pneumatic system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to detect the intake blockage condition when the speed of the blower is at or above a predetermined upper threshold value and the exhaust blockage condition when the speed of the blower is at or below a predetermined lower threshold value.3. The patient support apparatus pneumatic system of claim 1 , further comprising:a microclimate management layer disposed within the interior and in fluid communication with the outlet.4. The patient support apparatus pneumatic system of claim 1 , further comprising:an alarm, wherein the controller is configured to output an alarm signal from the alarm upon detection of at least one of the intake blockage condition and the exhaust blockage condition.5. The patient support apparatus pneumatic system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to monitor a frequency of ...

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Номер записи: 47
21-01-2021 дата публикации

HYBRID AIR AND FOAM MATTRESS WITH DETACHABLE AIR UNIT

Номер: US20210015692A1
Автор: Gautier Herve, Le Naour Pierre-Yves, Thepaut Anthony, Yvernault Etienne
Принадлежит:

A patient support apparatus includes a seat section, a head section rotatably coupled to the seat section, and a leg section rotatably coupled to the seat section to form a support surface for a patient. The support surface has a back area where the patient's back is positioned when the patient is positioned on the support surface, a leg area where the patient's legs are positioned when the patient is positioned on the support surface, and a foot area where the patient's legs are positioned when the patient is positioned on the support surface. 1. A patient support apparatus comprising:a seat section,a head section rotatably coupled to the seat section, anda leg section rotatably coupled to the seat section, wherein the seat section, head section, and leg section combine to form a support surface for a patient, the support surface having a back area where the patient's back is positioned when the patient is positioned on the support surface, a leg area where the patient's legs are positioned when the patient is positioned on the support surface, and a foot area where the patient's legs are positioned when the patient is positioned on the support surface,at least one sensor positioned in at least one of the back area, leg area, and foot area, the at least sensor determining at least one angle of a patient position on the support surface, anda control system coupled to the at least one sensor to determine risk areas for the patient based on the at least one angle of the patient position.2. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor is positioned at the back area claim 1 , and the at least one angle of the patient position is an angle of the patient's back relative to a floor.3. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor is positioned at the leg area claim 1 , and the at least one angle of the patient position is an angle of the patient's legs relative to a floor.4. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 48
16-01-2020 дата публикации

BED DEVICE

Номер: US20200016016A1
Автор: Murai Shinya
Принадлежит: PARAMOUNT BED CO., LTD.

A bed device includes: an operation section that receives an operation input; a controller that controls a movement of the bed in accordance with the operation input; a detector that detects a position of a patient on the bed; and, a limitation table that stores a limitation area set on the bed in association with a limitation content, wherein when the position of the patient detected by the detector is included in the limitation area, the limitation content is read out from the limitation table so as to control the controller in accordance with the limitation content. With this configuration, it is possible to provide a higher safety bed device which can not only notify the danger based on the bed movement but also limit the movement of the bed in accordance with the status of the patient or the bed device. 1. A mattress system comprising:an air mattress including first air cells extending in a first direction, a second air cell extending in a second direction crossing the first direction, the second air cell being provided under the first air cells;an input unit configured to input an instruction of the user;a detector configured to detect a condition of the air mattress; anda controller configured to control an operation of the air mattress based on the instruction, the controller being configured to limit the movement of the air mattress if the condition of the air mattress is satisfied with a first condition.2. The mattress system according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to continue to limit the movement of the air mattress even if the input unit receives the instruction.3. The mattress system according to claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to temporarily suspend the movement of the air mattress if the condition of the air mattress is satisfied with a first condition.4. The mattress system according to claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured not to limit the movement of the air mattress if the condition of the air mattress ...

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Номер записи: 49
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Non-Contact Alarm Volume Reduction

Номер: US20170018162A1
Автор: Sabota Peter
Принадлежит:

A method and apparatus for providing a caregiver the capability of modifying the tone and volume of an audible alarm for a medical device based on non-contact methods. 1an alarm system, comprising:an event detection sensor for monitoring the condition of the patient care apparatus;an audible alarm sounding device operable to produce audible sounds;a non-contact sensor configured to generate a signal in response to detecting the caregiver;a user interface operable to display visual information about the alarm system; andan alarm processing circuit configured to receive signals from the event detection sensor and the non-contact sensor, generate a first control signal based on the signals from the event detection sensor, and generate a second control signal when the signal is received from the non-contract sensor,wherein the audible alarm sounding device is operable to (i) produce an audible sound having a first frequency and a first tone in response to receiving the first control signal from the alarm processing circuit and (ii) produce an audible sound having a second frequency different from the first frequency and a second tone different from the first tone in response to receiving the second control signal from the alarm processing circuit,wherein the alarm system is configured to be operated by a caregiver to adjust the second tone between a number of different tones, andwherein the user interface is operable to (i) display a first visual alarm in response to receiving the first control signal from the alarm processing circuit and (ii) display a second visual alarm in response to receiving the second control signal from the alarm processing circuit, the second visual alarm being different from the first visual alarm.. A patient care apparatus comprising: This application claims priority to U.S. patent app. Ser. No. 14/214,821, filed Mar. 15, 2014, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference and which claimed the benefit of U.S. Provisional ...

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Номер записи: 50
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Patient Monitoring And Repositioning System And Related Method

Номер: US20170020756A1
Автор: Hillenbrand, Hornbach David, II William A., Kummer Joseph, Savage Timothy
Принадлежит: Hillenbrand Management Company LLC

A patient monitoring and repositioning system () includes a mattress (), a sheet () residing on an upper surface of the mattress (), a housing () containing a drive mechanism (), and a sensor () adapted to sense a position of a patient () resting on the mattress (). The drive mechanism () is operable to pull the sheet () and thereby pull the patient () resting thereon. The housing () receives the sheet () through a slot (). In the event that the patient () is in an undesirable position on the mattress () as detected by the sensor (), a controller () directs the drive mechanism () to pull the sheet () so as to pull the patient thereon from the undesirable position to a desirable, predetermined position. The controller () may direct the drive mechanism () automatically or indicate the undesirable position to a caregiver so that the caregiver may direct the drive mechanism () accordingly. 1. A patient monitoring and repositioning system in combination with a bed having a deck , comprising:a mattress residing on the deck and having a head end, a foot end, and an upper surface;a sheet residing on the upper surface;a drive mechanism located near the head end of the mattress and operable to pull the sheet toward the head end of the mattress to thereby reposition the sheet relative to the mattress, and also reposition a patient residing on the sheet;a housing containing the drive mechanism, the housing including a slot extending therealong, and the drive mechanism being operable to pull the sheet into the housing via the slot, the housing further including an access door movable relative to the housing to thereby permit access to the inside of the housing; anda sensor operatively connected to the drive mechanism, the sensor adapted to sense a position of the patient relative to the mattress on the bed and to generate a signal in response to the patient moving from a predetermined position.2. The patient monitoring and repositioning system of wherein the drive mechanism ...

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Номер записи: 51
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Smart Bed or Mattress for Reducing Pressure Ulcers Which Uses Adjustable Orthogonal Straps to Create Low-Pressure Areas

Номер: US20220040018A1
Автор: Connor Robert A.
Принадлежит: Sleepnea LLC

This invention is a smart bed or mattress for reducing pressure ulcers with an orthogonal array of movable straps or layers which creates a low-pressure area. The location of the low-pressure area is selected to be under a portion of a person's body which is at risk for getting a pressure ulcer. A low-pressure area can be created: where straps which have been slackened overlap; where elastic segments of movable straps overlap; or where the movement of straps creates an opening. 1. A smart bed or mattress for reducing pressure ulcers comprising:a bed or mattress on which a person rests;at least one electromagnetic motor;a first set of flexible straps which span the bed or mattress in a head-to-foot direction; wherein a first subset of straps comprises one or more straps selected from the first set; wherein straps in the first subset have a taut configuration with a first length spanning the bed or mattress and a slack configuration with a second length spanning the bed or mattress; wherein the second length is greater than the first length; wherein straps in the first subset are moved from the taut configurations to the slack configurations, or vice versa, by one or more motors selected from the at least one motor; wherein different first subsets are selected at different times to create low-pressure areas with different sizes and/or locations on the bed or mattress; and wherein the selection of straps in the first subset is based at least partly on predetermined timing, a position of the person's body, analysis of camera images, data from infrared sensors, data from stretch sensors, and/or data from pressure sensors; anda second set of flexible straps which span the bed or mattress in a right-to-left direction; wherein a second subset of straps comprises one or more straps selected from the second set; wherein straps in the second subset have a taut configuration with a third length spanning the bed or mattress and a slack configuration with a fourth length spanning ...

