ОПОРНАЯ СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ПАЦИЕНТА

Изобретение относится к медицинской технике. Опорная система включает в себя опорную поверхность для пациента, несущую стойку для подпирания опорной поверхности и транспортную тележку для транспортировки опорной поверхности. На опорной поверхности расположены соединительные элементы. Соединительные элементы предназначены для выборочного соединения со вторыми или третьими соединительными элементами на несущей стойке или на транспортной тележке. Первые соединительные элементы имеют соответственно внешний контур и выемку с внутренним контуром. Вторые или третьи соединительные элементы выполнены соответственно в виде направляющих цапф. Цапфы имеют внешний контур, который подогнан к внутреннему контуру выемки первых соединительных элементов. Третьи или вторые соединительные элементы соответственно имеют предназначенную для приема первого соединительного элемента выемку с внутренним контуром. Внутренний контур подогнан к внешнему контуру первых соединительных элементов. 9 з.п. ф-лы, 9 ил.

СПОСОБ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ ТЕРАПЕВТИЧЕСКОЙ ОПОРЫ ДЛЯ ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЯ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ

СИСТЕМА ФИКСАЦИИ МАТРАСА ДЛЯ РЕГУЛИРУЕМЫХ КРОВАТЕЙ

РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2015 131 320 A (51) МПК A47C 31/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2015131320, 23.01.2014 (71) Заявитель(и): ЭРГОМОУШН, ИНК. (US) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (72) Автор(ы): ЕРМАЛОВИЧ Джозеф (US) 24.01.2013 US 61/756,297 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 24.08.2015 R U (43) Дата публикации заявки: 03.03.2017 Бюл. № 07 (86) Заявка PCT: (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2014/116790 (31.07.2014) R U (54) СИСТЕМА ФИКСАЦИИ МАТРАСА ДЛЯ РЕГУЛИРУЕМЫХ КРОВАТЕЙ (57) Формула изобретения 1. Система фиксации матраса для регулируемых кроватей, содержащая: трубчатое тканевое натяжное полотно (16), прикрепленное к нижней поверхности чехла матраса рядом с удерживаемой кромкой, причем указанное натяжное полотно содержит фиксирующий стержень (17), который проходит через нее; и крепежные скобы (18) на опорной секции (13) шарнирно-сочлененной опорной конструкции (12) для вмещения концов фиксирующего стержня, причем указанные крепежные скобы вставлены со стороны кромки. 2. Система фиксации матраса по п. 1, отличающаяся тем, что трубчатое тканевое натяжное полотно крепится к чехлу матраса рядом с окружающей его застежкоймолнией. 3. Система фиксации матраса по п. 2, отличающаяся тем, что трубчатое тканевое натяжное полотно содержит упрочненные сшитые зоны. 4. Система фиксации матраса по п. 1, отличающаяся тем, что фиксирующий стержень является по существу С-образным. 5. Система фиксации матраса по п. 1, отличающаяся тем, что удерживаемая кромка матраса представляет собой продольную кромку. 6. Система фиксации матраса по п. 5, отличающаяся тем, что продольная кромка расположена на части для ног матраса. 7. Система фиксации матраса по п. 5, отличающаяся тем, что продольная кромка расположена на части для головы матраса. Стр.: 1 A 2 0 1 5 1 3 1 3 2 0 A Адрес для переписки: 191036, Санкт-Петербург, а/я 24, "НЕВИНПАТ" 2 0 1 5 1 3 1 3 2 0 US ...

IN EINEM UNTERGESTELL EINES KRANKENHAUSBETTES INTEGRIERBARE, MOTORISIERTE TRANSPORTVORRICHTUNG

Hospital bed whose end sections fold upwards for storage - has castors on sideways telescoping frame under middle section

The bed is in three sections (3, 5, 6) hinged together (4); for storage, the head- and foot-rails (7) are folded down, and the bed's end sections (5, 6) swung upwards on their hinges (4) to stand above the middle section; the legs and castor frame are attached to the middle section only. The four castors (19) are mounted two by two on cross beams (18) attached to members (17) which telescope into the frame under the middle section of the bed; the telescoping members (17) may be either single or double. In the folded position and with the castor frame retracted, the bed takes up scarcely more floor space than does its middle section.

Hospital bed with three-part mattress frame

The mattress frame has a head section (33), a middle section (12), and a leg section (13). The middle section is swivelable about a horizontal axis and adjustable in its inclination by a hoist. The leg and middle sections are hinged by a horizontal axis.The leg section inclination position is adjustable w.r.t. the middle section by an extra hoist in any inclination position of the middle section and at permanent inclination position of the latter. The extra hoist is pref. a pressurised gas spring with an extensible piston rod.

KRANKENBETT

Invalid bed has a laying frame in three segments, where the head segment can be folded upwards and the foot section moved downwards, to rotate on a vertical axis and form a seat

The invalid bed (1) has a multi-part laying frame (7) for the mattress, with a head section (10), center section (9) and a foot section (8). At least one of the segments can swing around a vertical axis (H). The laying frame can fold around a horizontal axis at the lateral member (4) at the foot end and can be released from the center segment. The head segment is in a release mounting at the head end (3) to be folded , and the bed rotated around the vertical axis to form a seat with the foot segment folded downwards and the head segment folded upwards.

Patient movement apparatus with alarm

An apparatus (i.e. hoist, stair lift, adjustable bed or chair) comprising: a support structure 21 for a person; drive means for the support structure; actuation and stopping means for the drive means; a system 1 which monitors performance parameters for the drive, actuator and stopping means at predefined periods; a memory to store obtained parameters; and a transmitter for transmitting the parameters to a remote device for analysing the parameters and transmitting an alarm message when the parameters indicate a predetermined potential danger condition. A receiver may receive the alarm message via a visible display or audible signal, and the drive means may be reset on receipt of the alarm message. Performance parameters may include location data comprising GPS data, a history of usage for the drive and/or actuation means, whether a power supply has failed, whether a battery needs recharging or replacing, and/or a charging history for the battery. The potential danger condition may be that ...

HOSPITAL BEDS & DRIVE UNITS

Adjustable bed

Leg assembly for height adjustable patient support

A height adjustable patient support 1 has a frame 2, an actuator 12, a leg assembly 5 and a guide structure for longitudinally guiding an end of the leg assembly along the frame, the actuator being operable to pivot the leg assembly relative to the frame to raise and lower the frame between a lowermost position and an uppermost position, and a spring operable to longitudinally bias the end of the leg assembly when the frame is in the lowermost position so that the spring may assist with raising the frame from the lowermost position. The leg assembly preferably includes a mounting bracket (11, fig. 3) to mount the actuator to the leg assembly, the mounting bracket including an abutment plate engaging the spring. The guide is preferably in the form of a pair of tracks (18, fig. 5) which guide the mounting bracket to guide the leg assembly. The leg assembly may include rollers (17, fig. 5) to engage the tracks.

A SUPPORT SURFACE AND ARTICLES OF FURNITURE INCORPORATING SAME

Adjustable bed

A bed 10 for accommodating users of different physical dimensions is described. The bed 10 comprises a frame 12 and a mattress support 14. The frame and the mattress support each have a length and a width, at least one of ideally both the length and the width of the frame and the mattress support being adjustable. The length and width adjustment is preferably provided by a sliding telescopic framework (figs 3-7) controlled by hydraulic rams. An independent claim is included for a bed providing support for left and right legs which can be elevated independently of one another.

Patient support usable with bariatric patients

Lifting apparatus for a bed

A lifting apparatus for lifting a recumbent person on a bed (B) includes two pivotably interconnected panel portions (1, 3), one to be arranged towards the bed foot and the other towards the bed head, and a drive (10) for pulling the bed foot panel portion (1) towards the bed head. A lever assembly (11) pivots the bed head panel portion (3) upwardly about the pivotal interconnection (4) between the panel portions (1, 3) in response to the movement of the bed foot panel portion (1) towards the bed head.

Bed actuation modules and economical actuation systems for beds

The invention is directed to modules for installation in beds to adjustably support targeted body zones of a user. Modularisation renders actively controlled bed technology available to a broad range of beds on the market including upgrading many users' existing beds. Bed actuation modules include one or more lift systems connected to a mechanical support which has bed mounting devices for enabling installation of the module in a broad range of bed frames. An adjustable height platform of each lift system can be raised or lowered without necessarily changing the angle of inclination thereof. Lift systems for variable support of two zones may be actuated by single actuator in a way that provides contra-acting movement of the respective mattress support surfaces. Optionally, inclusion of a sensing and inference system enables automatic control of a bed actuation module according to the inferred orientation of a user's body.

Pivotable bed

Improvements in or relating to wheel type chair-beds for invalids and patients

... 1,087,806. Invalid chairs. REDEV A.B. Aug. 24, 1966 [Sept. 2, 1965], No. 37877/66. Heading B7B. The seat unit 7 is pivoted at 12 on a pair of arms 9 carried on pivots 13 on the limbs of a U-shaped frame 8 so that actuation of the jacks 14, 15 effects movement of the seat unit 7 from a position adjacent the ground to a raised position. Further jacks 15a, 15b effect movement of the back 3 and the leg and foot rest 5, 6 with respect to the seat 4. Other arrangements of jacks and arms are described.

Adjustable bed

... 1,025,340. Adjustable beds. BORGWARNER CORPORATION. Dec. 5, 1963 [Jan. 14, 1963], No. 48115/63. Heading A4J. [Also in Division H2] An adjustable bed comprises a relatively fixed frame 21, a movable frame 22 and a mattress support frame 23. The movable frame 22 is supported on the fixed frame 21 by head and foot elevation linkages 25, 26 respectively. Linkages 25, 26 each include a pair of channel supports 70 rigidly secured to movable frame 22. Arms 72 are pivoted at 75 to supports 70 and at 73 to fixed frame 21. Arms 80 are rigid with arms 72 and are connected through pivoted links 81, square pins 83 Fig. 8 (not shown) and a latch 115 to a channel 85. This channel is slidably supported on rails 91 of a bracket 90 which is secured to a channel 39. A screw 97 is threaded through a nut 96 secured to a channel 39. A motor 101 drives screw 97 and nut 96 and causes channel 85 to move on support bracket 90. Motor 101 is operated by a pedal 125, Fig. 3 (not shown). Pressure on tread 137 of the ...

Improvements in or relating to bedsteads for hospitals and like institutions

... 505,226. Invalids' beds; adjustments. PHILLIPS, Ltd., A., and ROGERS, A. E. Dec. 13, 1937, No. 34406. [Class 52 (ii)] A positional bed in which the articulated frame carrying the mattress is in three relatively adjustable sections 12, 12a, 12b the foot section 12b as well as the head end 12 and intermediate section 12a being adjusted by a traversing screw. The bed comprises a frame 8, 9, 10, to which the mattress frame members 12, 12a are hinged at 22 and of such length that the foot member 12b overhangs the end. Screws 14, 15, 16 bearing against plates 17, 19, 20 carried by the frame 8, 9 carry nuts 14a, 15a, 16a connected to the members 12, 12a, 12b through linkwork 23, 25, 12d; 26, 28, 12h, and 30 connected to the three parts of the frame adjust it into the desired position.

BED, IN PARTICULAR PATIENT BED

DEKUBITUSBETT

KRANKENHAUSBETT

BETT, INSBESONDERE KRANKENBETT

SPITALSBETT

STRETCHING COUCH WITH THE COMBINED FORCE OF GRAVITY AND SELF ASPECT RATIO.

VERSTELLEINRICHTUNG FUER DIE KOPFSTUEÜTZE EINES BETTRAHMENS

Patient support usable with bariatric patients

C:\Interwo n\NRPortbl\DCC\PLW045305_l.docx-10/07/2019 There is provided a patient support that may be adjustable in height, width, length or a combination thereof. The patient support may be useable with normal sized patients or 5 with bariatric patients. The patient support has a variety of features to enhance operability and/or functionality, including a width adjustable caster frame, width adjustable deck portions, a width adjustable headboard and an extendible foot board to provide extra length. An enhanced lift mechanism can accommodate bariatric patients and alternative functionality in achieving deck positions improves patient comfort. Various parts of the 10 patient support including deck panels and the footboard may be removed and replaced with ease without complicated connectors. WO 2015/032003 PCT/CA2014/050850 c0) CtD 0 c r( rN rC ...

Pedestal end for patients bed

... -9 A hollow pedestal bed end for a rise and fall patient's bed is made of reduced width to fold over the mattress frame and pass through a door opening. The inner faces of the 5 paired bed ends each have a slot through which a mattress frame bracket projects. A wheeled carriage inside the bed end rides on an upright guide and the bracket projects from the guide. The rise and fall motion is supplied by a linear actuator whose small movements are multiplied by a third order lever. The frame is thus lifted by a pair of such pedestal ends. 16 - 16 o 32 -22 46 48 26 30 ...

Bed

Height adjustable beds involve the risk for the patient to fall out of the bed. In order to prevent this to happen, the bed is furnished with a device which observes whether a nursing person is within a proximity zone of the bed. When the nursing person leaves the proximity zone and the bed is adjusted to a height implying potential danger for the person in the bed, a message (sms) is sent to a mobile unit carried by the nursing person. The indication warns the nursing person, making it possible for him to prevent the potential dangerous situation by height adjustment of the bed to a safe height for leaving the bed. Hereby personal injury is prevented or minimized as much as possible.

Patient support usable with bariatric patients

There is provided a patient support that may be adjustable in height, width, length or a combination thereof. The patient support may be useable with normal sized patients or with bariatric patients. The patient support has a variety of features to enhance operability and/or functionality, including a width adjustable caster frame, width adjustable deck portions, a width adjustable headboard and an extendible foot board to provide extra length. An enhanced lift mechanism can accommodate bariatric patients and alternative functionality in achieving deck positions improves patient comfort. Various parts of the patient support including deck panels and the footboard may be removed and replaced with ease without complicated connectors.

Patient support

CHAIR AND/OR BED ARRANGEMENT

A bed comprises a base (1), a frame (2), which is vertically adjustable relative to the base by means of pivot arms (3), lying members (7-9), which are adjustable relative to the frame (2) by means of second pivot arms (12, 13) and power devices on the frame for causing the pivot arms to move. The frame (2) is designed as a container generally closed at all sides, said power devices being enclosed within said container, the pivot shafts of the pivot arms extending into the interior of the container through wall portions thereof. (Fig 2).

ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED

BED FOR PASSIVE, AUTOPASSIVE OR AGAINST PATIENT RESISTANCE MOTOR RE-EDUCATION, SUPPLIED WITH MECHANICALLY CONTROLLED AND BY ELECTRONIC OPERATED, PROGRAMMABLE AND CONTROLLABLE COMPONENTS

Bed for passive, autopassive or against patient resisstance motor re-education, supplied with twenty-one D.C. low voltage (on account of security) electric motors suitable to control respectively eleven mechanical assemblies applied to the bed and suited to cause the different movements of the patient, two further auxiliary mechanical assemblies constrained to the former and at last eight further mechanical assemblies suited to cause the positionings and the adjustments of the bed and of the aforesaid assemblies. It results that the bed is adjustable as height and revolving around their trasversal axis. The different mechanical assemblies are able to allow: a) flexural-extension motions of the whole backbone; b) before placing and abduction motions of the shoulders and flexural-extension motions of the elbows. c) flexural-extension and abductions motions of the hips and flexural-extension motions of the knees, whether the patient is in a supine or a prone position. Said motions can be carried ...

HOSPITAL BED

ADJUSTABLE BED WITH SINGLE CRANK AND PUSH-BUTTON CONTROL ASSEMBLY

BED

A bed is provided herein which is divided into a front bed section for receiving the upper half of the body at least above the femur and a rear bed section for receiving the lower half of the body under the waist. The shape of the divided part between the both bed sections, when viewed from above, is the form of a circular arc traced with the centre of the forward bed section. A pivoting mechanism between a fixed frame and a pivoting frame supporting both bed sections in a manner to pivot and stop the front bed section from a condition where the front bed section is moved forward and backward with respect to the fixed rear bed section to a condition where the front bed section is moved in the direction either right or left.

FOOT EGRESS CHAIR BED

A hospital bed (10) that is convertible to a chair for patient egress from the foot end of the bed. A patient support platform (18) has serially hinged, normally horizontal head (28), seat (30), thigh (32), and foot (34) panels. To convert the horizontal bed to the chair configuration, the patient support platform (18) in the lowermost vertical position is translated longitudinally toward the foot end of the bed (10). The head panel (28) is pivoted upwardly and the foot panel (34) pivots downwardly to a generally vertical attitude. The foot panel (34) includes a collapsing portion (46) which telescopes into a pivoting portion to thereby avoid interference with the floor as the foot panel (34) is pivoted to a vertical attitude.

Krankenbettstelle.

Lit sanitaire articulé mobile et basculable.

In Höhe und Neigung verstellbares Krankenbett mit mehrteiliger Liegefläche

Lit élévateur, pour malade

Krankenbett

Spitalbett

Adjustable hospital bed with removable foot or head ends - has sliding ends for mattress frame also carrying vertical ends

The adjustable hospital bed has a heavy chassis (1) mounted on castor wheels with holes at each end, into which can slide an adaptor (4) with uprights (5b) which can support a mattress frame (2). The frame itself has hinges part of the way along, so that either end can be raised at an angle, as required. The adaptors (4) can be slid in or out towards the ends of the chassis, and when pulled fully out, a head or foot member (3) can be attached, by sliding vertical tubes (3a) under the member into the open ends of the uprights (5b) of the support members. With this arrangement, the end of the mattress support nearest to the head or foot member can be raised, while the remainder is flat.

APPAREIL TRANSFORMABLE EN FAUTEUIL OU CIVIERE MOBILE.

KRANKENBETT MIT EINEM SCHRAEGSTELLBARE RAHMENTEILE AUFWEISENDEN MATRATZENRAHMEN.

