Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Nguyen, Hung T. (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C340S665000, C340S666000, C340S667000, C340S686100, C340S870030, C340S286070
Reexamination Certificate
active
07978084
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is provided for detecting the presence of an obstruction with respect to a height-adjustable bed. The apparatus includes one or more sensors coupled to the bed. At least one of the sensors has an output signal which is variable in response to changes in a weight applied to the support surface. The apparatus also includes a controller having inputs configured to receive the output signals from the sensor or sensors. The controller is configured to monitor the output signals, and turn on a room light if a change in position of a body relative to a support surface of the bed is detected.
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Dixon Stephen A.
Findlay James K.
Jacques William L.
Jones James W.
Menkedick Douglas J.
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Hill-Rom Services Inc.
Nguyen Hung T.
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