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Номер записи: 52
24-01-2019 дата публикации

NON-INVASIVE PRESSURE-MITIGATION APPARATUSES FOR IMPROVING BLOOD FLOW AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20190021918A1
Автор: Squitieri Rafael Paolo
Принадлежит:

Introduced here are apparatuses and systems for mitigating contact pressures applied to a human body by the surface of an object, such as a chair, bed, or table. A pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers whose pressure can be individually varied. When placed between a patient and a contact surface, the pressure-mitigation apparatus can vary the contact pressure on a specific anatomical region of the patient by controllably inflating and/or deflating one or more cell. Moreover, a pressure-mitigation system can be readily integrated into a conventional treatment regimen for a variety of different conditions. 1. A system comprising: 'wherein the inflatable chambers are configured to mitigate contact pressure applied to a human body by a support surface when pressure in the plurality of inflatable chambers is varied;', 'a pressure-mitigation apparatus that includes a geometric arrangement of inflatable chambers formed by interconnections between a top layer and a bottom layer,'}a pump fluidly coupled to the chambers and configured to shift a main point of the contact pressure along a surface of the human body by sequentially varying the pressure in different subsets of the inflatable chambers; anda controller operably coupled to the pump and configured to regulate air flow provided by the pump.2. The system of wherein the top layer is comprised of a first material configured for direct contact with the human body claim 1 , and wherein the bottom layer is comprised of a second material configured for direct contact with the support surface.3. The system of wherein the controller is configured to regulate the air flow provided by the pump based on a weight of the human body.4. The system of wherein the weight of the human body is programmable by an individual via an interface generated by the controller.5. The system of wherein claim 1 , upon deployment of the pressure-mitigation apparatus claim 1 , the inflatable chambers are naturally in an ...

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Номер записи: 53
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Power Management Techniques For Actuators Of Patient Support Apparatuses

Номер: US20190021922A1
Автор: Anish Paul, Krishna S. Bhimavarapu
Принадлежит: Stryker Corp

Systems, methods and techniques for operating a patient support apparatus are disclosed. The patient support apparatus includes a support structure including a base and a patient support surface to support a patient. The patient support apparatus also includes an actuator coupled to the support structure and operable to move the patient support surface. The actuator is configured to receive an applied voltage and an applied electrical current, and to produce an output power, where the applied electrical current varies based on different loads applied to the actuator. A controller is coupled to the actuator to determine a desired output power of the actuator and to control the actuator such that the output power produced by the actuator is controlled relative to the desired output power by modifying the applied voltage to compensate for the different loads being applied to the actuator.

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Номер записи: 54
24-01-2019 дата публикации

BED DEVICE

Номер: US20190021923A1
Автор: Murai Shinya
Принадлежит:

A bed device includes: an operation section that receives an operation input; a controller that controls a movement of the bed in accordance with the operation input; a detector that detects a position of a patient on the bed; and, a limitation table that stores a limitation area set on the bed in association with a limitation content, wherein when the position of the patient detected by the detector is included in the limitation area, the limitation content is read out from the limitation table so as to control the controller in accordance with the limitation content. With this configuration, it is possible to provide a higher safety bed device which can not only notify the danger based on the bed movement but also limit the movement of the bed in accordance with the status of the patient or the bed device. 1. A bed comprising:a surface configured to support a user;an input unit configured to input an instruction of the user;a detector configured to detect a position of the user; anda controller configured to control a movement of the surface based on the instruction, the controller being configured to limit the movement of the surface if a part of body of the user is in a first area, the first area being located above the surface.2. The bed according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to continue to limit the movement of the surface even if the input unit receives the instruction.3. The bed according to claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to temporarily suspend the movement of the surface if a part of body of the user is in the first area.4. The bed according to claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to control the surface in a plurality of forms claim 2 , and the controller is configured to limit the movement of the surface if a part of body of the user is in a first area and the input unit receives a first instruction.5. The bed according to claim 4 , wherein the controller is configured not to limit the movement of the surface ...

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Номер записи: 55
23-01-2020 дата публикации

System And Method For Monitoring A Person Via An Analog Multi-Zone Pressure Sensitive Pad

Номер: US20200022643A1
Автор: Brasch John Joseph, JR. Gordon, Leacock James R., Li Yuanjian, Smith
Принадлежит: J. Brasch Co., LLC

A pressure sensitive pad, generally planar in shape for placement underneath a mattress or cushion, capable of outputting a spectrum of signals depending on the pressure applied on the pad, comprising a plurality of sensitive zones, each zone being connected to a respective controller, configured to measure the pressure on each zone. The pressure sensitive pad comprising two electrically conductive layers; a variable conductive foam layer between the two conductive layers; and a non-conductive layer comprising a plurality of holes, disposed between a first of the two electrically conductive layers and the conductive foam layer. A system operable with the pad calibrates to detect absence and presence of a person for a range of mattress types and mattress weights and person weights; and determines a relative weight and position of the person while the person is on the mattress. 1. A pressure sensitive pad , generally planar in shape for placement underneath a mattress or cushion , capable of outputting a spectrum of signals depending on the pressure applied on the pad.2. The pressure sensitive pad of configured for substantially not deforming the mattress or cushion.3. The pressure sensitive pad of claim 1 , comprising at least one of: a conductive film; a conductive foam; a conductive ink; and a strain gauge.4. The pressure sensitive pad of claim 1 , comprising a plurality of sensitive zones claim 1 , each zone being connected to a respective controller claim 1 , configured to measure the pressure on each zone.5. The pressure sensitive pad of claim 1 , comprising:two electrically conductive layers;a variable conductive layer between the two conductive layers, configured such that a resistance of the variable conductive layer decreases when pressure is applied on the variable conductive layer and the variable conductive layer is compressed;wherein the two electrically conductive layers are separated by the variable conductive layer, such that the electrical resistance ...

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Номер записи: 56
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Status Light Assembly for Patient Handling Equipment

Номер: US20190024882A1
Автор: Danny Smith, Jorgen Jonsson, Musadjan Alim
Принадлежит: ArjoHuntleigh AB

Patient handling equipment, such as a hospital bed, is provided with a propulsion system and a status indicator light system incorporated in the propulsion system and operable to generate at least two light beams beyond a perimeter of the bed. The light indicator, which may have different colors, shapes or intensities, can indicate the state of propulsion of the system and generates light beams which are visible all around the equipment so as to be visible to a carer from any angle. The apparatus may include an ambient light sensor disposed to detect floor level lighting conditions rather than general ambient light.

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Номер записи: 57
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Devices, Systems, and Methods for Preventing, Detecting, and Treating Pressure-Induced Ischemia, Pressure Ulcers, and Other Conditions

Номер: US20170027498A1
Автор: HAMMOND Charles Matthew Peterson, LARSON Barrett J, SHEN Daniel Z., Weckwerth Mark V.
Принадлежит: Leaf Healthcare, Inc.

A system for monitoring medical conditions including pressure ulcers, pressure-induced ischemia and related medical conditions comprises at least one sensor adapted to detect one or more patient characteristic including at least position, orientation, temperature, acceleration, moisture, resistance, stress, heart rate, respiration rate, and blood oxygenation, a host for processing the data received from the sensors together with historical patient data to develop an assessment of patient condition and suggested course of treatment, including either suspending or adjusting turn schedule based on various types of patient movement. The sensor can include one or more of bi-axial or tri-axial accelerometers, magnetometers and altimeters as well as resistive, inductive, capacitive, magnetic and other sensing devices, depending on whether the sensor is located on the patient or the support surface, and for what purpose. In some embodiments, the sensor can be self-contained in that it can detect orientation and suggest repositioning independent of a host. 1. A sensor configured to be wearable by a patient to monitor patient position comprisinga processor having associated storage,at least one device of a group comprising at least one accelerometer, at least one magnetometer, and at least one altimeter,the at least one device providing input to the processor representative of the rotational or elevational orientation of the patient, anda plurality of LEDs arranged in a pattern and caused to selectively illuminate in response to input from the processor to indicate at least the current orientation of the patient.2. The sensor of further comprising a turn protocol stored in the processor's associated storage.3. The sensor of further comprising a Head of Patient protocol stored in the processor's associated storage.4. The sensor of wherein the at least one device repeatedly provides input to the processor claim 2 , where the repeated input is stored and analyzed in the ...

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Номер записи: 58
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Person support apparatus barrier

Номер: US20170027789A1
Автор: Annie DÉSAULNIERS, Christopher Scott JACOB, Connor Feldpausch St.John, Jason John Connell, Justin Raymond, Krishna Sandeep Bhimavarapu, Michael Harry Lau, Michael Joseph Hayes, Michael T. BRUBAKER, Richard A. Derenne, William Dwight Childs
Принадлежит: Stryker Corp

A person support apparatus includes a base, a controller, and a barrier having at least one electrical device. The base includes mounting structures for releasably mounting the barrier to the base. A first electrical connector is in communication with the at least one electrical device and mounted to the barrier. A second electrical connector is in communication with the controller and mounted at one of the mounting structures for connection with the first electrical connector when the barrier is mounted to the base at the mounting structures.