BETT, INSBESONDERE KRANKENBETT.

ARRETIERVORRICHTUNG AN LIEGEMOEBEL.

Krankenbett mit verstellbarem Matratzenrahmen

Krankenhausbett

Krankenbett

Krankenbett

Friction operating freewheel coupling - has cage with resilient drive members in pockets with ramp faces along periphery

The clutch incorporates a cage (6) split like a circlip, and with pockets (8) along the periphery having ramp faces (9). These accommodate resilient driving members (10) the smallest radial dimension of the pockets being less that the dia. of the members when undistorted. A stop (14) can be provided working with a face (11) on the cage to prevent its rotation in the freewheeling direction. The members can be rubber rollers. The outer member (1) can be held stationary, carrying the cage stop. The cage is a loose fit on the inner member, which is a drive shaft.

PATIENT BED ALSO IN THE HEIGHT AND IN THE INCLINATION ADJUSTABLE ONE MATTRESS FRAMEWORK.

HOSPITAL BED.

Bed framework with an adjustment device for the head restraint.

Rotierbares Rohrsystem für die Lagerung eines Patienten mit automatischem WC.

Die Lagerung des Patienten in einem geöffneten oder geschlossenen Rohrsystem (1) mit Fenstern erlauben es einer Pflegeperson und dem Patienten (2), jede Position zwischen Rückenlage, Seitenlage und bei geschlossenem Rohrsystem der Bauchlage mechanisch gesteuert einzustellen, ohne dass weitere Hilfskräfte benötigt werden. Auch die Neigung des Patienten bis zur Senkrechten ermöglicht vereinfachte Nahrungsaufnahme und Blickkontakt zu Besuchern. Wesentliche Vorteile des Rohrsystems für Patient und Pflegepersonal bestehen in der vereinfachten Behandlung und mit dem automatischen WC. Medizinische Vorteile sind Reduktion von Lungenproblemen verbunden mit erleichterter Atmung und Vermeidung von Dekubitus-Problemen. Durch Vibration und Massagen wird der Muskelabbau verlangsamt und die folgende REHA-Phase oft gekürzt. Beschäftigung mit Computer, Internet und Fernsehen und etwas Bewegung der Gliedmassen können helfen, die Lebensgeister des Patienten teilweise zu erhalten oder wiederzuerwecken.

Support device adjustable by an electric motor

Beds can be extended

An adjustable bed

DISPOSITIF D'INTERVENTION, DE REANIMATION, DE SURVEILLANCE ET DE TRANSPORT D'UN MALADE OU D'UN BLESSE

... a. L'invention concerne un dispositif d'intervention de réanimation de surveillance et de transport d'un malade ou d'un blessé qui peut être utilisable aussi bien dehors qu'à l'intérieur d'un centre hospitalier. b. Ce dispositif est caractérisé en ce qu'il se compose d'une table d'intervention amovible pouvant être utilisée en tant que brancard ainsi que d'un support permettant de régler la position de la table, son inclinaison latérale et longitudinale ainsi que sa hauteur. c. L'invention s'applique au transport et à la surveillance des malades ou des blessés.

Reads

READS HOSPITALIZATION

BASE OF FOLDABLE BED

For invalids bed

Method of preparation of a binder and use of this binder in the preparation of plastics

Multi-position bed for handicapped patient - has fixed lower frame connected to movable upper frame via scissor linkage

Modular invalid bed

Le lit médicalisé modulaire comprend: a) un piètement (1) en forme de U avec deux longerons latéraux (61, 62) entretoisés par des traverses inférieure et supérieure de tête (63, 70), b) un support principal (2) en porte-à-faux avec une poutre principale (82) longitudinale prolongée vers le bas par un montant vertical (81) et vers le haut par des montants verticaux (83, 85, 89) portant des traverses (84, 86, 90), la poutre principale (82) venant se loger entre les longerons (61, 62) en position basse du support, c) une bielle principale (3) articulée entre des extrémités (03, 04) de la traverse supérieure de tête (70) et des extrémités (01, 02) de la traverse supérieure avant (84), d) une liaison rigide articulée (14) entre la traverse inférieure (63) et le montant vertical (81), e) un vérin principal de levage (13) articulé entre la traverse inférieure (63) et l'entretoise (113) de la bielle principale (3) et f) des panneaux de buste, d'assise et de pied, montés sur les traverses supérieures ...

Directional sophisticated support for patient

BED PARTICULARLY A HOSPITAL BED

Bed suitable for weighing invalid persons - uses mattress frame which may articulate or remain rigid by positioning chain and cable loop

Le dispositif comprend un ensemble (E) correspondant très sensiblement à la forme géométrique d'un sommier (S) articulé en plusieurs éléments (S1) (S2) (S3), ledit ensemble (E) présentant deux surfaces d'appui rigides (1) (2) reliées à libre articulation par une surface souple (3), pour épouser les différentes angulations du sommier, lesdites surfaces rigides (1) (2) coopérant en appui par l'intermédiaire de capteurs de mesure, respectivement avec la partie tête (S1) et la partie pied (S3) du sommier, lesdites surfaces rigides et souples étant assujetties à des moyens aptes à rigidifier la surface souple (3) en position d'alignement des trois surfaces (1) (2) (3) correspondant à l'opération de pesage.

TILTING BED

다기능 전동 의료용 침대

... 본 발명은 환자의 생활환경을 개선하고 간병인의 편의를 증진시킬 수 있는 다기능 전동 침대에 관한 것이다. 본 발명의 일례와 관련된 다기능 전동 의료용 침대는, 하면에 바퀴(11)가 설치되어 이동성을 제공하는 하부 프레임(10); 상기 하부 프레임(10)의 내측면에 설치된 슬라이딩 레일; 상기 하부 프레임(10)의 상부에 설치되는 서브 프레임(20); 상기 서브 프레임(20)을 상하방향으로 승하강시키기 위하여 선단이 소정의 길이로 인장 또는 수축되도록 동작하고, 상기 서브 프레임(20)에 설치되는 승하강 액추에이터; 상기 승하강 액추에이터의 동작을 제어하는 제어신호를 발생시키는 액추에이터 제어모듈; 일단은 상기 승하강 액추에이터의 선단과 연결되고, 타단은 상기 하부 프레임(10)의 상기 슬라이딩 레일과 연결된 프레임 지지대; 상기 서브 프레임(20)의 상부에 설치되는 상부 프레임(30); 및 상면에 매트리스가 배치되고, 상기 상부 프레임(30)의 상면에 결합되어 사용자를 지지하는 지지 프레임(40);을 포함하되, 상기 지지 프레임(40)은, 상기 지지 프레임(40)의 전면을 이루고, 후방의 제 1 측면이 상기 지지 프레임(40)과 회동 가능하게 결합된 등받이판(41); 일측이 상기 제 1 측면과 연결되는 연결판(42); 상기 연결판(42)의 타측과 연결된 전방의 제 2 측면이 상기 지지 프레임(40)과 회동 가능하게 결합된 착석판(43); 전방 측면이 상기 착석판(43)의 후방 측면과 회동 가능하도록 연결된 다리판(44); 및 상기 다리판(44)의 후방 측면에 설치된 발판 패널(45);을 더 포함하고, 상기 승하강 액추에이터의 동작에 따라 상기 프레임 지지대의 타단이 상기 슬라이딩 레일을 따라 슬라이딩되고, 상기 슬라이딩에 대응하여 상기 서브 프레임(20)의 승하강이 조절될 수 있다.

HOSPITAL BED

A CHAIR AND/OR BED ARRANGEMENT

A bed comprises a base (1), a frame (2), which is vertically adjustable relative to the base by means of pivot arms (3), lying members (7-9), which are adjustable relative to the frame (2) by means of second pivot arms (12, 13) and power devices on the frame for causing the pivot arms to move. The frame (2) is designed as a container generally closed at all sides, said power devices being enclosed within said container, the pivot shafts of the pivot arms extending into the interior of the container through wall portions thereof.

Hospital bed

A hospital bed is provided for support of a patient. The hospital bed may include a base, a movable patient support platform, and a foot rail.

Hospital bed and mattress having a retractable foot section

A patient support is disclosed having an adjustable length deck and a mattress positionable on the deck.

Hospital bed including moveable foot portion

A patient support including a frame and a mattress supported by the frame. The frame includes a deck support and a deck supporting the mattress.

HOSPITAL BEDS

Mattress section support

A patient support is provided comprising a frame including a deck support and a step deck positioned on the deck support. The step deck has an upper deck, a lower deck, and a side wall, the upper deck being spaced apart from the lower deck to define a recess of the deck. The step deck includes a first section and a second section configured to articulate relative to the first section.

Collapsible bed and panel hinge

A hospital bed, particulary suitable for home use comprises a plurality of sections which can be releasably connected together, and can be assembled for delivery and storage with head and foot sections, and head and foot boards stacked on a seat section. When thus assembled the bed can be put into a box and for ease of movement wheels project through the bottom of the box. The various sections and parts are releasably connected by pairs of brackets which clip together, the brackets held together by a clip which prevents disengagement. Power means are provided for raising the head section panel and the foot section panel. The bed has fixed legs which are provided with wheels. Movable legs can also be provided, extendable and retractable. When the movable legs are extended the fixed legs are raised, the wheels clear the floor. Head, foot and seat panels are joined together for articulation by means of a novel hinge.

Motion bed

A bed assembly (1) has a stationary frame (2), which sits on a floor and supports the entire bed assembly. A central frame (4) moves in a first horizontal direction relative to the stationary frame, and is moveably supported by the stationary frame. An outer frame (8) moves in a second horizontal direction relative to the second frame, and is moveably supported by the second frame.

Presence Detector and Occupant Support Employing the Same

An occupant support 20 augmented with a detection system for assessing the condition of an occupant includes first and second detectors 58, 62 for detecting presence of the occupant, an occupancy detector for determining if the occupant is occupying the occupant support and an analyzer for assessing whether a presence indication from each of the first and second detectors and an occupancy indication from the occupancy detector correspond to a satisfactory condition of the occupant or an unsatisfactory condition of the occupant. A presence detection system for determining the condition of a target comprises a first and second detectors for detecting presence of the target in first and second regions, and an analyzer for assessing whether presence indications established by the presence detectors correspond to a satisfactory condition of the target or an unsatisfactory condition of the target.

Patient support usable with bariatric patients

There is provided a patient support that may be adjustable in height, width, length or a combination thereof. The patient support may be useable with normal sized patients or with bariatric patients. The patient support has a variety of features to enhance operability and/or functionality, including a width adjustable caster frame, width adjustable deck portions, a width adjustable headboard and an extendible foot board to provide extra length. An enhanced lift mechanism can accommodate bariatric patients and alternative functionality in achieving deck positions improves patient comfort. Various parts of the patient support including deck panels and the footboard may be removed and replaced with ease without complicated connectors.

SINGLE MOTOR ADJUSTABLE MULTI-FUNCTION BED

The invention discloses a single motor adjustable multi-function bed, which comprises a fixed mechanism, a movable mechanism and a back panel. The fixed mechanism comprises a fixed frame, a movable rail is arranged symmetrically on both sides of the fixed frame, and one end of the fixed frame is provided with a first cross bar. The movable mechanism comprises a movable frame, a sliding part arranged symmetrically on both sides of the movable frame, a second cross bar arranged in the middle part of the movable frame, the movable rail engages with the sliding part, and the bottom of the back panel is connected with the first cross bar. And a driver is provided between the first cross bar and the second cross bar. The invention realizes the angle adjustment and the bed length adjustment function by the movable rail in conjunction with the sliding part. 1. A single motor adjustable multi-function bed , comprising:a fixed mechanism (A), a movable mechanism (B) and a back panel (C);{'b': 1', '2', '1', '1', '3', '1', '6', '4', '6', '5', '6', '3', '2', '4', '601', '6', '601', '3', '8', '7', '3', '5', '7', '4', '2', '9', '8, 'wherein the fixed mechanism (A) comprises a fixed frame (), at least a pair of rails () are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fixed frame (); the fixed frame () is provided with a first cross bar () at one end near the end of the fixed frame (); the movement mechanism (B) comprises a movable frame (), at least one pair of sliding parts () symmetrically arranged in the movable frame (), and a second cross bar () connected with the movable frame () and arranged to a distance with the first cross bar (); each movable rail () engages with each sliding part (); a movable panel () is arranged on the surface panel of the movable frame (); the back panel (C) and the movable panel () are connected with each other, and the bottom of the back panel (C) is connected to the first cross bar () through at least one connecting rod (); a driver () is provided ...

Deck-on-deck adjustable bed frame

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.

Bed with Automatically Identifiable Mattress Type

A bed includes a mattress having a core the core being one of at least two types. A control system is capable of automatically identifying the core type. In one variant, one core type is a bladder core type and another core type is a foam core type. The mattress may include a tag indicative of the core type and the control system may include a sensor for identifying the core type from the tag and wherein the sensor sends a signal to a controller to indicate a tag type and therefore a mattress type.

Mattress for a hospital bed

A mattress for a hospital bed is provided. The mattress includes an encasing enclosing a compressible mattress portion and a rigid mattress portion. The compressible mattress portion has an integral construction extending from a head end of the bed to a foot end of the bed. The rigid mattress portion contracts from a first elongated position to a second retracted position, and the rigid portion contracting the compressible mattress portion therewith. The rigid mattress portion may be provided at any side or end section of the mattress. Accordingly, the width or length of the mattress can be modified.

Presence detector and occupant support employing the same

An occupant support 20 augmented with a detection system for assessing the condition of an occupant includes first and second detectors 58, 62 for detecting presence of the occupant, an occupancy for determining if the occupant is occupying the occupant, support and an analyzer for assessing whether a presence indication from each of the first, and second detectors and an occupancy indication from the occupancy detector correspond to a satisfactory condition of the occupant or an unsatisfactory condition of the occupant. A presence detection system for determining the condition of a target comprises a first and second detectors for detecting presence of the target in first and second regions, and an analyzer for assessing whether presence indications established by the presence detectors correspond to a satisfactory condition of the target or an unsatisfactory condition of the target.

Hospital bed with user therapeutic apparatus

СИСТЕМА ФИКСАЦИИ МАТРАСА ДЛЯ РЕГУЛИРУЕМЫХ КРОВАТЕЙ

FIELD: human vital needs satisfaction. SUBSTANCE: in the mattress attachment system for adjustable beds, a tubular fabric tension cloth is used, which is attached by means of a bounding rod to the upper surface of the articulated support structure element. The bounding rod is fixed by means of fastening brackets inserted on the side of the longitudinal edge and the transverse edges of the articulated support structure element. EFFECT: increasing of the reliability. 13 cl, 7 dwg 2624724 С 2 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ 1) эм за а зе & (13) 3% 3 С2 ВО С Пе (50) МПК А47С 3100 (2006.01) А47С 17/04 (2006.01) (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2015131320, 23.01.2014 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 23.01.2014 Дата регистрации: 05.07.2017 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 24.01.2013 95 61/756,297 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 03.03.2017 Бюл. №7 (45) Опубликовано: 05.07.2017 Бюл. № 19 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки РСТ на национальной фазе: 24.08.2015 (86) Заявка РСТ: 0$ 2014/012682 (23.01.2014) (87) Публикация заявки РСТ: УГО 2014/116790 (31.07.2014) Адрес для переписки: 191036, Санкт-Петербург, а/я 24, "НЕВИНПАТ" (72) Автор(ы): ЕРМАЛОВИЧ Джозеф (0$) (73) Патентообладатель(и): ЭРГОМОУШН, ИНК. (05) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: 0Ъ 975335 А, 08.11.1910. 0$ 4671568 А, 09.06.1987. 0$ 4899404 А, 13.02.1990. КО 37983 11, 20.05.2004. (54) СИСТЕМА ФИКСАЦИИ МАТРАСА ДЛЯ РЕГУЛИРУЕМЫХ КРОВАТЕЙ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится К области регулируемых кроватей, а конкретно к системам фиксации матраса для регулируемых кроватей, и направлено на повышение надежности фиксации. В системе фиксации матраса для регулируемых кроватей используется трубчатое тканевое натяжное полотно, прикрепленное посредством ограничивающего стержня к верхней поверхности Стр.: 1 элемента шарнирно-сочлененной опорной конструкции. Ограничивающий стержень крепится при помощи крепежных ...

БОЛЬНИЧНЫЙ КОМПЛЕКС

Изобретение относится к больничному оборудованию и может быть использовано в качестве больничного комплекса для тяжелобольных и инвалидов. Больничный комплекс содержит больничную кровать, передвижную каталку и операционный стол. Ложе больничной кровати по длине разделено на две части - неподвижную часть и подвижную часть со стороны свободного доступа. Подвижная часть выполнена по длине и ширине не меньше длины и ширины операционного стола. Подвижная часть выполнена с возможностью перемещения в горизонтальной плоскости посредством элементов качения, смонтированных снизу, взаимодействующих с поперечными направляющими, смонтированными на основании больничной кровати. На концах длинной стороны подвижной части со стороны свободного доступа выполнены рукоятки с фиксаторами в виде двуплечих рычагов, в средней части шарнирно закрепленных на осях. Верхние концы рычагов свободные, а нижние концы закреплены посредством шарниров на горизонтальных осях, подпружиненных посредством пружин сжатия, с возможностью ...

Медицинская кровать

Изобретение относится к области медицины, в частности к медицинской технике, и может быть использовано в медицинских учреждениях для размещения и обслуживания тяжелых больных, находящихся в коматозном состоянии или в состоянии ограниченной или полной неподвижности для проведения необходимых реабилитационных программ. Техническим результатом является упрощение конструкции кровати, увеличение диапазона углов поворота подвижных секций ложа. Медицинская кровать включает опорную раму, установленные под углом друг к другу и не связанные между собой П-образные рычаги, смонтированную с возможностью поворота посредством актуаторов от антитренделенбурга до тренделенбурга относительно горизонтальной оси на угол от 86° до -25° верхнюю раму, укрепленную на ней промежуточную раму, снабженную актуатором и ложе, при этом нижние части П-образных рычагов шарнирно соединены с опорной рамой, а верхние части П-образных рычагов шарнирно соединены с верхней рамой. 4 ил.

