Weighting device for bedridden patients

Details Weighting device for bedridden patients Weighting device for bedridden patients

1995-07-26

1998-05-05

Spyrou, Cassandra C.

Weighing scales

Structural installation

177136, 177144, 177145, G01G 1952, G01G 1908, G01G 1900

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057477450

ABSTRACT:
A device for attachment to a hospital bed to enable quick, easy weighing of bedridden patients, provided as a retrofit device for attachment to hospital beds which are not equipped with such devices as original equipment. The device contains a load cell in a housing, with the housing arranged for mounting to a cross-beam of the bed. A retractable support leg extends through the bottom of the housing, and when the bed is raised on the support leg, the load cell is deflected to provide a reading of the bed weight. By performing the weight measurement once without a patient, and keeping track of changes in bed sheets and linens, the value of a patient's weight can be quickly determined while the patient remains bedridden. The mechanism which raises the bed on the support leg can be provided in several embodiments, including an electric motor drive, hydraulic piston, or mechanical foot pedal.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4038709 (1977-08-01), Kerwit
patent: 4905780 (1990-03-01), Goff, III
patent: 4974692 (1990-12-01), Carruth et al.

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