Abstract: The present invention discloses a surgical traction system with a hand gripped tension adjustment device that slidably mounts onto a boom structure. When activated the tension adjustment device moves down the boom structure and incrementally adjusts the tension in a traction rope. The boom structure attaches to a bracket assembly that mounts onto the short end of a surgical table.

Abstract: A mattress comprising an interior core of inner pocket springs arranged in a plurality of columns extending between opposite ends of the mattress disposed within an exterior periphery of outer pocket springs arranged in a plurality of columns extending between opposite ends of the mattress and a plurality of rows extending between opposite sides of the mattress where each inner pocket spring and each outer pocket spring has substantially the same in pocket height and out of pocket height, and the outer pocket springs are firmer than the inner pocket springs to create a relatively firm border around the periphery of the mattress.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flat-fold fitted sheet with elastic around the entire perimeter, allowing it to fit snugly to the mattress yet fold easily in its open form. The flat fold fitted sheet includes a string attached to the elastic, which provides a means for releasing the elastic into the casing to achieve the flat form and a means of pulling the elastic out of the casing to resume the fitted form. In the fitted form, the elastic is tethered at the corners and excess string is wound around a spindle, which may be contained in a pocket when the sheet is in use. Zippers on each corner provide traditional pockets that fit snugly to the mattress when in the fitted form but enable the sheet to lay flat when in the open position. When both zippers and elastic are in the open position, the sheet lays completely flat and is therefore easy to fold and store.

Abstract: A mobility device that includes support assemblies that may be secured to feet, legs, thighs, and torso of a user. An exemplary mobility device may further include an actuator that may be coupled with the exemplary support assemblies and may actuate rotational movements of the exemplary support assemblies with respect to each other. Such movement of support assemblies may accordingly move respective limbs of a disabled user. An exemplary mobility device may allow for a user to change position from a lying position to a standing position or from a standing position to a sitting position, which may significantly increase mobility of a disabled user. An exemplary mobility device may further include an exemplary wheeled base that may allow a disabled user to further move around.

Abstract: A blanket system for covering a user positioned on a user base platform having a mounting element, the blanket including a first layer a first length (l1) and a first width (w1); a second layer having a second length (l2) and a second width (w2), the second length being greater than the first length and the second width being greater than the first width; and the blanket adapted to have an operative hanging mode, wherein the first and second layers are attached to one another around a perimeter of the blanket and along at least one internal elongate stretch of the blanket, so as to define at least two pockets formed the first and second layers, wherein, in the operative hanging mode, the at least two pockets each have a depth (D) between the first layer and the second layer, the depth being in the range of 10 cm-30 cm.

Abstract: The present pull up push down bed rail includes first and second bases that engage a bed, upper and lower cross supports extending between the bases to be adjacent to a near side of the bed to close off any gap between the near side of the bed and the bed rail, and a U-shaped support member having end members that engage the bases. The bases include through openings for the end members that extend into and through the through openings such that the U-shaped support member is pushable down, after which the U-shaped support member is pullable up. Sheeting is engaged to the U-shaped support member.

Abstract: A pop up cover for a crib is provided for providing a safe, comfortable and isolated environment for a child in a crib. The pop-up cover may be made of breathable fabric panels having an integrated frame, for example a flexible frame, which can be folded (collapsed) on itself, for example when folded in specific ways if appropriate force is applied and which keeps the fabric in a taught, open position when unfolded (preventing the panels form falling inwards onto each other). The pop up cover can be lightweight and compact, quick and easy to set up, dark inside and breathable.

Abstract: A body support for use with a bed having a top end, a bottom end and a mattress, including a back vertical wall removably mountable at the bottom end of the bed in a fixed position in which the wall extends across the bed and above the mattress, a front vertical wall extending parallel to the back wall above the mattress, and a scissor jack disposed between, secured to and connecting the front wall and the back wall so as to be capable of expanding and contracting horizontally to move the front wall away from and toward the back wall above the mattress in maintained parallel relation to the back wall, whereby the front wall serves as a foot support for an individual lying on the bed and is positionally adjustable in accordance with the individual's height. A pad may be removably mounted on the front wall.

Abstract: A foldable electric bed includes a first bed frame having top and bottom edges at first top and bottom planes respectively, and a second bed frame having top and bottom edges at second top and bottom planes respectively. A first fixation frame of the first bed frame has a bottom portion with two first longitudinal rods pivotally connected at outer lateral sides of two second longitudinal rods provided at a bottom portion of a second fixation frame of the second bed frame in a way that the first bottom plane is located between the second top and bottom planes and an overall height of the electric bed is less than a sum of the heights of the first and second bed frames when the electric bed is folded. As such, the folded electric bed has a reduced volume, facilitating transportation and storage.

