Machine element or mechanism – Elements – Gear casings
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-14
2006-02-14
Kim, Chong H. (Department: 3682)
Machine element or mechanism
Elements
Gear casings
C220S525000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06997082
ABSTRACT:
An adjustable bed includes a universal, or interchangeable, bed end that can be used at either end of the bed and can be connected with an existing motor drive assembly. The bed end may include a gear box having first and second input shafts that are selectively covered by a movable cover. The bed end may include a frame having drain openings for draining water from the bed end when the bed end is washed. The bed end may also include an end cap that is fastened to the frame in a unique manner, and that helps to maintain a panel of the bed end cover in a curved or bowed configuration.
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Invacare; Electric and Manual Beds; Service Manual; Form No. 93-152: P/N 51000M493: Rev. H (3) 599.
Information Disclosure Statement mailed Nov. 5, 2004.
Information Disclosure Statement mailed Mar. 21, 2003.
International Search Report and Written Opinion for PCT/US2004/018735.
Goertzen Gerold
Loewenthal Howard
Puckett Robert
Snyder Steven
Spriegel Andrew
Calfee Halter & Griswold LLP
Invacare Incorporated
Kim Chong H.
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