Abstract: A notification apparatus is provided for monitoring actuation of a hand cleansing device. The apparatus comprises: a hand cleansing device actuation sensor arranged to detect an actuation of a hand cleansing device by an individual, and further arranged to output an actuation signal following said actuation; a controller arranged to receive the actuation signal and output a control signal according to the actuation signal; and a notification member arranged to receive the control signal and output a notification to the individual based on the control signal. The apparatus of the present invention aims to provide a simple and cost-effective solution to ensuring hygiene requirements are upheld while minimising form factor and skill required for installation.

Abstract: A notification apparatus is provided for monitoring actuation of a hand cleansing device. The apparatus comprises: a hand cleansing device actuation sensor arranged to detect an actuation of a hand cleansing device by an individual, and further arranged to output an actuation signal following said actuation; a controller arranged to receive the actuation signal and output a control signal according to the actuation signal; and a notification member arranged to receive the control signal and output a notification to the individual based on the control signal. The apparatus of the present invention aims to provide a simple and cost-effective solution to ensuring hygiene requirements are upheld while minimising form factor and skill required for installation.

Abstract: There is described a monitoring system for monitoring an apparatus for raising and lowering a person, for example an item of adjustable furniture or a hoist. The monitoring system comprises a memory for recording information relating to the operational history of the monitored apparatus. Amongst other information the memory may record periods when power supplied to an actuator of the apparatus exceeds a pre-defined threshold, and the number of operations performed by the apparatus. When the number of operations reaches a pre-determined amount the system can inhibit operation of the device.

Abstract: There is described a monitoring system for monitoring an apparatus for raising and lowering a person, for example an item of adjustable furniture or a hoist. The monitoring system comprises a memory for recording information relating to the operational history of the monitored apparatus. Amongst other information the memory may record periods when power supplied to an actuator of the apparatus exceeds a pre-defined threshold, and the number of operations performed by the apparatus. When the number of operations reaches a pre-determined amount the system can inhibit operation of the device.

Abstract: A reconfigurable chair arranged for ease of operation by an elderly or disabled person, to change configuration to assist a person in sitting and standing, to limit the risk of a person becoming trapped in the operating mechanisms thereof and/or comprising means for sensing an abnormal load condition.

Abstract: An articulated bed comprising at least one actuator (4) for adjusting the configuration of the bed and electronic control means (6) for controlling the operation of the or each actuator (4) according to the output of at least one position measuring device. Thus the configuration of the bed may be accurately set, regardless of the extent to which the bed is loaded.

Abstract: A reconfigurable chair arranged for ease of operation by an elderly or disabled person, to change configuration to assist a person in sitting and standing, to limit the risk of a person becoming trapped in the operating mechanisms thereof and/or comprising means for sensing an abnormal load condition.