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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8146187 | Mattress and mattress replacement system with and intrinsic contour feature A mattress for use on a bed frame has a lower body section 42 and a upper body section 40. The mattress upper body section is orientation adjustable in as a function of the orientation of the upper body section of the frame upon which the mattress rest... | 04/03/2012 |
| 7971296 | Stimulation actuator for moving supporting surfaces Stimulation actuators that exert any desired movements on the underspringing arrangement. The underspringing arrangement has lifting members (11) that are mounted elastically by means of elastic elements (14). The elastic elements (14) are arran... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7895688 | Decubiti ulcer system A system and procedure for preventing and enhancing healing of Decubiti ulcers on patients, comprising the steps of placing the patient on a web adapted to support the patient, the web having a patient contacting portion and a non-patient contacting portion, the web... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7886379 | Support surface that modulates to cradle a patient's midsection An adjustable bed comprises a patient support surface supported by a patient support framework that adjusts vertices along the perimeter of the patient support surface. Through adjustments that raise and contract the perimeter of the patient support surface on eithe... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7716762 | Bed with sacral and trochanter pressure relieve functions An adjustable bed comprises a patient support structure supporting a patient support surface that comprises separately adjustable torso and hip support structures. Lifting mechanisms are provided to elevate the torso and hip support structures to substantially reduc... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7552491 | Lying surface for a bed, in particular a healthcare and/or hospital bed A lying surface for a bed, especially for a healthcare and/or hospital bed, comprises support elements (22) and at least one electro-mechanic lifting unit (20) for lifting and lowering one of the support elements (22) relative to a bearing eleme... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7381214 | Control system for lift assembly associated with chiropractic drop mechanism A therapeutic treatment table includes a frame and a table section for supporting at least a portion of the body of a patient. The table section includes a body support and a drop mechanism that is mounted between the frame and the body support and adapted to drop t... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7373677 | Rotary bed comprising an improved rotary hinge A nursing bed is provided that has a height adjustable base, in which a rotary hinge is attached in a substantially countersunk arrangement. The rotary hinge connects the base to an intermediate frame on which the actual reclining frame is installed. In this way, a ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7356862 | Waterbed with massage function A waterbed includes a bed frame, a water mattress mounted on the bed frame, and a flapping device. The flapping device includes two longitudinal shafts rotatably supported by the bed frame and a plurality of flapping members securely mounted on each longitudinal sha... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7328055 | Patient support apparatus The present invention provides a patient support apparatus for use during a medical procedure. The patient support apparatus is configured to receive and support a body of a patient on a base member. The base member includes a top surface having a plurality of adjus... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7293303 | Method and device for repositioning patient in bed with safety features The invention described is a device and method for repositioning a patient in a bed. Bedding material positioned underneath the patient is wound by a ratchet system and a crossbeam that allows for the patient to be repositioned when the bedding material is drawn aro... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7219377 | Method for positioning a roller within a headboard of a patient transport system Disclosed is a method for using a bedstead board attached to a bed to support a roller of a patient transport system. A recess extends into the bedstead board and is spaced a distance from the side of the board. The recess retains a roller sufficiently to withstand ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7089612 | Motorized operating table with multiple sections An operating table including at least three elements which are moveable in relation to each other; at least two actuators, each controlling displacement of two elements in relation to the other; a controller which drives each actuator; a sensor to detect a risk of c... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7086103 | Rotating bed with improved stability A rotating bed is provided that has a base with a mattress frame supported for rotation about a vertical axis. The mattress frame is divided into sections and can be converted into a chair-like configuration in one rotational position. In order to increase the stabi... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7013511 | Patient bed The invention relates to a patient bed having a frame (1) for supporting a mattress (3). To enable the insertion of an X-ray detector (9), it is proposed in accordance with the invention that a tensioning device (5a, 5b | 03/21/2006 |
| 6874182 | Operating table with articulated block An operating table including a patient support; a block for supporting a patient's lower back which is moveable in relation to the patient support between a retracted position and a deployed position; an actuator having a first end portion linked to the patient supp... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6804846 | Shoulder arthroscopy chair An adjustable position shoulder arthroscopy chair for surgical operating tables consisting of a back supporting platform pivotally attachable to the end of the table and an externally powered position actuator mounted at the base of the platform nearest the table an... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6651281 | Support assembly means A bed assembly (1) for altering the position of a person supported thereon, includes a longitudinal support frame (5) having a support surface (23) for a person and a longitudinal cradle means (4) extending over the support surface. The cradle has a reces... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6463607 | Mattress support A mattress support, in particular a bed lath grid with a neck support that can be raised with respect to an adjustable backrest has an adjustment mechanism that can be produced easily and economically and that ensures a direct support on the backrest. Thi... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6385802 | Operating room table having lumbar support bar The present invention is directed to a pivotal operating room table having a main surface and an elongated support member. The main surface preferably lies generally in a first plane and is pivotal end to end such that the first plane can pass through a s... