Abstract: A shaped support pillow for supporting the head while promoting a back-resting position, The support pillow having a base portion having opposing front and rear edge portions wherein a central portion of the base portion is configured to support against the back of a person's head and wherein a front edge portion is configured to support against the top of the shoulder area of a person. The support pillow further includes first and second opposing supporting members extending from opposing side portions of the base portion configured to envelope and support the back side region of a person's head and neck while limiting the turning of the head.

Abstract: The present application provides an armrest rotating mechanism suitable for being installed on an armrest tube and a frame. The armrest tube is rotatably connected to the frame. The armrest rotating mechanism includes an engagement device and an operation device. The engagement device is disposed between the armrest tube and the frame. Via the engagement device, the armrest tube can be positioned relative to the frame. The operation device is disposed on the armrest tube and connected with the engagement device. When the operation device is rotated, the engagement device is driven by the rotated operation device so as to disengage the armrest tube from the frame. Therefore, the armrest tube is adjustable relative to the frame and has a simple structure and utility convenience.

Abstract: A smart sleep system comprising a mattress including a plurality of pressure zones, each pressure zone separately adjustable for firmness, a sensor to sense a user's position on the mattress, a processing system to determine pressure for each of the plurality of pressure zones based on data from the sensor, and a controller to adjust one or more of the pressure zones based on the determination.

Abstract: An infant securing system includes a bed sheet with a top surface; at least two straps secured to a back of the bed sheet to secure underneath a mattress to secure the bed sheet in place; a vest sewn to the top surface, the vest having a closure to secure around an infant to keep the infant in an upright position; the infant is secured via the vest.

Abstract: A cot includes a patient platform that supports a frame, a patient support assembly, and a pad. The cot further includes a lift system that is coupled to a transport system that includes a cot retainer. The patient support assembly includes a headrest, backrest, seat, and leg rest. In some forms, a child restraint assembly is incorporated into the various parts of the patient support assembly to allow safe transport of children in an ambulance. The child restraint assembly is adjustable to accommodate the size of the child being transported. In other forms, the child restraint assembly is incorporated into the pad. The various embodiments envision a child restraint assembly that is easily accessible to emergency medical professionals.

Abstract: A portable body positioning bed frame assembly having a first frame support reversibly attached to a second frame support. The first frame support has a back frame attached rotatably thereto and the second frame support has a thigh frame attached rotatably thereto, with a linear actuator attached between the second frame support and the thigh frame. A calf frame is attached rotatably to the thigh frame. The linear actuator raises and lowers the thigh frame and the calf frame. The calf frame is hinged to the thigh frame to maintain the calf frame approximately parallel to the second frame support as the thigh frame and calf frame are raised and lowered by the linear actuator. The back frame has a support bar for raising and lowering the back frame and adjustable curvilinear back supports for an adjustable convexity in the back of a user that will maintain the shoulders in an anterior position.

Abstract: A gun holder is situated within a box spring beneath a mattress. The mattress itself has an opening therein matching the size of the opening into the gun holder and extending through the mattress. One can then lie on one's bed and near one's arm, reach downward into the box spring or other mattress support, and grab the gun without having to move the majority of one's body from the position in which one was sleeping on the bed.

Abstract: A patient assist handle includes an outer frame member, an inner frame member positioned within the outer frame member, a support post connected to the outer frame member, the support post having a first end and an opposing second end, a rotation actuator provided on the first end of the support post, the rotation actuator allowing rotation of the patient assist handle about a first rotation axis, and a release mechanism provided on the second end of the support post, the release mechanism allowing rotation of the patient assist handle about a second rotation axis.

Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention provides an apparatus for moving a patient on a pad and holding the pad in place on the surgical table. The disposable pad works in conjunction with the reusable patient lifting/moving base, allowing nurses to more readily and easily move patients on the table in order to facilitate surgical positioning. In another embodiment, the entire apparatus may be disposable. A pressure sensitive adhesive may hold the pad in place and prevent slippage between the pad and the top of the surgical table.

Abstract: An elastic device providing means of controlling its stiffness by controlling the tension of the string or group of springs resulting in adjustable transverse stiffness of it, arranged in matrix to enable the control of spatial stiffness of a 2D matrix in unlimited resolution.

Abstract: An electric bed includes a base, a back frame, and a butt frame. The rear end of the back frame is attached to the base, and the back frame is swingable relative to the base by the driving of a first actuator. The butt frame is located in back of the back frame. The rear end of the butt frame is attached to the base, and the butt frame is swingable relative to the base by the driving of a second actuator. As a result, the electric bed of the invention enables the user to change the posture thereof between sitting and flat lying postures through the swinging of the back frame, and effectively supports the waist of the user through the swinging of the butt frame, so that the user can maintain the posture thereof conforming to ergonomics, thereby prevented from hurt on the waist.