Latching motion transfer mechanism

Latching motion transfer arrangements may be used to raise an object up and out of the engagement with the ground or other support surface and to lower the object back onto the ground or other support surface. In one exemplary embodiment, the mechanism is caused to lift and latch by applying force in a first direction, a first time, and is caused to release and lower by applying force in the first direction, a second time.

Patient transfer system

A system and method for patient transfer, including patient transfer from a bed to a rollable chair and patient transfer from a wheelchair to a bed. A docking assembly can connect a rollable chair to a bed for transfer. The systems and methods can provide a safe, dignified, and comfortable transfer for patients. A transfer bed, a docking assembly, and a wheelchair can be used together as a system and can reduce the physical and psychological burden of bedridden patients and their caregivers. The transfer bed, docking assembly, and wheelchair can be appropriate for use within a patient's home, nursing home, hospital or any location where a patient is transferred between a bed and a wheelchair. The transfer bed, docking assembly, and wheelchair can be controlled such that a patient is transferred from a bed to a wheelchair or from a wheelchair to a bed.

Management of patient fall risk

Methods, computer systems, and computer-storage media are provided for facilitating the management of a patient's fall risk. It is determined that the patient has previously been classified as a fall risk. Inputs are automatically received from fall risk sensors located in the patient's clinical care room, and, based on the inputs received from the fall risk sensors, it is determined that the patient is currently at risk for falling. Alerts are initiated and settings for components within the clinical care room are adjusted to decrease the patient's fall risk.

Bed with weight bearing control system

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.

Perineal post pad for patient lower extremity positioning systems

A patient lower extremity positioning system that is configured to facilitate easier use of surgical instruments during open and arthroscopic procedures of the lower extremity, including, but not limited to the hip joint, acetabulum, femur, femoral neck and femoral shaft is disclosed. The patient lower extremity positioning system may include one or more perineal pads configured to be supported adjacent to a patient torso support such that the perineal pad is positionable adjacent to a patient's perineum. The perineal pad may be formed from a perineal pad body coupled to a distal transition section extending distally from the perineal pad body. The distal transition section may have a distal tip with a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the perineal pad body, thereby enabling a surgeon to more easily position surgical instruments during surgery without the perineal pad conflicting with the surgical instruments.

Patient Bed

A patient bed with a multimedia system is disclosed. A patient can access a net work through the multimedia system, and to join a net meeting to chat with other patients. The multimedia system can also provide a consolidated platform of medical information for a doctor or a nurse. An input device of the patient bed may have a touch pad, which allows the patient to control the position of patient support through finger gesture. 1. A patient bed comprising:a touch pad, for allowing a user to input a command, wherein the command is a gesture of at least one finger; and a motor, for adjusting a position of the patient support relative to a floor; and', 'a motor control system, coupled to the patient support, for controlling the motor to further control the position according to the command., 'a patient support comprising2. The patient bed of claim 1 , wherein the gesture of finger is a single finger gesture.3. The patient bed of claim 1 , wherein the gesture of finger is a multi fingers gesture.4. The patient bed of claim 1 , wherein the motor control system controls the motor according to the command to raise a head portion of the patient support.5. The patient bed of claim 4 , wherein when the command is corresponding to an upward movement gesture claim 4 , the motor control system controls the motor according to the command to raise the head portion of the patient support.6. The patient bed of claim 4 , wherein when the command is corresponding to an clockwise circle gesture claim 4 , the motor control system controls the motor according to the command to raise the head portion of the patient support.7. The patient bed of claim 4 , wherein when the command is corresponding to a counterclockwise circle gesture claim 4 , the motor control system controls the motor according to the command to raise the head portion of the patient support.8. The patient bed of claim 4 , wherein when the command is corresponding to a two-finger moving inward gesture claim 4 , the motor ...

PATIENT SUPPORT HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE POPLITEAL LENGTH APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD

A patient support is provided. The patient support is configurable to support a patient in a horizontal position and a seated position. The patient support includes a back section, and a thigh section coupled to the back section. The patient support also includes an adjustment member coupled to the thigh section. The adjustment member is movable to lengthen the thigh section. The patient support also includes a foot section coupled to the adjustment member. The foot section is pivotable into a first position substantially parallel to the thigh section to a second position substantially perpendicular to the thigh section. 1. A patient support , comprising: a back section , a thigh section coupled to the back section , an adjustment member coupled to the thigh section , the adjustment member being movable to lengthen the thigh section , and a foot section coupled to the adjustment member , the foot section being pivotable into a first position substantially parallel to the thigh section to a second position substantially perpendicular to the thigh section.2. The patient support of claim 1 , wherein the adjustment member is a rod driven by a linear force generator.3. The patient support of claim 2 , wherein the linear force generator is one of a hydraulic cylinder and a linear actuator.4. The patient support of claim 2 , further comprising a pair of slides positioned adjacent to the linear force generator.5. The patient support of claim 4 , wherein each slide is located on either side of the linear force generator.6. The patient support of claim 5 , wherein the slides are coupled to the foot section.7. The patient support of claim 1 , wherein the adjustment member is further movable to shorten the thigh section.8. The patient support of claim 1 , further comprising a thigh section length adjustment activator claim 1 , and the adjustment member is movable in response to activation of the thigh section length adjustment activator.9. The patient support of claim 8 , ...

SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR MONITORING OF ASSEMBLY CONFIGURATIONS AND CONDITIONS

An assembly monitoring system includes a receiver, an assembly, and a processor. The assembly includes at least one trackable component including a transmitter configured to deliver component identifying data to the receiver. The processor is in electronic communication with the receiver and stores authorized assembly configuration data associated with at least one authorized component. The processor is configured to receive the component identifying data from the receiver and to compare the component identifying data with the authorized assembly configuration data. The processor is further configured to generate a first improper assembly signal when the component identifying data does not correspond to at least a portion of the authorized assembly configuration data. 1. An assembly monitoring system comprising:a receiver;an assembly comprising at least one trackable component including a transmitter configured to deliver component identifying data to the receiver; anda processor in electronic communication with the receiver and storing authorized assembly configuration data associated with at least one authorized component, the processor being configured to receive the component identifying data from the receiver and to compare the component identifying data with the authorized assembly configuration data;wherein the processor is further configured to generate a first improper assembly signal when the component identifying data does not correspond to at least a portion of the authorized assembly configuration data.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine a service life of the at least one trackable component claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to generate a second improper assembly signal when the determined service life of the at least one trackable component exceeds a predetermined threshold.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the processor determines the service life of the at least one trackable component by ...

Electric Bed Bedboard with Embedded Fixed Structure

This invention discloses an electric bed bedboard with embedded fixed structure. The fixed structure includes a plurality of guide pieces, multiple sliders, multiple disc sleeve and two pieces of wood, a plurality of guide pieces. Multiple guide pieces are set on top of the bed board and also have T-shaped slots on their surface. Many disc sleeves are stacked on top of the word pieces at intervals and there are internal thread inside the disc sleeves. Two pieces of wood are fixed into the bed support at intervals and the disc sleeves position matches with the guide pieces. Multiple sliders are “stem” shaped sliders and have external threads on their top. Multiple sliders are situated on top of the guide pieces inside the T-shaped grooves. Multiple sliders' tops are situated inside the multiple disc sleeves which have connection by the threads. 1. An electric bed bedboard with embedded fixed structure is characterized in that the fixed structure comprises:an electric bed having a hinged multi-piece bedplate;a plurality of guide pieces mounted to the bed plate;a plurality of sliders;a plurality of disc sleeves, and two planks;wherein the plurality of guide pieces are mounted to the bedplate and have a top open open surface T-slot; wherein the two planks connect to the sleeve inner ring and the plurality of disc sleeves complements the plurality of sliders, wherein the plurality of sliders are “stem” shaped, wherein the plurality of sliders and plurality of guide pieces make connection at a top open open surface T-slot, wherein the plurality of disc sleeves are connected to the stem by a threaded connection.2. The electric bed bedboard with embedded fixed structure of claim 1 , wherein the there are two guide pieces claim 1 , namely a first guide piece and a second guide piece; wherein there are two sliders claim 1 , namely a first slider and a second slider; and wherein there are two disc sleeves claim 1 , namely a first disc sleeve and a second disc sleeve claim 1 , ...

OCCUPANT SUPPORT WITH A KNEE LIFT

An occupant support comprises a frame (), a deck comprising at least one deck section () pivotably connected to the frame, and a lift system () for changing the angular orientation of the deck section in response to a noncyclical user input. 1. An occupant support comprising:a frame;a deck comprising at least one deck section pivotably connected to the frame; anda lift system for changing the angular orientation of the deck section in response to a noncyclical mechanical user input.2. The occupant support of in which the lift system comprises a first bellcrank pivotably attached to the frame claim 1 , the bellcrank having an input arm for receiving the user input and an output arm.3. The occupant support of comprising:a second bellcrank pivotably attached to the frame and having an input leg and an output leg;a transfer link having an input end connected to the output arm of the first bellcrank and an output end connected to the input leg of the second bellcrank;4. The occupant support of comprising a compression link having a bellcrank end connected to the output leg of the second bellcrank and a deck end connected to the deck.5. The occupant support of in which the lift system is adapted to receive an angular user input in a horizontal plane.6. The occupant support of in which the first bellcrank has a vertical axis of rotation thereby being adapted to receive a user input in a horizontal plane at the input arm of thereof claim 3 , and in which the lift system produces a rotary motion of the second bellcrank about an axis nonparallel to the first bellcrank axis.7. The occupant support of in which the first bellcrank has a vertical axis of rotation thereby being adapted to receive a user input in a horizontal plane at the input arm of thereof claim 4 , and in which the input produces a rotary motion of the second bellcrank about an axis nonparallel to the first bellcrank axis and in which the rotary motion of the second bellcrank causes the compression link to ...

Patient support systems and methods of use

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.

PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE

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. 130.-. (canceled)31. A patient support system comprisinga patient support apparatus including a lower frame, an upper frame movable relative to the lower frame, a deck coupled to the upper frame and having at least one deck section movable relative to the upper frame, and a plurality of sensors configured to detect the position of the upper frame and the position of the at least one deck section, and at least one accessory system configured to provide a patient support system function,and a controller including a user interface and a controller coupled to the plurality of sensors and the at least one accessory system, the controller configured upon receipt of an input associated with one of the accessory systems to cause an icon to be displayed on the user interface, the icon graphically indicative of patient support apparatus component movement needed for proper operation of the at least one accessory system.321. The patient support system of claim , wherein the icon graphically indicates needed movement of the at least one deck section for proper operation of the at least one accessory system.332. The patient support system of claim , wherein the deck includes a head-deck section and a foot-deck section spaced apart from the head-deck section , the head-deck section and the foot-deck section movable relative to the upper frame , and the icon graphically indicates needed movement of the head-deck section and the foot-deck section relative to the upper frame for proper operation of the at least one accessory system.342. The patient support system of claim , wherein the icon graphically indicates needed movement of the upper frame for proper operation of the at least one accessory system.353. The patient ...

ELECTRIC ACTUATOR SYSTEM

An electric actuator system for hospital and care beds () for adjusting e.g. the lying surface of the bed (). The actuator system is connected to one or more light sources (), which may be switched on if a change in the patient's movement pattern and/or position in the bed () is registered. The electric actuator system may thus help the patient navigate around the room. 1120910131421221201517189101314212215910131421229101314212219232491013142122. An electric actuator system for hospital and care beds ( ,) comprising at least one linear actuator ( , , , , ,) for adjusting the bed ( ,) , a control box () and at least one control unit ( ,) , where the linear actuator ( , , , , ,) and the control unit are connected to the control box () and where the linear actuator ( , , , , ,) comprises means for registering a force on the linear actuator ( , , , , ,) and relative changes therein , and one or more light sources ( , ,) which may be activated if one or more changes in the force on the linear actuator ( , , , , ,) is registered.2192324. The electric actuator system according to claim 1 , including means for wireless connection between said control box and said one or more light sources ( claim 1 , claim 1 ,).3192324120. The electric actuator system according to claim 1 , comprising a light source ( claim 1 , claim 1 ,) which can be located on a bed ( claim 1 ,).415. The electric actuator system according to claim 1 , wherein the control box () comprises at least a part of the control for the actuator system.515. The electric actuator system according to claim 1 , wherein the control box () comprises a mains based power supply.615. The electric actuator system according to claim 1 , wherein the control box () comprises a rechargeable battery pack.791013142122. The electric actuator system according to claim 1 , wherein said means for registering the force on the linear actuator ( claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 ,) comprises a load cell.816. The electric ...

Pulmonary Mattress

A patient support surface including a cover defining an interior region, a layer of three dimensional material, located at the interior region, and an air circulation device disposed adjacent the layer of three dimensional material. The patient support surface includes at least one of a percussion device and a vibration device, located at the interior region. 120-. (canceled)21. A patient support surface , comprising:a cover defining an enclosed interior region, the enclosed interior region comprising:a support layer; andan elevation device, the elevation device comprising a plurality of inflatable compartments, the compartments having first and second sides spaced by a length of the elevation device, the first side having a first width and the second side having a second width, wherein the first width is larger than the second width.22. The patient support surface of claim 21 , wherein the elevation device comprises a plurality of hinge points positioned to alternatingly elevate the lateral sides of the patient support surface.23. The patient support surface of claim 21 , wherein the plurality of inflatable compartments comprises a bellows-type construction.24. The patient support surface of claim 21 , wherein the first and second widths are configured to cause the device to claim 21 , when inflated claim 21 , have a first height on the side of the compartments having the first width and a second height on the side of the compartments having the second width claim 21 , wherein the first height is greater than the second height.25. The patient support surface of claim 21 , comprising a reinforcer around the plurality of inflatable compartments.26. The patient support surface of claim 25 , wherein the plurality of inflatable compartments define an interior region and the reinforcer comprises an internal air flow barrier extending into the interior region.27. The patient support surface of claim 26 , wherein the plurality of inflatable compartments comprise a first ...

Variable width hospital bed

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.

Patient positioning support apparatus with virtual pivot-shift pelvic pads, upper body stabilization and fail-safe table attachment mechanism

A patient support apparatus for supporting a patient in a prone position during a surgical procedure is provided, including an open fixed frame suspended above a floor and a pair of spaced opposed radially sliding joints cooperating with the frame, each joint including a virtual pivot point and an arc of motion spaced from the virtual pivot point, the joints being movable along the arc providing a pivot ship mechanism for a pair of pelvic pads attached to the joints. A base for supporting and suspending a patient support structure above the floor, for supporting a patient during a surgical procedure, the base including a pair of spaced opposed vertical translation subassemblies reversibly attachable to a patient support structure, a cross-bar, and a rotation subassembly having two degrees of rotational freedom; wherein a location of each vertical translation subassembly is substantially constant during operation of the patient support structure.

Patient Support Systems With Rotary Actuators Comprising Rotation Limiting Devices

A patient support system comprises a patient support apparatus for patients. The patient support apparatus comprises a base and a patient support surface supported by the base. The patient support apparatus also comprises movable members that are movable between at least a first position and a second position. One or more rotary actuators with rotation limiting devices are coupled to each movable member. The actuator with the rotation limiting device permits drive torque to move the movable member in a desired position between the first and second positions and restricts back drive torque from moving the movable member. 1. A patient support apparatus comprising:a patient support surface;a first member and a movable member, said movable member movable relative to said first member; and a gear assembly having an input element, an output element connected to said movable member, and a gear arrangement operable between said input element and said output element;', 'a motor configured to apply drive torque to said input element to rotate said output element through said gear arrangement; and', 'a rotation limiting device coupled to said gear assembly to permit movement of said movable member through application of said drive torque and prevent back drive torque applied to said output element from moving said movable member in at least one direction., 'an actuator comprising2. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said rotation limiting device comprises a no back device responsive to said drive torque to transmit said drive torque from said input element to said output element while preventing back drive torque applied to said output element from moving said movable member.3. The patient support apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said no-back device comprises a braking surface and a braking assembly engageable with said braking surface to at least partially limit back drive torque from moving said movable member.4. The patient support apparatus of claim 3 , ...

Rotary Actuator Having Clutch Assembly For Use With Patient Support Apparatus

An actuator for use in effecting movement of a movable member with respect to a first member of a patient support apparatus. A motor is provided for generating rotational torque. A carrier is adapted to be secured to the first member. An input member is coupled to the motor for concurrent rotation. An output member is adapted to be coupled to the movable member. A reduction geartrain is supported between the input member and the output member. A clutch assembly is disposed in torque-translating relationship between the reduction geartrain and the output member and moves between: an engaged configuration wherein torque from the motor is translated across the reduction geartrain to move the movable member with respect to the first member, and a disengaged configuration wherein torque is at least partially interrupted across the reduction geartrain to allow movement of the movable member independent of rotation of the motor. 1. An actuator for use in effecting movement of a movable member with respect to a first member of a patient support apparatus , said actuator comprising:a motor for providing a source of rotational torque;a carrier adapted to be secured to the first member of the patient support apparatus;an input member rotatably supported by said carrier and coupled to said motor for concurrent rotation;an output member rotatably supported by said carrier and adapted to be coupled to the movable member of the patient support apparatus;a reduction geartrain supported by said carrier between said input member and said output member; and an engaged configuration wherein rotational torque generated by said motor is translated across said reduction geartrain to move the movable member with respect to the first member, and', 'a disengaged configuration wherein rotational torque is at least partially interrupted across said reduction geartrain to allow movement of the movable member independent of rotation of said motor., 'a clutch assembly supported by said carrier, ...

