PATIENT-SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH A LOCKING DECK SECTION

A patient-support apparatus includes a patient-support deck movable from a use position to a stowed position. The patient-support deck is configured to engage receivers of the patient-support apparatus to support the deck in a cantilevered configuration. The patient-support deck may be secured to the patient-support apparatus by a locking mechanism. A storage structure is configured to support the patient-support deck in a stowed position. The storage structure is configured to deflect under load to prevent damage to the storage structure or patient-support deck. 1. A patient-support apparatus comprisinga lower frame,an upper frame moveable relative to the lower frame, the upper frame including a receiver,a deck section supported from the receiver and releasably coupleable to the receiver, anda storage structure including a guide member pivotably coupled to the receiver and a frame suspended from the upper frame, the frame maintained in a first position by a bias member and deflectable to a second position when a force is applied to the frame sufficient to overcome the bias member.2. The patient-support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the storage structure is movable relative to the upper frame.3. The patient-support apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the storage structure is biased to a first position relative to the upper frame and as the upper frame is lowered toward the lower frame claim 2 , a portion of the storage structure contacts the lower frame such that the contact causes the storage structure to move in a horizontal direction relative to the upper frame.4. The patient-support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the storage structure is movable relative to the upper frame in a generally horizontal direction.5. The patient-support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the storage structure includes a hanger assembly claim 1 , a bias assembly dependently supported from the hanger assembly claim 1 , and the frame of the storage structure is supported from the bias assembly.6 ...

CHAIR HAVING POWERED LEG EXTENSION

A chair with articulable support sections and an integrated lift system may have support sections mechanically linked such that a single actuation control device may articulate multiple sections. The chair includes configurable accessories directed to the comfort of an occupant of the chair. The support sections may include air cells to adjust firmness of support section surfaces. 1. A foot section for a chair comprisinga main portion,a movable portion,a drive supported on the main portion, the drive including a motor, a drive screw, and a nut mounted to the drive screw, wherein the motor rotates the drive screw and the nut moves along the drive screw,a linear guide supported on the movable portion,a follower movable along the guide, anda linearly extendable linkage having a first link pivotably coupled to the nut and a second link pivotably coupled to the follower and the first link such that the follower moves as the nut moves, the distance between the nut and the follower changing as the nut and follower move.2. The foot section of claim 1 , further comprising a first bracket pivotably coupled to the main portion and a second bracket pivotably coupled to the moving portion claim 1 , wherein movement of the nut causes pivoting of the first bracket relative to the main portion and pivoting of the second bracket relative to the moving portion.3. The foot section of claim 2 , the linearly extendable linkage further comprising a third link pivotably coupled to the first bracket and a fourth link pivotably coupled to the second bracket and the third link.4. The foot section of claim 3 , wherein the third link is pivotably coupled to the first link.5. The foot section of claim 4 , wherein the fourth link is pivotably coupled to the second link.6. The foot section of claim 5 , wherein the linearly extendable linkage has a variable length claim 5 , the length of the linearly extendable linkage varying in a direction that is perpendicular to the guide.7. The foot section ...

BIRTHING BED LIFT OFF FOOT SECTION

A patient-support apparatus includes receivers for supporting a patient-support deck. The patient-support deck is configured to engage the receivers to support the deck in a cantilevered configuration. The patient-support deck may be secured to the patient-support apparatus by a locking mechanism. 1. A patient support apparatus comprisinga lower frame,an upper frame supported on the lower frame and movable vertically relative to the lower frame, anda deck section supported from the upper frame, the deck section including (i) a first portion, (ii) a second portion supported on the upper frame and pivotably coupled to the first portion, (iii) a support secured to the first portion and movable relative to the first portion, the support moving between a first position where the support engages the second portion to support the first portion in a use position and a second position where the support permits the first portion to be pivoted to a collapsed position, and (iv) a release mechanism having a first state which permits movement of the support relative to the first portion and a second state which prevents movement of the support relative to the first portion.2. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the release mechanism comprises a cable assembly.3. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the deck section is pivotable relative to the upper frame.4. The patient support apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the deck section further includes a slide supported from the second portion and engageable with the upper frame claim 3 , the slide moveable between a first position that prevents pivoting of the second portion relative to the upper frame and a second position that permits movement of the second portion relative to the upper frame.5. The patient support apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the release mechanism is operable to alter the position of both the support and the slide.6. The patient support apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the first portion of ...

