Abstract: A patient support system for providing improved guidance tools with respect to a patient support apparatus. A user interface is configured to receive inputs from a user, and an information output device is configured to provide instructions to the user. The user interface and the information output device may be on a touchscreen display. The user inputs may include a search query. A controller may be adapted to determine search results corresponding to operational functions of the patient support apparatus responsive to the search query and to provide said search results to the user with the information output device. The user input may include shorthand commands corresponding to operational functions of the patient support apparatus. The user interface may include a voice actuation device configured to receive voice actuation commands from a user.

Abstract: A lift system includes a support configured to maintain a bed frame thereon. The support is defined by a first swing arm opposing a second swing arm and a pivoting plate opposing an end plate. First ends of the swing arms are configured to swing outward about ends of the pivoting plate. Second ends of the swing arms removably attach to the end plate to form a rectangular structure for securely receiving a bed frame. The lift system also includes a storage unit defined by a lift gate configured within an interior of the storage unit. The lift gate includes a linear actuator for converting the support between a folded and an unfolded position by manipulating the pivoting plate coupled to the linear actuator. A controller is provided for controlling the lift gate.

Abstract: A device for transporting a person, having two blades extending along a longitudinal axis between two ends and each having two edges, and two longitudinal ends, the blades configured to be assembled to each other in a reversible manner in an assembly position by a coupling between two edges, parallel to the axis, to form a concave support surface on which a person can be transported, the support surface having two longitudinal ends, formed by the association of the longitudinal ends of each blade, and two lateral edges, the device further has means for locking the assembly position, each of the locking means being able to be reversibly secured to the ends of the two blades, and able to form a locking of the blades in the assembly position, each of the locking means further forming a gripping portion when the locking means are secured and/or locked on the surface.

Abstract: A blanket includes a pocket comprising a cavity positioned between a first outer layer and the second outer layer of a body of the blanket. The pocket has a receiving edge that coincides with a portion of the first outer layer, a portion of the second outer layer, or both. The blanket also includes a sack that includes an opening having a perimeter, at least a portion of which is attached to at least a portion of the receiving edge of the pocket. When the blanket is in a wearable configuration, the sack is contained within the pocket. When the blanket is in a storage configuration, the body is at least substantially contained within the sack. Methods of converting the blanket between the wearable configuration and the storage configuration are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system is provided for facilitating the lifting and rotation of a mattress with respect to a box spring or platform. The system includes a first and second layer of material attached in a manner to form an expandable air volume. The expandable air volume may be disposed between an underside of the mattress and a top side of the box spring or platform. The system may also include one or more holes and one or more adjustable openings in the first or second layers. The system may also include an air inlet nozzle in fluid communication with the expandable air volume. The expandable air volume may lift the mattress with respect to the box spring or platform under the influence of an external air supply in fluid communication with the air inlet nozzle such that the mattress may be rotated with respect to the box spring or platform.

Abstract: An article of adjustable furniture has at least one support section and a drive mechanism operable to effect pivotal movement of the at least one support section, the drive mechanism including at least a first and a second component pivotally joined by a bearing assembly, such that operation of the drive mechanism causes pivotal movement between the first and second components so as to effect pivotal movement of the at least one support section.

Abstract: A bed, particularly a baby cot, with features for adaptation to variations in temperature and humidity.

Abstract: Disposable diaper changing article systems and methods are provided. A disposable changing article may include a body including a central portion and a perimeter edge surrounding the central portion. The disposable diaper changing article may include at least one storage pocket. Each storage pocket may be positioned at the perimeter edge and include an opening directed toward the central portion of the body. A system may include the disposable diaper changing article and a changing accessory for positioning within the at least one storage pocket. A method of manufacturing the disposable diaper changing article is also provided.

Abstract: A body state determination device includes a detection unit that is configured to detect a plurality of pressure distributions formed by a body weight of a user, and a determination unit that is configured to determine a state of a body of the user by comparing the plurality of pressure distributions detected by the detection unit with each other.

