Abstract: A bed frame is provided that includes a lower frame and an upper frame having a first section, a second section and a third section. The second section is positioned between the first section and the third section. The first section is pivotable relative to the lower frame. The third section is fixed relative to the lower frame. The second section is pivotable relative to the first section and the third section. A lifting assembly includes a first end that is coupled to the lower frame and a second end that is coupled to the second section. The lifting assembly is configured to selectively move the second section toward and away from the lower frame.

Abstract: A sofa bed is configured to be switched between a sofa configuration and a bed configuration. The sofa bed includes a base frame, a middle frame rotatably coupled to the base frame, a seat-and-foot frame rotatably coupled to the middle frame, a back-and-head frame rotatably coupled to the base frame, and a spring coupled between at least two of the base frame, the middle frame, the seat-and-back frame, and the back-and-head frame.

Abstract: A device for connecting a cross member and a stand member of a bunk bed includes a support tube and a connecting tube. The end portion of the cross member is disposed with a connecting base that has a conical hole running vertically throughout. A shaft sleeve is disposed in the conical hole. The external surface of the shaft sleeve and the side surface of the conical hole form a pair of coupled slope surfaces. The end face of the connecting tube is disposed with a plurality of grooves, so the bottom end portion of the side wall of the connecting tube forms with a plurality of elastic clamping jaws. One end of the support tube is inserted to the connecting tube. The shaft sleeve is sleeved on the connecting tube, the connecting base squeezes the shaft sleeve to make the two slope surfaces, contact tightly.

Abstract: An endoskeleton elastomer that variably impacts the mattress firmness head-to-toe is described. The elastomer fills voids cut into the foam using contour cutting or spherical cap-shaped cutouts. The elastomer is poured as a hot liquid into the voids, and cools to a solid elastomer. The specific incarnation involves the creation of a set of parallel inclusions at the center of the mattress or a set of spherical cap-shaped cutouts that help prop up the hip area to maintain proper spinal alignment by firming the center of the mattress. The depth, width, shape, spacing, elastomer durometer, and location (both head-to-toe and depth in the mattress) may be varied to impact firmness in any desired manner. The mattress may also include a series of horizontal-oriented cutouts that are cut into various portions of the mattress layers. These cutouts may extend along the width of the mattress and may be placed at portions of the top and portions of the bottom of the mattress.

Abstract: System and method for adjustable, seamless face cradle cover providing a barrier between a patient from any unprotected and potentially unsanitary areas of the face cradle while allowing the patient to breathe freely and prevent creases forming on the patient's face.

Abstract: Mattress assemblies include a hybrid posture support system that provide an end user with improved posture support during use, among other advantages. The hybrid posture support system includes a top foam layer including first and second foam portions that are spaced apart and generally correspond to a head/shoulder region and a foot region, respectively, a pocketed microcoil array underlying the top foam layer that is intermediate the first and second foam portions; and an underlying foam layer. The hybrid posture support system can be used in any mattress assembly including mattresses having a coil spring innercore or a foam innercore.

Abstract: A bassinet includes a main frame and a bassinet frame. The bassinet frame is detachably installed on the main frame. The bassinet frame is vertically movable between a first position and a second position relative to the main frame. When the bassinet frame is located at the first position, a supporting surface of the bassinet frame is located in close proximity to a top surface of the main frame, so that the bassinet provides an unhindered view of a child in the bassinet frame. The bassinet can be used as a normal bassinet when the bassinet frame is located at the second position. The main frame and the bassinet frame can be used as a standard play yard and a stand-alone bassinet when the bassinet frame is detached from the main frame. Therefore, the bassinet of the present invention has multiple purposes.

Abstract: A ceiling lift tilt management system includes first and second motor units, which are attachable to a rail system of a medical care facility. Each motor unit includes a flexible strap, which can be coiled or uncoiled within the motor unit to raise or lower a spreader bar attached thereto. Coiling or uncoiling of the straps can cause raising or lowering of a sling attached to the spreader bars. The system also allows for tilting of the spreader bars by coiling or uncoiling a leading motor unit strap. The system includes a control system that measures the relative lengths of the two straps in order to ensure that relative tilt between the spreader bars does not exceed a threshold. Once a threshold tilt for height difference is reached, further user requests for additional tilting are prohibited. Patient comfort and safety are therefore ensured.

Abstract: A cushion for decompressing the human spinal column comprises a body support surface, a first short flat bottom surface, a longer second flat bottom surface, wherein the first bottom surface and the second bottom surface intersect and are angled at a particular angle lying within the range of 120 degrees to 150 degrees, but preferably at 135 degrees. A cushion for decompressing the human spinal column comprise a body support surface, and a curved bottom surface wherein the curve of the bottom surface increases or decreases in radius from one end to the other. The curve of the bottom surface may have the shape of an incomplete portion of a two-dimensional spiral.

