Repositioning apparatus

Details Repositioning apparatus Repositioning apparatus

2007-07-24

2007-07-24

Engle, Patricia (Department: 3673)

Beds

Support means for discrete portion of user, useable with bed...

For lower body portions

C005S621000, C005S624000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10431639

ABSTRACT:
The repositioning apparatus of the invention includes a supporting bed for supporting at least a lower body of a patient, who needs repositioning therapy on his/her leg, a lower leg supporting bed for supporting a lower leg of the patient, a first movable table for allowing the lower leg supporting bed to move about a substantially horizontal axis, a first drive unit for driving the first movable table, a second movable table for moving the lower leg supporting bed in the substantially horizontal direction, and a second drive unit for driving the second movable table. Accordingly, the repositioning apparatus can make the lower leg of the patient perform a twisting action and a bending and stretching action, which are inevitable action for repositioning the patient's lower leg.

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Office action and translation dated Aug. 28, 2003 from the corresponding European application.

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