Beds – Invalid bed or surgical support – Vertically movable support for whole body of user
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-03
2005-05-03
Trettel, Michael (Department: 3673)
Beds
Invalid bed or surgical support
Vertically movable support for whole body of user
C005S614000, C254S0930VA, C092S066000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06886200
ABSTRACT:
A patient support is provided comprising a support surface, a base, and a lift assembly positioned to support the support surface above the base. The lift assembly includes an actuator configured to adjust the height of the support surface. The actuator includes a housing formed to include first and second cylinders. The actuator further includes a first piston positioned in the first cylinder and a second piston positioned in the second cylinder. The first piston includes a first fluid passage therein. The second piston includes a second fluid passage therein.
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Brochure “Linak actuators—moving toward a better work environment”, 12 pgs.
Blyshak William
Borders Richard L.
Figel Greg
Haufler Mark
Hornbach David W.
Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
Hill-Rom Services Inc.
Trettel Michael
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