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Номер записи: 59
02-02-2017 дата публикации

INFLATABLE MATTRESS AND CONTROL METHODS

Номер: US20170027792A1
Автор: Bhimavarapu Krishna Sandeep, Lafleche Patrick, Robertson Donna-Marie, Seshadrinathan Manikantan
Принадлежит: STRYKER CORPORATION

A patient support, such as a mattress, includes a plurality of inflatable bladders. Depth sensors are included in the support that measure the degree of penetration of a patient into the mattress. An air pressure sensor is also included that measures the pressure inside at least one bladder. A suitable inflation level of the mattress is determined by monitoring the rate of change of the depth with respect to air pressure as the bladder is either inflated or deflated. By detecting an inflection point in the graphical relationship of the depth and pressure outputs, a suitable inflation point for the bladders is determined that reduces interface pressures experienced by the patient, yet does not overly sink the patient into the mattress to a degree of discomfort. Analyzing the outputs of the depth and pressure sensors can also be used to detect a patient's heart rate and respiration rate. 1. A patient support comprising:an inflatable bladder;a depth sensor adapted to generate a depth signal indicative of how deeply a patient positioned on said patient support sinks into said inflatable bladder;an air pressure sensor adapted to generate an air pressure signal indicative of a level of air pressure inside of said inflatable bladder; anda controller adapted to determine a vital sign of the patient supported on said patient support based on said depth signal and said air pressure signal.2. The support of wherein the vital sign comprise the heart and/or respiration rate of the patient.3. The support of wherein said controller determines the heart and/or respiration rate of the patient automatically while the patient is positioned on said patient support.4. The support of wherein said controller determines the heart and/or respiration rate of the patient monitoring based on a comparison of said depth signal with said air pressure signal.5. The support of wherein said controller makes the vital sign available for transmission to the patient support for display at the patient ...

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Номер записи: 60
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Person lift devices and scale assemblies for person lift devices including accessory tracking features

Номер: US20170027794A1
Автор: Andreas BOLIN, Douglas A. Seim, Marica Demby, Mattias Andersson, Peter Rydstrom
Принадлежит: Liko R&D AB

In the embodiments described herein, the scale assembly automatically determines if an accessory, such as a sling, is properly connected to a sling bar of the person lifting device and, if the accessory is not properly connected, the scale assembly provides a user with a visual and/or audible warning and, in some embodiments, may lock-out the actuation controls of the person lifting device to prevent the person lifting device from being used.

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Номер записи: 61
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Load Sensor Configurations For Caster Assemblies Of A Patient Support Apparatus

Номер: US20190029901A1
Автор: Nahavandi Kurosh
Принадлежит: STRYKER CORPORATION

A patient support apparatus comprises a base supported by caster assemblies with each caster assembly comprising a stem, a caster wheel, and a caster wheel axle. A patient support surface is coupled to the base and is configured to receive a load. One or more load sensors are integrated with at least one of the stem, the caster wheel, or the caster wheel axle for measuring the load. One or more of the caster assemblies can be coupled to a steering motor, which controls orientation of the caster assembly. A controller can control the steering motors based on analyzing the measurements of the load sensor. The load sensors can produce measurements indicative of both vertical load and non-vertical load applied to the caster assembly. The controller can also analyze the measurements of the load sensor to determine the load received by the patient support surface by negating the non-vertical load. 1. A patient support apparatus comprising:a base supported by caster assemblies with each caster assembly comprising a stem, a caster wheel, and a caster wheel axle;a patient support surface coupled to the base and configured to receive a load; anda load sensor cooperative with at least one of the stem, the caster wheel, or the caster wheel axle to measure the load.2. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the load sensor is coupled to the stem and configured to measure load applied to the stem.3. The patient support apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the load sensor is a load cell disposed around the stem.4. The patient support apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the load sensor is disposed on a distal end of the stem.5. The patient support apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the load sensor is a load cell configured to measure compressional force applied to the distal end of the stem.6. The patient support apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the load sensor is a displacement sensor configured to undergo displacement in response to the load applied to the distal end of the stem and to ...

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Номер записи: 62
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Patient Support System With Chest Compression System And Harness Assembly With Sensor System

Номер: US20190029920A1
Автор: Chen Ming, Hopper Christopher J., Kostic Marko N., Naber Brandon David, Nahavandi Kurosh, Titov Alexey
Принадлежит: STRYKER CORPORATION

A patient support system with chest compression system and harness assembly with sensor system. The harness assembly secures shoulders and hips of the patient on a patient support surface during transport. A chest compression system is integrated into the harness assembly in a manner that provides chest compressions to the patient while the patient is secured on the patient support surface. The tension of the harness assembly is selectively adjusted and/or a fluid bladder may be selectively expanded. A controller is in communication with the chest compression system and controls operation of the chest compression system. The sensor system is integrated into the harness assembly and in communication with the controller. The chest compression system may be removable from the harness assembly via an adapter. The chest compression system may be integrated into the patient support apparatus to secure the patient to the patient support surface while providing chest compressions. 1. A patient support system comprising:a patient support apparatus comprising a patient support surface;a harness assembly configured to secure shoulders and hips of the patient on said patient support surface during transport;a chest compression system integrated into said harness assembly, said chest compression system comprising a tension adjustment system operatively coupled to said harness assembly to selectively adjust tension of said harness assembly in a manner that provides chest compressions to the patient while the patient is secured on said patient support surface with said harness assembly; anda controller in communication with said chest compression system and configured to control operation of said chest compression system.2. The patient support system of claim 1 , comprising a sensor system integrated into said harness assembly and in communication with said controller with said controller configured to control the operation of said chest compression system based on signals ...

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Номер записи: 63
04-02-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMATED ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION ASSESSMENT

Номер: US20210030610A1
Автор: Lightcap Kristen Keaton, Receveur Timothy, Riordan Matthew McCormick, Urrutia Eugene
Принадлежит:

A system for automatically assessing orthostatic hypotension for a patient supported on a patient support apparatus. The system receives position data identifying a first position of a patient supported on a patient support apparatus, and after a delay, receives vital signs data of the patient. The system receives position data identifying a second position of the patient supported on the patient support apparatus, and after a delay, receives vital signs data of the patient. The system determines an orthostatic hypotension assessment based on a difference in the vital signs data between the first and second positions. Based on the orthostatic hypotension assessment, the system modifies one or more conditions on the patient support apparatus to mitigate a risk for patient fall. 1. A system for automatically assessing orthostatic hypotension for a patient supported on a patient support apparatus , the system comprising:at least one processor; and receive position data identifying a first position of a patient supported on a patient support apparatus, and after a delay, receive vital signs data of the patient;', 'receive position data identifying a second position of the patient supported on the patient support apparatus, and after a delay, receive vital signs data of the patient;', 'determine an orthostatic hypotension assessment based on a difference in the vital signs data between the first and second positions; and', 'based on the orthostatic hypotension assessment, modify one or more conditions on the patient support apparatus to mitigate a risk for patient fall., 'memory encoding instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first position is a lying flat position claim 1 , and the second position is an inclined position.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the position data further identifies the patient in a third position claim 2 , the third position being a standing up ...

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Номер записи: 64
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Patient support

Номер: US20170035628A1
Автор: Brandon David Naber, Chad Conway Souke, Clifford Edwin LAMBARTH, Jason James Wroblewski
Принадлежит: Stryker Corp

A patient support includes bearings, a litter frame supported relative to the bearings, an elevating mechanism for changing the elevation of the litter frame relative to the bearings at an elevating mechanism speed, and a user interface operable to vary the elevating mechanism speed.

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Номер записи: 65
24-02-2022 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANAGING PRESSURE INJURIES

Номер: US20220054338A1
Автор: Shifrin Cooper
Принадлежит:

A process (and apparatus) of managing pressure injuries provides a two-dimensional array of expandable, compressible cells. Each cell has a contact surface with an associated contact pressure, and the array of cells includes a given cell with a given contact surface and at least one cell adjacent to the given cell (“adjacent cell”). A controller expands the array of cells. The process also monitors the contact pressure of a body on the contact surface and detects a given contact pressure exceeding or equal to a predetermined threshold contact pressure. The controller may produce a pressure reduction response when determining that the given contact pressure exceeds or equals the predetermined threshold contact pressure. This automatically causes the controller to modify the internal air pressure of the given cell and the internal air pressure of the adjacent cell. 1. A pressure injury management apparatus comprising:a two-dimensional array of expandable, compressible cells, each cell having a contact surface with an associated contact pressure, the array of cells including a given cell with a given contact surface, the array of cells also having at least one cell adjacent to the given cell (“adjacent cell”);a set of contact pressure sensors configured to detect the contact pressure of the contact surface of each of the cells;a monitor operatively coupled with the pressure sensors, the monitor configured to receive, from at least one of the set of contact pressure sensors, a pressure signal indicative of the contact pressure of one or more of the cells;a controller operatively coupled with the monitor, the controller configured to control internal air pressure of the cells as a function of the contact pressures as specified by the pressure signal,the controller configured to automatically reduce the internal air pressure of the given cell and the internal air pressure of the adjacent cell in response to determining that the contact pressure of the given cell exceeds ...

