Dynamic cellular person support surface

Details Dynamic cellular person support surface Dynamic cellular person support surface

2005-08-16

2008-08-12

Engle, Patricia (Department: 3673)

Beds

Mattress

Having confined gas

C005S710000, C005S709000, C005S714000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07409735

ABSTRACT:
A person support surface comprises a multitude of inflatable cells. The cells are inflated and deflated to adjust an interface pressure between the person support surface and a person supported by the surface.

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