Method and apparatus for supporting an element to be supported,

Details Method and apparatus for supporting an element to be supported, Method and apparatus for supporting an element to be supported,

1997-12-22

2000-06-27

Trettel, Michael F.

Beds

Waterbed or associated device

With filling or draining means

5672, 5665, 5713, A47C 2708

Patent

active

060790687

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method and apparatus for supporting an element to be supported, in particular the body of a patient. The apparatus comprises a support device 20 essentially comprising only at least one closed or controlled-release chamber 21 together with inlet and outlet means 26 via which the filling fluid can be fed in or removed, and an independent control device 40 is provided disposed under the support device 20, said control device 40 comprising filling and emptying means for filling the chamber with filling fluid or for emptying said fluid therefrom and the control means proper 50, 41, 42 for controlling feeding in and removing the filling fluid. The invention makes it possible to simplify manufacture and management of a support for supporting an element to be supported such as the body of a patient.

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