Abstract: A ready-to-assemble mattress foundation including a plurality of rails forming a mattress foundation having a plurality of corners. The mattress foundation includes a plurality of corner connector assemblies coupling the rails together at the corners. Each of the corner connector assemblies includes a first corner bracket; a second corner bracket; a pin including internal threads and external threads; and a fastener threadably engaging the external threads of the pin to retain the pin relative to the corner brackets. The pin extends through the first apertures and the second apertures. The mattress foundation includes a plurality of central support assemblies coupled to one or more of the rails. Each of the central support assemblies includes a body having internal threads. The mattress foundation includes a plurality of legs each including a threaded rod and threadably received within the internal threads of the pin and the central support assemblies.

Abstract: Systems and methods of providing an attendant support on an operating table include obtaining a cushion presenting an attendant support surface and coupling the cushion to a rail of the operating table such that the attendant support surface of the cushion is oriented at least partially laterally outward from the rail. The attendant support surface is operable to provide support to an attendant positioned adjacent to and leaning against the operating table.

Abstract: A patient positioning device including a pivot rod configured with a first portion extending in a first direction, and a second portion extending in a second direction substantially laterally from a top end of the first portion, a clamp portion configured to be coupled to a portion of a medical bed, and having a receiving portion configured to receive and clamp the first portion of the pivot rod in place such that the pivot rod is adjustable along and about an axis of the first direction when not clamped, and a swivel plate coupled to a distal end of the second portion of the pivot rod and configured such that the swivel plate is rotatable about another axis offset from, and substantially parallel to, the axis of the first direction, wherein the swivel plate is configured to provide support to maintain a patient in a desired position.

Abstract: Provided is a suspension pillow that, when being used, gives an improved sense of stability and reduces a load applied on a neck and shoulders. A suspension pillow 10 is provided with: a placement part 1; a pair of support parts 3 which stand at a prescribed interval from the placement part 1; a side frame 4 which is disposed between the pair of support parts 3; and a sheet-like pillow part 5, wherein the pillow part 5 is connected, at at least three points or continuously, to the pair of support parts 3 and the side frame 4, and the pillow part 5 is connected, at a position above the pair of support parts 3, to the side frame 4.

Abstract: A combination mattress includes an elastic body, a bottom cover, longitudinal side covers, transverse side covers, and a pad body, where the bottom cover, longitudinal side covers and transverse covers are in sheet shape, the periphery of each of which is configured with a connecting element; the bottom periphery of the pad body is configured with a connecting element, and the upper edge thereof a shielding sheet. Upon assembly, the bottom cover, two longitudinal side covers and two transverse side covers are covered on the elastic element, and the pad body is placed on the elastic body to form a mattress. The detachable longitudinal side covers and transverse side covers are used to make the mattress have air permeability in different directions, and the detachable pad body allows the replacement thereof with a different type of pad body, thereby improving the practical value of the mattress.

Abstract: A multi-cell inflatable jack includes a plurality of jack elements. Each of the plurality of jack elements includes a body having a predetermined perimeter shape and defining a perimeter chamber and a central chamber. A valve is coupled to the body and configured to provide air flow to one of the perimeter chamber or the central chamber. A plurality of flow control stringers are located between the first chamber portion and the second chamber portion and are configured to control an air flow rate into each of the perimeter chamber and the central chamber. At least one fastener is formed on the body and configured to attach the jack element to at least one additional jack element in a multi-cell stack.

Abstract: An adjustable bed system includes first and second frames; a back lifting assembly having a back lifting bracket pivotally connected to the first frame and a back lifting actuator pivotally connected between the back lifting bracket and the first frame for operably driving the back lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction relative to the first frame; a leg lifting assembly having a leg lifting bracket pivotally connected to the second frame structure and a leg lifting actuator pivotally connected between the leg lifting bracket and the second frame for operably driving the leg lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction relative to the second frame; and a foldable connection mechanism connecting the first and second frames such that the first and second frames are pivotally foldable relative to one another at the connection mechanism.

Abstract: A plate lifting device capable of being applied to a multi-plate equipped apparatus includes a motor, a retractable shaft, a restriction member, and a lifting mechanism disposed on the base. The motor is disposed on a base of the multi-plate equipped apparatus. An end of the retractable shaft is pivotally disposed on the base and is connected to the motor, whereby to be driven by the motor to extend or retract, and another end thereof has a movable member. The restriction member connected to one of the plates of the multi-plate equipped apparatus has a slot capable of being passed through by the movable member. When the motor drives the retractable shaft to extend from an initial state, the movable member is lifted by the lifting mechanism, so that the restriction member and the plate connected to the restriction member, which are moved together with the movable member, are lifted.

Abstract: A system for supporting and positioning a person. A flexible cover layer defines a support surface for the person, and a formable layer is coupled to the flexible cover layer. The formable layer includes a sealed bladder adapted to be in fluid communication with a vacuum source, and particles disposed within the sealed bladder. The system is operable in a first configuration in the absence of the vacuum, and a second configuration in the presence of the vacuum. In the first configuration, the particles are substantially movable relative to one another such that a contour may be provided to the support surface. In the second configuration, substantially immovable relative to provide rigidity to the formable layer to maintain the contour. A controller coupled to sensors may control the vacuum source to move said system between the first and second configurations. Methods of supporting and positioning the person are also disclosed.