Beds – Invalid bed or surgical support – Sectional user supporting surface
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-06
2007-02-06
Santos, Robert G. (Department: 3673)
Beds
Invalid bed or surgical support
Sectional user supporting surface
C005S624000, C005S600000, C005S616000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11287523
ABSTRACT:
A bed for a person is provided. The bed includes a frame, a deck, and a mattress. The bed further includes a plurality of foot-operated controls configured to control features of the bed.
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Koening John W.
Osborne Eugene E.
Suttman Glenn C.
Visca Matthew
Wilker, Jr. Jack
Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
Hill-Rom Services Inc.
Santos Robert G.
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