REFORMABLE POSITIONING DEVICE

A reformable positioning device providing a user-configurable structure to facilitate customized support and positioning of a subject. The device may comprise a support structure including a support surface having dimensions to accommodate the subject. The support structure may include a resiliently deformable body configured to hold a user-configured shape to position the subject. The resiliently deformable body may be enclosed within and/or otherwise covered by a cover. 1. A reformable positioning device for positioning a subject comprising:a support structure comprising a resiliently deformable body constructed and arranged to be selectively deformably reshaped and to retain its deformed shape upon being deformed by a user, the resiliently deformable body being configured to retain the deformed shape in accordance with a desired configuration that provides desired positioning of the subject, wherein the resiliently deformable body includes multiple user-configurable components for forming the desired shape for positioning the subject, individual ones of the user-configurable components being independently configurable relative to other ones of the user-configurable components; andwherein the support structure includes support surface having dimensions to accommodate the entire body of the subject, the support surface having multiple support regions individually corresponding to a given user-configurable component.2. The device of wherein the support regions of the support structure comprise a right side arm support region claim 1 , a left side arm support region claim 1 , a head support region claim 1 , a leg support region claim 1 , and a trunk support region.3. The device of wherein the dimensions of the support surface are defined by a longitudinal length and a lateral length claim 2 , wherein the longitudinal length is a distance from the head support region of the support structure to the leg support region claim 2 , wherein the lateral length is a distance ...

Systems and methods for reducing the impact of alarm sounds on patients

There is provided a system for use with a patient in a healthcare environment, the system comprising a medical device configured to monitor or treat a patient, the medical device being for use in a room in which the patient is located and comprising an alarm unit configured to issue an audible alarm; a detection unit configured to detect whether a healthcare staff member is in the room in which the patient is located; a remote alarm unit configured to issue an alarm to alert a healthcare staff member located outside the room in which the patient is located; and a control unit that is connected to the medical device, the remote detection unit and the alarm unit, the control unit being configured to: (i) control the alarm unit in the medical device to issue an audible alarm in the event that the medical device detects an alarm condition for the patient or the medical device and the detection unit detects that a healthcare staff member is in the room in which the patient is located; and (ii) control the remote alarm unit to issue an alarm to alert a healthcare staff member located outside the room in which the patient is located in the event that the medical device detects an alarm condition for the patient or the medical device and the detection unit detects that no healthcare staff member is in the room in which the patient is located.

Disposable Triage Cubical Assembly

A triage cubicle assembly comprises an enclosure of foldable material sufficiently large to accommodate a disaster victim and at least one other person when deployed, the enclosure being releasably attachable to an external overhead frame for support, and having a floor configured to have a portion overlie a victim-supporting surface higher than the floor and external to the enclosure. In the preferred embodiment, the external overhead canopy frame is collapsible, and the victim-supporting surface is a table-like structure that fits within a notch formed in the bottom exterior of the envelope. The frame and table are preferably collapsible to require minimum storage space when not deployed. If the victim is deceased, the enclosure can be undipped or otherwise released from the frame, and folded into a body bag containing all of the victim's information and belongings and medical waste. 1. A triage cubicle assembly comprising:an enclosure of foldable material sized to enclose an interior region sufficiently large to accommodate a disaster victim and at least one other person when deployed, the enclosure being releasably attachable to an exterior overhead frame for support, and having a floor configured to overlie a raised victim-supporting surface external to the enclosure.2. The triage cubicle assembly of including a notch formed by the floor of the enclosure to accommodate the insertion of the victim-supporting surface below the floor of the enclosure claim 1 , the portion of the floor overlying the victim-supporting surface thereby providing a covered surface for supporting the victim.3. The triage cubicle assembly of wherein the victim-supporting surface is supported by a gurney.4. The triage cubicle assembly of wherein the gurney includes a top frame substantially circumscribing the victim-supporting surface claim 3 , and a plurality of legs supporting the victim-supporting surface above the ground or a floor external to the enclosure.5. The triage cubicle ...

LATCHING MOTION TRANSFER MECHANISM

Latching motion transfer arrangements may be used to raise an object up and out of the engagement with the ground or other support surface and to lower the object back onto the ground or other support surface. In one exemplary embodiment, the mechanism is caused to lift and latch by applying force in a first direction, a first time, and is caused to release and lower by applying force in the first direction, a second time. 1a first means for catching a detent member;a second means for catching a detent member;a drive member;a detent member including a leg and a latch portion;a biasing member;wherein when the latch portion is in engagement with the first means for catching, applying force to the drive member moves the drive member and the drive member pushes against the leg of the detent member to disengage the latch portion from the first means for catching;wherein further movement of the drive member in the direction of the detent member causes the latch portion of the detent member to slide toward the second means for catching to a position where the latch portion is aligned with the second means for catching;wherein when the force applied to the drive member is removed, the biasing member urges the plunger toward the first means for catching to a position where the latch portion engages the second means for catching.. A latching motion transfer mechanism comprising: The present application is a divisional application of U.S. Ser. No. 14/644,411, filed Mar. 11, 2015, titled “Latching Motion Transfer Mechanism”, which is a divisional application of U.S. Ser. No. 14/085,827, filed Nov. 21, 2013, titled “Latching Motion Transfer Mechanism”, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,990,982, which is a divisional of U.S. Ser. No. 13/487,356, filed Jun. 4, 2012, titled “Latching Motion Transfer Mechanism”, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,590,073, which is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/246,634, filed Oct. 17, 2007, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,191,940, issued Jun. 5, 2012, for “ ...

SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR BARIATRIC PERSON

A support apparatus for a person includes a main cushion having a bottom surface, a top surface to form a support surface for a person supported on the main cushion, and a length having a perimeter that has longitudinal and lateral sides extending around the perimeter. In addition, the support apparatus has at least one sleeve located along one of the sides of the man cushion. The sleeve is configured between a stowed state, where the sleeve is closely adjacent to the one side, and a deployed state, where the sleeve forms an extension of the top surface of the main cushion to thereby increase the width or the length of the support surface. 1. A support apparatus for a person , said support apparatus comprising:a main cushion, said main cushion having a bottom surface, a top surface for facing a person supported on said main cushion for forming a support surface, a width, and a length, said main cushion having a perimeter, longitudinal sides, and lateral sides, said longitudinal and lateral sides extending around said perimeter; andat least one sleeve, said sleeve located along one side of said sides, said sleeve being reconfigurable between a stowed state wherein said sleeve is closely adjacent said one side and a deployed state wherein said sleeve forms a space therein and an extension of said top surface of said main cushion to thereby increase the width or the length of said support surface.2. The support apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said sleeve includes an upper end and a lower end claim 1 , said upper end secured at said top surface of said main cushion claim 1 , and said lower end secured at said bottom surface of said main cushion.3. The support apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said sleeve is retained in said stowed state by a releasable fastener claim 1 , such as a zipper claim 1 , hook and loop fasteners claim 1 , or snaps.4. The support apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of said sleeve is folded along said one ...

Patient support with deck width monitoring and control

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.

Patient support systems and methods of use

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.

Person support apparatus with adjustable exit detection zones

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.

REDUCING DISRUPTION DURING MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

Methods, computer systems, and computer readable media are provided for transitioning a clinical care room from a first scene to a second scene in order to facilitate completion of a medication-administration process. The first scene in the clinical care room is presented where the clinical care room has one or more zones. The first scene is associated with a first group of setting for components within the one or more zones. An input indicating that the medication-administration process has been initiated is received. Incident to receiving the input, the second scene is provided. The second scene is associated with a second group of settings for the components. The second group of settings is optimized to facilitate completion medication-administration process. 1. One or more computer-readable media having embodied thereon computer-executable instructions that , when executed by a computing device , cause the computing device to perform a method for automatically and without human intervention transitioning a patient's clinical care room from a first scene to a second scene in order to facilitate completion of a medication-administration process , the method comprising:automatically and without human intervention receiving an input from a medication dispensing station indicating that a clinician has initiated the medication-administration process for the patient in the clinical care room, wherein the input is received upon the clinician retrieving medication(s) associated with the patient from the medication dispensing station;determining that at least one of the medications comprises a first medication administered by an intravenous (IV) infusion; andautomatically and without human intervention powering on an IV infusion pump located in the patient's clinical care room.2. The media of claim 1 , further comprising:accessing an electronic medical record (EMR) associated with the patient and determining a dosage associated with the first medication; andautomatically ...

Patient Transport Apparatus For Transporting A Patient Over Disturbances In Floor Surfaces

A patient transport apparatus for moving a patient from one location to another. The patient transport apparatus comprises a suspension system to limit discomfort to the patient when the patient transport apparatus moves over disturbances in floor surfaces. The suspension system comprises suspension devices such as a spring and/or a damper. The suspension system is operable in an energy-absorbing mode in which the suspension system absorbs energy as wheels move over the disturbances during transport or a lockout mode in which the suspension system is relatively more rigid as compared to the energy-absorbing mode. A control system operates to place the suspension system in one of the modes. 1. A patient transport apparatus for transporting a patient over disturbances in floor surfaces , said transport apparatus comprising:a support structure comprising a patient support surface to support the patient;wheels coupled to said support structure;an operator interface coupled to said support structure to enable an operator to transport the patient over the floor surfaces;a suspension system operable in a first mode and a second mode, said suspension system being configured in at least one of said modes to absorb energy as said wheels move over the disturbances in the floor surfaces during transport to limit energy transfer to said patient support surface thereby limiting discomfort to the patient; anda control system to place said suspension system in one of said modes.2. The transport apparatus of wherein said first mode is an energy-absorbing mode in which said suspension system absorbs energy as said wheels move over the disturbances in the floor surfaces during transport to limit energy transfer to said patient support surface thereby limiting discomfort to the patient and said second mode is a lockout mode in which said suspension system is relatively more rigid as compared to said energy-absorbing mode.3. The transport apparatus of wherein said suspension system has ...

Hospital bed with adjustable width

A hospital bed comprising: a frame; a plurality of extendable patient support panels mounted to the frame, each patient support panel including a central section and at least one side section selectively movable laterally towards and away from the central section; a movement transmission assembly including at least one transmission member connecting at least two of the movable side sections for laterally moving at least one of the movable side sections when another one of the movable side sections is moved.

PATIENT SUPPORT USABLE WITH BARIATRIC PATIENTS

A patient support includes a height adjustable patient support deck, at least one guard structure mounted relative to the patient support deck along a side of the patient support, with the guard structure movable both vertically and laterally along the side of the patient support, and the guard structure positionable beneath at least the patient support deck. The patient support further includes a control system configured to determine whether the guard structure is located beneath the patient support deck and to enable or disable a function of the patient support and/or to adjust a parameter of the patient support when the guard structure is located beneath the patient support deck. 1. A patient support comprising;a patient support deck;an endboard; andan electrical connection assembly for coupling said endboard relative to said deck, said electrical connection assembly comprising first and second electrical mating halves, said first electrical mating half having an electrical conductor, said second electrical mating half having an electrical conductor, and said electrical conductor of said first electrical mating half being configured to be urged into electrical contact with said electrical conductor of said second electrical mating half when the mating halves are mated.2. The patient support according to claim 1 , wherein electrical conductor of at least of one of said first and second electrical mating halves is configured to accommodate misalignment between the electrical conductors.3. The patient support according to claim 2 , wherein said electrical conductor of said first electrical mating half is configured to be biased into electrical contact with said electrical conductor of said second electrical mating half when the mating halves are mated.4. The patient support according to claim 3 , wherein said electrical conductor of said first electrical mating half comprises a spring claim 3 , and said electrical conductor of said second electrical mating half ...

Patient Care System

A mobile patient examination system includes a carrier, a patient support, and furnishing. The patient support is height adjustable and connected to the carrier. Also, the patient support includes a display and a physiological sensor. In some instances, the carrier is sized to be transported to different locations within a facility. Alternatively, the carrier is sized to be transported to remote, rural, and/or disaster-related locations.

SLEEPING EQUIPMENT

Sleeping equipment includes: a mat body including a middle support portion configured to support buttocks of a user, an upper support portion configured to support a back and head of the user, and a lower support portion configured to support thighs of the user; a movable mechanism configured to switch the mat body between a bed mode in which the mat body has a flat shape in which the middle support portion, the upper support portion, and the lower support portion are continuous with each other and a comfortable mode in which the upper support portion and the lower support portion are tilted upward with respect to the middle support portion; and a lower back pressing mechanism configured to cause a part of the upper support portion corresponding to a lower back of the user in the comfortable mode to bulge out toward the user. 1. Sleeping equipment , comprising:a mat body including a middle support portion configured to support buttocks of a user, an upper support portion configured to support a back and head of the user, and a lower support portion configured to support thighs of the user;a movable mechanism configured to switch the mat body between a bed mode and a comfortable mode, the bed mode being a mode in which the mat body has a flat shape with the middle support portion, the upper support portion, and the lower support portion being continuous with each other, and the comfortable mode being a mode in which the upper support portion and the lower support portion are tilted upward with respect to the middle support portion; anda lower back pressing mechanism provided in a part of the upper support portion corresponding to a lower back of the user in the comfortable mode, the lower back pressing mechanism being configured to bulge out toward the user in the comfortable mode.2. The sleeping equipment according to claim 1 , further comprising a spine pressing mechanism provided in a middle in a lateral direction of the upper support portion and configured to ...

Managing medication administration in clinical care room

Methods, computer systems, and computer readable media are provided for transitioning a clinical care room from a first scene to a second scene in order to facilitate completion of a medication-administration process. The first scene in the clinical care room is presented where the clinical care room has one or more zones. The first scene is associated with a first group of setting for components within the one or more zones. An input indicating that the medication-administration process has been initiated is received. Incident to receiving the input, the second scene is provided. The second scene is associated with a second group of settings for the components. The second group of settings is optimized to facilitate completion medication-administration process.

MATTRESS SUPPORT FOR ADDING HOSPITAL BED FUNCTIONALITY TO AN IN-HOME BED

A mattress support includes a base plate configured to be positioned on a box spring of a bed. A bladder may be coupled to a top surface of the base plate. A top plate is coupled to a top surface of the bladder. A top surface of the top plate is configured to support a mattress. The bladder is inflatable to adjust a height of the top plate. 1. A mattress support comprising:a base plate configured to be positioned on a box spring of a bed,a bladder coupled to a top surface of the base plate,a top plate coupled to a top surface of the bladder, a top surface of the top plate being configured to support a mattress,wherein the bladder is inflatable to adjust a height of the top plate, and wherein the top plate includes a coupling mechanism that enables the mattress support to be folded.2. The mattress support of claim 1 , wherein:the top plate includes a first half coupled to a second half by the coupling mechanism,the bladder includes a first bladder coupled to the first half of the top plate and a second bladder coupled to the second half of the top plate, andthe base plate includes a first half coupled to the first bladder and a second half couple to the second bladder.3. The mattress support of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , when the mattress support is folded claim 2 , a top surface of the first half of the top plate is positioned adjacent to a top surface of the second half of the top plate.4. The mattress support of claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , when the mattress is folded claim 3 , the first bladder and the first half of the base plate are positioned adjacent the first half of the top plate and the second bladder and the second half of the base plate are positioned adjacent the second half of the top plate.5. The mattress of claim 2 , further comprising:a first side panel coupled to the first half of the top plate, the first side panel being configured to couple to a first side rail, anda second side panel coupled to the second half of the top plate, the second side ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UPGRADING A BED TO INCLUDE MOVEABLE COMPONENTS

A mattress support includes a first section and a second section configured to be coupled to the first section. Each of the first section and the second section includes a base plate configured to be positioned on a box frame of a bed. A top plate is pivotable relative to the base plate. A bladder structure is positioned between the base plate and the top plate and inflatable to adjust a height of the top plate. 1. A mattress support system comprising: a lower plate configured to be positioned on frame of a bed,', 'a upper plate supported on the lower plate to permit the upper plate to pivot relative to the lower plate at a pivot point,', 'a bladder structure positioned between the base plate and the top plate and inflatable to pivot the top plate about the pivot point,, 'a first group including a first module and a second module configured to be coupled to the first module, each of the first module and the second module being configured to be positioned under a mattress and each of the first module and second module includingwherein the upper plate of each of the first module and the second module includes brackets positioned on an upper surface of the respective upper plate,at least one coupler extension that is positioned in at least one bracket of a first module and in at least one bracket of second module to interengage the two modules,a hose interconnecting the bladder structures of each of the first and second modules to provide open communication of fluid between the bladder structures.2. The mattress support system of claim 1 , wherein the mattress support system further comprises a fluid pump to provide fluid to the bladders structures to inflate the bladder structures and pivot the upper plates about the respective pivot points.32. The mattress support system of clam claim 1 , wherein the bladder structures include respective upper bladders and respective lower bladders claim 1 , the upper bladder and lower bladder of each bladder structure being ...

Adjustable bed with improved shear reducing mechanism

A sliding thorax assembly subframe is mounted to a thorax assembly main frame section of an articulating bed and is adapted to descend as the torso section of the bed is raised to an inclined position. The mechanism, which is optionally combined with a slideback mechanism to extend the pelvic area of the bed in a longitudinal direction, reduces compressive and shear forces on the patient during bed articulation.

