Beds – Invalid bed or surgical support
Reexamination Certificate
2008-12-03
2010-12-07
Trettel, Michael (Department: 3673)
Beds
Invalid bed or surgical support
C005S616000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07845032
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 S.
Richards Sandy M.
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Hill-Rom Services Inc.
Kelleher William
Trettel Michael
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