Patient support apparatus having an air cell grid and...

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2007-01-30

2007-01-30

Grosz, Alexander (Department: 3673)

Beds

Mattress

Having confined gas

C005S702000, C005S913000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10839002

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus (10) for supporting a patient during a medical procedure includes a bead bag (18) that is filled with compressible beads (20) and that forms a lower layer of the apparatus (10). The apparatus (10) also includes a layer of foam material (30) that is located above the bead bag and an air cell grid (36) that has a plurality of inflatable air cells (38). The air cell grid (36) forms an upper layer of the apparatus (10) and provides a soft surface upon which the patient lies. The bead bag (18), when subjected to a vacuum, becomes rigid for supporting the air cell grid (36) against the patient for helping to maximize a surface area of contact between the patient and the apparatus (10).

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