Beds – With means for relocating an invalid – Rotatable platform type
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-22
2009-12-08
Santos, Robert G (Department: 3673)
Beds
With means for relocating an invalid
Rotatable platform type
C005S08110C, C005S710000, C005S711000, C005S713000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07627910
ABSTRACT:
A transfer mattress includes an upper mattress having three longitudinally oriented plenums and three separate inlet/outlet valves that are each arranged in airflow communication with their respective plenum. First and second of the plenums are arranged in airflow communication with one another while a central plenum is arranged in airflow isolation from the first plenum and the second plenum so that the first and second plenums may be inflated and deflated independently of the central plenum. A lower inflatable mattress is separated by a common wall from the upper mattress. A lower inlet/outlet valve is arranged in airflow communication with a lower plenum defined by the lower inflatable mattress. A bottom wall defines a plurality of perforations so that when the lower plenum is charged with pressurized air, it escapes under pressure through the perforations to create an air bearing under the mattress. A method for transporting a patient in comfort is also provided by the invention.
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PCT/US2008/064201 International Search Report, mailed Sep. 2, 2008.
Duane Morris LLP
Santos Robert G
Woodlark Circle, Inc.
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