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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8037564 | Air cell unit and cushion The air cells are attached detachably to the base members. By this, it is possible to set up the size or the arrangement of the air cells. For example, in a hospital, it is possible to change easily and inexpensively the air cells on a bed according to the patient's... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7752693 | Mattress structure for contained child play area A mattress assembly for a playard has a plurality of support panels coupled to one another and movable relative to one another. The support panels are movable between a generally planar in-use configuration having a top side and a bottom side and a multi-sided stora... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7552493 | Body transfer system and support pads A system for transferring a body from a first surface to a second surface, or supporting a body during such translation with substantially no agitation of the body, is provided. A pad configured for use on a plurality of patient support surfaces, e.g., with the tran... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7415741 | Surgical patient positioner extension unit A modular surgical patient positioner unit is formed by attaching a plastic linear extension board to a peg board by means of a perforated metal bridging plate. An elongated metal support bar is fastened along one side of the linear extension board for added strengt... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7376996 | Multi-section mattress or mattress overlay and method of making same A multi-section mattress or mattress overlay including a first generally rectangular section made from a first honeycomb core having a first core face and a second core face, the first core having a first facing sheet bonded to one of the first and second core faces... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7356863 | Mattress pad A mattress pad positionable atop a rectangular mattress which better accommodates diverse weights and sizes of the human anatomy for enhanced comfort. The mattress pad includes a flexible bottom sheet having a size and shape substantially similar to that of a top su... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7331074 | Inflatable pad assembly An inflatable pad assembly includes a connecting unit for interconnecting pivotally and detachably first and second inflatable pads such that the second inflatable pad is operable so as to pivot relative to the first inflatable pad between a first position, where on... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7325266 | Therapeutic cushions and pillows and methods of their manufacture and use A cushion or pillow device may comprise first and second tubular members joined at respective lateral portions to define valleys between the tubular members. The tubular members may comprise an outer covering and an inner portion comprising a pliable filler. The out... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325267 | Frame mattress The present invention concerns a frame mattress comprising a frame (1) with a spring inlay (3) surrounded by the frame, and a material (2) over the spring inlay, together with a reversible mattress (5), arranged for abutting the material ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7310838 | Convertible bed having separable interleaved tongues A convertible bed frame capable of being converted between sofa and bed states while interlocking tongues forming the seating portion allow the bed to be either a single or double bed. ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7246393 | Inflatable mattress An inflatable mattress for storage within and use in combination with a furniture member includes a main body portion having a lower surface supportable on a surface such as a floor and an upper surface. An extending end of the mattress includes an extension of the ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7225489 | Expandable seamless mattress assembly The present invention encompasses a mattress (20) for a variable width bed. The mattress (20) has a top section (40) positioned on a base section (50, 60) with the top section (40) having a width greater than the width of the base ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7210176 | Patient transfer device having inclined upper surface A patient transfer device includes a top sheet inclined in a head end portion such that a patient's torso is elevated with respect to the feet. The mattress may include relatively narrow chambers in an intermediate portion for increased strength and stability. The m... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7181783 | Multi-function room furnishing system having articulating separable components An articulated furnishing system consisting of a reconfigurable mattress and a foundation composed of multiple separable components. The articulated furnishing system is adaptable between a bed configuration, a seating area configuration, and a work surface configur... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7117553 | Apparatuses for infant support and development Apparatuses and methods are provided for an infant support apparatus that can be used to support an infant and can permit an infant to develop motor skills and musculature. A support mat in one aspect can have first and second ends and a bolster around which the sup... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7100225 | Modular surgical patient positioner A modular surgical patient positioner unit consists of three perforated plastic boards arranged for interconnection together and for attachment to a hospital O.R. table. Two outer boards of similar length and width and a central board of similar width and greater le... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7093898 | Portable air-pressure applying assembly for seats An air-pressure applying assembly for a seat, having an occupant holding portion, for selectively applying a desired pressure to the body of a seat occupant. This assembly includes an air-bag assembly, an air-pressure source, an inlet-conduit assembly, an exhaust va... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7086108 | Sectional non-slip mattress and support frame therefor The sectional non-slip mattress includes a support frame defining a plurality of compartments and at least one cushion having a plurality of ball bearings received within a cushion housing. Each compartment receives a corresponding ball bearing, thus preventing hori... