Mattress system for a hospital bed

Details Mattress system for a hospital bed Mattress system for a hospital bed

2007-08-28

2007-08-28

Trettel, Michael (Department: 3673)

Beds

Mattress

Having confined gas

C005S715000, C005S185000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11073795

ABSTRACT:
A mattress system for a hospital bed including a mattress and a control system. The mattress system may include a mattress including a core bladder, a width bladder and a vacuum device to apply a vacuum to the width bladder. The mattress is adapted to support a heavy or large patient, including a bariatric or obese patient.

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