Beds – With means for relocating an invalid – Rotatable platform type
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-03
2006-10-03
Grosz, Alexander (Department: 3673)
Beds
With means for relocating an invalid
Rotatable platform type
C005S08110C, C005S628000, C005S713000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07114204
ABSTRACT:
A patient transfer apparatus including an inflatable mattress, alternatively with a rigid top board with a patient restraint system on which a patient can be placed, when patient immobilization is required. A portable cart is included with a chamber for storage of a plurality of mattresses. The cart also has a gas/air blower and power supply system for empowering the blower. The power system includes provision for drawing power from line AC/DC, and has a rechargeable battery and charger for maintaining the battery by connecting the supply to the line AC/DC. The mattress has a perforated bottom surface for exit of air to provide an air cushion, and is constructed with a white top surface and a dark bottom surface for optimum recognition of contamination, and identification of the bottom surface which must be placed downward. The cart is coated with an antimicrobial substance to minimize the risk of contaminants.
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Grosz Alexander
Jaffer David H.
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw & Pittman LLP
Smart Medical Technology, Inc.
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