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Номер записи: 66
24-02-2022 дата публикации

PERSON LIFTING APPARATUSES INCLUDING LIFTING STRAPS AND METHODS OF OPERATION

Номер: US20220054339A1
Автор: Yeckel Christopher
Принадлежит: LIKO RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AB

A person lifting apparatus includes a strap movement system. The person lifting device includes a housing and a lifting strap feeding device located in the housing. The lifting strap feeding device includes a motor connected to a drum and a lifting strap wound on the drum. A sensor provides a signal indicative of force on the lifting strap. A controller receives the signal from the sensor. The controller controls operation of the motor based on the signal. A user input is used to place the strap movement system in a fast mode during which the controller speeds up operation of the motor from a normal operating speed. 1. A person lifting apparatus comprising:an outer housinga first lifting strap feeding device in the outer housing, the first lifting strap feeding device comprising a first drum and a first lifting strap wound on the first drum and having a first drum release location;a second lifting strap feeding device in the outer housing, the second lifting strap feeding device comprising a second drum and a second lifting strap wound on the second drum and having a second drum release location;a first spacing roller offset horizontally from the first drum, the first lifting strap directed over the first spacing roller providing a first roller release location offset horizontally from the first drum release location; anda second spacing roller offset horizontally from the second drum, the second lifting strap directed over the second spacing roller providing a second roller release location offset horizontally from the second drum release location.2. The person lifting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first lifting strap device comprises:a first motor operatively connected to the first drum that rotates the first drum;a second motor operatively connected to the second drum that rotates the second drum; anda controller that independently controls operation of the first motor and the second motor to raise and lower the first lifting strap and the second lifting ...

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Номер записи: 67
07-02-2019 дата публикации

Wheelchair System with Motion Sensors and Neural Stimulation

Номер: US20190038484A1
Автор: Armstrong Kiley, Audu Musa L., Bailey Stephanie, Foglyano Kevin M., Triolo Ronald J.
Принадлежит:

A system and method for improving stability of a wheelchair user includes a wheelchair having sensors measuring motion parameters to sense collisions and sharp turns which may unseat the user. Neuromuscular stimulating electrodes attached to extensor and flexor muscles of the user's trunk and under the command of a controller in communication with the sensors activate the muscles during turns and collisions to counteract the forces induced. A system and method for increasing manual propulsion efficiency includes sensors for sensing motion parameters indicating completion of a manual push of the wheelchair wheels and recovery from the push. Neuromuscular stimulating electrodes attached to extensor and flexor muscles of the user's trunk and under the command of a controller in communication with the sensors activate the muscles at the appropriate time in the cycle of push and recovery. 1. A wheelchair system providing neural stimulation to a user , said system comprising:a wheelchair;a sensor positioned on said wheelchair for measuring a motion parameter thereof and generating one or more signals indicative of said motion parameter;a plurality of neural stimulating electrodes, each said electrode attached to a respective muscle of said user for activating said respective muscle;a controller in communication with said sensor and adapted to receive said signals, said controller also being in communication with said plurality of electrodes for activating selected ones of said respective muscles in response to said signals.2. The wheelchair system according to claim 1 , wherein said controller is mounted on one of said wheelchair or said user.3. The wheelchair system according to claim 1 , wherein said motion parameter comprises a linear motion parameter.4. The wheelchair system according to claim 3 , wherein said linear motion parameter is oriented in a direction of motion of said wheelchair claim 3 , said linear motion parameter being selected from the group consisting ...

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Номер записи: 68
06-02-2020 дата публикации

Systems And Techniques For Evaluating Performance Of Actuator Systems Of A Patient Support Apparatus

Номер: US20200038270A1
Автор: Joshua Alan Mansfield, Michael Hayes, Thomas Alan Puvogel
Принадлежит: Stryker Corp

A patient support apparatus comprises a support structure comprising a base and a patient support surface to support a patient. An actuator system facilitates movement of the patient support surface relative to a floor surface. One or more sensors are responsive to changes in position of the patient support surface caused by the actuator system. A controller is operably coupled to the one or more sensors and the actuator system. The controller is configured to operate the actuator system to move the patient support surface and to monitor the movement of the patient support surface by sensing positions of the patient support surface over time. The controller is further configured to identify a frictional load event on the actuator system during movement in a present cycle and associate the frictional load event with a sensed position of the patient support surface in the present cycle.

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Номер записи: 69
06-02-2020 дата публикации

PATIENT LIFTING ROBOT

Номер: US20200038273A1
Автор: GAUB Helle, LARSEN Rue K., OESTERGAARD John, RUBAEK Thomas A.
Принадлежит: Multi Tower Company

There is provided a lifting robot suitable for lifting and transferring a person. Especially there is provided a patient lift apparatus with collapsible vertical and horizontal columns that allows the apparatus to change its height and width. Specifically there is provided a patient lifting robot having a frame for lifting and carrying persons. The frame has adjustable length and width, since the frame comprises two vertically collapsible columns for adjusting the height of the frame, and one horizontally collapsible beam for adjusting the width of the frame. 2. The patient lifting robot of claim 1 , wherein said vertically collapsible columns are comprised of a sliding trolley with a hoist system connected to the horizontally collapsible beam.3. The patient lifting robot of claim 1 , wherein the load sensors claim 1 , potentiometers claim 1 , strain gauges claim 1 , capacitive sensors claim 1 , piezoresistive or piezoelectric sensors claim 1 , or any other types of sensors that are capable of detecting forces exerted by a user are arranged along the collapsible columns.4. The patient lifting robot of claim 1 , further comprising an interface for human-robot interaction claim 1 , enabling the user to inter alia adjust height claim 1 , width of collapsible expandable columns and beam claim 1 , set/reset movement speed.5. The patient lifting robot of having a battery charging module that mates with a mobile robot battery plug module claim 1 , and an alignment system that aligns the battery plug module with the battery charging module.6. The patient lifting robot claimed in claim 1 , in which the frame can be collapsed by means that elevates the base from the ground in the docking or storage mode.7. The patient lifting robot claimed in claim 1 , which is provided with means for autonomous driving. The present invention relates to a lifting robot suitable for lifting and transferring a person. More particularly, the invention relates to a patient lift apparatus with ...

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Номер записи: 70
18-02-2021 дата публикации

Patient support with deck width monitoring and control

Номер: US20210045950A1
Автор: Alexis Huizar, Carlos Vicente, Cory P. Herbst, Jason J. Cerny, Jason J. CONNELL, Jeffrey C. Shiery, Joseph Steven David ELKU, Madhu Thomas, Marco Constant, Mohamad Kashen, Xianyu SHEA
Принадлежит: Stryker Corp

A patient support, such as a bed, a cot, a stretcher, or the like, for supporting an occupant includes sensors adapted to detect a status of the patient support, such as the width of the width-adjustable patient support component or the locked or unlocked state of the patient support component. A control system for the patient support is configured to determine if the patient support is in an unacceptable status, such as an unacceptable width configuration or an unlocked state, based on the sensed status. The control system is adapted to issue an alert or take action or prompt a caregiver to take an action if the patient support status is unacceptable.

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Номер записи: 71
18-02-2021 дата публикации

PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH EQUIPMENT WEIGHT LOG

Номер: US20210045951A1
Автор: Buick David, Geiman Ian Christopher, Nahavandi Kurosh, Nibakuze Placide, Pereira Celso Henrique Farnese Pires, Sukumaran Sujay
Принадлежит:

A patient support apparatus, such as a bed, cot, stretcher, or the like, includes a litter frame, a support deck, a plurality of force sensors adapted to output signals corresponding to downward forces exerted on the support deck, and a controller configured carrying out various functions and to display various screens on a touchscreen or display, including a scale home screen and a scale equipment screen. A patient's current weight can be displayed on the scale home screen and the weight of equipment supported on the apparatus can be displayed on the scale home screen and the scale equipment screen. When a patient's current weight is characterized as possibly including non-patient weight, the controller can display a warning screen. 1. A patient support apparatus comprising:a litter frame;a support deck supported on the litter frame and adapted to support a person thereon;a plurality of force sensors adapted to output signals corresponding to downward forces exerted on the support deck;a touchscreen; and a scale equipment screen comprising an equipment weight indicator comprising a first numeric value representing a total weight of equipment added to or removed from the support deck and an equipment number indicator comprising a second numeric value representing a total number of pieces of equipment on the support deck; and', 'a scale home screen comprising an equipment icon including the first and second numeric values and a patient weight indicator comprising a third numeric value representative of a current patient weight of a patient supported by the support deck based on readings from the plurality of force sensors;', 'wherein the controller displays the scale equipment screen in response to user-selection of the equipment icon on the scale home screen., 'a controller in operative communication with the plurality of force sensors and the touchscreen, the controller configured to display at the touchscreen2. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 72
16-02-2017 дата публикации

POWERED ROLL-IN COTS

Номер: US20170042749A1
Автор: Markham Joshua James, Palastro Matthew, Potak Robert L., Schroeder Timothy Paul, Shen Zhen Y., Valentino Nicholas V., Wells Timothy R.
Принадлежит:

According to one embodiment, a roll-in cot may include a support frame, a pair of back legs, a pair of front legs, and a cot actuation system. The pair of back legs and the pair of front legs can be slidingly coupled to the support frame. Each of the pair of front legs can include a front wheel and an intermediate load wheel. The intermediate load wheel is offset from the front wheel by a load wheel distance. A front actuator can raise the pair of front legs such that the front wheel and the intermediate load wheel of each of the pair of front legs are aligned along a loading level. The intermediate load wheel of each of the pair of front legs can be offset from the pair of back legs by a loading span. The load wheel distance can be greater than the loading span. 1. A method for actuating a roll-in cot wherein the roll-in cot comprises a support frame , a pair of legs slidingly and pivotally engaged with the support frame , and an actuator coupled to the pair of legs , and wherein the actuator is operable actuate the pair of legs such that the pair of legs slide and rotate with respect to the support frame , the method comprising:receiving from an actuator sensor, automatically with a processor, a load signal indicative of a force acting upon or exerted by the actuator;receiving a control signal indicative of a command to change a height of the roll-in cot;causing the actuator to actuate the pair of legs relatively slowly;determining, automatically with the processor, that the actuator is unloaded based upon the load signal; andcausing, automatically with the processor, the actuator to actuate the pair of legs at a higher rate, wherein the pair of legs is actuated at the higher rate after the actuator is determined to be unloaded.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the actuator sensor comprises a proximity sensor claim 1 , a strain gauge claim 1 , a load cell claim 1 , or a hall-effect sensor.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the force is indicative of the actuator ...