Abstract: A combination patient-transfer air-inflated pad and intraoperative heater device has first and second interlocking chambers laterally fused together. The air-inflated pad has a top surface and a bottom surface formed by way of the first and second interlocking chambers. The first interlocking chamber is formed as a comb-type structure having a main spine with two or more prongs alternately separated by valleys. The second interlocking chamber is a mirror comb-type structure to the first interlocking chamber. The device is fabricated from two thin layers of plastic material, selectively configured and fused. With this construction, the bulk of the device, as well as the cost of manufacture, are reduced. The device is affordable for single use, obviating the difficulty and possible incompleteness of sterilization between uses. The first interlocking chamber has an inlet appointed to be supplied with regulated, controlled low pressure and controlled temperature heated or cooled air.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus supports a patient and includes a litter. A base is disposed below the litter. A lift mechanism is configured to move the litter and the base relative to one another between extended and collapsed positions. The lift mechanism includes first and second frame assemblies each including an outer frame member and an inner frame member arranged to move within the outer frame member. First and second rollers and first and second slide members are disposed between the outer and inner frame members. The first and second rollers are arranged to roll along at least one of the outer and inner frame members with a load exerted on the lift mechanism from the litter. The first and second slide members are arranged to slide along at least one of the outer and inner frame members with a load exerted on the lift mechanism from the base.

Abstract: An expandable fitted bed sheet for fitting with mattresses of different sizes. In example embodiments, the expandable fitted bed sheet is reconfigurable between an unzipped or enlarged configuration for fitting with a first mattress comprising a first mattress size and a zipped or reduced configuration for fitting with a second mattress comprising a second mattress size. At least one closure feature is provided for providing adjustability to the fitted bed sheet between the enlarged configuration and the reduced configuration.

Abstract: An adjustable mattress may have an inner spring core between a top and bottom cover. The bottom cover may have at least one section made of a stretchable material that stretches around the mattress as it bends. The stretchable cover reduces the stress on the inner core for the bending when adjusting the mattress. The inner core may be formed from a spring array surrounded by a foam perimeter rail. Sides of the foam perimeter rail may be formed from individual foam coils.

Abstract: A closed cell foam sleeping pad has a foldable configuration and can be folded accordion style. The sleeping pad's top and bottom surfaces have a plurality of protrusions and a plurality of indentations, wherein the protrusions and indentations are arranged at different locations on different but adjacent foldable sections of the sleeping pad body such that when the pad is folded accordion style, the protrusions nest into the indentations perfectly to give the sleeping pad a smaller packing density while at the same time providing the protrusions for added user comfort.

Abstract: An infant support device for holding an infant. A fabric panel is taut between two or more anchor points. The anchor points may be disposed on a support frame or another structure capable of supporting the fabric panel and a weight of an infant. The fabric panel contains an aperture. A mesh insert is affixed to the fabric panel at the contour of the aperture. The mesh insert has a lower stiffness than the fabric panel. The mesh insert contains a plurality of holes sized to permit air to flow therethrough while preventing an infant's limbs and appendages from entering therein. Responsive to an infant being placed onto the mesh insert, the mesh insert elastically deforms thereby transitioning into a stretched configuration, in which the mesh insert urges the infant's spine into a convex curve.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus comprises a litter and a base configured to receive and support the litter when the litter is docked to the base in a docked state. A foot end extension is coupled to a foot end of an intermediate frame of the base, with the foot end extension defining an extended position wherein at least a portion of the foot end extension extends outwardly beyond the foot end of the litter in a direction opposite the head end of the intermediate frame when the litter and base are in the docked state. The foot end extension includes a top surface that is axially aligned with a substantially flat configuration of the litter in the extended position. The foot end extension can be fixedly coupled in the extended position or movably coupled to the intermediate frame and movable between the extended position and a non-extended position.

Abstract: A device providing intelligent assistance in mobility for disabled people and others includes a mobility device and a lifting device detachably mounted on the mobility device. The lifting device includes a base frame, a retractable bracket structure, several wheels, a sitting pad, and a backrest. The wheels are mounted on a lower surface of the base frame and drive the lifting device to move. The retractable bracket structure is mounted on an upper surface of the base frame. The sitting pad is detachably mounted on the retractable bracket structure, and the backrest is rotatably mounted on the retractable bracket structure.

Abstract: Guard rail for a bed, guide rack for a guard rail and a bed with such guard rail The invention relates to a guard rail with bars intended for extending along a side of the bed. Guide racks are arranged along opposing ends of the bars. The guide racks include fastening means for securing the guide racks to the bed. Each end of the bars is adapted for engaging a suspension element. Each of the guide racks has a hook at a top position of the guide rack. A top suspension element has a pawl capable of engaging and disengaging the hook of the guide rack. Between a top suspension element and a neighbouring lower suspension element, a connecting element is provided, having a variable extension and a maximum extension between the top suspension element and the neighbouring first lower suspension element. The invention also relates to a guide rack, a method of operating the guard rail and to a bed with a guard rail.

Abstract: This invention can help a person in bed to avoid decubitus ulcers. This device has a flexible body support structure (such as a sheet or blanket) which is automatically moved from a first configuration which is flat to a second configuration which enfolds and/or wraps around a person's body. The device turns a person from lying on their first side to lying on their opposite side by: enfolding the person in the support structure; rotating or pivoting the support structure; and then releasing the person by unfolding the support structure.

Abstract: A collapsible stand for a hammock comprising a support structure having a first hub assembly and a second hub assembly coupled by a pair of cross beams, a base portion having four legs removably coupled to, and extended down and away from the support structure, to form a pyramidal frustum, and an upright portion having a first upright assembly and a second upright assembly removably coupled to, and extending up and at angles away from the support structure, the first upright assembly and the second upright assembly each having an attachment point at a distal end opposite the support structure.