Beds – Invalid bed or surgical support – Sectional user supporting surface
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Bomar, Shane (Department: 3676)
Beds
Invalid bed or surgical support
Sectional user supporting surface
C005S724000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07975335
ABSTRACT:
A patient-support apparatus includes a mattress assembly supported on a frame, the mattress assembly including a coverlet configured to provide low-airloss therapy to a patient supported on the patient-support apparatus. The patient-support apparatus is articulable to a number of positions and includes a control network which is responsive to movement of portions of the frame to alter operational parameters of the frame and mattress assembly.
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Meyer Eric R.
O'Keefe Christopher R.
Richards Sandy M.
Wilson Bradley T.
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Bomar Shane
Hill-Rom Services Inc.
Lee Gilbert Y
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