Extension of Patient Support Deck

A patient support apparatus comprises a deck extension assembly having a handle or more handles located on the support frame. The deck extension part is configured to extend and retract relative to the support frame by pulling the handle easily by one hand and with exerting minimum force that is necessary to extend the patient support deck. 1. An extension assembly of an upper frame of a patient support deck comprisinga guiding profile of the upper frame of the patient support deck arranged on at least one end of the upper frame of the patient support deck to be coupled to the extension assembly,a telescopically moving connecting member firmly coupled to a bearing crossbar of a footboard under which a handle for controlling the extension assembly is located and where the telescopically moving connecting member slides into the guiding profile of the upper frame of the patient support deck, wherein the telescopically moving connecting member comprises a rocker arm in a hollow part of the telescopically moving connecting member, wherein the rocker arm comprises a latch on at least one end of the rocker arm which passes through at least one retaining hole of the latch, wherein the at least one retaining hole of the latch is located in the guiding profile of the upper frame of the patient support deck, the rocker arm further comprising at least one pivot, wherein the rocker arm turns over the pivot, wherein the handle is hung on an opposing end of the rocker arm, wherein the handle controls the entire extension assembly of the upper frame of the patient support deck.24. The extension assembly of the upper frame of the patient support deck according to claim 1 , wherein the guiding profile of the upper frame () of the patient support deck comprises the at least one retaining holes of the latch.3. The extension assembly of the upper frame of the patient support deck according to claim 1 , wherein the telescopically moving connecting member is located in the guiding profile ...

ADVERSE EVENT MITIGATION SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES

A method comprises determining a person's level of risk for developing an adverse condition; selecting a care protocol based on the level of risk; displaying a proposed configuration of a person support structure corresponding to the care protocol for a caregiver to approve; and upon approval by the caregiver, implementing the configuration. 1144.-. (canceled)145. A support system configured to support and laterally rotate at least a portion of a user with respect to a longitudinal axis of the support system , said support system comprising:at. least one support piece configured to form a laterally angled sleep surface having a Length, defined between a first edge and an opposing second edge spaced from the first edge along the longitudinal axis.146. The support system of claim 145 , wherein the at least one support piece forms a contour over the length of the laterally angled sleep surface.147. The support system of claim 145 , wherein the at least one support piece forms a continuously sloped sleep surface.148. The support system of claim 145 , wherein the at least one support piece is rotatable about the longitudinal axis.149. The support system of claim 145 , wherein the at least one support piece comprises a plurality of support pieces configured to collectively define the laterally angled sleep surface claim 145 , a first support piece of the plurality of support pieces forming a first support plane along the longitudinal axis having a first angle of rotation with respect to a base surface of the support system claim 145 , and a second support piece of the plurality of support pieces forming a second support plane along the longitudinal axis having a second angle of rotation with respect to the base surface different than the first angle of rotation.150. The support system of claim 149 , wherein the plurality of support pieces have progressively greater angles of rotation along the longitudinal axis to facilitate a relatively greater rotation of an upper ...

DETECTING SLEEPING DISORDERS

Introduced are methods and systems for monitoring a person's sleeping patterns, and detecting episodes of sleeping disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea. In one embodiment, a sensor strip attached to the mattress monitors the user's breathing, and detects signature frequencies corresponding to snoring and sleep apnea. Once a sleeping disorder is detected, a notification can be sent to a device associated with the user, or the user's bed can be automatically adjusted to alleviate the sleeping disorder. 1. A method to detect when a user is snoring , and to position an adjustable bed frame to prevent snoring , the method comprising:obtaining a breathing rate associated with the user from a piezo sensor;receiving a first plurality of breathing rates associated with at least one person and a second plurality of breathing rates associated with at least one person, wherein each breathing rate in the first plurality of breathing rates comprises normal breathing, and wherein each breathing rate in the second plurality of breathing rates comprises snoring;based on the first plurality of breathing rates and the second plurality of breathing rates, creating a training model;based on the training model, and the breathing rate associated with the user determining that the user is snoring;identifying the user to obtain an identified user;based on said identifying the user, retrieving from a database a position associated with the adjustable bed frame and the identified user, the position configured to prevent snoring; andupon said retrieving from the database the position, sending a signal to the adjustable bed frame, the signal comprising the position associated with the adjustable bed frame.2. The method of claim 1 , said creating the training model comprising:detecting an exhale portion in each breathing rate in the first plurality of breathing rates, wherein each breathing rate in the first plurality of breathing rates comprises the exhale portion and an inhale portion; ...

BELT DRIVEN WIDTH EXPANSION OF A BED

A bed comprises a fixed width deck section, a wing movably coupled to the fixed width section, and a mechanism for extending and retracting the wing. 110.-. (canceled)11. A bed comprisingan articulated bed deck configured to support an occupant, the articulated bed deck including a first deck section and a second deck section, the first deck section being pivotable relative to the second deck section, the first deck section including a first fixed width portion and a first wing movably coupled to the first fixed width portion, the second deck section including a second fixed width portion and a second wing movably coupled to the second fixed width portion,a first pulley, anda belt trained about the first pulley, the belt and the first pulley being operable to extend and retract the first and second wings relative to the first and second fixed width portions, respectively, to increase and decrease, respectively, a width of the articulated bed deck.12. The bed of claim 11 , further comprising a second pulley about which the belt is trained and a series of articulated shaft sections that are rotated in response to rotation of the second pulley by the belt claim 11 , rotation of a first shaft section of the series of shaft sections extending and retracting the first wing claim 11 , and rotation of a second shaft section of the series of shaft sections extending and retracting the second wing.13. The bed of claim 12 , further comprising a universal joint coupling the first shaft section to the second shaft section.14. The bed of claim 12 , further comprising a first pinion coupled to the first shaft section to rotate therewith claim 12 , a first rack coupled to the first wing and engaging the first pinion so that rotation of the first pinion extends and retracts the first wing via the first rack claim 12 , a second pinion coupled to the second shaft section to rotate therewith claim 12 , and a second rack coupled to the second wing and engaging the second pinion so that ...

WIDTH ADJUSTABLE PERSON SUPPORT SYSTEM WITH DUAL INBOARD MOUNTED MOTORS AND PROXIMATE, DIRECTLY DRIVEN EXTENSION WINGS

A system for changing the width of a person support apparatus includes a bed controller for receiving a command signal indicating a command for width alteration, a first motor controlled by the bed controller for driving an extension of a first deck section of the support apparatus thereby altering the width of the first deck section, and a second motor controlled by the bed controller for driving an extension of a second deck section of the support apparatus thereby altering the width of the second deck section. The bed controller controls the first motor and the second motor in a manner that causes the first deck section to reach a first deck section width alteration limit at a first time and the second deck section to reach a second deck section width alteration limit at a second time, wherein the first time and the second time are not equal. 1. A bed comprising:a deck section having a width and left and right outboard deck edges;a left side wing and a right side wing, both movably coupled to the deck section and each having a laterally outboard extremity;a left leadscrew receiver mounted on the left wing and a right leadscrew receiver mounted on the right wing;a left motor assembly and a right motor assembly both mounted on the deck section;a left leadscrew coupled to the left motor assembly and to the left leadscrew receiver, and a right leadscrew coupled to the right motor assembly and to the right leadscrew receiver;wherein motor operation is capable of moving the wing to which it is coupled between a deployed position in which the lateral extremity of the wing is outboard of the respective outboard edge of the deck section and a stored position in which the lateral extremity of the wing is inboard of its deployed position.2. The bed of in which when the wing is in its stored position the lateral extremity thereof is outboard of the outboard edge.3. The bed of in which when the wing is in its stored position the lateral extremity thereof is substantially ...

Patient positioning support apparatus with virtual pivot-shift pelvic pads, upper body stabilization and fail-safe table attachment mechanism

A patient support apparatus for supporting a patient in a prone position during a surgical procedure is provided, including an open fixed frame suspended above a floor and a pair of spaced opposed radially sliding joints cooperating with the frame, each joint including a virtual pivot point and an arc of motion spaced from the virtual pivot point, the joints being movable along the arc providing a pivot ship mechanism for a pair of pelvic pads attached to the joints. A base for supporting and suspending a patient support structure above the floor, for supporting a patient during a surgical procedure, the base including a pair of spaced opposed vertical translation subassemblies reversibly attachable to a patient support structure, a cross-bar, and a rotation subassembly having two degrees of rotational freedom; wherein a location of each vertical translation subassembly is substantially constant during operation of the patient support structure.

Bed device

A bed device comprises a bottom unit including a back bottom, a hip bottom, and a leg bottom connected to one another, and a drive mechanism capable of changing a posture of the bottom unit from a supine posture in which the back bottom, the hip bottom, and the leg bottom are aligned horizontally to a back lifting posture and a sitting posture. The drive mechanism allows the back bottom to stand up about the hip bottom in the change from the supine posture to the back lifting posture, and rotates the leg bottom around one end of the hip bottom and accommodates the leg bottom on a back side of the hip bottom in the change from the back lifting posture to the sitting posture.

Hydro Wash Bed

The Hydro Wash Bed allows people physically incapacitated who cannot access normal means of bathing or washing to have a bath. The Hydro Wash Bed is made of lightweight plastic that has two handles which sits on four moveable rubber wheels. The Hydro Wash Bed tilts up and down, folds up and down and tilts side to side. The Hydro Wash Bed has sprayers that will allow clean water to be pumped in from an existing faucet and allow dirty water to be removed through a drain. The Hydro Wash Bed folds so that storage is easy. The Hydro Wash Bed can be used in medical facilities for people unable to independently take a bath or shower and homes for elderly people unable to access their own bathrooms. The Hydro Wash Bed is lightweight plastic that is easily wiped down for sanitary and germ control and elimination purposes.

Bed system for attachment to a hospital bed for turning a patient

There is provided a bed system for turning a patient, which system is simple to install on existing beds and which does not require any modification of the existing bed. The bed system has a base frame with attachment means for attachment of the bed system to an existing frame of a hospital bed. First and second sections with bed elements ensure proper support for the patient, and these sections are pivotally movable around an axis parallel with the length of the patient.

PATIENT SUPPORT USABLE WITH BARIATRIC PATIENTS

There is provided a patient support that may be adjustable in height, width, length or a combination thereof. The patient support may be useable with normal sized patients or with bariatric patients. The patient support has a variety of features to enhance operability and/or functionality, including a width adjustable caster frame, width adjustable deck portions, a width adjustable headboard and an extendible foot board to provide extra length. An enhanced lift mechanism can accommodate bariatric patients and alternative functionality in achieving deck positions improves patient comfort. Various parts of the patient support including deck panels and the footboard may be removed and replaced with ease without complicated connectors. 1. A height adjustable patient support comprising a patient support deck supported on a first frame , the first frame supported on a second frame by at least two linearly extendible leg assemblies , the linearly extendible leg assemblies configured to adjust a height of the first frame relative to the second frame.2. The patient support according to claim 1 , wherein the leg assemblies are telescoping.3. The patient support according to claim 1 , wherein each leg assembly comprises lower and upper legs in a telescoping arrangement claim 1 , the lower leg pivotally mounted and longitudinally immovable on the second frame claim 1 , the upper leg pivotally mounted and longitudinally immovable on the first frame claim 1 , and a lift actuator pivotally connected to the upper leg and the first frame claim 1 , the lift actuator configured to raise and lower the upper leg in relative to the lower leg.4. The patient support according to claim 3 , wherein each leg assembly comprises a variable speed control mechanism configured to vary the speed at which the upper leg moves to compensate for a non-linear relationship between the speed at which the upper leg moves and a rotational speed of the lift actuator at the pivotal connection between the lift ...

MEDICAL REHABILITATION BED

A medical rehabilitation bed is disclosed, relating to the technical field of self-help rehabilitation bed structures in medical instrument products. The medical rehabilitation bed comprises a bed head, a bed tail and a bed board. A pull rod is arranged at the bottom of the bed board; one end of the pull rod is mechanically connected to a bed head gearbox arranged at the bed head, and the other end of the pull rod is mechanically connected to a bed tail gear device arranged at the bed tail. Transmission systems having the same structure and capable of controlling the bed head and the bed tail to ascend and descend are arranged in the bed head and the bed tail, respectively. The transmission systems are mechanically connected to the bed head gearbox and the bed tail gear device, respectively. The medical rehabilitation bed has a compact structure and comprehensive functions. 1. A medical rehabilitation bed , comprising a bed head , a bed tail and a bed board , wherein a pull rod is arranged at a bottom of the bed board; the pull rod is rod-like , with one end mechanically connected to a bed head gearbox which is arranged at the bed head , and an other end mechanically connected to a bed tail gear device which is arranged at the bed tail; a plurality of transmission systems having a same structure and capable of controlling the bed head and the bed tail to ascend and descend are respectively arranged in the bed head and the bed tail; the plurality of transmission systems are mechanically connected to the bed head gearbox and the bed tail gear device , respectively;the bed head comprises a bed stand, a bed head board, a bed head frame, a plurality of roller bayonets, a plurality of bayonets, a plurality of connectors, a plurality of connector dowel pins, a plurality of lifting racks, a plurality of roller fixing blocks and a plurality of rollers;the bed stand is a dual-leg upper-lower framework structure; the bed head frame is processed as a groove-shaped rigid lath ...

ADJUSTABLE BED MATTRESS RETAINER SYSTEM

A mattress retention system for adjustable beds employs a tubular fabric tension web attached with a restraining bar to a top surface of an element of an articulating support structure. The restraining bar is secured with brackets inset from a longitudinal edge and lateral edges of the articulating support structure element. 1. A mattress retention system for adjustable beds comprising:a tubular fabric tension web attached to a bottom surface of a mattress cover proximate an edge to be restrained said tension web having a retaining bar received therethrough; and,brackets on support section of an articulating support structure to receive ends of the retaining bar, said brackets inset from the edge.2. The mattress retention system as defined in wherein the tubular fabric tension web is attached to the mattress cover proximate a surrounding zipper.3. The mattress retention system as defined in wherein the tubular fabric tension web incorporates reinforced stitched zones.4. The mattress retention system as defined in wherein the retaining bar is substantially C shaped.5. The mattress retention system as defined in wherein the edge of the mattress to be restrained is a longitudinal edge.6. The mattress retention system as defined in wherein the longitudinal edge is at the mattress foot.7. The mattress retention system as defined in wherein the longitudinal edge is at the mattress head.8. The mattress retention system as defined in wherein the mattress cover incorporates a reinforced fabric layer stitched into the mattress cover in an end region adjacent the edge of the cover for additional support.9. An adjustable bed comprising:an support structure having at least one articulating element with a top surface, a longitudinal edge and lateral edges;a mattress received on the support structure on the top surface of the articulating element and having adjacent longitudinal and lateral edges;at least one tubular fabric tension web attached to a bottom surface of a mattress ...

ELECTRIC BED

An electric bed is formed of a bedstead having an immovable base and a movable base pivotably connected with the immovable base, a drive mounted to the bedstead for driving the movable base to pivot relative to the immovable base, and an air bag mounted to the first or second surface and provided with a hole and a sounder mounted into the hole. The immovable base has a first surface facing the movable base. The movable base has a second surface facing the immovable base. The movable base is pivotable between a lying position and an uplift position relative to the immovable base. If a foreign object or the user's body is jammed between the immovable base and the movable base, the air bag will be squeezed to make the sounder sound for warning. 1. An electric bed comprising:a bedstead having an immovable base and a movable base pivotably connected with the immovable base, the immovable base having a first surface facing the movable base, the movable base having a second surface facing the immovable base, the movable base being pivotable relative to the immoveable base between a lying position where the movable base is substantially parallel to the immovable base and the first surface is adjacent to the second surface, and an uplift position where the movable base is not parallel to the immovable base;a drive mounted to the bedstead for driving the moveable base to pivot relative to the immoveable base; andan air bag mounted to one of the first surface and the second surface and having a hole and a sounder mounted into the hole.2. The electric bed as defined in claim 1 , wherein when the movable base is located at the lying position claim 1 , the first surface does not right aim at the second surface.3. The electric bed as defined in claim 1 , wherein the movable base comprises a movable framework.4. The electric bed as defined in claim 3 , wherein the movable base comprises a bed plate disposed on a side of the movable framework away from the immovable base.5. The ...

ADJUSTABLE MATTRESS AND ADJUSTABLE BED SYSTEM INCORPORATING THE SAME

An adjustable mattress includes a body portion and an extension portion. The body portion includes a first plurality of spaced-apart fingers extending outwardly from at least one edge thereof. The extension portion includes a second plurality of spaced-apart fingers extending outwardly therefrom. The first plurality of fingers are configured for inter-fit engagement with the second plurality of fingers. The extension portion is movable relative to the body portion to vary a degree of inter-fit engagement of the fingers between a first position, wherein the adjustable mattress defines a first dimension, and a second position, wherein the adjustable mattress defines a second dimension. 1. An adjustable mattress expandable in at least one dimension , the adjustable mattress comprising:a body portion including a first plurality of spaced-apart fingers extending outwardly from at least one edge portion thereof; andan extension portion including a second plurality of spaced-apart fingers extending outwardly therefrom, the first plurality of fingers configured for inter-fit engagement with the second plurality of fingers, the extension portion movable relative to the body portion to vary a degree of inter-fit engagement of the fingers between a first position, wherein the adjustable mattress defines a first dimension, and a second position, wherein the adjustable mattress defines a second dimension.2. The adjustable mattress according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second pluralities of fingers are inter-fittingly engaged with one another via resilient compression.3. The adjustable mattress according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second pluralities of fingers define complementary configurations to facilitate the inter-fit engagement therebetween.4. The adjustable mattress according to claim 3 , wherein one of the first and second pluralities of fingers define concavely scalloped configurations and wherein the other of the first and second pluralities of fingers ...

Latching motion transfer mechanism

Latching motion transfer arrangements may be used to raise an object up and out of the engagement with the ground or other support surface and to lower the object back onto the ground or other support surface. In one exemplary embodiment, the mechanism is caused to lift and latch by applying force in a first direction, a first time, and is caused to release and lower by applying force in the first direction, a second time.