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Номер записи: 73
16-02-2017 дата публикации

BED DEVICE

Номер: US20170042750A1
Автор: Murai Shinya
Принадлежит: PARAMOUNT BED CO., LTD.

A bed device includes: an operation section that receives an operation input; a controller that controls a movement of the bed in accordance with the operation input; a detector that detects a position of a patient on the bed; and, a limitation table that stores a limitation area set on the bed in association with a limitation content, wherein when the position of the patient detected by the detector is included in the limitation area, the limitation content is read out from the limitation table so as to control the controller in accordance with the limitation content. With this configuration, it is possible to provide a higher safety bed device which can not only notify the danger based on the bed movement but also limit the movement of the bed in accordance with the status of the patient or the bed device. 1. A bed device comprising:a controller that controls a movement of the bed in accordance with an operation input; anda detector that detects a position of a patient on the bed; and, whereinwhen the operation input is entered into the bed device,if the position of the patient detected by the detector is included in a limitation area and,if the operation input relates to a bed operation content associated with the limitation area, thenthe controller notifies an operator of an alert in accordance with notifying information associated with the limitation area and the bed operation content.2. The bed device according to claim 1 , further comprising a display unit for notifying the operator of the alert claim 1 ,wherein the alert is displayed on the display unit.3. The bed device according to claim 1 , further comprising a sound output unit for notifying the operator of the alert claim 1 ,wherein the alert is output from on the sound output unit.4. A bed device comprising:a controller that controls a movement of the bed in accordance with an operation input,whereinwhen the operation input is entered into the bed device,if a bed mode causing the controller to control ...

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Номер записи: 74
15-02-2018 дата публикации

SELF-BALANCING WHEELCHAIR

Номер: US20180042797A1
Автор: Richter Mark
Принадлежит:

The presently disclosure describes a system for stabilizing a wheelchair. The system includes at least one caster arm configured to maintain contact with a surface underlying the wheelchair. The at least one caster arm includes a force sensing system configured to measure a force exerted on the underlying surface by the at least one caster arm; and an actuator to configured adjust a position of the at least one caster arm based at least in part on the measured force. 1. A system for stabilizing a wheelchair comprising: a force sensing system configured to measure a force exerted on the underlying surface by the at least one caster arm; and', 'an actuator configured to adjust a position of the at least one caster arm based at least in part on the measured force., 'at least one caster arm configured to maintain contact with a surface underlying the wheelchair, the at least one caster arm comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one caster arm is configured to maintain a predetermined amount of force on the underlying surface.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the system is motorized and raises the position of the at least one caster arm when the measured force is greater than the predetermined amount of force and lowers the position of the caster arm when the measured force is less than the predetermined amount of force.4. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a control system to control the actuator when the measured force deviates from the predetermined amount of force.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the control system communicates with the force sensing system and the actuator using one of a wireless connection or a wired connection.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the actuator includes a first end secured to the wheelchair and a second end secured to the at least one caster arm claim 1 , the actuator pivots at least one of the first end or the second end in response to adjustment of the position of the at least one caster arm.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 75
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Techniques for Detecting a Force Acting on a Base of a Patient Transport Apparatus

Номер: US20220062072A1
Автор: Mansfield Joshua Alan, Souke Chad Conway
Принадлежит: STRYKER CORPORATION

A patient transport apparatus for use with a vehicle, comprising a lift mechanism between a base and a support frame to move between an extended configuration defining a first distance and a retracted configuration defining a second distance. An interface generates a user signal. A sensor generates a sensor signal corresponding to force acting on the base relative to the support frame. A controller determines if the user signal corresponds to an extend or retract command; determines if the force acting on the base has exceeded a predetermined threshold value based on the sensor signal; drives the lift mechanism toward the extended configuration where the user signal corresponds to the extend command and toward the retracted configuration where the user signal corresponds to the retract command; and interrupts driving the lift mechanism to stop motion of the lift mechanism in response to the sensor signal exceeding the predetermined threshold value.

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Номер записи: 76
08-05-2014 дата публикации

Patient support systems and methods of use

Номер: US20140124274A1
Автор: James M. Allen, Jennifer FEARING, Mark CHIACCHIRA, Robert M. Zerhusen
Принадлежит: Hill Rom Services Inc

A patient support system includes a scale system, an air system, and a lift system. The patient support system also includes a control system configured to graphically communicate information about the scale system, the air system, and the lift system to a user.

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Номер записи: 77
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Decision Support

Номер: US20170046620A1
Автор: MORRISON William A.
Принадлежит:

A method of providing decision support in connection with a care recipient and a suite of care delivery devices which includes at least one adjustable system includes the steps of 1) receiving a command to effect a change to a parameter of the adjustable system, 2) assessing whether or not carrying out the command will result in one or more ramifications, and 3) if a ramification is identified, a) issuing a report related to the identified ramification, and b) complying with the command only if a confirmation is received subsequent to the assessing step. 1. A method of providing decision support in connection with a care recipient and a suite of care delivery devices , the suite of devices including at least one adjustable system , the method comprising:receiving a command to effect a change to a parameter of the adjustable system;assessing whether or not carrying out the command will result in one or more ramifications, the assessing step comprising executing an algorithm; and issuing a report related to the identified ramification; and', 'complying with the command only if a confirmation is received subsequent to the assessing step., 'if a ramification is identified2. The method of wherein if a ramification is not identified the method includes complying with the command without further user intervention.3. The method of wherein the confirmation is an explicit confirmation.4. The method of wherein the parameter is a parameter of a repetitive process which process was underway prior to the step of receiving the command.5. The method of wherein:the step of issuing a report includes suggesting at least one alternative to the command; and complying with the command if a user selects the command; and', 'complying with a selected alternative if the user selects from the at least one alternative., 'the step of complying includes6. The method of wherein: A) the command, and', 'B) one of the at least one alternatives; and, 'the method preselects one ofthe step of reporting ...

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Номер записи: 78
25-02-2021 дата публикации

Person support apparatus with adjustable exit detection zones

Номер: US20210052197A1
Автор: Anish Paul, Christopher Alan George, Krishna Sandeep Bhimavarapu, Madhu Thomas, Marko N. Kostic, Sujay Sukumaran
Принадлежит: Stryker Corp

A person support apparatus, such as a bed, cot, stretcher, or the like, for a supporting an occupant includes an exit detection system that has, in some embodiments, multiple user-selectable zones. An alert is triggered when the occupant crosses a boundary of the selected zone. A first zone has a boundary that is adjusted based on a condition of the person support apparatus, such as the width of the support deck or other characteristic. A second zone has a boundary that is not adjusted based on the condition of the person support apparatus, but which may have a boundary that is dependent on an initial location of the occupant when the exit detection system is armed. The initial location of the occupant may correspond to a center of gravity of the occupant.

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Номер записи: 79
25-02-2021 дата публикации

Wheelchair securing structure

Номер: US20210053528A1
Автор: Makoto Sekizuka, Mitsuyoshi Ohno
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A wheelchair securing structure includes: a securing device provided in a wheelchair securing space inside a vehicle cabin, the securing device being configured to secure a wheelchair; a securing detection portion configured to detect that the wheelchair is secured by the securing device; and a display portion provided at a position where the display portion is visually recognizable by an occupant of the wheelchair from the wheelchair securing space inside the vehicle cabin, the display portion being configured to display a secured state of the wheelchair, the secured state being detected by the securing detection portion.

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Номер записи: 80
22-02-2018 дата публикации

ASSISTIVE DRIVING SYSTEM FOR A WHEELCHAIR

Номер: US20180049930A1
Автор: Richter Mark
Принадлежит:

The presently disclosure describes a system for a providing an assistive driving force to a wheelchair. The system comprises a power assist system which includes a motion sensing system that is configured to detect the motion of the power assist system, and hence of the wheelchair, and a power assist drive system that is configured to provide an assistive drive force. The system also comprises a sensor, such as may be embedded in a wearable wristband, that is configured to detect the motion of a user's hand and that is in communication with the power assist system. The system may be configured to determine whether the wheelchair is being manually pushed based at least in part on the user motion, and to activate an assistive drive force in response to a manual push. The system may also be configured to determine whether the wheelchair is being manually braked based at least in part on the user motion, and to deactivate an assistive drive force in response to a manual brake. 1. A method for activating and deactivating an assistive drive force to a wheelchair , comprising:providing a user with a wearable element comprising one or more sensors configured to detect the motion of a user's hand;detecting a user motion with the one or more sensors;(i) activating an assistive drive force in response the detection of a particular user motion; and(ii) deactivating an assistive drive force in response to the detection of a particular user motion.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the particular user motion of step (i) comprises a motion that indicates that the user has applied a push to the hand rim of the wheelchair.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the motion that indicates that the user has applied a push to the hand rim of the wheelchair comprises a sweeping motion meeting a threshold acceleration.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the threshold acceleration is 0.2 m/s.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the particular user motion of step (ii) comprises an abruptly ending ...

