Air control system for therapeutic support surfaces

Details Air control system for therapeutic support surfaces Air control system for therapeutic support surfaces

2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Santos, Robert G (Department: 3673)

Beds

Mattress

Having confined gas

C005S655300, C005S710000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07971300

ABSTRACT:
This disclosure describes a patient support surface having a cover defining an interior region, with a plurality of inflatable zones and a plurality of control nodes located within the interior region. Each control node comprises an air control system including an air supply and a processor.

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