Abstract: A height-adjustable bedstead includes a first frame having positioning grooves, a second frame having positioning holes, a positioning member having an insertion portion, a clamping portion, and a connecting portion, and a linkage assembly including pivotally connected first and second links. The first link has an end pivotally connected to the first frame, and the other end pivotally connected to one of the positioning holes by the positioning member in a way that the insertion portion passes through the one of the positioning holes and the first link, and the clamping portion and the connecting portion are hooked onto the second frame. The second link has an end pivotally connected to the second frame, and the other end pivotally connected to one of the positioning grooves by a shaft member. As a result, the height of the bedstead can be easily and quickly adjusted.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a foldable bracket, where a first connecting member and a second connecting member are respectively placed at two ends of a retractable rod body; a first support crossbar is rotatably connected to the first connecting member; a first support rod is rotatably connected to a second support rod, and the first support rod is rotatably connected to the first connecting member; the second support rod is rotatably connected to the second connecting member, and the second support rod is rotatably connected to the first support crossbar; a first rod body is rotatably connected to a second rod body, an end of the first rod body away from the second rod body is rotatably connected to the first support crossbar, and an end of the second rod body away from the first rod body is rotatably connected to the second connecting member.

Abstract: A patient support system comprises a patient support apparatus for patients. The patient support apparatus comprises a base and a litter supported by the base via a lift system. The litter comprises a seat section and a foot section movable relative to the seat section. The lift system comprises lift members. The lift system moves the litter from a first configuration in which the seat and foot sections are generally horizontal relative to a floor surface to a second configuration where the foot section is below the seat section and between the lift members. The patient support apparatus also comprises a mattress assembly integrated with the foot section to move with the foot section between the first and second configurations.

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: One or more example embodiments of the present invention relates to a tilt module for a patient couch, having a first support unit, a second support unit and a linear drive system, wherein one of the first support unit and the second support unit is configured to fix the tilt module to a stand of the patient couch or to receive a couch board, wherein the second support unit is connected via a joint to the first support unit at a tilt angle, wherein the linear drive system couples the first support unit and the second support unit such that the second support unit is tiltable relative to the first support unit along a circular-like travel path with simultaneous variation of the tilt angle due to a change in length of the linear drive system.

Abstract: A bed frame comprises one or more bed frame modules, each bed frame module comprises two metal brackets longitudinally arranged, a plurality of bed board strips and a non-rigid gap locking piece, each metal bracket is provided with inner side plates arranged oppositely, each inner side plate is provided with a plurality of slots at intervals; each bed board strip comprises a main body and metal mounting parts with bayonets at two ends of the main body; the metal mounting parts are fastened into the slots; the non-rigid gap locking piece comprises a limit plate with a limit notch and a first buckle extending from an inner surface of the limit plate; the first buckle passes through the slot to be clamped with an inner surface of the metal bracket, two inner side walls of the limit notch respectively abut against two side walls of the metal mounting part.

Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. A dimensionally stabilizing substrate is secured to at least some of the strings on one of the top and bottom surfaces of the strings. A scrim sheet is secured to at least some of the strings on an opposed surface of the strings to maintain the positions of the strings. The dimensionally stabilizing substrate is laterally rigid enough to maintain length and width dimensions of the coil spring assembly. However, the dimensionally stabilizing substrate is flexible enough to allow the pocketed spring assembly to be roll packed for shipping.

Abstract: A high-performance bed apparatus is provided. The bed apparatus includes a supporting unit that supports a user, and a control unit that controls an operation of the supporting unit, wherein a speed of the operation of the supporting unit in a case where the user manipulates the supporting unit is higher than a speed at which the control unit automatically causes the supporting unit to operate.

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.

Abstract: A body support structure comprising a gel layer comprising at least a first gel lattice, wherein the first gel lattice comprises a plurality of first gel segments, wherein the plurality of first gel segments defines a plurality of first gaps; and a viscoelastic foam layer; wherein the gel layer is directly laminated to the viscoelastic foam layer. Methods of forming the gel layers and body support structures comprising the gel layers. Systems for manufacturing body support structures comprising the gel layers.