Patient support usable with bariatric patients

There is provided a patient support that may be adjustable in height, width, length or a combination thereof. The patient support may be useable with normal sized patients or with bariatric patients. The patient support has a variety of features to enhance operability and/or functionality, including a width adjustable caster frame, width adjustable deck portions, a width adjustable headboard and an extendible foot board to provide extra length. An enhanced lift mechanism can accommodate bariatric patients and alternative functionality in achieving deck positions improves patient comfort. Various parts of the patient support including deck panels and the footboard may be removed and replaced with ease without complicated connectors.

Hospital headwall communication system

A patient support apparatus includes a first transceiver adapted to wirelessly communicate with a second transceiver of a headwall interface that is positioned off of the patient support apparatus. A communication link is automatically established between the first and second transceivers without requiring a user of the patient support apparatus to activate a designated control and without requiring the user to identify the headwall interface. The first transceiver includes a unique identifier assigned to the headwall interface in its messages to the headwall interface. The first transceiver may also automatically transmit a disconnect signal to the headwall interface indicating the termination of the communication link is not accidental. The disconnect signal is sent based on one or more of the following: (1) a brake being off, (2) an A/C power cord being unplugged; and/or (3) a signal strength between the transceivers decreasing.

POWERED WIDTH EXPANSION OF ARTICULATED BED DECK

A bed comprises a fixed width deck section, a wing movably coupled to the fixed width section, and a rack and pinion mechanism for extending and retracting the wing. 120.-. (canceled)21. A bed comprisingan articulated bed deck configured to support an occupant, the articulated bed deck including a first deck section and a second deck section, the first deck section being pivotable relative to the second deck section, the first deck section including a first fixed width portion and a first wing movably coupled to the first fixed width portion, the second deck section including a second fixed width portion, and a second wing movably coupled to the second fixed width portion, anda motor coupled to the first deck section and operable to extend and retract the first wing relative to the first fixed width portion, the first wing being coupled to the second wing so that operation of the motor to extend and retract the first wing relative to the first fixed width portion also extends and retracts, respectively, the second wing relative to the second fixed width portion.22. The bed of claim 21 , wherein the first wing is coupled to the second wing by a linkage.23. The bed of claim 22 , wherein the linkage comprises a hinge.24. The bed of claim 21 , further comprising a lead screw coupled to the motor claim 21 , the motor rotating the lead screw to extend and retract the first and second wings relative to the respective first and second fixed width portions.25. The bed of claim 24 , wherein the motor is mounted to the first fixed width portion and further comprising a lead screw receiver coupled to the first wing claim 24 , the lead screw receiver including a threaded bore that receives the lead screw therein.26. The bed of claim 24 , wherein the motor is mounted to first wing and further comprising a lead screw receiver coupled to the first fixed width portion claim 24 , the lead screw receiver including a threaded bore that receives the lead screw therein.27. The bed of ...

Bed for patient

A bed includes a base, a mattress-supporting device, two driving units and a limiting unit. The base includes two tracks. The mattress-supporting device includes a frame, a body-supporting element and a leg-supporting element. The frame includes rollers supported on the tracks. The body-supporting element is pivotally connected to an end of the frame. The leg-supporting element is pivotally connected to another end of the frame. The first driving unit is operable for pivoting the body-supporting element. The second driving unit is operable for pivoting the leg-supporting element. The limiting unit is movable between a first position to allow horizontal movement of the mattress-supporting device on the base as the body-supporting element is pivoted and a second position to avoid horizontal movement of the mattress-supporting device on the base as the body-supporting element is pivoted.

EXTENDABLE HOSPITAL BED

An extendable hospital bed comprises a bed frame for supporting a bed surface and bed legs arranged at two ends of the bed frame, wherein width extending frames and a bed head extending frame located at one end of the bed frame are arranged on the bed frame, the width extending frames are horizontally and parellelly arranged along the bed frame, the bed frame, the width extending frame and the bed head extending frame are jointly laid to form the bed surface, a first hollow pipe is horizontally arranged and a second hollow pipe is longitudinally arranged on the bed frame, a third hollow pipe which is parallel to the first hollow pipe is arranged on the bed head extending frame, a second inserting pipe which is inserted into the second hollow pipe in a sliding mode is fixedly connected with the bed head extending frame, one end of a right angle bent inserting pipe is inserted into the third hollow pipe in a sliding mode, the other end is inserted into an adjacent width extending frame longitudinal hollow pipe, the bed head extending frame is connected with a longitudinal support bar, one end of the longitudinal support bar is connected with the bed head extending frame, and the other end is dragged to the bed frame. 1. An extendable hospital bed , comprising a bed frame for supporting a bed surface and bed legs arranged at two ends of the bed frame , characterized in that the width extending frames and a bed head extending frame located at one end of the bed frame are arranged on the bed frame , the width extending frames are horizontally and parellelly arranged along the bed frame , the bed frame , the width extending frame and the bed head extending frame on the bed frame are jointly laid to form the bed surface;A first hollow pipe is horizontally arranged along the bed frame, a first inserting pipe which can be inserted into the first hollow pipe in a sliding mode is arranged on the width extending frames, a horizontal supporting bar is arranged on the width ...

HIDDEN MATTRESS-RETENTION MECHANISM

A mattress-retention mechanism is provided that prevents a mattress from moving on an adjustable bed during articulation. The mechanism includes a rod held between two retainer ends. The rod is held on the mattress bottom within a tube. The retainer ends have a downwardly extending leg that passes through a corresponding hole in the bed base. Each leg has a toothed rack that can be engaged by a latch. Each retainer end is held in place by a latch assembly coupled to the bottom of the adjustable bed base. The latch assembly has a retainer block that holds a latch, and a biasing mechanism. The biasing mechanism operates to move the latch into engagement with the leg of the retainer end. The mechanism maintains the mattress in place relative to the adjustable bed base, while being hidden from view. 1. A mattress-retention system , for retaining an adjustable mattress on an adjustable bed frame , comprising:a mattress-retention sleeve coupled to the adjustable mattress;a rod disposed at least partially within the mattress-retention sleeve, the rod having opposing first and second ends;at least one mattress retainer end coupled to the rod, the mattress retainer end having a downwardly extending leg, said leg adapted to be disposed through the adjustable bed frame; andat least one retainer block coupled to the underside of the adjustable bed frame, said at least one retainer block comprising a latch assembly, wherein the latch assembly is operable to engage said leg of said mattress retainer end, wherein said at least one mattress retainer end is held in place by said latch assembly, thereby holding said mattress in place on the adjustable bed frame.2. The mattress-retention mechanism of claim 1 , further comprising at least two retainer ends claim 1 , with one retainer end positioned on the first end of said rod claim 1 , and the other retainer end positioned on the second end of said rod.3. The mattress-retention mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the leg of the retainer ...

MEDICAL BED

A medical bed for positioning the patient in the lithotomy position having a mattress pad including a flexible footrest section. The footrest section cascades over and down an end of the medical bed as the mattress pad is translated, or slid, toward the end thereof. The mattress pad is positioned atop the frame, and includes a backrest section, a medial section, and a footrest section. The mattress pad is translatable, or slidable, with respect to the frame. The footrest section includes a plurality of partitioned segments that are pivotable with respect to each other such that the footrest section cascades down and over the foot-end of the frame when the mattress pad is translated toward the foot-end of the bed. 1. A medical bed comprising:(a) a frame having a head-end and a foot-end;(b) a mattress pad positioned atop the frame, the mattress pad having a backrest section, a medial section, and a footrest section, the backrest section oriented toward the head-end of the frame, and the footrest section oriented toward the foot-end of the frame, the mattress pad being translatable with respect to the frame, the footrest section including a plurality of partitioned segments that are pivotable with respect to each other;(c) wherein the footrest section cascades down and over the foot-end of the frame when the mattress pad is translated toward the foot-end.2. The medical bed of wherein the frame includes at least one linear track that curves down and over the foot-end of the medical bed claim 1 , and the footrest section is slidingly connected to the track.3. The medical bed of including a pair of leg stirrups that are operably connected to the mattress pad whereby the leg stirrups slide outwardly from the foot-end of the frame and away from each other when the mattress pad is translated toward the foot-end.4. The medical bed of wherein each partitioned segment includes an upper surface and a pair of downward-extending side surfaces claim 2 , the interior angle θ between ...

SYSTEM FOR MANAGING PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES AND CLINICAL ROUNDS

A caregiver assistance system for assisting a caregiver in a healthcare facility to perform his or her rounding duties comprises a server in communication with one or more patient beds and one or more electronic devices (e.g. smart phones) that are remote from the beds and that include a display, a user input, and a web browser. The server executes a caregiver assistance application that causes the electronic device to perform the following actions after the web browser of the electronic device accesses a particular URL whose content and function are controlled by the caregiver assistance application: (a) display rounding information on the display relating to a patient associated with the bed, and (b) forward a completion indication to the caregiver assistance application wherein the completion indication is generated in response to a caregiver manipulating the user input when the caregiver has completed a rounding task associated with the patient. 1. A caregiver assistance system for assisting a caregiver to performing rounding duties , the system comprising:a rounding server configured to execute a caregiver assistance application, the caregiver assistance application configured to monitor caregiver rounding tasks; and a litter frame;', 'a support deck supported on the litter frame and configured to support a patient thereon;', "a sensor configured to detect a caregiver's presence adjacent the bed;", 'a memory containing an identifier uniquely identifying the bed;', 'a transceiver in communication with the caregiver assistance application; and', "a controller in communication with the memory and the sensor, the controller configured to automatically transmit a verification message including the identifier in response to the sensor detecting the caregiver's presence, the verification message being routed to the caregiver assistance application to verify the caregiver's presence adjacent the bed."], 'a bed in communication with the caregiver assistance application, ...

HOSPITAL BED WITH ADJUSTABLE WIDTH

A hospital bed comprising: a frame; a plurality of extendable patient support panels mounted to the frame, each patient support panel including a central section and at least one side section selectively movable laterally towards and away from the central section; a movement transmission assembly including at least one transmission member connecting at least two of the movable side sections for laterally moving at least one of the movable side sections when another one of the movable side sections is moved. 126-. (canceled)27. A hospital bed comprising:a frame;a plurality of extendable patient support panels mounted to the frame, each patient support panel including a central section and at least one side section selectively movable laterally towards and away from the central section;a movement transmission assembly including at least one transmission member connecting at least two of the movable side sections for laterally moving at least one of the movable side sections when another one of the movable side sections is moved.28. The hospital bed as claimed in claim 27 , wherein the at least two of the movable side sections connected by the at least one transmission member includes at least one movable side section of a first patient support panel and at least one movable side section of a second patient support panel.29. The hospital bed as claimed in claim 27 , wherein the plurality of extendable patient support panels include an upper body support panel claim 27 , a lower body support panel and at least one core support panels located between the upper body support panel and the lower body support panel.30. The hospital bed as claimed in claim 27 , wherein the at least one transmission member includes a plurality of flexible transmission members.31. The hospital bed as claimed in claim 30 , wherein the plurality of flexible transmission members interconnect all of the movable side sections.32. The hospital bed as claimed in claim 30 , wherein the plurality of ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWERED WHEELCHAIR PERSONAL TRANSFER

The invention includes methods and apparatuses for patient transfer from a rollable chair to a bed and back. A rollable chair includes a first frame having a seat; a second frame coupled to the first frame, the second frame having a backrest configured to move relative to the first frame; and a third frame coupled to the first frame, the third frame having a track having a curvilinear length configured to allow the first frame to rotate and to translate relative to the third frame. A bed includes a chair-receiving frame configured to couple to the first frame of the rollable chair. The rollable chair and the bed work in tandem to transfer a patient, for example using coordinated, automated motions. 1. A rollable chair comprising:a first frame including a seat;a second frame coupled to the first frame, the second frame including a backrest configured to move relative to the first frame; anda third frame coupled to the first frame, the third frame including a track having a curvilinear length configured to allow the first frame to rotate and to translate relative to the third frame.2. The rollable chair of wherein the track further includes a linear length configured to allow the first frame to translate relative to the third frame claim 1 , the linear length adjoining the curvilinear length.3. The rollable chair of wherein the track includes a J-shape.4. The rollable chair of wherein the first frame is powered by a first actuator that is mechanically coupled to the first frame.5. The rollable chair of further including at least one sensor claim 1 , connected to the rollable chair claim 1 , for determining a position of the rollable chair relative to a bed.6. The rollable chair of wherein the second frame is configured to rotate about a pivot point to permit the backrest to be removed from a path of patient transfer between the rollable chair and a bed.7. The rollable chair of wherein the second frame is powered by a second actuator that is mechanically coupled to the ...

Bottom for bed apparatus

To provide a bottom for a bed apparatus that can relieve the sensation of being pressed and that at the same time is lightweight, easy to transport and can be cleaned easily. A bottom for a bed apparatus having a back-raising mechanism, includes a flexing bottom that is arranged between a back bottom and a hip bottom and can be flexed. In a back-raising operation, the flexing bottom flexes between the back bottom and the hip bottom whilst sliding downward over the surface of the uprising back bottom.

Bed and bed insert with postural support

The invention provides a bed capable of providing postural support to a user, the bed comprising: a headrest ( 10 ) having an adjustable height; a backrest ( 12 ) having an adjustable angle (a)of inclination to incline the user's back; and a shoulder and arm rest ( 11 ) positioned between the headrest and the backrest; wherein the headrest ( 10 ), backrest ( 12 ) and the shoulder and arm rest ( 11 ) are configurable to form a channel ( 14 ) extending between and separating the headrest ( 10 and the backrest ( 12 ) when the headrest ( 10 ) and backrest ( 12 ) are adjusted in elevated positions, and configurable to form a substantially even sleeping surface of the backrest ( 12 ) and shoulder and arm rest ( 11 ) without forming the channel ( 14 ) when the backrest ( 12 ) is adjusted to a flat angle of inclination. The invention also provides an insert capable of being inserted into an outer bed frame in the construction of the bed, and a kit for construction of the bed.

OCCUPANT SUPPORT WITH A MIGRATION SENSITIVE BLADDER AND METHOD FOR MIGRATION DETECTION

A method for detecting occupant position change on a support surface includes establishing a rate of change of pressure in a head end test zone and in a foot end test zone, comparing the head end rate to at least one head end rate limit, comparing the foot end rate to at least one foot end rate limit, and inferring, in response to the comparing steps, whether or not occupant migration has occurred. An associated occupant support includes a frame and a mattress. The mattress includes head and foot zones each having at least one pressurizable bladder. The support also includes a controller adapted to compare a head end rate of pressure change to a head end rate limit, to compare a foot end rate of pressure change to a foot end rate limit, and to infer, in response to the comparing steps, whether or not occupant migration has occurred. 1. (canceled)2. A bed comprising:a frame;a mattress supported by the frame, the mattress including a head zone having at least one fluid pressurizable bladder and a foot zone having at least one fluid pressurizable bladder;a controller operable to:compare a head end rate of pressure change to at least one head end rate limit;compare a foot end rate of pressure change to at least one foot end rate limit; andinfer, in response to the comparing steps, whether or not occupant migration has occurred.3. The bed of in which the head zone and the seat zone each include multiple bladders;4. The bed of in which the head zone and the foot zone are longitudinally separated from each other by an intermediate zone.5. The bed of in which one or more bladders resides in the intermediate zone claim 4 , the bladders being the principal medium for supporting an occupant of the mattress in the intermediate zone.6. The bed of in which a medium other than one or more bladders resides in the intermediate zone and is the principal medium for supporting an occupant of the mattress in the intermediate zone.7. The bed of in which the medium is foam.8. The bed of ...

AN APPARATUS FOR REDUCING THE RISK OF DEVELOPING DECUBITUS ULCERS AND ADJUNCT TO TREATMENT THEREOF ON IMMOBILE PATIENTS

The present invention relates to an apparatus for reducing the risk of developing decubitus ulcers on bedfast or immobile patients and adjunct to the treatment thereof. Said apparatus comprising a bed frame, a plurality of spaced apart pusher assemblies transversely disposed on said bed frame, each said pusher assemblies being defined by a hollow shaft being rotatably secured to said bed frame, a worm and hollow gear combination provided on said hollow shaft, a plurality of slits spacedly provided on said hollow shaft, an internal screw shaft rotatably disposed within said hollow shaft with one end extending outwardly through said hollow gear, said internal screw shaft being provided with secondary worm and gear combination, a plurality of spaced apart internally threaded bushings screwably held along said internal screw shaft, a protruding member projecting outwardly from each internally threaded bushing and through corresponding slit of said hollow shaft, and a pusher member securedly held on each of said protruding member. 1. Apparatus for reducing the risk of bedfast patients developing decubitus ulcers comprising a bed frame , a plurality of spaced apart pusher assemblies transversely disposed on said bed frame , each said pusher assemblies being defined by a hollow shaft being rotatably secured to said bed frame , a worm and hollow gear combination provided on said hollow shaft , a plurality of slits spacedly provided on said hollow shaft , an internal screw shaft rotatably disposed within said hollow shaft with one end extending outwardly through said hollow gear , said internal screw shaft being provided with secondary worm and gear combination , a plurality of spaced apart internally threaded bushings screwably held along said internal screw shaft , a protruding member projecting outwardly from each internally threaded bushing and through corresponding slit of said hollow shaft , and a pusher member securedly held on each of said protruding member.2. ...