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Номер записи: 81
22-02-2018 дата публикации

Wheel with selective suspension system

Номер: US20180050562A1
Автор: Amichay Haim Gross, Ronny Winshtein
Принадлежит: Softwheel LTD

Wheel with an in-wheel suspension system, and suspension member thereof. Wheel includes: stationary member including an axis, rotary member rotatable about the axis, and selective suspension system. The selective suspension system has at least one suspension member positioned between the stationary member and the rotary member, thereby providing a fixed distance therebetween, and retains the fixed distance when stressed up to a threshold value, and recoverably alters the fixed distance when stressed over the threshold value. The suspension member includes: cylindrical housing, piston slidably movable in the cylindrical housing, and compression spring whose first end is connected to the piston and second end is connected to the housing. The compression spring, when fully relaxed or compressed under the threshold value, maintains the housing and piston at a normally fixed distance. Applicable to wheelchairs and bicycles, among other self-propelled and powered vehicles.

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Номер записи: 82
22-02-2018 дата публикации

DETECTION DEVICE AND ASSISTANT ROBOT

Номер: US20180052014A1
Автор: Isozumi Joji, Nomura Hideaki
Принадлежит: Fuji Machine Mfg. Co., Ltd.

A detection device which detects a state of a moving member such as an origin position of the moving member in a short time, is provided with a dog which includes the multiple slits, in which at least one of a separation distance between adjacent slits and a width of the slits themselves is formed in multiple kinds, a sensor which detects the presence or absence of the slits, a count position acquisition section which acquires a count start position and a count end position corresponding to the separation distance between the adjacent slits or the width of the slits themselves based on detection results of the sensor, and a state detection section which acquires a count value increase or decrease number from the count start position to the count end position and detects a state of the moving member based on the acquired count value increase or decrease number. 1. A detection device comprising:a reference member;a moving member which moves relative to the reference member;an incremental encoder which increases or decreases a count value each time the moving member moves relative to the reference member by a predetermined amount;a driving source which drives relative movement between the reference member and the moving member based on the count value of the incremental encoder;a dog which is disposed on one of the reference member and the moving member and which includes multiple slits, in which at least one of a separation distance between adjacent slits and a width of the slits themselves varies;a sensor which is disposed on the other of the reference member and the moving member and detects presence or absence of the slits;a count position acquisition section which acquires a count start position and a count end position corresponding to the separation distance between the adjacent slits or the width of the slits themselves based on detection results of the sensor in a case in which the moving member moves relative to the reference member; anda state detection ...

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Номер записи: 83
10-03-2022 дата публикации

MEDICAL CART PROVIDING DATA CONTINUITY

Номер: US20220071827A1
Автор: Jones Aubrey, Phillips Justin, St. Pierre John
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Systems and methods for providing data continuity for a mobile medical cart are provided. A battery board comprising a voltage detection circuit (“VCD”), a microcontroller, and a switching device electrically interposed between an alternative power source, a removable battery, and system boards for controlling cart functions. The microcontroller commands the switching device to: begin sourcing power solely from the alternative power source upon detection of a voltage decrease, begin sourcing power solely from the removable battery upon detection of a voltage increase where a valid charge state exists, and continue sourcing power solely from the alternative power source upon detection of the voltage increase where no valid charge state exists. 1. A mobile medical cart providing data continuity , said mobile medical cart comprising:a wheeled base;a body extending from said wheeled base;a display mounted to an upper portion of said body;a number of system boards, each configured to control a function of said mobile medical cart;a work platform mounted to said body between said display and said wheeled base and comprising a controller in electrical communication with said number of system boards for receiving user input to control said functions of said mobile medical cart;a holder mounted to the body and configured to receive a removeable battery comprising a terminal;a connector located at the holder and positioned to receive the terminal when said removeable battery is positioned within the holder;an alternative power source; and{'claim-text': ['command said switching device to begin sourcing power solely from said alternative power source upon detection of a voltage decrease at said voltage detection circuit;', 'command said switching device to begin sourcing power solely from said removable battery upon detection of a voltage increase at said voltage detection circuit and a determination that a valid charge state exist; and', 'command said switching device to ...

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Номер записи: 84
05-03-2015 дата публикации

Patient support

Номер: US20150059100A1
Автор: Benoît Martel, Michael T. BRUBAKER, Stephen F. Peters
Принадлежит: Stryker Corp

A patient support includes a bladder layer with a plurality of bladders, a pneumatic supply system, and a plurality of tubes in fluid communication with pneumatic supply system. The tubes are coupled to and guided by the bladder layer so that the tubes and bladder layer may remain in close registry when being handled, for example, either during the assembly process or cleaning process.

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Номер записи: 85
03-03-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS FOR PATIENT SUPPORT SURFACE ORIENTATION AND DISPLACEMENT

Номер: US20160058639A1
Автор: Beaudet Jean-Philippe, BERTHELOT Esther, Bolduc Steve, LaCasse Sylvain, Laflamme Jimmy, Lemire Guy, MERCIER Gabriel
Принадлежит:

There is provided a backrest pivoting system having a backrest and an actuator for pivoting the backrest. The actuator is pivotably connected to the backrest by a pivot defining a first pivot axis. The backrest is configured to pivot about a guide member which defines a second pivot axis coaxial with the first pivot axis. There is also provided a backrest pivoting system including an actuator and a resilient member mounted in series with the actuator. There is also provided an extendable user support assembly comprising a lower body support panel and a core support panel supported by a frame, the lower body support panel being translatable relative to the frame such that an opening is created between the lower body support panel and the core support panel when the lower body support panel is translated away from the core support panel. There is also provided a method for placing a bed in a vascular position. 1. A backrest pivoting system for a bed , the bed having a backrest and a frame for supporting the backrest , the backrest pivoting system comprising:an actuator having a first actuator end connected to the frame and a second actuator end pivotably connected to the backrest via a pivot defining a first pivot axis for selectively moving the pivot towards and away from the first actuator end when the actuator is actuated;at least one guide rail secured to the frame;at least one guide member operatively connected to the backrest, the at least one guide member engaging the at least one guide rail for guiding the backrest along a predetermined path during actuation of the actuator;at least one pivoting link having a first end pivotably connected to the frame and a second end pivotably connected to the backrest for pivoting the backrest relative to the frame about the at least one guide member during movement of the pivot towards and away from the first actuator end, the at least one guide member defining a second pivot axis coaxial with the first pivot axis.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 86
21-02-2019 дата публикации

SMART BED

Номер: US20190053751A1
Автор: TORRES Evelyn
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure provides a device for use with a bed, chair, or other furniture for seating, reclining, or lying down, which comprises one or more pressure sensors, a perforated air-flow manifold, a plurality of vibrational motors, and a controller unit for the prevention and/or treatment of bed sores in bedridden patients, as well as methods of use thereof. 1. A device for use with a bed , chair , or other furniture for seating , reclining , or lying down , which comprises one or more pressure sensors , a perforated air-flow manifold , a plurality of vibrational motors , and a controller unit.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises one or more zones claim 1 , for example claim 1 , two zones claim 1 , three zones claim 1 , four zones claim 1 , six zones claim 1 , eight zones claim 1 , or nine zones.3. The device of or claim 1 , wherein the device comprises from one to ten vibrational motors in each zone claim 1 , e.g. claim 1 , two to eight vibrational motors claim 1 , two to six vibrational motors claim 1 , three to six vibrational motors claim 1 , four to six vibrational motors claim 1 , or claim 1 , e.g. claim 1 , six vibrational motors claim 1 , in each zone.4. Any foregoing device claim 1 , wherein the device comprises from one to ten pressure sensors in each zone claim 1 , e.g. claim 1 , two to eight pressure sensors claim 1 , two to six pressure sensors claim 1 , three to six pressure sensors claim 1 , four to six pressure sensors claim 1 , or claim 1 , e.g. claim 1 , six pressure sensors claim 1 , in each zone.5. Any foregoing device claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensors are positioned for detection of pressure in body regions prone to ulcer formation claim 1 , e.g. claim 1 , one or more of the elbow claim 1 , inner knees claim 1 , rear of the head claim 1 , back of the shoulders claim 1 , lower back claim 1 , hip claim 1 , greater trochanter claim 1 , and heel.6. Any foregoing device claim 1 , further comprising one or more ...

