Articulating bed and method of operating the same

Details Articulating bed and method of operating the same Articulating bed and method of operating the same

2007-09-21

2010-12-07

Santos, Robert G (Department: 3673)

Beds

Invalid bed or surgical support

Sectional user supporting surface

C005S608000, C005S619000, C005S942000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07845034

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are an articulating bed and methods of operating the bed. The articulating bed includes a top frame and one or two underlying frames. The top frame includes a first side section and a second side section. One of the side sections is configured to slide in a lateral direction of the bed so as to vary a width of the bed. Further, the sections are configured to hingedly rotate. Various methods include sliding and hingedly rotating the side sections. Further, the methods includes sitting up a person lying on the bed and changing liners while the person is staying on the bed, using the sliding and hinged rotation features.

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