Patents Assigned to David L. Green
  • Restrained patient excessive movement indicating safety device
    Patent number: 4417572
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus which includes a moveable, switch-actuating member secured to the strap or belt of a conventional harness restraining a bed patient. The apparatus accommodates the conventional nurse-call push-button switch and the switch is actuated by the moveable member whenever patient movement of abnormal amplitude exerts a sufficient tensional force on the harness. A compression spring is adjustable to determine the force necessary to actuate the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1983
    Assignee: David L. Green
    Inventor: Frank H. Green