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6360386 | Sickbed A sickbed, comprising: a base frame; a main bed frame, having several tilting sections that are movable for having the patient sit up; a movable bed frame for lifting the body of the patient above the main bed frame, so as to relieve pressure from the mai... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6324709 | 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... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6295666 | Method of changing the posture of a patient on a nursing bed The posture of a patient on a nursing bed can be changed by separating a bed tray that is in a base of the nursing bed from leg-side lifts and hand-side lifts. Leg-side and head-side nets are fully stretched, and the body of the patient is supported on th... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6012187 | Support cushion A support cushion for supporting the feet of a patient above a bed mattress. The support cushion includes a cushion with a transverse cross section having a pair of generally circular end regions and a generally rectangular middle region interposed betwee... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6006378 | Bed capable of ready bedcloth changing without moving a person thereon A bed permits changing of bedclothes without moving the person on it and without substantial burden for either the patient or the care-taker. A left and a right carriage member 5 and 6, wheels 15 to 18 and a shaft 7 constitute a carriage. The carriage sup... | 12/28/1999 |
| 6006377 | Patient carrying device The object of the present invention is to provide a patient carrying device so adapted as to allow the patient take a comfortable posture or to freely carry the patient between the bed and the toilet, the bath-tub or otherwise desired locations. The patie... | 12/28/1999 |
| 6001076 | Apparatus for positioning a patient for spinal surgery A device for positioning a patient for surgery. The device is used with an operating table, and includes two arms for resting on the operating table, a patient support, and a lifting mechanism arranged to move the patient support between a first position ... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5862550 | Apparatus for use in preventing decubitis ulcers and in relaxation therapy An apparatus in the form of a bed or chair for providing relaxation therapy and prevention of decubitis sores is distinguished by the use of flexible beams of the nature of leaf springs. Instead of being lifted up and down by rather complex apparatus only... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5794286 | Patient treatment apparatus Treatment apparatus supporting a patient lying in a generally prone or supine position for manipulation includes a base and a table supported thereabove for movement between selected different horizontal positions or working levels for treatment of the pa... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5778467 | Patient treatment apparatus Treatment apparatus supporting a patient lying in a generally prone or supine position for manipulation includes a base and a table supported thereabove for movement between selected different horizontal positions or working levels for treatment of the pa... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5659905 | Patient transfer/turning bed Embodiment (14) of the present invention has powered rotating drive rollers (44, 46) on each side of the bed's mattress (30). The drive rollers are connected to articulating arms (56) which pivot about axis (58, 59) near the center of the head end (21) an... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5640729 | Ergonomic mechanism for use in hospitals An adjustable bed for patients requiring periodic changes of their resting positions. A rectangular frame with two pairs of lateral members are axle members longitudinally disposed along the frame. One or more supporting wings that are pivotally mounted t... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5640958 | Method of imaging a patient's cervical spine An apparatus and method for use in medical imaging simulate within an imaging coil normal movements of body parts such as joints, and improve imaging of soft tissue and bony parts as compared to a static system in which images are taken of a joint in only... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5634222 | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation back support An airway opening device including back elevating inflatable bladder and inflation device in fluid communication with the bladder. The inflation device provides fluid under pressure to inflate the bladder. The airway opening device can be incorporated int... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5626555 | Support structure consisting of a plurality of mobile elements for chairs, beds and the like Support structure consisting of a plurality of elements for chairs, beds and the like, which may be moved individually or in groups, in which the mechanism which performs the movement of the generic element downwards and successively upwards is composed b... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5608933 | Bed having mat support rolls rotated to move a mat for blood circulation of a person lying on the mat A bed having an array of cylindrical support members supported by a main frame to support a mat, such that the support members are spaced apart from each other in the transverse direction of the bed and such that the support members are rotatable, and a d... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5577503 | Apparatus and method for use in medical imaging An apparatus and method for use in medical imaging simulate within an imaging coil normal movements of body parts such as joints, and improve imaging of soft tissue and bony parts as compared to a static system in which images are taken of a joint in only... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5500964 | Patient manipulating kit and method of converting a hospital bed to a patient manipulation apparatus A method for converting a patient bed or chair to a patient manipulating device by selecting a kit including a subframe having a central hinge plate carrying a pair of left and right articulated wing support devices for complementary conformity to the und... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5469588 | Patient transfer arrangement A hospital bed is disclosed which includes a frame, a mattress positioned on the frame, a transport sheet extending across the mattress to define a patient supporting area, rollers for moving the transport sheet relative to the mattress, and structure for... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5362302 | Therapeutic table A therapeutic table for manipulation of the spine and pelvis of a patient supported thereon. The table includes a tiltable frame mounted to a base, and a torso support member carried by the frame. A drive shaft carried by the frame is connected by a hinge... | 11/08/1994 |