Abstract: An air mattress includes a first air cell, a second air cell, a plurality of third air cells, and a body-lifting air cell. The second air cell includes a first air chamber, a second air chamber, and a structurally-weakened region. The body-lifting air cell is below the second air cell and at least one of the third air cells. The body-lifting air cell is inflated by an air source controlled by a control system. When the body-lifting air cell is inflated, a vertical distance between the top of second air cell and the bottom of air mattress is greater than a vertical distance between the top of first air cell and the bottom of air mattress. When the body-lifting air cell is inflated, the second air cell has a lower structural strength than the other air cells to have a cushioning effect against external forces.

Abstract: A patient litter basket spin control assembly includes a first gyroscope and a motion sensor for sensing an angular acceleration of a patient litter basket. The first gyroscope generates a counter torque to the litter basket to slow the angular acceleration of the litter basket to provide stabilization. The first gyroscope and a second gyroscope may be configured as a pair and located at opposite ends of the litter basket.

Abstract: A bed system includes microclimate control capabilities for providing quality sleep experience. The bed system can include a microclimate control subsystem configured to supply conditioned air (e.g., heated or cooled air) to a mattress, or draw ambient air from the mattress, to achieve a desired temperature at the top of the mattress. Utilizing supply of conditioned air to provide air at desired temperature to the mattress system, or utilizing air suction to drain heat away from the mattress system, can provide precise microclimate control at the mattress, thereby permitting conformable sleep.

Abstract: An apparatus for positioning a patient during surgery includes a surgical table frame having a longitudinal dimension, two or more longitudinal rails that are laterally spaced from a centerline between the longitudinal rails and defining a generally planar surface of the surgical table frame, and at least one rotatable support mounted on the surgical table frame for supporting a portion of a body of the patient when resting thereon the at least one rotatable support having a support surface that is substantially planar and generally parallel to the generally planar surface of the surgical table frame. The at least one rotatable support enables positional adjustment of the portion of the body of the patient when resting thereon by rotational movement of the at least one rotatable support to displace the supported body position in one of first and second directions of rotation to thereby allow for manipulation of the patient's anatomy to maximize access to a surgical site of interest.

Abstract: A support cushion includes a cushion body that includes fill material and an outer covering that encases the fill material. The cushion body has a first end, a second end, an outer peripheral edge, and an inner peripheral edge. The outer and inner peripheral edges have a generally arcuate shape between the first end and the second end. The cushion body defines a vertical axis about which the outer and inner peripheral edges curve. The cushion body tapers inward in a direction parallel to the vertical axis to define an arcuate depression in the cushion body that extends along a majority a length of the cushion body between the first and second ends.

Abstract: A folding bedstead includes multiple vertical poles and a top frame which is foldably mounted at the top ends of the vertical poles. The vertical poles are spaced apart. Connections between any two adjacent vertical poles form a loop. Any two adjacent vertical poles are connected by a connecting rod assembly, and the vertical poles are folded or unfolded by means of the connecting rod assembly. The top frame includes multiple top rods and a joint seat. One end of each of the top rods is rotatably connected to the top of the respective vertical pole, and the other end of each of the top rods is rotatably connected to the joint seat.

Abstract: A bed has a mattress with a mattress top, a mattress bottom, and a mattress perimeter. The mattress includes a mattress cover surrounding the mattress. The mattress cover includes a first stretch fabric around the mattress perimeter of the mattress. The first stretch fabric has a first predominant stretch direction that is stretchable in a direction parallel to the mattress top. A multidirectional stretch fabric is positioned on the mattress top.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus that is adaptable to multiple modes of transport includes a variable length base and a drive system that includes two independently drivable wheels that are responsive to inputs from a user to steer the patient support apparatus. A barrier assembly is secured to the upper frame by a tab which is received into a receiver formed in a head end of the frame.

Abstract: The invention is an asymmetrical bedframe. The bedframe is divided off-center, forming a first platform, or back support section and a second platform, or leg support section. Preferably, the platforms are split to separate the area of the bed frame into a first platform that occupies one-third of the area of the bedframe, and a second platform that occupies two-thirds of the area of the bedframe. The first platform—the smaller area—is intended to support the back of the user or sleeper, specifically by providing a rotational force to keep the user on their side. The second platform—the larger area—is intended to support the body of the user, including head, arms, torso, legs, and feet. The angle of each platform is independently adjustable without causing motion of the bedframe with respect to the floor.