Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-25
2005-01-25
Goins, Davetta W. (Department: 2632)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C340S573100, C340S573400, C340S686100, C200S08500R
Reexamination Certificate
active
06847301
ABSTRACT:
The disclosed invention is a patient monitoring system that employs a pressure sensitive pad. The pad is placed beneath a patient who is lying in bed or sitting in a chair. When weight is removed from the pad, an alarm is given. The pad comprises an upper layer of circuitry and a lower layer of circuitry. When the respective layers of circuitry are in contact, the alarm remains off, but when the layers of circuitry become separated, the alarm is given. This invention is generally for use in hospitals and nursing homes to alert caregivers when a patient falls out of a bed or a wheelchair; or if a patient otherwise leaves a bed or chair against the wishes of the caregiver. This situation is of special concern with elderly patients, post operational patients, and/or at night when nursing staffs are reduced.
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Carter Ryan N.
Goins Davetta W.
Personal Safety Corporation
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