Beds – Invalid bed or surgical support – Sectional user supporting surface
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-03
2008-12-16
Trettel, Michael (Department: 3673)
Beds
Invalid bed or surgical support
Sectional user supporting surface
C005S710000, C005S715000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07464422
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a portable device for rotating bed-ridden patients from their back to their side with little or no assistance from the care provider. The device comprises of a base material, a plurality of elongated air chambers interconnected on the base material consisting of five independent air chambers configured to lie beneath the patient in a secured manner that allows the air chambers to function between the patient and a bed like supporting surface. The device rotates the patient, functions as armrest, acts as a cushion support for the patient to lie against while on their side or on their back.
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