Class 5/926 - LOW FRICTION (E.G., SLIPPERY) MATERIAL

Subclass of Class 5 - Beds
Definition: A collection of documents disclosing the use of a slippery
No. of patents: 37
Last issue date: 09/30/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7428763	Universal, multipurpose pillow used for beauty and/or health purposes A pillow specifically used for eliminating any physical contact between a specific delicate skin area of a users body part, a support surface, and the pillow, thus completely eliminating any possible contact between the specific delicate skin area and any associated...	09/30/2008
7240384	Method of repositioning immobile patient in bed using patient positioning aid The patient positioning aid assists a caregiver in rotating and positioning immobile patients. Such patients require periodic movement to prevent the development of ulcers. Conventional methods use rolled blankets or pillows to support such patients. Such improvizat...	07/10/2007
7155763	Hair and scalp protected baby linen A baby linen including a hair protection layer and an underlying fabric layer. The baby linen may take the form of a baby blanket or a crib sheet. The crib sheet also may be a single layer of material including two sections of material sewn together. The first secti...	01/02/2007
7096524	Cover with integrated patient transfer device The present invention is directed to a patient transfer system. The patient transfer system is positioned on a support area of a first underlying surface's top surface. The support area (a) receives a patient and (b) is defined by a head end, a foot end, a first sid...	08/29/2006
7032261	Patient transfer apparatus A transfer device is provided for transferring a patient from a first support surface to an adjacent second support surface. The device includes a plurality of elongated side-by-side first bladders arranged to be placed under the patient on the first support surface...	04/25/2006
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
6820292	Patient transfer apparatus According to the present invention, a patient transfer device includes an elongated foam pad having a fluid impervious enclosure. The foam pad is configured to be placed under the patient on a first support surface, and extends along at least a portion of the patien...	11/23/2004
6701558	Patient support surface A surface for a patient support or a part thereof includes at least one inflatable air bladder formed of anti-shear material, and a cover including a foam layer and a highly stretchable material layer. The at least one air bladder occupies a majority of t...	03/09/2004
6701544	Patient transfer apparatus According to the present invention, a patient transfer device includes an elongated foam pad having a fluid impervious enclosure. The foam pad is configured to be placed under the patient on a first support surface, and extends along at least a portion of...	03/09/2004
6694556	Self-inflating mattress A mattress support element comprises a fluid filled bladder and a fluid container substantially surrounded by the bladder. The fluid container is in constant fluid communication with ambient fluid outside the bladder. The fluid container is configured to ...	02/24/2004
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
6658676	Semi-permanent bedsheet device A bedsheet device (10) configured to overlay a mattress (12), the bedsheet device (10) comprising: a slide sheet (14, 16) being constructed of a pliable material and having a lower surface (14) which is of a relatively low friction material designed to sl...	12/09/2003
6560793	Single attendant patient repositioning and care device A draw sheet with low friction underside surface and removable sturdy body straps attached to draw sheet upper surface by means of reusable fasteners to be positioned under a patient in a convalescent bed. A grip dowel positioned through opposing side sle...	05/13/2003
6516483	Patient support surface A surface for a patient support or a part thereof includes an anti-shear liner, a cover, and a cushion layer. A method for minimizing shear on a patient's skin as the patient rests upon a patient support includes providing an anti-shear layer, providing a...	02/11/2003
6467106	Patient transfer apparatus A patient transfer apparatus comprises a rolling transfer tube having an outer surface and an inner surface. The rolling transfer tube is flattened when placed under a patient to form an upper run and a lower run. A fluid chamber that receives fluid under...	10/22/2002
6349432	Method and apparatus for patient transfer This invention provides methods and apparatus for moving or transferring a prone person or other body between two platforms, permitting a single caregiver of less than average strength to perform such transfer between an unmodified bed and a second surfac...	02/26/2002
6115861	Mattress structure A support assembly for a mattress, the support assembly comprising compressible blocks having individual degrees of firmness, and a sleeve defining spaced-apart pockets holding the blocks therein, the sleeve positioning the blocks adjacent one another and...	09/12/2000
5860174	Patient transfer mattress system A mattress assembly including a bottom mattress section and a top, transfer mattress section is provided. The transfer mattress section includes lateral flaps which are coupled to the sides of the bottom mattress section by hook and loop type fasteners. P...	01/19/1999
5815865	Mattress structure According to the present invention, a plurality of mattress structure components are arranged for selective assembly to provide a customized mattress structure at the point of sale to accommodate the musculoskeletal condition and interface pressure prefer...	10/06/1998