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Номер записи: 87
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Elevating bed and method for detecting braking performance of elevating bed

Номер: US20180055701A1
Автор: Wei Zhou, Zhenjiang Tang
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

The present invention provides an elevating bed capable of detecting braking performance. The elevating bed comprises an elevating assembly, a driving motor connected to the elevating assembly and driving the elevating assembly to move, a brake device connected to the driving motor and a control module connected to the driving motor and controlling the driving motor to rotate, and connected to the brake device and controlling the brake device to be enabled or disabled; when the control module disables the brake device, the control module controls the driving motor to drive the elevating assembly to move for a first movement distance and calculates a first torque value of the driving motor; when the control module enables the brake device, the control module controls the driving motor to drive the elevating assembly to move for a second movement distance and calculates a second torque value of the driving motor, the control module determining whether the brake device is normal or abnormal according to a relationship between the first torque value and the second torque value.

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Номер записи: 88
02-03-2017 дата публикации

Wireless patient monitoring systems and methods

Номер: US20170055887A1
Автор: Ammar Al-Ali
Принадлежит: Masimo Corp

A patient monitoring system to help manage a patient that is at risk of forming one or more pressure ulcers is disclosed. The system includes a patient-worn wireless sensor that senses the patient's orientation and wirelessly transmits information indicative of the sensed orientation to a patient monitor. The patient monitor receives, stores, and processes the transmitted information. It also displays and transmits information indicative of the patient's orientation to help caregivers manage the patient's risk of formation of one or more pressure ulcers. The system can identify the present orientation of the patient and determine how long the patient has been in the present orientation. If the patient remains in an orientation beyond a predefined duration, the system can notify the patient and/or caretakers that the patient is due to be repositioned.

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Номер записи: 89
02-03-2017 дата публикации

Systems and methods to monitor repositioning of a patient

Номер: US20170055896A1
Автор: Ammar Al-Ali, Cornelius Raths
Принадлежит: MASIMO CORPORATION

A patient monitoring system to help manage a patient that is at risk of forming one or more pressure ulcers is disclosed. The system includes a patient-worn wireless sensor that senses the patient's orientation and wirelessly transmits information indicative of the sensed orientation to a patient monitor. The patient monitor receives, stores, and processes the transmitted information. It also displays and transmits information indicative of the patient's orientation to help caregivers manage the patient's risk of formation of one or more pressure ulcers. The patient monitor detects patient turns from one position to another. The system can identify the present orientation of the patient and determine how long the patient has been in the present orientation. If the patient remains in an orientation beyond a predefined duration, the system can notify the patient and/or caretakers that the patient is due to be repositioned.

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Номер записи: 90
04-03-2021 дата публикации

PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL MATERIAL

Номер: US20210059881A1
Автор: Lafleche Patrick, Patmore Kevin, Raymond Justin
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A patient support apparatus is provided with selective stiffening features. The patient support apparatus may include a support substrate defining a patient support surface. The support substrate may include a magnetorheological material providing selective reinforcement support of at least a portion of the patient support surface to redistribute pressure about a surface of a patient. The magnetorheological material may include a distribution of ferromagnetic particles disposed within a polymeric material and exhibits a shape conforming, variable stiffness in response to exposure to a magnetic field. A controller may be provided and configured to create a correlation of patient specific data with an optimal stiffness or inflection force deflection (IFD) of the patient support surface, and generate a strength of the magnetic field based on the correlation. 1. A patient support apparatus with selective stiffening features , the patient support apparatus comprising:a support substrate defining a patient support surface, the support substrate comprising a magnetorheological material providing selective reinforcement support of at least a portion of the patient support surface to redistribute pressure about a surface of a patient.2. The patient support apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetorheological material comprises a distribution of ferromagnetic particles disposed within a polymeric material and exhibits a shape conforming claim 1 , variable stiffness in response to exposure to a magnetic field.3. The patient support apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the polymeric material defines a lattice structure comprising the ferromagnetic particles.4. The patient support apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the lattice structure comprises a plurality of upstanding side walls collectively defining a repeating polygonal pattern claim 3 , with each side wall having an upper portion adjacent the patient support surface and a lower portion.5. The patient ...

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Номер записи: 91
02-03-2017 дата публикации

HOSPITAL BED WITH APPARATUS CAPABLE OF AUTOMATICALLY CHANGING BED SHEETS WITHOUT DISTURBING OCCUPIED PERSON, ALSO A METHOD OF PREVENTING AND RELIEVING ULCERS

Номер: US20170056263A1
Автор: Ead Nimer Mohammed
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates generally to an ultimate comfort n care bed, and a bed apparatus capable of seamlessly changing bed sheets while being occupied by a person, a method of relieving ulcers, and a method thereof. The present invention also relates to a medical or a hospital bed, and, more particularly, to a hospital bed capable of seamlessly changing bed-sheets while the hospital bed is occupied by a patient. The present invention also comprises of a medical bed apparatus which allows the seamlessly changing of a used bed sheet with a new bed sheet while the bed is occupied by a person, and a method thereof Optionally, the medical or hospital bed can also have an air bladder system to inflate or deflate the hospital bed mattress while a bed sheet is being changed. 1. A hospital bed for changing bed sheets while being occupied by a patient and relieving pressure from designated areas , the hospital bed comprising:a flexible mattress base;a deformable mattress disposed over said flexible mattress base, the deformable mattress comprising a plurality of sectional foam shapes; at least one belt, engaged with a plurality of belt rollers, wherein the at least one belt is configured to pull down a section of the deformable mattress;', 'a deformable electro-magnetic solenoid under the mattress coupled with the at least one belt;', 'a rotatable threaded rod engaging a plurality of threaded nuts, wherein the plurality of threaded nuts are coupled to the plurality of belt rollers;', 'a plurality of sheet rollers configured to change the bed sheets on the mattress;, 'a carriage assembly, comprising ["at least one sensor configured to sense pressure exerted by the mattress on the patient's body;", 'a processing unit coupled to the at least one sensor; and', 'a plurality of pressure rollers configured to be raised and lowered thereby pushing up certain sections of the mattress,', 'wherein the processing unit is configured to transmit signals to components of the hospital ...

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Номер записи: 92
02-03-2017 дата публикации

Soliton Traveling Wave Air Mattresses

Номер: US20170056264A1
Автор: Chapin William Lawrence
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A soliton air mattress includes an array of air bladder cells that are individually inflatable to quiescent pressure levels which provide comfortable support for a human body, and a soliton wave generator including an air pressure-pulse generator controlled by a wave sequence generator for introducing into ordered sequences of air bladder cells a wave-like time sequence of air pressure pulses which vary quiescent pressure levels in the cells, the pressure wave resulting in a soliton traveling wave of body support force reduction which traverses surfaces of the air bladder cells, thus reducing normal forces exerted on a body and minimizing the occurrence rate of shear forces exerted on the body, thereby inhibiting formation of bedsores. The soliton wave patterns may optionally simulate water waves and/or rocking motions of a boat to produce relaxing effects. 16-. (canceled)7. The traveling wave air mattress of wherein said annular ring shape is further defined as being oval.8. The traveling wave air mattress of wherein said annular ring shape is further defined as being circular.9. The traveling wave air mattress of wherein said air bladder cells are segmented into at least two circumferentially separated individually inflatable and deflatable arc-shaped sections.10. The traveling wave air mattress of wherein said air bladder cells are segmented into at least four circumferentially separated individually inflatable and deflatable arc-shaped quadrant sections.11. The traveling wave air mattress of wherein said annular ring shape is further defined as being oval.12. The traveling wave air mattress of wherein said annular ring shape is further defined as being circular.13. The traveling wave air mattress apparatus of further including a mattress inflation level control apparatus for inflating and deflating said air bladder cells to selectable quiescent air pressure levels.14. The traveling wave air mattress apparatus of wherein said inflation control apparatus includes ...

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Номер записи: 93
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Mobility Device

Номер: US20180056985A1
Автор: Alexander D. Streeter, Allison E. Lepine, Bob D. Peret, Brian G. Gray, Catharine N. Flynn, Constance D. Pitenis, Dale B. McGrath, Daniel F. Pawlowski, David B. Doherty, David E. Collins, David J. Couture, David J. Meehan, Dean Kamen, Derek G. Kane, Dirk A. Van Der Merwe, Elizabeth ROUSSEAU, Erik N. Sabin, Katie A. Delaurentis, Matthew A. Norris, Matthew B. Kinberger, Matthew J. Myers, Prashant Bhat, Ryan J. Adams, Stewart M. Coulter, Susan D. Dastous, Tania M. F. Zirn, Thomas A. Doyon, Trevor A. Conway
Принадлежит: Deka Products LP

A powered balancing mobility device that can provide the user the ability to safely navigate expected environments of daily living including the ability to maneuver in confined spaces and to climb curbs, stairs, and other obstacles, and to travel safely and comfortably in vehicles. The mobility device can provide elevated, balanced travel.

