Abstract: An adjustable surgical frame for supporting a patient to facilitate different surgical approaches to the spine of the patient includes a first end, an opposite second end, and a length extending between the first and second ends thereof. The surgical frame has a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends along the length thereof, and includes a first support surface, a second support surface, and a third support surface. The surgical frame also includes an adjustable chest support, an adjustable hip and upper leg support, and an adjustable feet and lower leg support. The surgical frame is moveable between a first position, a second position, and a third position, and the chest support, the hip and upper leg support, and the feet and lower leg support are moveable to accommodate differently sized patients on the surgical frame.

Abstract: A drogue for stabilizing a load suspended from a carrier may include a sidewall comprising a sheet material. The sheet material defines a perimeter edge having a coupling portion and leading edge, where the coupling portion has a trailing edge opposing the leading edge, and a side edge extending between the leading edge and the trailing edge. The drogue also includes a coupling element configured to detachably connect the trailing edge and the side edge to a load having a load surface and an opposing bottom surface, wherein the sidewall is positioned below the bottom surface of the load when so detachably connected.

Abstract: A motion imparting leg for imparting an oscillating or reciprocating rectilinear motion to a bed for rocking the bed is provided. The motion imparting leg comprises a base, an upper member movable relative to the base for imparting the oscillating or reciprocating rectilinear motion, a linear shaft motor for driving movement of the upper member, a position sensor for determining the position of the linear shaft motor or the position of the upper member, and a motor controller for controlling the linear shaft motor based on data from the position sensor.

Abstract: A crib includes a support frame having a bottom surface and a plurality of upstanding sidewalls that form an enclosed sleeping chamber. The sleeping chamber is dimensioned to accommodate both an adult and a child. One of the sidewalls includes a gate that obstructs an access opening for an adult to enter and exit the sleeping chamber. Gate operation can be performed manually or automatically with a control module. The control module also includes a means for playing soothing sound recordings to lull a child to sleep. Accordingly, an adult can enter the crib and lie next to a child until he or she falls asleep. The adult can easily exit the sleeping chamber and quietly close the access gate without moving or disturbing the child.

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 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 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.