Telescoping Patents (Class 5/429)
  • Patent number: 10231889
    Abstract: A bed is provided. The bed may include a lift system which raises and lowers a support deck of the bed. The lift system may include multiple individually actuatable lift systems. The bed may include an expandable support deck. The bed may include a powered caster braking system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: KAP Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Karl Johnson, Taylor Allen Ressel
  • Patent number: 9744088
    Abstract: An electric bed includes a base frame, a movable frame slidably disposed on the base frame and moveable backward and forward, a back frame having a rear end pivotally connected with the movable frame, and a driving member extendable and retractable in length, having a rear end pivotally connected with the movable frame and located below the rear end of the back frame, and a front end pivotally connected with the back frame. A linkage has a front end pivotally connected with the base frame, and a rear end pivotally connected with the back frame and located between the rear end of the back frame and the front end of the driving member. When the driving member extends longer, the back frame is rotated upwardly to enable the rear end of the back frame and the movable frame to horizontally move forward together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Inventor: Chuan-Hang Shih
  • Patent number: 9155400
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Regalo International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Flannery, Porter R. Million
  • Patent number: 8752220
    Abstract: A patient support system, such as a bed, stretcher, wheelchair or the like, has an electronic control system and a user interface. The electronic control system and the user interface control bed functions, such as articulation of the head, seat, and leg sections of the bed deck, and control and/or monitor the operation of medical equipment, such as heart rate monitors, blood pressure monitors, thermometers, sequential compression therapy devices, chest wall oscillation devices, respiratory therapy devices, blood oxygen monitors, and the like. In some embodiments, the electronic control system and user interface communicate with patient personal digital devices, such as audio players, computers, and phones. The user interface is on the headboard, footboard, and/or on a siderail of the bed in some embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter H. Soderberg, Christopher R. O'Keefe, Timothy A. Stanley
  • Patent number: 8745786
    Abstract: A siderail assembly includes a guide, a support frame coupled to the frame and movable between first and second positions, and a barrier coupled to the support frame and movable therewith. The siderail assembly further includes a handle coupled to the barrier to move between a first position and a second position relative to the barrier. The siderail assembly may include electronic controls to change the position or limit movement of various portions of a patient support apparatus on which the siderail assembly may be coupled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirill Andrienko, Richard H. Heimbrock, Robert Mark Zerhusen
  • Patent number: 8621688
    Abstract: A siderail assembly includes a guide, a support coupled to the guide to move relative to the guide, and a barrier coupled to the guide. The barrier is movable between a lowered position, wherein the barrier is situated substantially below a frame of a patient support apparatus, and a raised position, wherein the barrier is situated substantially above the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Kirill Andrienko
  • Patent number: 8590080
    Abstract: An arm rest bed attachment assembly supports an arm of a person while in bed. The assembly includes a support post and a cushion coupled to the support post. The cushion is configured for supporting an arm of a person while in bed. A support bracket is selectively insertable under a mattress on a bed. The support bracket is coupled to and extends from the support post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Inventor: Larry M. Staresinic
  • Patent number: 8555436
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Regalo International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Flannery, Porter R. Million
  • Patent number: 8413270
    Abstract: A siderail assembly includes a guide, a support frame coupled to the frame and movable between first and second positions, and a barrier coupled to the support frame and movable therewith. The siderail assembly further includes a handle coupled to the barrier to move between a first position and a second position relative to the barrier. The siderail assembly may include electronic controls to change the position or limit movement of various portions of a patient support apparatus on which the siderail assembly may be coupled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Turner, Richard H. Heimbrock
  • Patent number: 8387180
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bed having a rigid deck supported over the base. Four sections can be provided, with three of the sections comprising rigid grids that lie in respective planes. The sections can be coplanar when the deck is in a flat position. Several cross members can be provided to support the deck sections. Holders, which can be comprised of slots that are formed in the cross members, provide bidirectional support to side rails. In this regard, the bed rails can be removably positioned within the slots to maintain the position of the bed rails and eliminate rail migration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: GF Health Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Paul Rizzardo
  • Patent number: 8312577
    Abstract: The invention relates to a side grate for a bed, particularly for a hospital bed and/or a nursing bed. In order to provide a side grate configured in a novel manner, the invention provides a side grate that is supported on a support post (34) of the bed in a height adjustable manner on the end, and in a freestanding manner on the other side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Spiroplex GmbH
    Inventor: Klaus Bock
  • Patent number: 8296883
    Abstract: Side barrier retractable bed made up of parallel bars (e.g. 14, 15, 16) that may be retracted to a low position along the length of the bed. To minimize the height of the barrier when in the low position, at least two of the bars (15 and 16) have profiles and positions to allow that they fit together lengthwise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua W. Shenk, Jean Bernard Duvert, Mickael Maho, Jean Luc Guillemot
  • Publication number: 20120144583