Abstract: Disclosed are motorized beds and bed frames. A motorized bed frame includes a lower frame and an upper frame disposed above the lower frame. At one or each of first and second sides of the motorized bed frame, the motorized bed frame also includes an actuating unit and a gearing unit to move and position an upper sub-frame of the upper frame with respective to the lower frame. The upper sub-frames at the first and sides can be independently posited to meet individual needs. In some cases, the motorized bed frame includes additional or optional components to assist the gearing unit to reduce vibration and prolong the lifetime of the bed frame.

Abstract: A position change apparatus and method for changing a position of a convertible-position item of furniture.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an operating table, the operating table comprising a table top, a table top support and a column with a column head, wherein the sealing device is bellows assembled below the column head, or an adhesive in a hole and/or window on the holder of the cable, or a sealing gasket between the receiver and the column head, or a shield sealingly attached to the column head below the gear. The present disclosure further relates to control equipment, a lifting device, an intelligent charger, a column guide system for an operating table, as well as an operating table including the same.

Abstract: An electric bed, includes: a base bed frame; a leg combination bed frame, which is hinged to the base bed frame and is capable of freely pivoting; a leg transmission mechanism supporting beam; a leg transmission mechanism, which includes a first end hinged to the leg combination bed frame, a second end for receiving a driving force so as to enable the leg transmission mechanism to pivot, and a pivoting arm disposed between the first end and the second end and hinged to the leg transmission mechanism supporting beam; and a leg drive motor, one end of the leg drive motor being hinged to the transverse rim near the leg transmission mechanism supporting beam, and the other end of the leg drive motor being hinged to the second end of the leg transmission mechanism, wherein the leg drive motor extends substantially along a straight line when pushing the leg combination bed frame.

Abstract: An operating table may include: a table on which to place a patient; a base fixed to a floor; and an articulated robotic arm including a first end supported on the base and a second end supporting the table at a position near the first end in a longitudinal direction of the table. The robotic arm may take a first posture in which the robotic arm is housed under the table when the table is situated at a first predetermined position. And a length of the robotic arm in the first posture in the longitudinal direction of the table is shorter than or equal to 1/2 of a length of the table in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A structure for connecting a post and a beam of a bunk bed includes a support tube located above the beam. A connection tube is located below the beam. An end portion of the beam is provided with an insertion connection portion connecting the support tube and the connection tube. The insertion connection portion and the support tube have a pair of slanted surfaces disposed opposite to each other. When the support tube and the insertion connection portion are connected by insertion, the slanted surface of the insertion connection portion tightly fits the slanted surface of the support tube. The insertion connection portion and the connection tube have a pair of slanted surfaces disposed opposite to each other. When the connection tube and the insertion connection portion are connected by insertion, the slanted surface of the insertion connection portion tightly fits the slanted surface of the connection tube.

Abstract: A hospital bed includes a base, a lifting mechanism, a rotating frame configured to rotate horizontally relative to the base, and a patient support surface pivotally secured to the rotating frame. The patient support surface includes a back section, a seat section, and foot section that articulate relative to each other. The patient support surface translates from a bed configuration to a side-egress chair or stand assist configuration. The foot section includes first, second, and third panels operably connected together and that are configured to move relative to each other in substantially parallel overlapping planes between an extended configuration when the patient support surface is in a bed configuration and a retracted configuration when the patient support surface is in a chair configuration. Contact of the foot section with a floor forces the first, second, and third panels to move to the retracted configuration.

Abstract: A system includes a support structure and a sanitation device secured to the support structure, the sanitation device is configured to dispense a material for removing germs. The method includes securing the sanitation device to the support structure and dispensing a sanitation fluid from the sanitation device.

Abstract: Sheet sets are disclosed herein that comprise a fitted sheet adapted to be placed over a mattress, a top sheet adapted to be placed atop the fitted sheet and having a first width, a sheet extension extending from a first edge of the top sheet and having a second width, wherein the second width is shorter than the first width, and at least one fastening device adapted to couple the top sheet to the fitted sheet.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus resembling a rescue backboard for the extrication of individuals in scenarios wherein the individual requires attention, such as medical attention. In particular, the invention surrounds an apparatus and method for the extrication of an individual requiring medical attention from a water-borne environments.

Abstract: In general, example embodiments are drawn to a pillow having a body with a neck support and at least one arm extending from a first end of the neck support to a second end of the neck support, the at least one arm having forming a center void. In example embodiments, a cover may be provided over or around the body.