Percussion and vibration therapy apparatus

Details Percussion and vibration therapy apparatus Percussion and vibration therapy apparatus

1998-12-11

2000-09-19

Grosz, Alexander

Beds

Invalid bed or surgical support

5713, 601 55, 601 56, 601149, A47C 2710, A61G 7057

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061192910

ABSTRACT:
A percussion and vibration apparatus for use in a bed is provided. A pressurized air input port is configured to be coupled to a pressurized air supply system. A valve assembly is coupled to the pressurized air input port. A percussion and vibration bladder port is coupled to the valve assembly and configured to be coupled to at least one percussion and vibration bladder. A controller is coupled to the valve assembly and configured to be coupled to a communication network to regulate flow of pressurized air through the valve assembly from the pressurized air input port to the percussion and vibration bladder port.

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