Beds – Invalid bed or surgical support – Sectional user supporting surface
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-05
2005-07-05
Grosz, Alexander (Department: 3673)
Beds
Invalid bed or surgical support
Sectional user supporting surface
C005S610000, C005S624000, C005S601000, C297S325000, C297S423210
Reexamination Certificate
active
06912746
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a bed for accommodating heavy persons. The bed is particularly for use in hospitals, where heavy patients have to be treated. The invention provides a bed comprising a frame; a central support section mounted on the frame; two opposite end support sections, one being a head section and the other being a foot section, each mounted for pivoting movement relative to the central section; and drive means for driving the end support sections for pivoting movement relative to the central section; wherein the foot section has a platform which extends at an angle to the plane of the section, and the foot section can pivot to a position where the platform is substantially at ground level. In a particularly preferred embodiment the central section is mounted for pivoting movement about a pivot axis at or near to its edge adjacent the foot section and further comprises drive means for driving the central support section for pivoting movement about said pivot axis.
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Bourque & Assoc.
Grosz Alexander
Medi-Plinth Limited
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