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Номер записи: 94
20-02-2020 дата публикации

FOAM SURFACE END OF LIFE INDICATION

Номер: US20200054509A1
Автор: Canter Joseph T., CONAWAY Michael, Mears Brian, Phipps William H., SPIELMANN Steven
Принадлежит:

A patient support apparatus includes a frame, a support surface, and a sensor. The frame and the support surface cooperate to support a patient. The sensor is coupled to one of the frame and the support surface and is configured to provide an input signal indicative of usage of the support surface by the patient. 1. A patient support apparatus comprising a support surface configured to support a patient over a useful life of the support surface ,a timer configured to provide an input signal after passage of a predetermined amount of time associated with a useful life status of the support surface, andan indicator configured to display a visual indication after the predetermined amount of time is reached to indicate when the support surface should be replaced.2. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the patient support apparatus further includes a frame arranged to underlie the support surface and support the support surface above a floor.3. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the timer is coupled to one of the frame and the support surface.4. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , further including a controller coupled to the timer and including a processor and memory claim 1 , the controller configured to send the input signal and command the indicator to emit the indication that the support surface should be replaced after passage of the predetermined amount of time.5. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the timer is configured to initiate upon installation of the support surface on the frame.6. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the indicator is a visual indicator including a light-emitting diode.7. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the support surface includes a topper that forms an upper surface of the support surface and the indicator includes a color-changing device coupled to the topper claim 1 , the color-changing device configured to change a color of the topper to indicate to ...

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Номер записи: 95
05-03-2015 дата публикации

Heat therapy device

Номер: US20150065787A1
Автор: Jochim Koch, Markus Hampe, Philip MÖHRING, Thomas Bohnen, Tjeerd Jan Pieter GERBRANDA
Принадлежит: Draëger Medical GmbH

A heat therapy device, in particular an incubator, for treating newborn children, has a bordered lying surface ( 4 ) freely accessible from above for accommodating a newborn child. A hood ( 18 ) can be moved between a closed position in which the bordered lying surface ( 4 ) is covered and an open exposed bordered lying surface position. A radiation heater ( 16 ) is suspended from a support structure ( 8 ) and is directed at the surface ( 4 ), in such a way that, after the movement from the closed position to the open position, the end ( 18 b ) of the hood facing the support structure ( 8 ) lies vertically at least at the height of the radiation heater ( 16 ) and lies horizontally further from the support structure ( 8 ) than the radiation heater, such that the hood ( 18 ) assumes a position outside of a radiation cone ( 16 a ) from the radiation heater ( 16 ) onto the lying surface ( 4 ).

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Номер записи: 96
28-02-2019 дата публикации

Patient Support with an Air Permeable Layer and a Support Layer, with Inflation and Deflation of the Support Layer Controlled in Response to Pressure Sensed at a Pressure Sensing Layer

Номер: US20190060146A1
Автор: "OKeefe Christopher R.", Bobey John Alan, Borgman Darrell L., Branson Gregory W., Chambers Kenith W., Douglas Stephen L., Flessate Dennis S., Ginther Rebecca Anne, Hakamiun Reza, Janoff Karen, King Rachel Hopkins, Lachenbruch Charles A., Meyer Eric R., Mueller Jonathan H., Soltani Sohrab, Stacy Richard B., Stevens Daniel K., Wilson Bradley T.
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A patient support includes a cover defining an interior region, an air permeable first layer located in the interior region, and a support layer located beneath the air permeable first layer. A pressure sensing layer is located underneath the support layer. At least one air supply is coupled to the support layer. A controller is coupled to the air supply and to the pressure sensing layer. The controller controls inflation and deflation of the support layer in response to a signal from the pressure sensing layer. 1. A patient support comprising:a cover defining an interior region;an air permeable first layer located in the interior region;a support layer located beneath the air permeable first layer, the support layer comprised of a plurality of air bladders;a pressure sensing layer located underneath the support layer;at least one air supply coupled to the support layer; anda controller coupled to the air supply and to the pressure sensing layer to control inflation and deflation of the bladders in response to a signal from the pressure sensing layer.2. The patient support of wherein the plurality of air bladders includes one or more transverse bladders and one or more upright can-shaped bladders.3. The patient support of wherein:1) the first layer is connected to the air supply and2) the controller controls air flow through the first layer in response to the signal from the pressure sensing layer.4. The patient support of wherein the at least one air supply comprises:1) a first air supply coupled to the first layer for providing the air flow through the first layer and2) a second air supply coupled to the bladders for effecting the inflation and deflation of the bladders.5. The patient support of wherein:1) the support layer comprises first, second and third zones; and2) the pressure sensing layer comprises at least one pressure sensing assembly positioned underneath at least one of the zones.6. The patient support of wherein the pressure sensing layer comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 97
17-03-2022 дата публикации

WHEELCHAIR SYSTEMS WITH EMERGENCY STOP FEATURES

Номер: US20220079822A1
Автор: Moore Douglas A.
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

A wheelchair system comprises a wheelchair comprising a seat, one or more first sensors disposed on or within the seat, one or more second sensors configured to communicate with the one or more first sensors and configured to be associated with a user to determine if the user is falling out of the wheelchair, wherein, upon detection that the user is falling out of the wheelchair, the wheelchair is configured to automatically stop. 1. A wheelchair system comprising:a wheelchair comprising a seat;one or more first sensors disposed on or within the seat;one or more second sensors configured to communicate with the one or more first sensors and configured to be associated with a user to determine if the user is falling out of the wheelchair;wherein, upon detection that the user is falling out of the wheelchair, the wheelchair is configured to automatically stop.2. The wheelchair system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more second sensors are configured to be attached to the user's clothing.3. The wheelchair system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more second sensors are configured to be embedded in the user's clothing.4. The wheelchair system of claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more first sensors is paired with one of the one or more second sensors.5. The wheelchair system of claim 1 , further comprising a master controller configured to receive data from the one or more first sensors and the one or more second sensors and determine if the user is falling out of the wheelchair based on the received data.6. The wheelchair system of claim 5 , wherein at least one of the one or more first sensors is configured to be clipped to one of the one or more second sensors claim 5 , and the master controller determines that the user is falling out of the wheelchair when at least one of the one or more first sensors becomes unclipped from the one of the one or more second sensors.7. The wheelchair system of claim 6 , wherein claim 6 , upon detection that the user is falling out of ...

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Номер записи: 98
17-03-2022 дата публикации

User Module For A Patient Support Apparatus

Номер: US20220079823A1
Автор: Buick David James, Kennedy Jeffrey Alan, Nahavandi Kurosh, Nibakuze Placide
Принадлежит: STRYKER CORPORATION

A patient support apparatus comprises a support structure, a user module, and a controller. The user module comprises a display and indicator panel that has a plurality of indicia, each associated with a monitored condition. First light emitters are arranged to project light to illuminate the indicia and second light emitters are arranged to project light off a reflective surface. The controller is coupled to the display and the light emitters, and is configured to, in response to a change in a state of one of the monitored conditions, generate on the display a state indicator corresponding to the change in the state and activate the light emitters such that a color of the light projected by the light emitters matches a color of the state indicator. 1. A patient support apparatus comprising:a support structure having a patient support surface;a user interface having a display supported by the support structure;an indicator panel having a plurality of indicia associated with monitored conditions;one or more first light emitters arranged to project light to illuminate the indicia; anda controller coupled to the user interface and the one or more first light emitters, the controller being configured to, in response to a change in a state of one of the monitored conditions, generate on the display a state indicator corresponding to the change in the state and activate the one or more first light emitters such that a color of the light projected by the one or more first light emitters matches a color of the state indicator.2. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , comprising a reflective surface coupled to the support structure.3. The patient support apparatus of claim 2 , comprising at least one of a footboard and a side rail coupled to the support structure claim 2 , the at least one of the footboard and the side rail having the reflective surface.4. The patient support apparatus of claim 2 , comprising one or more second light emitters arranged to project light ...

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Номер записи: 99
27-02-2020 дата публикации

SMART FOOT POSITION SENSOR FOR POWER WHEELCHAIR USERS, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING SAME

Номер: US20200060905A1
Автор: Bogie Kathrine M., HENZEL Mary Kristina, Majerus Steven, MITCHELL Steven J.
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Disclosed herein is a footplate assembly for monitoring foot position in real time, as a wheelchair is driven. Optionally, the footplate assembly can use an array of force-sensing resistors and infrared distance sensors to detect the pressure and location of the foot within the immediate confines of the footplate. The footplate assembly can be provided as an overlay to an existing wheelchair footplate structure, or the footplate assembly can be integrated into or replace an existing wheelchair footplate structure. 1. A footplate assembly comprising:a base plate defining an upper surface and a bottom surface; a plurality of force sensors configured to produce respective outputs indicative of force applied by the foot; and', 'a plurality of proximity sensors configured to produce respective outputs indicative of a distance between the foot and the contact surface., 'a sensor subassembly secured to the upper surface of the base plate and defining a contact surface for engagement with a foot, the sensor subassembly comprising2. The footplate assembly of claim 1 , further comprising processing circuitry communicatively coupled to the plurality of force sensors and the plurality of proximity sensors to receive the outputs from the plurality of force sensors and the plurality of proximity sensors.3. The footplate assembly of claim 2 , wherein the sensor subassembly further comprises a coating structure that at least partially defines the contact surface.4. The footplate assembly of claim 3 , wherein the coating structure comprises:a plurality of overlay portions, each overlay portion resting directly above a respective force sensor of the plurality of force sensors; anda plurality of overcoat portions, each overcoat portion being secured to a respective overlay portion and directly overlying a respective force sensor.5. The footplate assembly of claim 4 , wherein at least one overcoat portion of the plurality of overcoat portions has a center point and a perimeter claim 4 ...

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Номер записи: 100