PERSON SUPPORT SYSTEM WITH WIDTH EXPANSION WINGS WHICH REACH EXTENSION LIMITS AT DIFFERENT TIMES

A system for changing the width of a person support apparatus includes a bed controller for receiving a command signal indicating a command for width alteration, a first motor controlled by the bed controller for driving an extension of a first deck section of the support apparatus thereby altering the width of the first deck section, and a second motor controlled by the bed controller for driving an extension of a second deck section of the support apparatus thereby altering the width of the second deck section. The bed controller controls the first motor and the second motor in a manner that causes the first deck section to reach a first deck section width alteration limit at a first time and the second deck section to reach a second deck section width alteration limit at a second time, wherein the first time and the second time are not equal. 1. A system for changing a width of a person support apparatus , comprising:a bed controller configured to receive a command signal indicative of a command for width alteration;a first motor configured to be controlled by the bed controller, the first motor configured to drive an extension of a first deck section of the support apparatus thereby altering the width of the first deck section;a second motor configured to be controlled by the bed controller, the second motor configured to drive an extension of a second deck section of the support apparatus thereby altering the width of the second deck section, wherein:the bed controller controls the first motor and the second motor in a manner that causes the first deck section to reach a first deck section width alteration limit at a first time and the second deck section to reach a second deck section width alteration limit at a second time, wherein the first time and the second time are not equal.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first motor and the second motor are controlled to operate at different speeds.3. The system of wherein the first motor is controlled to alter ...

Patient Transport Apparatus With Defined Transport Height

Patient transport apparatus with defined transport height comprises a support structure and a litter that are interconnected by a lift mechanism. The support structure comprises a base frame and a plurality of articulable support members or legs. The litter comprises a litter frame and a patient support surface with articulating back and leg sections. The lift mechanism may comprise one or more actuators configured to raise and lower the litter between a lowered position and one or more defined raised positions. The Patient transport apparatus may further comprise a controller coupled to one or more sensors and the lift mechanism. The controller may be configured to define a transport height for the litter based, at least in part, on a characteristic detected by the one or more sensors, and to manipulate the lift mechanism to adjust the litter to the defined transport height. 1. A patient transport apparatus comprising:a support structure comprising a patient support surface to support a patient;a lift mechanism comprising an actuator system to facilitate movement of the patient support surface relative to a transport surface;one or more sensors responsive to changes in the height of the patient support surface relative to the transport surface;a controller operably connected to the one or more sensors and the actuator system;a user interface comprising a user input device, operably connected to the controller, and configured to receive input from a user to cause the controller to operate the actuator system; andwherein the controller is configured to: define a transport height for the patient support surface based, at least in part, on the patient presence; operate the actuator system to raise or lower the patient support surface to the defined transport height; and provide an indication to the user that the defined transport height has been reached.2. The patient transport apparatus of claim 1 , with one or more sensors responsive to patient presence on the ...

NOVEL BED SYSTEM ATTACHABLE TO A HOSPITAL BED

There is provided a bed system that is simple to install on existing hospital beds and which does not require any modification of the existing bed. The bed system has a first and a second frame nested in a common pivot means, and actuators connected thereto in order to establish an angle formed between the frames, where they are rotatable about a longitudinal axis through activation of the actuators. The system is mounted on a base frame, which can be attached to an existing frame of a hospital bed. 2. The bed system according to claim 1 , wherein the extension rods comprise a scissor lifting device claim 1 , which by actuation lifts the frame in the pivot point.3. The bed system according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , wherein the first and/or second actuator is based on an electrical actuator attached to the one or more extension rods.4. The bed system according to claim 1 , wherein the control means is programmed to move the first and a second frame up and down claim 1 , while ensuring a minimum angle therein between of at least 40 degrees.5. An integrated hospital bed comprising:a hospital bed; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'at least one bed system according to .'} The present invention relates to adjustable beds. More specifically this invention relates to beds where the frame and mattress are divided in a longitudinal fashion to move parts of the bed in order to bed sores.Elderly and disabled people who spend long periods of time in bed are susceptible to bedsores. These people must be turned frequently in order to reduce the likelihood of bedsores. At present, health and safety regulations stipulate that three people must be used to turn the occupant of the bed. This is not efficient. In addition, large strains are placed on the back of the people turning the person over.In addition, elderly, disabled people and people with motor control problems are at risk of falling out of bed, whether asleep or awake. This is a further problem in ...

Patient bed having active motion exercise

A patient support apparatus may include a frame and an articulated deck coupled to the frame. The articulated deck may include a head section, a seat section, a thigh section, and a foot section. The seat section may include a stationary frame coupled to the frame and a moveable frame that moves relative to the stationary frame. The moveable frame may move between a retracted position and an extended position.

DETECTING SLEEPING DISORDERS

Introduced are methods and systems for monitoring a person's sleeping patterns, and detecting episodes of sleeping disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea. In one embodiment, a sensor strip attached to the mattress monitors the user's breathing, and detects signature frequencies corresponding to snoring and sleep apnea. Once a sleeping disorder is detected, a notification can be sent to a device associated with the user, or the user's bed can be automatically adjusted to alleviate the sleeping disorder. 1. A method to detect when a user is snoring , and to position an adjustable bed frame to prevent snoring , the method comprising:obtaining a breathing rate associated with the user from a piezo sensor;receiving a first plurality of breathing rates associated with at least one person and a second plurality of breathing rates associated with at least one person, wherein each breathing rate in the first plurality of breathing rates comprises normal breathing, and wherein each breathing rate in the second plurality of breathing rates comprises snoring;based on the first plurality of breathing rates and the second plurality of breathing rates, creating a training model;based on the training model, and the breathing rate associated with the user determining that the user is snoring;identifying the user to obtain an identified user;based on said identifying the user, retrieving from a database a position associated with the adjustable bed frame and the identified user, the position configured to prevent snoring; andupon said retrieving from the database the position, sending a signal to the adjustable bed frame, the signal comprising the position associated with the adjustable bed frame.2. The method of claim 1 , said creating the training model comprising:detecting an exhale portion in each breathing rate in the first plurality of breathing rates, wherein each breathing rate in the first plurality of breathing rates comprises the exhale portion and an inhale portion; ...

Patient Single Surface System

This invention is directed towards a patient single surface system, PS3, which is a next generation system solution for patient accommodation, diagnosis, treatment, transfer and transport. PS3 provides a single surface for the patient to remain on from the trauma site through diagnosis, treatment and convalescence. Needs addressed by the PS3 system include improved patient treatment through reduction in time to treatment, reduced or eliminated unnecessary patient movement and injury, as well as improved comfort throughout treatment and convalescence. In addition, the PS3 system solves significant economic considerations. 1. A single surface system useful for continuous support , transfer and treatment of an individual throughout a plurality of medical environments and procedures comprising:a single surface;a single surface transport and transfer frame constructed and arranged for reversible engagement with said single surface; andat least one single surface-to-frame interface for effecting engagement of said single surface and said single surface transport and transfer frame;whereby engagement of said single surface-to-frame interface results in positioning of said single surface upon said single surface transport and transfer frame.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said single surface is constructed and arranged to include at least one matable receiving surface claim 1 , said matable receiving surface is adapted to receive at least one auxiliary component therein claim 1 ,whereby universal and infinitely adjustable engagement of a plurality of auxiliary components is enabled.3. The system of further including at least one auxiliary block assembly effective for reversible attachment of auxiliary components to said system claim 2 , said at least one auxiliary block assembly having at least one component for releasable engagement with said matable receiving surface.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein said single surface transport and transfer frame includes:a pair of ...

Variable width person support system and control system therefor

A variable width support system includes an adjustable width person support apparatus (PSA), an adjustable width person support surface (PSS), and first and second controllers. The first controller controls a function of the PSA and receives a first input corresponding to a function of the PSA via a first user interface. The second controller controls a function of the PSS and: a) receives a second input corresponding to a function of the PSS via a second user interface when the first controller is not in communication with the second controller, and b) receives a third input corresponding to a function of the PSS via the first controller when the first controller is in communication with the second controller. The second controller controls a function of the PSS in accordance with the third input when the first controller is in communication with the second controller.

ADJUSTABLE WIDTH USER SUPPORT

Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for an adjustable width foam mattress which involves the use of modified lateral or side edges of an engineered foam mattress. Such lateral portions include collapsible structures for lateral adjustment of the overall width of the mattress. While different shapes are possible, one exemplary arrangement includes plural elongated octagonally-shaped openings. The long sides of such elongated structures form stops against each other as they fill the void of the opening. The relatively shorter sides of such structures articulate during collapse to accommodate such movement. As a result, and as the long sides fill in voids, the support structure essentially switches uniformly from one density to another, when moved from its expanded to its compressed position. An inflatable/deflatable member may be used to assist with expansion and compression of a lateral support structure. 1. An adjustable width user support , comprisinga central core support section;a pair of side bolsters respectively laterally spaced from said core support section; andrespective first and second side foam elements, respectively interconnecting said pair of side bolsters with said central core support section, said side foam elements including collapsible structures for lateral adjustment of the overall width of the user support between compressed and expanded positions thereof.2. An adjustable width user support as in claim 1 , wherein:said central core support section forms at least part of a patient support mattress; andsaid collapsible structures comprise a plurality of elongated openings formed in said foam elements for lateral adjustment of the overall width of the mattress between compressed and expanded positions thereof, with at least some of said openings being formed by elongated structures of respective pairs of relatively longer sides and interconnecting respective relatively shorter sides.3. An adjustable width user support as in claim 2 , wherein: ...

Self-compensating bed scale system for removable components

A patient support apparatus includes detectors and a controller operable to automatically update a tare weight for use in determining a true patient weight. The detectors are configured to produce signals indicating a presence or absence of a corresponding removable component. The controller is configured to determine weights of each and every removable component on the patient support apparatus and store each weight in a memory. The controller is further configured to receive the signals produced by the detectors and detect any addition or removal of removable components of the patient support apparatus, update the tare weight, and determine a weight of a patient being supported on the patient support apparatus.

METHOD OF POWERED WIDTH EXPANSION OF A BED

A bed comprises a fixed width deck section, a wing movably coupled to the fixed width section, and a rack and pinion mechanism for extending and retracting the wing. 120.-. (canceled)21. A method of changing a width of a bed , the method comprising:operating a lead screw driver to rotate a leadscrew having a rotational axis so that a wing movably coupled to a fixed width deck section is translated relative to the fixed width deck section to increase a width of the bed;operating a release unit coupled to the wing so as to move from an engaged position in which the release unit engages the lead screw and moves therealong as the leadscrew rotates about the rotational axis to cause the wing to translate relative to the fixed width section to a disengaged position in which the release unit is disengaged from the leadscrew; andmanually translating the wing to decrease a width of the bed after the release unit is moved to the disengaged position.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein operating the release unit comprises operating a clasp having a first portion and a second portion claim 21 , at least one of the first and second portions having threads that engage threads of the leadscrew in the engaged position of the release unit and that are disengaged from the leadscrew threads in the disengaged position of the release unit.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein operating the release unit comprises operating a carrier which engages threads of the lead screw and operating a clasp configured to engage the carrier so that the release unit moves along the leadscrew as the leadscrew rotates about the rotational axis thereby causing the wing to translate and configured to disengage from the carrier.24. The method of claim 21 , further comprising moving at least part of the release unit along a support bracket in order to traverse between the engaged and disengaged positions and operating a pivot arm pivotably attached to the support bracket and coupled to the release unit.25. The ...

Patient support usable with bariatric patients

There is provided a patient support that may be adjustable in height, width, length or a combination thereof. The patient support may be useable with normal sized patients or with bariatric patients. The patient support has a variety of features to enhance operability and/or functionality, including a width adjustable caster frame, width adjustable deck portions, a width adjustable headboard and an extendible foot board to provide extra length. An enhanced lift mechanism can accommodate bariatric patients and alternative functionality in achieving deck positions improves patient comfort. Various parts of the patient support including deck panels and the footboard may be removed and replaced with ease without complicated connectors.

PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE

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. 1. (canceled)2. A patient support system comprisinga patient support apparatus including a base, a deck having a head-deck section movable relative to the base and a deck sensor configured to detect a head-deck position corresponding to the position of the head-deck section, and an air source configured to provide pressurized therapeutic air to a patient support surface supported on the patient support apparatus, anda control system including a user interface and a controller coupled to the deck sensor, the air source, and the user interface, the controller configured to display an icon graphically indicating if the head-deck section of the patient support apparatus is in one of a set of predetermined head-deck positions that allow a rotation therapy to be applied to a patient by the air source and patient support surface.3. The patient support system of claim 2 , wherein the icon graphically indicates which direction the head-deck section should be moved to assume one of the predetermined head-deck positions.4. The patient support system of claim 2 , wherein the deck includes a foot-deck section movable relative to the base and the deck sensor is configured to detect a foot-deck position corresponding to the position of the foot-deck section.5. The patient support system of claim 4 , wherein the icon graphically indicates if the foot-deck section of the patient support apparatus is in one of a set of predetermined foot-deck positions that allow the rotation therapy to be applied to the patient.6. The patient support system of claim 2 , wherein the icon includes an illustration of the patient support apparatus and a first graphic indicator associated with a representation of the head-deck section included in ...

System, apparatus and method for supporting and/or positioning a patient before, during, or after a medical procedure

A system for supporting or positioning a patient before, during, or after a medical procedure can include a platform configured to support at least a portion of a patient. A support column can be positioned beneath the platform. A base can be positioned beneath the support column and configured to support the support column. The base can include at least one drive wheel configured to contact a ground surface and move the platform with respect to the ground surface. A drive assist user interface module can be operatively connected to the at least one drive wheel. The drive assist user interface module can be configured to permit an operator of the system to selectively control movement of the at least one drive wheel. The drive assist user interface module can be part of or be attached to an attachment that includes a plate having a top surface. In one configuration, the top surface of the plate can be configured to extend parallel with a top surface of the platform when the attachment is attached to the platform.

FOLDABLE ELECTRIC BED

A foldable electric bed comprises a front frame, a rear frame and several pieces of bed boards. The front frame is provided with a front base which is fixedly provided with a front supporting part used for supporting the bed boards arranged at the front frame. The rear frame is provided with a rear base which is fixedly provided with a rear supporting part used for supporting the bed boards arranged at the rear frame. The front base and the rear base are articulated at an articulating shaft through a connector and an axle pin, such that the front frame and the rear frame are able to fold between an unfolded position and a folded position in relation to each other. At the unfolded position, the front frame and the rear frame are adjacent to each other along the horizontal direction. 113535. A foldable electric bed () , comprising a front frame () , a rear frame () and several pieces of bed boards arranged at the front frame () and the rear frame () , characterized in that:{'b': 3', '31', '32', '3', '5', '51', '52', '5', '31', '51', '10', '7', '9', '3', '5, 'the front frame () is provided with a front base () which is fixedly provided with a front supporting part () used for supporting the bed boards arranged at the front frame (), the rear frame () is provided with a rear base () which is fixedly provided with a rear supporting part () used for supporting the bed boards arranged at the rear frame (), and wherein, the front base () and the rear base () are articulated at an articulating shaft () through a connector () and an axle pin (), such that the front frame () and the rear frame () are able to fold in relation to each other between an unfolded position and a folded position;'}{'b': 3', '5', '31', '3', '51', '5', '10, 'at the unfolded position, the front frame () and the rear frame () are adjacent to each other along the horizontal direction; at the folded position, the front base () of the front frame () turns over to fit the rear base () of the rear frame () ...

BED LIFT SYSTEM AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

A lift system includes a support configured to maintain a bed frame thereon. The support is defined by a first swing arm opposing a second swing arm and a pivoting plate opposing an end plate. First ends of the swing arms are configured to swing outward about ends of the pivoting plate. Second ends of the swing arms removably attach to the end plate to form a rectangular structure for securely receiving a bed frame. The lift system also includes a storage unit defined by a lift gate configured within an interior of the storage unit. The lift gate includes a linear actuator for converting the support between a folded and an unfolded position by manipulating the pivoting plate coupled to the linear actuator. A controller is provided for controlling the lift gate. 1. A lift system comprising: a first swing arm opposing a second swing arm;', 'a pivoting plate opposing an end plate;', 'wherein first ends of the swing arms are configured to swing outward about ends of the pivoting plate, wherein second ends of the swing arms are configured to removably attach to the end plate to form a rectangular structure for securely receiving a bed frame,', 'wherein the end plate detaches from the swing arms and the swing arms pivotally swing outwards about the ends of the pivoting plate to release the bed frame;, 'a support configured to maintain a bed frame thereon, the support defined by a lift gate configured within an interior of the storage unit, the lift gate including a linear actuator for converting the support between a folded and an unfolded position by manipulating the pivoting plate coupled to the linear actuator;', 'one or more front doors that can be maneuvered to the interior of the storage unit; and', 'a controller for controlling the lift gate, wherein the lift gate is unlocked to allow the support to be lifted into the interior of the storage unit after the end plate is attached to the swing arms., 'a storage unit defined by2. The system of claim 1 , further ...

Mattress apparatus and bed apparatus

The present invention provides a bed apparatus allowing a worker to easily move a user's body at the time of consultation and nursing of the user lying on his back on a floor plate. The bed apparatus comprises a bed frame. A floor plate is provided on the bed frame. A second recess portion dented inwardly in the lateral direction of the bed frame is formed on at least one side part of both lateral side parts of the floor plate. A support member is provided on the second recess portion so as to be movable inwardly in the lateral direction of the floor plate. An auxiliary member which can be deformed by compression is provided at a part corresponding to the second recess portion.

