Beds – Attachment or accessory – Self-help support – grip or handhold
Patent
1993-10-07
1995-03-07
Trettel, Michael F.
Beds
Attachment or accessory
Self-help support, grip or handhold
55031, 5425, 403251, A47C 2100
Patent
active
053945816
ABSTRACT:
A manual support apparatus attachable to a bedframe. The manual support device includes a support tube having at least two legs, and at least two fastening members which are adapted for attachment to the bedframe. The fastening members are secured to the support tube legs. In another embodiment, the manual support apparatus includes a support tube without separate leg portions, wherein the fastening members are secured to support tube body. At least two means for attaching the fastening members to the bedframe are provided. The support tube is shaped to conform to at least one corner of the bedframe. The apparatus provides a secure and stable method for a user/patient to transfer into and out of bed, particularly hospital beds, independently and enhance in-bed mobility.
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