System and method to occlude patient entrapment zones

Details System and method to occlude patient entrapment zones System and method to occlude patient entrapment zones

2007-12-10

2009-12-29

Conley, Fredrick (Department: 3673)

Beds

Invalid bed or surgical support

With body member support or restrainer

C005S425000, C005S424000, C005S732000, C005S621000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07636969

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for occluding potential entrapment zones in a bed. The system includes a head-end assembly with a head-end cover enclosing a head-end pad, and a torso assembly with a pair of covers each enclosing a pair of pads. The system also includes a leg assembly with a cover enclosing pads and a foot-end assembly with covers enclosing pads. The system further includes multiple sets of coupling members that couple the covers together.

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