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6990701 | Sectional non-slip mattress The sectional non-slip mattress includes a support frame defining a plurality of compartments and at least one cushion having a plurality of ball bearings received within a cushion housing. Each compartment receives a corresponding ball bearing, thus preventing hori... | 01/31/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6735801 | Mattress A mattress having a head end and a foot end comprises a first support section configured to support an occupant's feet, legs, and seat, and a second support section located adjacent the head end of the mattress to support an occupant's back and head. A portion of th... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6687935 | 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 (910) being inde... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6582017 | Modular shopping cart cushion for infants and small children A modular shopping cart cushion comprised of a plurality of generally rectangular pads, including end pads and interior pads. Each pad is releasably attachable to each adjacent pad by flexible hinge members. The hinge members have a width adapted to allow... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6564412 | Mattress A mattress having a head end and a foot end includes a first support section configured to support an occupant's feet, legs, and seat, and a second support section located adjacent the head end of the mattress to support an occupant's back and head. A por... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6516481 | Mattress for support of a patient recovering from surgery A mattress assembly generally designed for use in hospitals and the like which is structured to effectively and comfortably support a patient during a period of recovery from a predetermined surgical procedure. The mattress assembly includes an elongated ... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6499163 | Apparatus convertible to a chair or treatment table An apparatus convertible to a chair or table comprises a support structure; first and second pairs of wheels rotatably supporting the support structure; and a platform supported by the support structure. The platform includes a seat support and a back sup... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6421859 | Patient support systems with layered fluid support mediums A patient support system having multiple patient support layers for reducing and preventing the development of bed sores in bedridden patients. A top patient support surface is provided by an anti-shear cover layer. The anti-shear cover layer being operab... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6401282 | Modular mattress system A mattress system, sofa, cushioned seat, and the like, having top surface made from rigid material which is divided into plurality of polygonal columns or spherical shapes and configured into a geometrical pattern in various size and shape which has the t... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6370717 | Bed mattress assembly A bed mattress assembly is disclosed. The bed mattress assembly includes at least one bed mattress unit having a frame to be coupled with at least a buffer pad. At least one cover fitted over the buffer pad is capable of being releasably clamped by a plur... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6353953 | Resin cushioning element A resin-made cushioning element 1 which is of one-piece construction includes upstanding and downstanding portions 2a and 2b alternately arranged in regular manner to form a matrix having four peripheries.... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6345401 | Neck support pillow An adjustable orthopedic support pillow which includes a contoured top layer, a plurality of supporting layers, each having tongue-and-groove structures to enable the contoured layer to be removably supported by one or more additional supporting layers.... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6250719 | Pad for seating system A seating system which includes a seating unit formed with a plurality of openings in the seat and back. Each of these openings is designed for selectively receiving a specially designed seat pad. The inventive seat pad includes a base portion suitable fo... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6212718 | Air-over-foam mattress A mattress structure (30) having a plurality of side-by-side lower support elements (50), a layer of material (54) underlying the lower support elements (50), and a plurality of side-by-side upper support elements (52) overlying and being supported by low... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6209159 | Pressure reducing cushion with selective pressure point relief A pressure reducing cushion with selective pressure point relief features at least two air bladders, and a foam outer layer covering the air bladders. Each air bladder consists of an impervious to air sheet material which surrounds an open celled compress... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6163909 | Pneumatic mattress assembly A pneumatic mattress includes a number of air envelopes and a base pad having two side portions secured to the air envelopes with a number of fastener nuts and fasteners which may solidly secure the air envelopes to the base pad. A number of couplers are ... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6145143 | Patient support systems with layered fluid support mediums A patient support system having multiple patient support layers for reducing and preventing the development of bed sores in bedridden patients. A top patient support surface is provided by an anti-shear cover layer. The anti-shear cover layer being operab... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6122787 | Sectioned ergonomic bed mattress A sectioned ergonomic bed mattress is disclosed. The mattress includes at least two sub-mattresses each with a top and a bottom cover. Each cover may have a color or pattern unlike any other of the covers such that a user can vary the appearance of the be... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6085373 | Modular mattress with gradually varying heights toward the center, having different rigidities and elastic responses A mattress made of foamed plastic material with modulated rigidity, having an upper layer made of a plastic material with a composition based on an open cell polyurethanic foam with silicone, flameproofing, fungicide and bacteriostatic additives, having l... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6055689 | Modular mattress and innerspring A modular mattress having a plurality of innerspring modules with a peripheral border strip extending around the outer periphery of the mattress between top and bottom mattress covers through a releasable connecting means.... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6042186 | Inflatable seating apparatus The present invention provides exemplary inflatable seating apparatus, systems and methods of use. In one embodiment, an inflatable seating apparatus (10) includes a first inflatable mattress (12) and a second inflatable mattress (14) rotatably connected ... | 03/28/2000 |
