Class 5/913 - With suction means

Subclass of Class 5 - Beds
Definition: A collection of documents having a suction means, such as
No. of patents: 25
Last issue date: 01/30/2007

Number	Title	Issue Date
7168116	Patient support apparatus having an air cell grid and associated method An apparatus (10) for supporting a patient during a medical procedure includes a bead bag (18) that is filled with compressible beads (20) and that forms a lower layer of the apparatus (10). The apparatus (10) also includes a layer...	01/30/2007
6374439	Stretcher head rest A vacuum pad suitable for use with a head rest of a stretcher is configured to support the head of a patient supported on the stretcher. The vacuum pad has a non-rigid state wherein the vacuum pad is formable and a rigid state wherein the vacuum pad is no...	04/23/2002
6318372	Vacuum-activated veterinary surgical positioning system A vacuum activated veterinary surgical positioning system is disclosed for supporting and retaining the body of a four-legged animal in a selected position. The system includes a bag made of flexible, air impermeable material having top and bottom opposin...	11/20/2001
6226820	Gel pad with integral shape retainer A gel pad assembly includes a flexible gel pad and an adjustable shape retainer integral with the gel pad. A flexible first outer wall cooperates with a flexible inner wall to form a first chamber. A gel is located within the first chamber. A flexible sec...	05/08/2001
6131214	Medical table having a number of rollers which collectively define a bed surface and an associated method for moving a patient from a first position to a second position A medical table includes a base. The medical table also includes a number of rollers, supported by the base, which collectively define a bed surface for supporting a patient, wherein each roller of the number of rollers (1) defines a fluid impervious bag ...	10/17/2000
5971006	Inflatable cushion with a valve A gasproof inflatable cushion with a hole which perforates it and whose edge is provided with an inner valve part on the inside and with an outer valve part on the outside such that the hole is enclosed and the construction is gasproof. The inner valve pa...	10/26/1999
5832550	Moldable vacuum cushion A moldable vacuum cushion for positioning a patient during radiation therapy treatment includes an indexing bar with indexing pins to allow the attached cushion to be quickly, easily, accurately, and repeatably indexed on a baseplate or treatment table. T...	11/10/1998
5826583	Emergency spinal immobilization and extrication device An emergency spinal immobilization and extrication device permits a victim of spinal column trauma to be firmly supported and immobilized for transportation to a health care facility. The device comprises a container filled with a multiplicity of small, r...	10/27/1998
5781943	Medical table and method for moving a patient from a first position to a second position A medical table includes a base. The medical table also includes a number of rollers, supported by the base, which collectively define a bed surface for supporting a patient, wherein each roller of the number of rollers (1) defines a fluid impervious bag ...	07/21/1998
5626150	Extrication vacboard A combined long spine board and vacuum mattress device is disclosed that is designed to extricate, immobilize, and transport accident victims in emergency situations in which potential spinal injury is suspected. The superior extrication features of a rig...	05/06/1997
5618131	Modified artificial surface and method and apparatus of making the same An artificial surface having at least one compartment with a filler therein has the filler held in position by a vacuum....	04/08/1997
5556169	Multi-layer conformable support system The multi-layer support system for conforming to and supporting an object comprises a first, compartmented, fluid-sealed layer containing a plurality of beads which are movable within the first layer when fluid is introduced and which are inhibited from m...	09/17/1996
5394576	Patient support system fastening device and method A fastening device for flexible sheeting members that must be reliably joined at times and easily disengaged at other times is provided along with a method for using same in connection with a patient support system that includes a pressurizable chamber. A...	03/07/1995
5154185	Air evacuable support An air evacuable support comprising an elongated, airtight and flexible casing partially filled with a plurality of beads which are conformable to a person's body contours. The support can be formed into a seat configuration for placement upon a wheelchai...	10/13/1992
5121756	Vacuum immobilizer support A vacuum immobilizer support is disclosed which includes an elongated, flexible casing having neck, thoracic and pelvic regions. An evacuation valve is provided to allow the casing to be converted from a flexible state to an evacuated state. Stiffener sec...	06/16/1992
5103517	Disposable surgical pad A disposable surgical pad for supporting a patient having a cellulose housing with a granular cellulose material in the cavity of the housing. The granular material is generally uniformly shaped, preferably spheroid in shape, and of a size for assuming a ...	04/14/1992
4885811	Protecting bodies during transit A restraint comprises a multiplicity of flexible bubbles which are encased in an air-tight envelope of film material. The bubbles are soft, having a Shore A Durometer rating of 10 or less. When air inside the envelope is withdrawn, the restraint molds to ...	12/12/1989
4657003	Immobilizer device Immobilizing device for restraining a body portion or limb, comprising an air impervious pliant bag, e.g. of urethane coated nylon fabric, a plurality of lightweight expanded beads, e.g. polystyrene beads, preferably of relatively uniform large size of a ...	04/14/1987
4493877	Support member A support device, suitable for the physically handicapped, and also for packaging delicate objects, consists of an airtight flexible bag filled with a granular material coated with an adhesive. A non-return valve is provided to allow a partial vacuum to b...	01/15/1985
4388358	Adaptive support system A rigid, shaped, mass support system, such as support or seating appliances for disabled or handicapped persons, is provided by charging a flexible container (2) made of elastic polymeric film with a uniform mixture of rigid particles of a mesh size relat...	06/14/1983
4347213	Method of forming contoured cushion A method of making a contoured cushion removably disposed on a recess defining support, with the cushion contour conforming to the shape of the portion of a person's body resting on the cushion....	08/31/1982
4254518	Vacuum mattress, preferably for rescue vehicles A vacuum mattress of the type having a casing that is loosely filled with a multitude of synthetic plastic components so as to enable the mattress to adapt in shape to the body contour of a person thereon and which is retained in the body contour adapted ...	03/10/1981
4234982	Vacuum mattress, especially for rescue vehicles A vacuum mattress having a casing which is loosely filled with a multitude of synthetic resin components so as to enable the mattress to adapt in shape to the body contour of a person thereon, and provided on said casing with a valve for evacuating the ma...	11/25/1980
4114214	Super-conforming seating system An improved variable contour cushion operating system comprising an imperforate flexible casement containing myriad amounts of tiny spherical plastic micro-bearings which displace in response to an occupants body weight during an equalized atmospheric-pre...	09/19/1978
4045830	System of protection by modeling A system of protection by modeling and/or immobilization comprises at least one flexible and leakproof envelope, a plurality of resilient and deformable balls therein, and means for establishing a vacuum inside the envelope. Two elastic skins joined in le...	09/06/1977

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