Beds – Invalid bed or surgical support – Sectional user supporting surface
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-19
2010-12-14
Santos, Robert G (Department: 3673)
Beds
Invalid bed or surgical support
Sectional user supporting surface
C005S613000, C005S610000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07849539
ABSTRACT:
A patient-support apparatus includes a patient-support deck having a head deck section, seat deck section, and foot deck section each of which is supported on a frame. The head deck section pivots and translates relative to the frame when driven. The drive systems of the deck sections are configured such that movement of links driving the deck sections occurs above the lowest point on the frame.
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Hornbach David W.
Metz Darrell L.
Stratman Terry J.
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Hill-Rom Services Inc.
Santos Robert G
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