Pnuematic mat with sensing means

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1983-12-14

1985-09-24

Smith, Gary L.

Beds

Bedclothing

And means to facilitate changing thereof

5447, 5456, A47C 2710, A61G 704

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045425477

ABSTRACT:
A mat unit for a bed may be selectively inflated or deflated, to change the posture of an individual lying on the bed, in a natural and gentle manner. A plurality of such mat units may make up a bed. Selective inflation and/or deflation of any number of these mat units may be controlled to change the posture of, and even turn over, an individual who is seriously handicapped or extremely bedridden.

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patent: 2415150 (1947-02-01), Stein
patent: 3330598 (1967-07-01), Whiteside
patent: 3363941 (1968-01-01), Wierwille
patent: 3879776 (1975-04-01), Solen
patent: 3919730 (1975-11-01), Regan
patent: 3982786 (1976-09-01), Burgin
patent: 4394784 (1983-07-01), Swenson et al.

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