Apparatus and method for closing hospital bed gaps

Details Apparatus and method for closing hospital bed gaps Apparatus and method for closing hospital bed gaps

2007-05-29

2007-05-29

Trettel, Michael (Department: 3673)

Beds

Having safety device

Side guard

C005S430000, C005S662000, C005S663000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11095967

ABSTRACT:
A patient support is provided. The patient support includes a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and a set of siderails configured to block egress of a patient from the patient support. The siderails are configured to reduce gaps defined between the siderails and the other components of the patient support.

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