Abstract: A patient support apparatus is provided with a cable that couples to a mattress to provide power and/or data to the mattress with the cable configured with two cable portions—a first cable portion connected to the mattress and a second cable portion connected to the frame or another component at the patient support apparatus.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for moving an upper frame disposed within a rocking bed structure. The upper frame is moved in accordance with at least one motion namely a rocking motion, a vertical motion, or both the rocking and vertical motions. Each motion of the at least one motion includes each phase of the following phases (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) occurring at least once: (i) a point on the upper frame accelerates from a first endpoint to a mid-cycle range of locations between the first endpoint and a second endpoint; (ii) the point on the upper frame decelerates from the mid-cycle range of locations to the second endpoint; (iii) the point on the upper frame accelerates from the second endpoint to the mid-cycle range of locations; and (iv) the point on the upper frame decelerates from the mid-cycle range locations to the first endpoint.

Abstract: A patient support is provided in the form of a mattress for supporting a patient on a bed, such as a hospital bed, and a mattress cover. The mattress and mattress cover may be configured to expand and contract to accommodate larger patients, such as bariatric patients, and to return the mattress and its cover to their unexpanded configuration, or in some cases an intermediate configuration, without requiring user adjustments to the cover.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for an imaging subject support system for an imaging system. The imaging subject support system may be a cradle clamping holder comprising: a platform; at least one leveling member, each of which includes at least one rod; a coupling clamp that is coupled to the platform at a first end of the platform, and where the coupling clamp is adjustable between a first position and a second position; and an attachment plate configured to support an imaging subject, the attachment plate directly or indirectly coupled to the platform at a second end of the platform, opposite the first end.

Abstract: A bed rail for engagement between a mattress and a box spring and having a base support and a guard frame, with guard frame having a pivot that pivots and slides in the base support. The base support includes a first seat that seats the pivot and a second seat that seats a biased piece sliding axially on a first support member of the guard frame. The first support member extends from a plastic piece that forms a junction from which a second support member and the pivot extend and that nestles up to the second seat.

Abstract: A patient support system includes a mattress having a core and a topper. The patient support system includes a pneumatic system that functions as a moisture management system with a first air mover coupled to a flow path through the topper, and a second air mover coupled to the flow path. The first air mover blows air into the air flow path of the topper and the second air mover pulls air from the air flow path of the topper.

Abstract: A self-locking mechanism for a folding sofa is provided. The self-locking mechanism includes a link assembly, a self-locking rivet, and a limit rotating rod, where the link assembly includes one end pivoted to a front sofa cushion and the other end pivoted to a fixed base frame of a sofa frame; the front sofa cushion is folded and stored on a rear sofa cushion inside the sofa frame or unfolded at one side of the rear sofa cushion through the linkage of the link assembly; the self-locking rivet is located on the link assembly; the limit rotating rod is movably provided on the front sofa cushion; one end of the limit rotating rod is provided with an arc-shaped hook corresponding to the self-locking rivet; and when the front sofa cushion is unfolded at one side of the rear sofa cushion, the link assembly drives the self-locking rivet to slide.

Abstract: A fire retardant pillow for protecting against and controlling fires resulting from a malfunctioning electronic device may include a pillow body having a layered construction and a pocket extending into a central region of the pillow body. The layered construction may be made of an outer fabric covering; an inner fabric layer lining the pocket; and a fire retardant layer positioned between the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric covering. The layered construction may further include an aramid fiber layer positioned between the inner fabric layer and the fire retardant layer; and a Faraday material layer positioned between the aramid fiber layer and the inner fabric layer.

Abstract: A mattress may include a first section extending from the head end by a distance between 15 to 19 inches, and a second section adjacent to the first section and extending from the first section by a distance of 31 to 35 inches. In some embodiments, the first section includes a different material than the second section. The second section may include coil springs, foam, one or more air chambers, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A support structure for supporting and/or contacting a body or a part of a body. The support structure includes: a base layer having a first surface configured to face the body or part of body and a second surface opposite the first surface, a plurality of fingers extending from the first surface, each finger extending in an axial direction substantially perpendicular to the first surface and having a distal end configured to support the body or part of body, the fingers being arranged at a distance from each other, wherein at least one finger is more rigid than a deformable portion of the base layer, the deformable portion surrounding the finger.