Rehabilitation mechanism for bedridden patients and procedures for its activation and a bed comprising the rehabilitation mechanism

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Rehabilitationsmechanismus (30) sowie ein Verfahren zur Ansteuerung eines Rehabilitationsmechanismus (30), bei dem – mittels wenigstens eines Winkelsensors (56) der vom Verbindungselement (52) zur Knie-Orthese (51) und/oder zum Ausleger (53) eingenommene Winkel; und/oder – mittels eines Kraftsensor (57) die über den Ausleger (53) und das Verbindungselement (52) in die Knie-Orthese (51) eingeleitete Kraft (N) überwacht werden, wobei bei Überschreitung eines variabel vorgegebenen Winkelschwelle und/oder bei Überschreitung einer variabel vorgegebenen Kraftschwelle das Steuermodul (60) eine Mechanik (61) dergestalt ansteuert, so dass der Winkel und/oder die Kraft (N) durch Adjustierung von Exzenterscheiben (632, 642) unterhalb der überschrittenen Schwellen zurückgeführt werden, wobei erfindungsgemäß bevorzugt die Adjustierung der Exzenterscheiben (632, 642) unabhängig oder zeitgleich zu planmäßig durchgeführten Rehabilitationsbewegungen erfolgen kann. The present invention relates to a rehabilitation mechanism (30) and a method for controlling a rehabilitation mechanism (30), in which - by means of at least one angle sensor (56) of the connecting element (52) to the knee brace (51) and / or to the boom (53 ) assumed angles; and / or - by means of a force sensor (57) over the boom (53) and the connecting element (52) in the knee brace (51) initiated force (N) are monitored, wherein when exceeding a variably predetermined angle threshold and / or at Exceeding a variably predetermined force threshold, the control module (60) controls a mechanism (61) such that the angle and / or the force (N) are returned by adjusting the eccentric discs (632, 642) below the exceeded thresholds, according to the invention preferred Adjustment of the eccentric discs (632, 642) can be carried out independently or at the same time as planned rehabilitation movements.

Patient supporting device (variants) and method of supporting the man's body on mattress

FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: device is essentially medical bed with adjustable parts. Bed includes hinge-mounted table with pair of hydraulic supporting levers and pair of smaller hydraulic levers. Table consists of great number of hinge-connected panels with hydraulic drive. Table may take many configurations. Patient's mattress consists of multitude of cushions coupled to system of valves and branch pipes. Valves and branch pipes are controlled by computer designed to maintain pressure in cushions between high and low values. Side surfaces of bed table are provided with limiting elements which may be lowered and hinge-turned towards patient. These limiting elements form auxiliary support for extension load. Provision is made for facility designed to maintain auxiliary equipment in vertical position irrespective of bed orientation. Bed includes sanitary system for removal of patient's waste and cleaning of system. Limiting system positioned above patient is designed to limit patient's upward motion. EFFECT: enhanced efficiency of treatment. 54 cl, 77 dwg 6блУзЗСсЬс ПЧ ГЭ (19) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ ВИ” 2128 479 ' (51) МПК 13) Сл А 61 С 7/00 12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21), (22) Заявка: 4831770/14, 06.03.1989 (30) Приоритет: 23.03.1988 Ш$ 172264 (46) Дата публикации: 10.04.1999 (56) Ссылки: 1. 4$ 4685159 А, 11.08.87. 2. и$ 4225989 А, 07.10.80. 3. 4$ 3849811 А, 26.11.74. 4. 0$ 4025912 А, 31.05.77. 5. 4$ 4409695 А, 18.10.83. 6. $Ц 331127 А, 05.05.72. (85) Дата перевода заявки РСТ на национальную фазу: 21.09.90 (86) Заявка РСТ: 1$ 8900831 (06.03.89) (87) Публикация РСТ: М/О 89/09590 (19.10.89) (98) Адрес для переписки: 101000, Москва, Малый Златоустинский пер., 10, кв.15, Веселицкой И.А. (71) Заявитель: Хилл-Ром, Инк. (1$) (72) Изобретатель: Роберт Феррэнд (ЦЗ) (73) Патентообладатель: Хилл-Ром, Инк. (05$) (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПОДДЕРЖАНИЯ ПАЦИЕНТА (ВАРИАНТЫ) И СПОСОБ ПОДДЕРЖАНИЯ ТЕЛА ЧЕЛОВЕКА НА МАТРАЦЕ ...

Care bed and method for changing shape thereof

체위 변경시의 피개호자의 몸에 대한 부담을 최대한 억제하면서, 피개호자의 욕창을 방지할 수 있는 개호용 베드를 제공하는 것. 길이 방향 치수(L) 및 폭방향 치수(W)를 갖는 개호용 베드(1)이며, 피개호자가 옆으로 눕는 베드 상면(2)을 형성하는 상면 형성 부재(3)와, 상면 형성 부재(3)의 적어도 일부를 이동시키기 위한 구동 기구(6, 7)를 구비한다. 베드 상면(2)은, 폭방향에 있어서 하향으로 만곡한 만곡면을 포함한다. Providing a bed for care that can prevent the pressure ulcers of the caregivers while preventing the burden on the body of the caregiver at the time of position change to the maximum. (3) having a lengthwise dimension (L) and a widthwise dimension (W) and forming a bed top surface (2) on which a caregiver lays sideways, an upper surface forming member And a driving mechanism (6, 7) for moving at least a part of the driving mechanism. The bed top surface 2 includes curved surfaces curved downward in the width direction.

宽度可扩展的床

本发明提供一种宽度可变床。在一个实施例中，所述床具有框架、支承在所述框架上的床板以及位于所述床板上的床垫。头部及座位床板区段中的一个床板区段上的床垫的一部分扩展以具有增加的宽度。在一个可供选择的实施例中，床板扩展器组件被设置在床的侧面。各床板扩展器组件具有连接至其上的辅助床垫。

一种方便老人使用的床

一种方便老人使用的床，包括墙体，墙体侧面安装床头板，床头板侧面开设凹槽，床头板下方有第一横板，第一横板前后侧面均有第二横板，第二横板顶面左右两侧均安装把手，第二横板底面均有第三横板，第一横板下方有圆环，第三横板底面安装四个第三竖杆，第三竖杆底面均铰接床脚，床脚右侧面上部转动连接万向轮，床脚和第三竖杆左侧面设置锁止结构。本发明不仅能够稳定放置在地面上为老人提供休息场所，而且能快速将床脚由万向轮替代，便于快速移动装置，当装置无法通过窄小的地方时，在不影响病人躺下的同时能够快速改变装置的宽度，而且当装置上的老人不能轻易进行搬动时，可通过将第二横板和老人直接从装置上搬离，从而间接实现搬运老人的目的。

Multipurpose auxiliary nursing device for disabled people

本发明涉及一种多用途残障人员辅助护理装置，属于护理技术领域，本发明的多用途残障人员辅助护理装置包括轮椅和设有轮椅放置区的床体，所述轮椅设有滑动装置、扶手、控制器、电机、主动轮和从动轮，所述床体设有清洗装置、翻身装置、排便装置、多功能挡板和活动挡板，轮椅上的折叠面伸展时则构成了床体床面的一部分，轮椅一侧的滚轮可与床体一侧的活动挡板上的滑槽对接，实现电动轮椅与床体的分离与合并，让使用者从卧床到坐上轮椅的转换更加方便快捷，本发明提高了对使用者的护理质量，减轻了医护人员的工作负担。

Mattress device and bed device

본 발명은 받침판상에 똑바로 누운 이용자를 진찰하거나, 간호하는 경우, 작업자가 이용자의 신체를 용이하게 움직일 수 있도록 한 침대 장치를 제공하는 것에 있다. 침대 프레임(5)을 갖고, 이 침대 프레임(5)에는 받침판(21)이 설치되는 받침판(21)의 폭 방향 양측부 중 적어도 일측부에는 상기 침대 프레임(5)의 폭 방향내측으로 움푹 패여 제 2 오목부 (24)가 형성되어 있다. 이 제 2 오목부(24)에는, 지지체(61)가 받침판의 폭 방향 내측으로 이동 가능하게 설치된다. 받침판(21)상에 탑재되는 매트리스 장치(51)에는, 제 2 오목부(24)에 대응하는 부분에 압축 변형 가능한 보조 부재가 설치되어 있다. The present invention provides a bed apparatus that allows an operator to easily move a user's body when examining or nursing a user lying on a support plate. The bed frame 5 has a bed frame 5, and at least one side of the width direction both sides of the support plate 21 on which the support plate 21 is provided is recessed inward in the width direction of the bed frame 5. 2 recessed part 24 is formed. The support body 61 is provided in this 2nd recessed part 24 so that a movement to the inside of the width direction of a support plate is possible. The mattress device 51 mounted on the supporting plate 21 is provided with an auxiliary member capable of compressive deformation at a portion corresponding to the second recessed portion 24.

Articulated bed with flexible support for mattress

FIELD: human life necessities satisfaction.SUBSTANCE: articulated bed contains a frame, flexible support members, supporting levers and adjusting members of the part for the feet. The frame is provided with side frame members and a rigid transverse frame member extending between the frame side members. The flexible support member is attached to the rigid transverse frame member. The supporting levers cooperate with the upper part for the torso of the flexible support member with a support with good lubricity and are rotatable in a range of movement from the position aligned with side frame to the fully raised position, supporting the upper part of the torso at an angle in lifted position. The feet part adjusting member cooperates with the flexible support member at the under-knee position between the hip part and foot part of the flexible support member and is rotatable in the range from the position aligned with the side frame to the fully raised position, raising the position under the knees, while placing the hip part and foot part under at an angle. A support with good lubricity contains several reciprocating parts, which can be moved on supporting levers.EFFECT: increased usability.10 cl, 20 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 640 276 C2 (51) МПК A47C 20/08 (2006.01) A47C 19/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61G 7/002 (2006.01); A61G 7/015 (2006.01); A61G 7/018 (2006.01); A47C 20/08 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2015103805, 19.07.2013 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): ЭРГОМОУШН, ИНК. (US) Дата регистрации: 27.12.2017 R U 19.07.2013 (72) Автор(ы): КЛИНЕТ Алан (US) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 6276011 B1, 21.08.2001. US 5377373 A, 03.01.1995. US 20040103476 A1, 03.06.2004. US 20070214571 A1, 20.09.2007. RU 2231348 C1, 27.09.2004. 20.07.2012 US 61/673,878 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 10.09.2016 Бюл. № 25 (45) ...

Supine table bottom control method and device therefor

本发明的底板控制方法控制仰卧台。仰卧台具备承受用户的脊背的背部底板以及承受用户的膝部的膝部底板。仰卧台通过背部底板以及膝部底板的起倒来进行用户的背部上升以及膝部上升。对背部底板以及上述膝部底板的起倒进行控制的控制电路，在受到上述背部底板或者上述膝部底板的起倒的指示时进行控制，以使仰卧台具有使背部底板侧比膝部底板侧更高或者更低的倾斜。

Bed for change position of the body with Double Lock

본 발명에 따른 이중 록커를 구비한 체위변환 침대는, 메인프레임, 각각 종선회축을 구비한 복수의 서포트분체로 각각 구성된 상체 및 하체 서포트유니트로 이루어지고, 상기 메인프레임 상부에 배열된 서포트패널, 상기 각 서포트유니트를 종선회축을 중심으로 회동시켜 승하강시키는 종방향 변위수단 및 상기 종방향 변위수단에 의하여 각 서포트유니트가 종선회축을 중심으로 선회하여 승하강하는 서포트분체는 풀고, 정지된 서포트분체는 잠그는 록킹수단을 포함하며, 상기 록킹수단은, 스프링부재의 탄성 복원력으로 상기 서포트분체의 잠금을 풀게 되어 제조원가를 절감하고 상품성을 향상시킨다. A position changing bed having a double locker according to the present invention comprises a main frame, a support panel composed of an upper body and a lower body support unit each composed of a plurality of support powders each having a longitudinal pivot, A vertical displacement means for rotating the support units about their longitudinal pivot shafts to move up and down, and a support powder moving upward and downward about the longitudinal pivot shafts by the longitudinal displacement means, And the locking means releases the lock of the support powder by the elastic restoring force of the spring member, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost and improving the merchantability.

Plan a removable bed for patients

The present invention relates to a plan moveable bed for a patient and, more specifically, to a plan moveable bed for a patient, comprising: a wheel on a lower portion to smoothly move a patient having inconvenient behavior; and a frame capable of adjusting the height of a mat. In addition, the plan moveable bed for a patient can easily transfer the patient to another bed or move from another bed by slidably moving the mat in the one side direction.

A medical bed

본 발명은 의료용 침대에 관한 것으로서, 더욱 상세하게는 매트 하방에서의 구름부재 승강을 통해 이웃하는 침대로 환자의 이동이 안정적이고 용이하게 이루어질 수 있도록 함으로써, 환자의 심리적 안정감을 높이고 환자의 육체적 데미지가 발생하지 않도록 한 의료용 침대에 관한 것이다. 이를 위해, 침대의 틀을 구성하는 프레임;상기 프레임의 틀에 대응되게 고정되며, 상,하 관통된 승강공이 형성된 고정패널;상기 고정패널에 지지되어 안착된 매트;상기 고정패널의 하방에 위치되며, 상기 승강공에 대응된 구름부재를 포함하는 승강패널;상기 프레임에 설치되며, 상기 승강패널을 승강시키는 동력을 발생하여 상기 고정패널의 승강공을 통해 구름부재를 융기시키는 승강구동부:를 포함하며, 상기 프레임에는 이웃하는 침대와 연결시키기 위한 연결수단이 더 마련되고, 상기 연결수단은, 일측의 프레임에 축 결합되어 이웃하는 침대를 향해 회동되며, 단부에는 하향 절곡된 구속단이 형성된 걸이대;상기 걸이대의 하방에 설치되며, 걸이대의 구속단을 탄성 지지하여 상기 걸이대의 회동을 구속하는 회동구속부;타측의 프레임에 설치되며, 일측의 프레임에 설치된 걸이대의 구속단이 걸려 지지되는 걸림부:를 포함하되, 상기 걸이대에는 구름부재가 설치되어, 이웃하는 프레임 간 발생한 공간에도 각 프레임에 마련된 구름부재의 연속성을 유지시키고, 상기 승강구동부는, 프레임의 일단부에 설치된 실린더;상기 실린더의 동력에 의해 실린더로부터 프레임의 타단부를 향해 직진 운동하는 피스톤;상기 승강패널의 하방에 설치된 회동지지대;일단부는 상기 피스톤의 단부에 축 결합되고, 중간부는 회동지지대에 축 결합되어, 피스톤의 직진 운동에 의해 회동지지대를 중심으로 회전되면서 타단부로 하여금 승강패널을 밀어올리는 회동부재:를 포함하되, 상기 회동지지대는 피스톤을 기준으로 양측에 각각 프레임의 길이 방향으로 복수로 마련되고, 상기 피스톤과 회동부재의 일단부 사이에는 연동링커가 설치되며, 상기 구름부재는 볼롤러(ball-roller)로 구성된 것을 특징으로 하는 의료용 침대를 제공한다. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a medical bed, and more particularly, it relates to a medical bed, and more particularly, to a bed for a patient to be stable and easy to move to a neighboring bed, The present invention relates to a medical bed which is not caused to occur. In order to achieve the above object, there is provided a bed comprising: a frame constituting a frame of a bed; a fixed panel fixed in correspondence with a frame of the frame and having upper and lower perforation holes formed therein, a mat supported by the fixed panel, And a lifting and lowering driving unit installed on the frame for generating a power for lifting and lowering the lifting and lowering panel to elevate the rolling members through the lifting and lowering holes of the fixed panel, The frame further comprises connecting means for connecting to a neighboring bed, the connecting means being pivotally coupled to a neighboring ...

Bed device

(57)【要約】 【課題】 この発明は床板体の揺動駆動と起伏駆動とを 選択的に確実に行なうことができるようにしたベッド装 置を提供することにある。 【解決手段】 床板体６１を幅方向に回動させる揺動駆 動手段３５と、上記床板体を上記幅方向と交差する長手 方向に対して起伏させる起伏用駆動手段７１およびこれ らの駆動手段を制御する制御装置１０１を有するベッド 装置において、上記制御装置は、上記各駆動手段の駆動 源３７、７３を駆動するための指令信号が入力されると ともにその指令信号に基づく出力信号を出力する制御部 １０２と、上記一対の駆動源が同時に駆動されるのを禁 止する相互駆動禁止回路１０５、１０６と、上記第１の 駆動源を作動させて上記床板体を揺動駆動する前に、上 記第２の駆動源を作動させて上記床板体が起上していな い初期状態へ優先的に戻す強制復帰回路１０８とを具備 したことを特徴とする。

Noise reduction type nursing bed for obstetrics and gynecology department and using method

本发明提供一种降噪型妇产科用护理床，包括护理床体，所述护理床体的底部固定连接有定位床腿，所述护理床体的正面开设有滑动内腔，所述滑动内腔的内部滑动安装有延伸床体，所述延伸床体的前端延伸至滑动内腔的外部，所述延伸床体底部的前端固定连接有活动床腿。该降噪型妇产科用护理床，挤压第一气囊体，第一气囊体内部的气流通过流体管进入第二气囊体的内部，第二气囊体处于充气状态，使得第二气囊体的顶部挤压触碰翻板，从而使得婴儿床发生轻微晃动，速复弹性件使得婴儿床能够复位，使得婴儿床前后摆动，不仅有利于婴儿休息，而且婴儿床近似于悬空摆动，产生的震动很微弱，不会对婴儿造成危险，增加婴儿的舒适感，也有助于产妇的恢复。

A bed with bathtub

PURPOSE: A bed equipped with a bath tub is provided to enable users who cannot walk easily to take a bath while lying down or take a rest as leaning on cushions. CONSTITUTION: A bed equipped with a bath tub comprises a sub-frame(100) which has wheels(101) in the bottom, a pair of first hinge parts(102) which is formed inner one side with certain intervals, a pair of first roller supporting plates(103) which is located on bottom surface with certain intervals, a pair of second hinge parts are formed with certain intervals inside a lift frame(200), and a fourth cylinder(520) is installed between an elevation bathtub part(510) and a lift frame and elevates the elevation bathtub part.

Patient support systems with hollow rotary actuators

A patient support apparatus with a patient support surface, a first member, a movable member movable relative to the first member, and an actuator coupled to the movable member to move the movable member relative to the first member. The actuator includes motor and a gear assembly defining a through passage. The gear assembly has an input member, an output member connected to the movable member, and a gear arrangement operable between the input member and the output member. The motor is configured to apply torque to the input member to rotate the output member through the gear arrangement.