Abstract: A bedding system includes a mattress having a sleep surface including a plurality of air transfer ports. An encasement encloses the sleep surface. The encasement includes an air flow port. The air flow port is configured to be coupled to a pressure generator so that air drawn into the pressure generator is pulled into the air transfer ports or air that is forced into the encasement is forced out of the air transfer ports.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a spring cushion used for furniture, the spring cushion comprises an outer layer having compartments and a plurality of spring modules as well as sponge blocks arranged within the compartments, and the spring cushion further comprises a base cloth having a plurality of openings, each opening of the base cloth being aligned with one or more compartments in a plurality of the compartments, and each opening is provided with a curtain and a zipper provided on the curtain for opening and closing each opening.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for transporting a person from a position on the ground onto the apparatus generally in a horizontal orientation. The apparatus comprises a board assembly upon which the person is positioned lengthwise in a horizontal orientation. The board assembly includes a belt housing for at least one endless belt, and a battery powered drive system for rotating the belt. A hand-held, portable, external, detachable controller has a motor coupling that enables the battery powered drive system to be detachably connected to a battery within the controller. A coupling connector manually connected and disconnected to the drive system enables the coupling connector to engage and operate the drive system.

Abstract: According to one example, a bed stretching system includes a first corner connector that has a first connecting strap, a second connecting strap, a corner top strap, and a corner bottom strap. The first connecting strap and the second connecting strap may be positioned at least partially along a periphery of a mattress of a bed. The corner top strap may be positioned at least partially along a top side of the mattress. The corner bottom strap may be positioned at least partially along a bottom side of the mattress. The corner top strap and the corner bottom strap define a first opening that may receive a portion of a first corner of the mattress. The first connecting strap has a loop fastener and the second connecting strap has a hook fastener, or vice versa.

Abstract: The object of the invention is the adjustable pedestal structure of the bed, by means of which the height and tilt positions of the sleeping platform structure can be adjusted. The pedestal structure consists of the three structural parts supported by the foot structure (30) equipped with wheels, the lower structural part (1a), the middle structural part (1b) and the upper structural part (1c), which consist of the rotation cylinders (2, 4, 6) acting as the adjustment mechanisms for the simultaneous or individual adjustment movements of the structural parts of the pedestal structure and the lever arms (3, 7, 5a) connected thereto and the axles (13a, 13b, 13c) connected to the ends of the lever arms to opposite ends of the rotation cylinders, around which the adjusting movements of the structural parts of the adjustable pedestal structure take place. The sleeping platform frame structure of the bed (31) is connected to the lever arms (5a) of the upper structural part (1c) of the pedestal structure.

Abstract: A therapeutic proning bed include an inner leg support system adjustable between a deployed position and a stowed position. The inner leg support system may, for example, be internally stowed when performing adjustment between the deployed and stowed position. In some embodiments, the inner leg support system may be adjusted between a deployed and stowed position without removal from the bed.

Abstract: A femoral lift apparatus includes a lift device and a hook device. The hook device is coupled to the lift device. The femoral lift apparatus is labor-saving and can avoid the problem that the conventional femoral lift apparatus may block the surgical view, hinder the operation position for a hip joint replacement surgery. With the assistance of this current femoral lift apparatus, the hip joint replacement surgery can be performed more smoothly.

Abstract: A protective, highly padded/cushioned, lightweight, collapsible, portable, affordable, and aesthetically pleasing bed finishing frame. The apparatus slips over a box spring without any assembly necessary, tangentially supporting generous padding/cushion around the perimeter of the box spring, thereby protecting individuals from injury by contacting any hard edges or surfaces associated with the box spring or bed frame and providing a stylistic and finished appearance.

Abstract: A system for use with a bed having a frame and a supporting surface includes a sheet having a bottom surface placed above the supporting surface of the bed, a top surface, and a plurality of tether straps connected to and extending from the sheet. Each tether strap is configured for connection to the bed. The bottom surface is at least partially formed of a low friction material, and the top surface is at least partially formed of a high friction material, such that the top surface provides greater slipping resistance than the bottom surface. The tether straps include at least two pairs of tether straps, with one pair connected proximate a top edge of the sheet and another pair connected proximate a bottom edge of the sheet. The sheet may further include a sliding member on the bottom surface to assist in lateral sliding of the sheet.

Abstract: A mobile support such as a stretcher includes a left rear rolling element and a right rear rolling element. The support also includes a sensor system adapted to sense displacement force applied to the support, and a deceleration system. Provided the bed is moving in a forward direction, machine readable instructions executed by a processor cause the deceleration system to apply a decelerating influence to selected members of the set of rolling elements in response to the sensed displacement force in order to assist braking and steering maneuvers.

Abstract: A horizontally expandable bed rail having a guard rail frame that confronts a first side of a bed to prevent a child from falling out of the bed. The guard rail frame includes a pair of vertical support members interconnected by upper, lower and intermediate horizontal support members that slide horizontally in and out such that the vertical support members have an extended position where the vertical support members are spaced apart by a first distance and a drawn in position where the vertical support members are spaced apart by a second distance that is less than the first distance.