Mattress with automatic width adjustment

Details Mattress with automatic width adjustment Mattress with automatic width adjustment

2008-04-29

2008-04-29

Trettel, Michael (Department: 3673)

Beds

Bedsteads

Extension

C005S722000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07363663

ABSTRACT:
A bed includes a frame with a support deck having a laterally slidable panel and a mattress supported by the deck and having a width adjustment portion. A controller causes a fluid supply to inflate the width adjustment portion when a deck width sensor detects an extended position of the slidable panel.

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