ARCHITECTURAL HEADWALL CABINET FOR STORING A LIFT DEVICE

An architectural system adaptable to patient acuity level has a headwall unit with a cavity, a ceiling unit, and a column coupled to the ceiling unit. The column is movable between a first position in which at least a majority of the column is situated in the cavity and a second position in which the column is situated outside the cavity. Various types of patient-care equipment is also disclosed. The patient-care equipment is included in, or is coupleable to, one or more of the ceiling unit, the headwall unit, or the column. 1. An architectural system comprisinga headwall unit positioned in a room, the headwall unit including a frame defining cavity and a door movable between a first position in which the cavity is enclosed and a second position in which the cavity is accessible from the room,a track secured to a ceiling of the room and positioned to overlie a portion of the room, a first portion of the track positioned within the cavity and a second portion of the track positioned outside of the cavity, anda carriage supported from the track and movable between a first position outside of the cavity and a second position inside of the cavity,a vertically oriented member supported from the carriage, the vertically oriented member operable to extend and retract relative to the carriage, andat least one hook supported from the vertically oriented member, wherein extension or retraction of the vertically oriented member relative to the carriage changes the vertical position of the at least one hook.2. The architectural system of claim 1 , wherein the vertically oriented member is rotatable about a vertical axis to change the position of the at least one hook about the vertical axis.3. The architectural system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one hook is detachable from the vertically oriented member.4. The architectural system of claim 3 , wherein the at least one hook comprises a plurality of hooks.5. The architectural system of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of ...

Gap filler for bed

In accordance with the present disclosure, a gap filler is provided for a bed that includes first and second barriers. The gap filler is configured to substantially fill a gap defined between the first and second barriers.

Patient support surface

A fluid filled patient support 10,110,210 and related method of distribution, use and disposal thereof.

Externally removable twist locking casket hardware

Hardware for a casket which may be quickly and easily twisted into fixed engagement with the casket at a predetermined orientation. The hardware may be easily removed from the casket without leaving metal hardware components in or on the casket. Specifically, an anchor member is fixed to the casket and comprises a twist locking connector which mates with a twist locking connector fixed to an item of casket hardware. The item of hardware preferably comprises a casket handle or other handle component such as a handlebar mount. The twist locking connectors of the anchor member and the item of casket hardware include stop surfaces which engage during a twisting motion of the item of casket hardware. This twisting motion is preferably less than a full turn of the item of casket hardware.

Pulmonary therapy apparatus

Patient Support Apparatus Including Storage Structure

Apparatus and method for closing hospital bed gaps

Medical accessory support

An accessory support apparatus (12, 14) for use with a patient support (10) includes a body (36) including a plurality of accessory couplers (25, 26, 27). A coupler (60) is configured to couple the body (36) to the patient support (10) for pivotable movement about an axis of rotation (64). A latch (62) is configured to lock the body (36) selectively in one of a plurality of different positions relative to the patient support (10).

Ready to assemble metal casket

A metal casket that is readily assembled at a location remote from the location of manufacture. The casket has several different potential embodiments. For example, first and second tabs on respective first and second side walls are overlapped to form a joint connecting the first and second walls. In another embodiment, a plurality of side walls has peripheral slots extending from lower sections of respective walls. A bottom has a periphery extending into the peripheral slots of the side walls to join the bottom and the side walls together. In a further embodiment, a portion of a plurality of side walls have an upward opening groove for receiving a decorative material. In a still further embodiment a casket cover includes a cap providing an exterior finish of the casket and a dish disposed within the cap to provide an interior finish for the cover of the casket. The cover further has a frame with a first slot for receiving an edge of the cap and a second slot for receiving an edge of the dish. A header is connected to the cap and provides support for the dish and the frame to form an end of the cover.

Pulmonary therapy apparatus

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Walker apparatus

A walker apparatus (10, 210, 310) having a frame (12) configured to support a user above a floor thereunder and an upper body support (14) pivotably coupled to the frame (12) to move between a use position and a storage position is shown. The upper body support (14) is adapted to support the forearms of a user and includes a first pair of grip handles (30). A second pair of grip handles (32) is coupled to the frame (12) spaced apart from the first pair of grip handles (30). The walker apparatus (10, 210, 310) has a patient measurement device (58, 60) coupled to the frame (12) to measure a vital sign of the user and indicate the measurement on a display (64). An IV support (20) is coupled to the frame (12). A base module (18) is configured to hold belongings. The frame (12) includes upright segments (80) extending from the base module (18). A seat (16) has a frame member (92) and a seat member (94). The frame member (92) includes a back segment (110) which cooperates with the upright segments (80) to limit pivotal movement of the seat (16) when the seat (16) is in the use position.

