Beds – Invalid bed or surgical support – Sectional user supporting surface
Reexamination Certificate
2000-11-08
2002-12-31
Santos, Robert G. (Department: 3673)
Beds
Invalid bed or surgical support
Sectional user supporting surface
C005S086100, C005S614000, C005S723000, C280S250100, C297SDIG004
Reexamination Certificate
active
06499163
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to an apparatus convertible to a chair or treatment table.
OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus convertible to a chair or treatment table that expands its footprint when in the chair configuration to account for shift in the center of gravity of the patient when seated up.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an apparatus convertible to a chair or treatment table that moves the patient to a rearward position when seated up to shift the center of gravity of the patient toward the center of the apparatus.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a split cushion that can be easily removed from underneath a patient lying on a treatment table to expose the underlying firm surface of the table for a medical procedure, such as a CPR.
In summary, the present invention provides an apparatus convertible to a chair or treatment table comprising a support structure; first and second pairs of wheels rotatably supporting the support structure; and a platform supported by the support structure. The platform includes a seat support and a back support. The platform is positionable between a chair configuration and a table configuration. The first pair of wheels have inboard and outboard positions. The first pair of wheels are in the inboard position when the platform is in the table configuration and are in the outboard position when the platform is in the chair configuration.
These and other objects of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description.
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Santos Robert G.
Shlesinger & Arkwright & Garvey LLP
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