Beds – With means for relocating an invalid – Rotatable platform type
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-18
2006-04-18
Grosz, Alexander (Department: 3673)
Beds
With means for relocating an invalid
Rotatable platform type
C005S643000, C005S711000, C005S08110C, C005S655300, C297S452410
Reexamination Certificate
active
07028350
ABSTRACT:
An inflatable lifting cushion for an articulated chair including a five-sided polygon capable that is longitudinally aligned on the seat and back of the chair. The cushion includes triangular side walls and at least one interior plenum having an air inlet port enabling air to enter and exit the plenum. A system for transferring a patient is provided including an articulated chair having a back and seat that are arranged to cooperate with one another for movement between an upright position and a reclining position. An inflatable lifting cushion is longitudinally positioned upon the back and the seat of the articulated chair. The inflatable lifting cushion comprises a five-sided polygon including triangular side walls and at least one interior plenum having an air inlet port enabling air to enter and exit the plenum. Another a system for transferring a patient is provided that includes an articulated chair having a back and seat that are arranged to cooperate with one another for movement between an upright position and a reclining position. An inflatable lifting cushion is longitudinally positioned upon the back and the seat of the articulated chair. The inflatable lifting cushion comprises a five-sided polygon including triangular side walls and at least one interior plenum having an air inlet port enabling air to enter and exit the plenum. A transfer mattress is positioned upon the lifting cushion for movement of a patient onto an adjacent bed.
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Duane-Morris LLP
Grosz Alexander
Woodlark Circle, Inc.
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