Abstract: Convertible furniture includes a first arm, a first seat, and a base. The first seat is adjacent the first arm and includes a head panel, a mid-panel, and a foot panel. The first seat has a seat configuration in which the head panel is in a vertical orientation. The first seat has a bed configuration in which the head panel, the mid-panel, and the foot panel are each in a horizontal orientation with a top surface of each cooperating to form a flat surface. The base has a side rail that is secured to the first arm and a center support parallel to and spaced apart from the first arm. The head panel of the first seat at least partially supported by the side rail and the center support in the deployed position thereof when the first seat is in the bed configuration.

Abstract: A temperature modulation system for a bed, blanket, or other furniture includes a fluid for moderating temperature change, a number of conduit circuits for directing the fluid through respective zones, a control unit including a thermoelectric device for modulating temperature of the fluid, and a pump. Each of the conduit circuits selectively and independently directs fluid through its respective zone in order to produce a temperature within the zone that is independent of the temperature outside the zone. The system also includes an arrangement of one or more zones in an arrangement in which the control unit is programmed to vary the zone temperature over time according to a schedule.

Abstract: Temperature sensors are configured to sense a temperature for the sleeper and transmit temperature readings. A controller is configured to receive temperature readings; and send to a heating subsystem instructions to initiate a warming process that raises a distal temperature of the sleeper more than a proximal temperature of the sleeper. The heating subsystem that may include a heating element that, when engaged, can raise the distal temperature of the sleeper more than the proximal temperature of the sleeper.

Abstract: An air bed system including a plurality of peripheral devices and a pump unit configured to adjust a firmness of an air mattress, the pump unit including a pump. The system further includes a controller configured to execute instructions that cause the pump unit to wirelessly pair with at least one of the plurality of peripheral devices. The pump unit is configured to receive at least one control signal addressed to the at least one of the plurality of peripheral devices, and transmit the at least one control signal to the addressed device.

Abstract: The baby changing table system may comprise a base, a pad configured to be inserted into the base, a stabilizing brace having a first section and a second section, wherein the first section of the stabilizing brace rotatably interfaces with the base, and wherein the second section of the stabilizing brace interfaces with a surface.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an air mattress system including a first protection cell group disposed on one side of a support cell group. The first protection cell group includes a first middle cell having a height not exceeding a support surface, so as to preserve smooth routing paths for medical treatment pipelines and prevent obstructed flow of fluids. A front and a rear of the first protection cell group are respectively provided with a first front cell and a first rear cell, both of which are provided with bottom air chambers. When a patient needs to be transferred, the bottom air chambers are controlled to be deflated so that tops of the first front cell and the first rear cell are substantially lowered to be near the support surface to provide the patient with an unobstructed transition during the transfer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to patient support systems, such as hospital beds, and particularly to reconfigurable patient support systems movable among a number of different positions. The present disclosure further relates to control algorithms and interfaces for use in patient support systems.

Abstract: A Bed Sheet Tensioner Apparatus comprising at least one weight container, wherein said weight container includes at least one pocket, an attachment mechanism wherein said attachment mechanism comprises at least two attachment points, and wherein at least one said attachment point is attached to a sheet and at least one attachment point is attached to said weight container, and at least one weight configured to fit within said pocket of said weight container.

Abstract: Systems, methods and techniques for operating a patient support apparatus are disclosed. The patient support apparatus includes a support structure including a base and a patient support surface to support a patient. The patient support apparatus also includes an actuator coupled to the support structure and operable to move the patient support surface. The actuator is configured to receive an applied voltage and an applied electrical current, and to produce an output power, where the applied electrical current varies based on different loads applied to the actuator. A controller is coupled to the actuator to determine a desired output power of the actuator and to control the actuator such that the output power produced by the actuator is controlled relative to the desired output power by modifying the applied voltage to compensate for the different loads being applied to the actuator.

Abstract: Provided is a medical imaging scanner system such as a PET scanner system having a patient bed pallet that is provided with at least one multi-axis motion sensor for monitoring the movement of the patient bed pallet and detecting any deviation in the orientation of the patient bed pallet from a predetermined desired orientation during the movement.