System for compression therapy

A system for compression therapy includes a patient-support apparatus and a compression sleeve assembly that is coupleable to the patient-support apparatus. In some embodiments, the patient-support apparatus includes a hospital bed and in other embodiments, the patient-support apparatus includes a mattress for a bed. The compression sleeve assembly includes a sleeve that couples to a patient's limb and that inflates to promote blood flow. The compression sleeve assembly also includes a conduit and a compression module that is operable to inflate the sleeve through the conduit. The conduit may be routed, at least in part, through the associated patient-support apparatus. The compression module may be situated, at least in part, in a cavity of the associated patient-support apparatus. A compression module may be coupled to an architectural structure, such as a headwall unit.

Hospital bed mechanisms

A mechanism for raising and lowering the height of a patient support surface of a bed which includes a threaded shaft upon which a pulley support is raised and lowered and a chain and pulley system which transfers vertical displacement of the pulley support to the patient support surface. An articulating perimeter frame for supporting a patient on a bed frame which includes a plurality of extruded elongate members which are coupled together by hinges and corner members. The perimeter frame receives and supports inserts which receive head, seat and foot mattress sections. A pivotal push handle/tray combination that is pivotally coupled to the end posts of a bed and includes a mechanism for locking the handle/tray combination into one of a plurality of positions.

Apparatus and method for closing hospital bed gaps

A patient support (10) is provided. Patent support (10) includes a frame (12), a mattress(16) supported by frame (12), and a set of siderails (18, 20) configured to block egress of patient from patient support (10). Siderails (18, 20) are configured to reduce gaps defined between siderails (18, 20) and the other components of patient support (10).

Birthing bed lift off foot section

A patient-support apparatus includes receivers for supporting a patient-support deck. The patient-support deck is configured to engage the receivers to support the deck in a cantilevered configuration. The patient-support deck may be secured to the patient-support apparatus by a locking mechanism.

Apparatus and method for closing hospital bed gaps

A patient support (10) is provided. Patent support (10) includes a frame (12), a mattress(16) supported by frame (12), and a set of siderails (18, 20) configured to block egress of patient from patient support (10). Siderails (18, 20) are configured to reduce gaps defined between siderails (18, 20) and the other components of patient support (10).

Architectural system having transferrable life support cart

An architectural system adaptable to patient acuity level has a headwall unit with a cavity, a ceiling unit, and a column coupled to the ceiling unit. The column is movable between a first position in which at least a majority of the column is situated in the cavity and a second position in which the column is situated outside the cavity. Various types of patient-care equipment is also disclosed. The patient-care equipment is included in, or is coupleable to, one or more of the ceiling unit, the headwall unit, or the column.

Slide locking externally removable casket hardware

Casket hardware which may be quickly connected and disconnected without the use of tools and without necessitating access to the inside of the casket. The casket hardware essentially includes a mounting plate having an upper leg including a casket handle mount and a lower leg including a slot opening to one end of the plate. The slot is shaped to receive a wooden pin or dowel extending across a groove contained in an inner side of a base portion of the casket while a lower portion of the plate supports the casket base portion. The end of the lower leg is bent in a "U" shape to fit within the groove such that the slot may be aligned with the pin or dowel. The slot includes an open end portion for initially receiving the pin or dowel and a closed end portion in which the pin or dowel is restrained when the support plate is attached to the casket. An intermediate portion of the slot extends transversely between the open and closed end portions.

Walker apparatus

A walker apparatus (10, 210, 310) having a frame (12) configured to support a user above a floor thereunder and an upper body support (14) pivotably coupled to the frame (12) to move between a use position and a storage position is shown. The upper body support (14) is adapted to support the forearms of a user and includes a first pair of grip handles (30). A second pair of grip handles (32) is coupled to the frame (12) spaced apart from the first pair of grip handles (30). The walker apparatus (10, 210, 310) has a patient measurement device (58, 60) coupled to the frame (12) to measure a vital sign of the user and indicate the measurement on a display (64). An IV support (20) is coupled to the frame (12). A base module (18) is configured to hold belongings. The frame (12) includes upright segments (80) extending from the base module (18). A seat (16) has a frame member (92) and a seat member (94). The frame member (92) includes a back segment (110) which cooperates with the upright segments (80) to limit pivotal movement of the seat (16) when the seat (16) is in the use position.

Pulmonary therapy apparatus

A vest apparatus comprises a vest having a rear panel, left rear and right rear air bladders supported by the rear panel, and a controller operable to inflate one of the left rear and right rear air bladders and simultaneously deflate the other of the left rear and right rear air bladders to cause lateral rotation of the patient.

