Did You Know...
...that the video game, Pong, was invented by a guy who graduated at the bottom of his engineering class? Nolan Bushnell spent more time running the games at a local amusement park than he did on his studies at the University of Utah. His dreams of working for Disney's amusement empire were dashed when the company wouldn't hire him. Taking a boring job, Nolan daydreamed about electronic versions of popular games. He invented Pong, the first video game, and went on to found Atari Co.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7617553 | Patient lifting device An inflatable lifting device is disclosed for lifting the rectal area of a patient laying on a mattress. The inflatable lifting device is an inflatable U-shaped bladder with an air port to supply air into the bladder and a tether to maintain the U-shape of the bladd... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7266852 | Inflatable transfer mattress An inflatable mattress having an inflated torso support pad, a first leg extending out from a first portion of the inflated torso support pad, and a second leg spaced from the first leg and extending out from a second portion of the inflated torso support pad. The f... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7131965 | Medical fluid collection and removal device Liquid collection apparatus usable during surgery, comprising a shallow tray defining a liquid receiving zone that is upwardly exposed for receiving liquid dropping from a surgery area, and a liquid collector in a zone for collecting dropping liquid while allowing a... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7080418 | Integral refuse disposal system A refuse disposal system is formed integrally with a wheelchair. A foam pad is positioned on a rigid seat of a wheelchair; the foam pad and rigid seat are each provided with openings in registration with each other. An annular cartridge of compressed disposable tubi... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7036173 | Channel-cut cushion supports The support characteristics within a foam mattress body may be varied by inserting reinforcements into channels cut or otherwise formed within the foam. ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6952852 | Mattress structure A mattress (900) provides a user with three-dimensional firmness zoning, the mattress (900) cooperating with a mattress shell (720). The mattress (900) includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced, transversely extending resilient blocks... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6931684 | Bed having an integral refuse disposal system A bed is provided with a mattress having a removable insert, the insert incorporates an opening therein to receive a seat. The seat includes a flange contacting the top surface of the removable insert. An annular cartridge of compressed disposable tubing is position... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6848133 | Care bed A care bed comprises a bed main body provided with an opening for elevating a bedpan, a bedpan assembled downward of the bed main body and supported in a freely elevating manner with respect to the bed main body, a bedpan elevating device that is moved between a lif... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6802093 | Bed assembly A bed assembly for permitting a user to urinate and defecate while lying in the bed assembly. The bed assembly includes a mattress that has an aperture extending through the mattress for permitting a user to urinate and defecate while lying on the mattress. The matt... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6725485 | Mattress and bedpan cushion system A support structure, such as a mattress, is provided for the placement and removal of a human waste container, such as a bedpan, with minimal exertion by the attendant and minimal movement of the person. The mattress is provided with a cavity equipped with a control... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6523198 | Modular medical-bed mattress with underlying bed pan A mattress system includes a mattress unit having a plurality of self-contained mattress modules supported on a frame unit that is accommodated on an electric bed unit. The mattress modules are interchangeable, removable and replaceable whereby a bed can ... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6282735 | Hydrotherapy bed A hydrotherapy mattress assembly which includes an air-over-foam core, a base for receiving the air-over-foam core, and a top cover overlying the air-over-foam core. The top cover provides a patient support surface and includes a drain trough. The drain t... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6243898 | Mattress having a removable insert The present invention is a mattress having a centrally located cut-out portion that has an insert that fits therein. The combination of the mattress and insert provides a flat surface on which a bed ridden person can lie. The insert is removable from the ... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6226821 | OB/GYN mattress A mattress includes a head section, a seat section and first and second outer leg support sections. The seat section and the first and second outer leg support sections are configured to define a central opening therebetween. The mattress further comprise... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6223368 | Support device A support device provided to be arranged on a base member (1) such as a mattress, a bunk or a bed, and comprising an inflatable portion (2) which is arranged to be in an inflated state in order to lift a person resting upon the inflatable portion (2), the... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6000078 | Disposable bedpan system for use with elevated patient support A disposable bedpan system for use with a patient underlayment that has a cavity in registry with the buttocks of a supine patient lying thereon is provided wherein the disposable bedpan is supported in said cavity by a laterally-collapsible hoop-like sup... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5926875 | Nursed person's bed with flush toilet A bed, in combination with a flush toilet, has a bed body (1) provided with an opening (2). The opening has a width which is sufficient to accommodate the hips of a sick or disabled person laying on the bed. The opening (2) can be opened and closed by a c... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5901390 | System for inserting and removing a bed pan A system for inserting and removing a bed pan in conjunction with a bed, utilizing a vessel which is capable of holding human waste products. A track is supported by the bed and extends along and beneath the top surface of the bed. The track includes a gu... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5689844 | Pillow This invention relates to an improved pillow having a multiple layer configuration. The pillow comprises an inner core, an intermediate layer and a surface layer. The inner core is integrally formed by three different materials each of which them has diff... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5675854 | Mattress apparatus A mattress apparatus for incontinent patients includes first and second resilient mattress portions each having a sloping end and a water repellent cover attached thereover. The covers are removably attached together to form a mattress. A liquid drain cov... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5594962 | Fluid filled medical mattress The subject matter of the invention is a medical mattress comprising a flexible tubular envelope (1) open at two ends, divided into a central section (3a, 3b) open at both ends and flanked, on either side, by an area forming a border (4a, 4b; 5a, 5b) open... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5588167 | Apparatus and method for managing waste from patient care maintenance and treatment An apparatus and method for managing waste from patient care, maintenance, and/or treatment includes an inflatable bladder member disposed to support at least a first portion of the body of the patient. A flexible basin member is fitted over the bladder a... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5438721 | Apparatus and method for managing waste from patient care, maintenance and treatment An apparatus and method for managing waste from patient care, maintenance, and/or treatment includes an inflatable bladder member disposed to support at least a first portion of the body of the patient. A flexible basin member is fitted over the bladder a... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5381573 | Automatic invalid relief facility The object of the invention is to provide a facility that permits invalids and other movement-restricted persons to independently attend to the business of the elimination of body wastes and without the necessity of being removed from the vehicle of confi... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5355540 | Invalid bed A bed (10) for patients requiring bed treatment having a cut out (19) in the base (18) beneath which is a toilet pan (22, 23, 25) preferably having flowing water supply (26) and drain (27) connections. A mattress (35) having one quarter (36) removed is po... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5351349 | Multipurpose sickbed A multipurpose sickbed which includes an excretion collector mounted around an opening on an intermediate bed plate thereof for collecting waste excreted from the body of the patient as the patient is turned to a sitting position by a hydraulic cylinder, ... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5327599 | Hospital bed with bed pan insert A bed includes a mattress having a head section, foot section, and a medial section disposed between the head and foot sections. A frame supports the mattress sections. A plate is disposed within the frame for supporting the mattress medial section. The p... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5265296 | Automatic disposable under pad apparatus An automatic disposable under pad apparatus for a hospital bed is provided which consists of a frame and a mattress having a central inflatable transverse section. The mattress is supported on the frame along with a structure for supporting a hip portion ... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5189745 | Mattress construction for support structure containing human waste collection system A system is provided for the collection, storage and disposal of human wastes. An externally positionable patient interface directs wastes to a storage container. Accumulated wastes are sealed within the storage container to prevent cross-contamination. T... | 03/02/1993 |
| 5081721 | Method of using inflatable patient support with a bedpan An inflatable underlayment is provided for placing beneath a bedridden patient to elevate the patient by its subsequent inflation and, by means of a cavity in the inflated underlayment, to provide clearance for the placement of a bedpan for use by the pat... | 01/21/1992 |
| 5077845 | Bed with built-in commode A bed with a built-in commode is provided which has a bed frame, a mattress having a through-hole formed almost at the central portion of the mattress and placed on the bed frame, a commode attached to the mattress at the through-hole, a pair of inflatabl... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5044023 | Integrated mattress and commode with segmented mattress/commode section A bed with an integrated commode includes a mattress (70) and a secondary support surface (72). The secondary surface (72) has a hole (26) disposed therein. The hole (26) is operable to receive the outer peripheral edge of the commode seat (14). A sanitar... | 09/03/1991 |
| 5001790 | Bed with disposable bedpan A bed for assisting bedridden patients in the excretory functions. The bed includes a frame, a patient platform disposed on the frame. The patient platform includes a passageway for allowing passage of excrement from the patient. A mattress is provided on... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4989280 | Automatically actuated invalid bed toilet system An invalid toilet is disclosed which is used in combination with an air inflated hospital bed which typically have a plurality of individually inflatable air sacks. The invalid toilet is stored in a cabinet member in a position such that it makes efficien... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4977629 | Portable inflatable patient assist apparatus A multi-chambered, normally deflated pad positioned on a bed wherein the bed-ridden person would make contact with the pad in that area of the body between the hips and shoulder. The pad would have first and second inflatable chambers positioned adjacent ... | 12/18/1990 |
| 4974270 | Disposable bed pan A bed pan for use in patient care has a disposable plastic liner waste collector suspended from an open frame whose exterior dimensions encompass the plastic liner and retainers for keeping the plastic liner to the frame. The bed pan is advantageously use... | 12/04/1990 |
| 4965900 | Absorbent device An absorption pad for a bed is disclosed including a bag like member having an upper and a lower compartment, a moisture impervious periphery and bottom and a moisture permeable top covering and internal divider wall. A non-absorbant, moisture permeable c... | 10/30/1990 |
| 4949409 | Pneumatic lift to aid bedpan use An inflatable underlayment is provided for a bedridden patient to elevate the patient and, by means of a wedge-shaped cavity in the inflated underlayment, to provide clearance for the placement of a fracture pan for use as a bedpan by the patient, wherein... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4944058 | Integrated mattress and flush commode A bed with an integrated commode includes a mattress (10) and bed frame with a hole (26) disposed therein. The hole (26) is operable to receive the outer peripheral edge of the commode seat (14). A sanitary insert (12) is provided which has an upper surfa... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4847932 | Method and apparatus for receiving fluids and wastes of a bedridden patient An apparatus for receiving fluids and wastes of a bedridden patient including a mattress with an elongated cavity generally in the middle portion, the cavity being the depth of the mattress and having an upper edge defined by the top surface of the mattre... | 07/18/1989 |
