Beds – Invalid bed or surgical support – Sectional user supporting surface
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-05
2009-11-24
Gay, Jennifer H (Department: 3676)
Beds
Invalid bed or surgical support
Sectional user supporting surface
Reexamination Certificate
active
07621008
ABSTRACT:
The bed is equipped with a back lift mechanism and comprises a thigh support mechanism for supporting only the thighs of a user. The bed further comprises cooperative means for performing a thigh lifting action of said the thigh support mechanism in cooperation with the back lift mechanism in back lifting action. The thigh support mechanism has a thigh support member, which has one end, proximal to the waist section of the bed, pivotally mounted on the bed frame to support only the thighs. The thigh support member has a width smaller than that of the bed frame and is provided only at the central region of the width of the bed frame.
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Matsuura Yoichiro
Mimura Maki
Gay Jennifer H
Lee Gilbert Y
Molten Corporation
Westerman Hattori Daniels & Adrian LLP
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