Casket having memorabilia compartment

A casket is provided with an integral memorabilia compartment for the placement, display and storage therein of personal effects and mementos of memorialization of the deceased. In one form the casket comprises a shell, a cap pivoted to the shell, and an openable and closable memorabilia compartment forming a part of the cap. In another form the casket comprises a shell, a cap pivoted to the shell, and an openable and closable memorabilia compartment forming a part of the shell. In both forms the memorabilia compartment is so positioned and configured as to provide convenient access to mourners paying respects to the deceased for placing personal effects and mementos therein and to provide display of the personal effects and mementos placed therein for viewing by the mourners.

Gap filler for bed

In accordance with the present disclosure, a gap filler is provided for a bed that includes first and second barriers. The gap filler is configured to substantially fill a gap defined between the first and second barriers.

Birthing bed lift off foot section

A patient-support apparatus (10) includes receivers (46, 52, 206, 210) for supporting a patient-support deck (16, 196, 266). The patient-support deck is configured to engage the receivers to support the deck in a cantilevered configuration. The patient-support deck may be secured to the patient-support apparatus by a locking mechanism.

Slide locking externally removable casket hardware.

La presente invencion describe un herraje para ataud, el cual puede ser conectado o desconectado sin el uso de herramientas y sin la necesidad de tener acceso el interior del ataud. El herraje para ataud esencialmente incluye una placa de montaje que tiene una pata superior que incluye una montura para manija de ataud y una pata inferior que incluye una ranura abierta en un extremo de la placa. La ranura está configurada para recibir al pasador o espiga de madera y que se extiende a través de una muesca contenida en un lado interno de una porcion de la base del ataud, mientras que la porcion inferior de la placa soporta la porcion de base del ataud. El extremo de la pata inferior está doblada en una configuracion en "U" para ajustarse dentro de la muesca, de manera que la ranura pueda alinearse con el pasador o espiga. La ranura incluye una porcion de extremo abierto para recibir inicialmente el pasador o espiga y una porcion de extremo cerrado, en la cual, el pasador o espiga se limitan, cuando la placa de soporte se fija al ataud. Una porcion intermedia de la ranura se extiende transversalmente entre las porciones de extremo abierto y cerrado.

Pulmonary therapy apparatus

Medical accessory support

An accessory support apparatus (12, 14) for use with a patient support (10) includes a body (36) including a plurality of accessory couplers (25, 26, 27). A coupler (60) is configured to couple the body (36) to the patient support (10) for pivotable movement about an axis of rotation (64). A latch (62) is configured to lock the body (36) selectively in one of a plurality of different positions relative to the patient support (10).

Apparatus and method for closing hospital bed gaps

A patient support (10) is provided. Patent support (10) includes a frame (12), a mattress(16) supported by frame (12), and a set of siderails (18, 20) configured to block egress of patient from patient support (10). Siderails (18, 20) are configured to reduce gaps defined between siderails (18, 20) and the other components of patient support (10).

Birthing bed lift off foot section

A patient-support apparatus includes receivers for supporting a patient-support deck. The patient-support deck is configured to engage the receivers to support the deck in a cantilevered configuration. The patient-support deck may be secured to the patient-support apparatus by a locking mechanism.

Hospital bed mechanisms.

Casket Having Memorabilia Compartment

A casket is provided with an integral memorabilia compartment for the placement, display and storage therein of personal effects and mementos of memorialization of the deceased. In one form the casket comprises a shell, a cap pivoted to the shell, and an openable and closable memorabilia compartment forming a part of the cap. In another form the casket comprises a shell, a cap pivoted to the shell, and an openable and closable memorabilia compartment forming a part of the shell. In both forms the memorabilia compartment is so positioned and configured as to provide convenient access to mourners paying respects to the deceased for placing personal effects and mementos therein and to provide display of the personal effects and mementos placed therein for viewing by the mourners.

Sarg mit behälter für souvenir-gegenstände

Casket having memorabilia compartment

A casket is provided with an integral memorabilia compartment for the placement, display and storage therein of personal effects and mementos of memorialization of the deceased. In one form the casket comprises a shell, a cap pivoted to the shell, and an openable and closable memorabilia compartment forming a part of the cap. In another form the casket comprises a shell, a cap pivoted to the shell, and an openable and closable memorabilia compartment forming a part of the shell. In both forms the memorabilia compartment is so positioned and configured as to provide convenient access to mourners paying respects to the deceased for placing personal effects and mementos therein and to provide display of the personal effects and mementos placed therein for viewing by the mourners.