Beds – Mattress – Having substantial means to form or strengthen the edge,...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-07
2008-12-16
Engle, Patricia (Department: 3673)
Beds
Mattress
Having substantial means to form or strengthen the edge,...
Reexamination Certificate
active
07464425
ABSTRACT:
A hospital bed including a mattress and a frame. The width of the frame of the hospital bed is adjustable and the width of the mattress is adjustable. The hospital bed may include a frame and mattress adapted to support a heavy or large patient, including a bariatric or obese patient.
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Chambers Kenith W.
Flessate Dennis
Richards Sandy
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Engle Patricia
Hill-Rom Services Inc.
Kelleher William
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