Beds – With means for relocating an invalid – Horizontally sliding patient support surface
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-11
2007-09-11
Grosz, Alexander (Department: 3673)
Beds
With means for relocating an invalid
Horizontally sliding patient support surface
C005S08110R, C005S710000, C005S711000, C004S457000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11264042
ABSTRACT:
An inflatable mattress having an inflated torso support pad, a first leg extending out from a first portion of the inflated torso support pad, and a second leg spaced from the first leg and extending out from a second portion of the inflated torso support pad. The first leg and the second leg define a gap between them to allow the legs to be spread apart for toileting or cleaning of the patient, or deflated and rolled upon themselves so as to provide easy access to the patient during clinical procedures. A method is provided for positioning a patient with the inflatable mattress. The bottom panel of the mattress has a plurality of perforations that permits the use of the mattress as a patient transfer device.
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Duane Morris LLP
Grosz Alexander
Woodlark Circle, Inc.
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