5809595	Frictionally variant seat pad A frictionally variant seat pad comprising a top member, a bottom member, a polyester filling and a plurality of hook and loop receiving strips. The polyester filling is disposed between the top and bottom member, and the top and bottom member are secured...	09/22/1998
5787523	Patient sliding sheet with liquid absorbing layer The invention pertains to a low friction bed sheet or the like for facilitating changing the position of a person or part of a person in prone position. The low friction bed sheet includes at least a low friction surface comprising a material with low fri...	08/04/1998
5509160	Patient positioners for use on air support surfaces An overlay sheet and a related method for positioning a bedridden patient on an oscillating air support system for maximum safety and maximum therapeutic benefit. An overlay sheet which positions the patient is provided including the sheet, the supports w...	04/23/1996
5471690	Travel pillow A travel pillow is provided in the form of a torus which is inflated and which has an integral bottom backing member adapted to coact with the seat back of a chair in a plane, train, bus, or automobile in which sleep is promoted regardless of movement of ...	12/05/1995
5465441	Slideable seating member A seating member grips to the clothing of a user on the seating member and slides on a support surface for the seating member. The seating member has a low co-efficient of friction bottom surface, and a high co-efficient of friction top surface. The top a...	11/14/1995
5442821	Patient transfer sling A sling for patient to be transferred includes a trough of strong flexible sheet material having a bottom, opposite side walls and opposite end walls. The side walls are connected to the end walls at four corners with a reinforced edge extending along the...	08/22/1995
5329655	Slidable hospital sheet for turning patients A sheet to be used to help turn or position a patient wherein the sheet includes a bottom surface and top surface, the bottom surface including opposing end portions and a central portion which has less frictional drag than the opposing end portions and t...	07/19/1994
5280657	Sheet position adjustment assembly and method A sheet position adjustment assembly comprises a sheet that overlies a support element such as a mattress on a relatively moveable frame of an adjustable bed. A pair of lengthwise adjustable straps connect the sheet adjacent the head portion of the mattre...	01/25/1994
5201780	Anti-decubitus mattress pad A mattress pad primarily intended for use with a standard hospital bed frame to reduce the development of decubitus ulcers or bed sores in patients using the pad. The pad is multi-layered and includes a cover or casing containing interior strata of a plas...	04/13/1993
5189746	Emergency patient evacuation system The invention relates to an apparatus for evacuating persons of decreased mobility from a building, such as a hospital, in the event of emergency. It provides a device for moving a supine person by lifting or sliding. The device comprises an elongated, pl...	03/02/1993
5123113	Body portion protecting means A selective body portion protecting means for use on an elbow, knee, leg, calf, or the like, to prevent friction on a wound, burn, bed sore, or the like. The protector includes a first non-woven fabric which contacts the body portion, and a second frictio...	06/23/1992
5121515	Pillow A pillow comprising a container made of edge-joined slabs of polyurethane foam filled with a mixture of polyurethane foam chips averaging about one-quarter inch square and polyester fibers averaging about two inches in length, said fibers being coated wit...	06/16/1992
5099533	Partial pillow cover A partial pillow cover comprising a rectangular sheet of smooth surface fabric having means for attaching the sheet to one surface of a pillow, said attaching means comprising at least (4) straps secured to all four corners of said sheet, straps at opposi...	03/31/1992
5079787	Pressure equalizing support structure A support structure is provided which effects a pressure equalization. It mprises an enclosure filled with a large number of loose pieces. In a special embodiment the loose pieces are surrounded by a low friction material, such as nylon fabric, and are ma...	01/14/1992
4959059	Low friction multilayer pad This invention involves a multilayer low friction ambulatory pad for treating or preventing bedsores and pressure sores, and for managing fluids discharged from a person's body. The pad may have the form of a diaper with panels fittable to a person's body...	09/25/1990
4944053	Fabric device in combination with a bed, resting surface or examining table for facilitating user turning and patient examinations A fabric device useful in facilitating the movement of a person's body while lying on a bed, resting surface, examining table or the like. The fabric device comprises a first fabric made from a non-woven material similar to HANDI-WIPE material. This first...	07/31/1990
4864669	Atraumatic pillow and pillowcase A pillow and pillow cover are provided that are less traumatic to the skin and hairdo of the user by providing an outer covering that slides readily over a non-friction inner cover. When the skin is pressed against the cover and the user turns in sleep, t...	09/12/1989
4168554	Cardiopulmonary resuscitation cot mattress A mattress of the type used on ambulance cots and similar patient transporting devices, the mattress having a cover containing patient supporting cushions, the cushion in the area of the patient's head and back overlying one or more stiffening panels whic...	09/25/1979

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Class 5/926 - LOW FRICTION (E.G., SLIPPERY) MATERIAL