Beds – Invalid bed or surgical support
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-30
2011-08-30
Santos, Robert G (Department: 3673)
Beds
Invalid bed or surgical support
C005S611000, C005S613000, C005S617000, C005S618000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08006332
ABSTRACT:
A patient support apparatus may include a base frame, lift arms, an intermediate frame, a deck support having three articulating sections, a brake system, various drive motors, actuators, and sensors, at least one power source, communication devices, and at least one controller, wherein the lift arms, articulating sections, drive motors, brake system, and actuators may be controlled from the at least one controller and in response to signals received by the various sensors, while storing data internally and/or sending data to a remote location.
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Cantin Nicolas
Castonguay Pascal
Dionne Jean-Paul
Lemire Guy
Morin Marco
Santos Robert G
Stryker Corporation
Warner & Norcross & Judd LLP
Wilson Brittany M
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