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a base, a frame coupled to the base, and a deck supported by the frame and capable of moving relative to the frame. The patient support apparatus further includes a siderail movable between a stowed position substantially below the deck, a barrier position preventing a patient from exiting the side of the patient support apparatus, and an assist position providing a handhold for a patient exiting the bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventor: Jonathan D. Turner
  • Patent number: 8020225
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to occlude openings and spaces of side rails are provided. One embodiment includes a pad body panel having attachment openings each defining a pivot axis. The embodiment includes follower slots in the pad body panel each to receive a bracket pivot of a pivot arm, each follower slot having a configuration centered on the attachment opening of the pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Vrzalik, Cesar Z. Lina
  • Patent number: 7971291
    Abstract: A bed siderail has a vertical siderail extension, a horizontal siderail extension, or both. A bed siderail has dual vertical siderail extensions. A bed has gap fillers pivotally mounted to the headboard and/or footboard, either in the manner of a hinge, or by means of a dual axis pivot, to fill gaps between the headboard/footboard and a siderail. A bed siderail has pivotally mounted gap fillers directed toward the headboard, footboard, or an adjacent siderail. A bed has slidably mounted gap fillers. A bed siderail has pivotally mounted gap fillers, to fill a gap between the siderail and a mattress, the gap fillers being either gravity- or cam-activated, or being integrally formed in the siderail support arms. A bed siderail is rotatable from a deployed to a stowed position, and is simultaneously stowed close-into or underneath the bed frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Martin W. Stryker, Jeffrey L. Lewandowski
  • Patent number: 7934276
    Abstract: An end panel 312 for a patient-support apparatus 310 includes a main portion 316 and one or more movable portions 330, 332. The movable portions 330, 332 are movable to provide a barrier 318 in a gap between a siderail 360 of the patient-support apparatus 310 and the main portion 316 of the end panel 312.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Kenneth W. Meyer, John B. Wilker, Jr., Richard H. Heimbrock, James L. Walke, Robert M. Zerhusen, Michael M. Frondorf
  • Patent number: 7814588
    Abstract: A bed with a movable side barrier comprising a barrier element and a body is disclosed. The barrier element is associated with a deformable parallelogram mechanism hinged to a frame of the bed, said mechanism includes a deployment bar hinged between two parallel arms, and the barrier element is constrained to slide along vertical guide means carried by the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Hill-Rom S.A.S.
    Inventors: Pascal Guguin, Thierry Jaffre, Philippe Kaikenger
  • Patent number: 7805782
    Abstract: A hospital bed having a deck with an adjustable width. The hospital bed includes a plurality of siderails configured to extend the width of the deck. The hospital bed can support a bariatric, large or obese patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Reza Hakamiun, Thomas Uzzle, Mary Butler, Nicholas Stanfield, Larry A. Richer, Darrell Borgman
  • Publication number: 20100122412
    Abstract: Side barrier retractable bed made up of parallel bars (e.g. 14, 15, 16) that may be retracted to a low position along the length of the bed. To minimize the height of the barrier when in the low position, at least two of the bars (15 and 16) have profiles and positions to allow that they fit together lengthwise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Joshua W. Shenk, Jean Bernard Duvert, Mickael Maho
  • Patent number: 7712167
    Abstract: A bed with a movable side barrier comprising a main barrier element and a bottom extender is disclosed. The main barrier element is associated with a deformable parallelogram mechanism hinged to a frame of the bed, said mechanism includes a deployment bar hinged between two parallel arms, and the bottom extender is attached to the deployment bar via a horizontally-sliding connection and is constrained to slide along vertical guide means carried by the main barrier element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Hill-Rom S.A.S.
    Inventors: Pascal Guguin, Thierry Jaffre, Philippe Kaikenger
  • Patent number: 7712165
    Abstract: A bed has a retractable barrier combining vertical movement and transverse movement. The barrier comprises two parallel arms forming portions of a deformable parallelogram system, and each arm is attached the frame by a two-element telescopic mechanism comprising an inner element and an outer element that are constrained relative to each other by a shape connection suitable for varying the transverse position of the barrier element while it is being moved vertically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Hill-Rom S.A.S.
    Inventor: Pascal Guguin
  • Patent number: 7703803
    Abstract: A safety restraint system for a vehicle includes a safety net stored in a wall mounted cartridge wherein a guiding bar, securable in a locking mechanism, steers the safety net away from the wall and provides a secured space around a bunk. The safety net is secured adjacent to the bunk using a locking bar. The safety net may be provided with one or several safety belts at least partly attached to the safety net.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Volvo Lastvagnar AB
    Inventors: Tomas Ekberg, Niklas Thuresson
  • Publication number: 20100088817
    Abstract: The invention relates to a side grate for a bed, particularly for a hospital bed and/or a nursing bed. In order to provide a side grate configured in a novel manner, the invention provides a side grate that is supported on a support post (34) of the bed in a height adjustable manner on the end, and in a freestanding manner on the other side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: SPIROPLEX GMBH
    Inventor: Klaus Bock
  • Publication number: 20080289107
    Abstract: A bariatric hospital bed with full feature capability to enhance the care and treatment of bariatric patients. Among the features are fully adjustable and retractable siderails, bed raise-and-lower features, head-up and leg-down features for converting to a seated position, as well as Trendelenburg and reverse-Trendelenburg features. An integral scale assembly and radioluscent capabilities with a built'in X-ray tray are also provided together with redundant, easy-access controls in a pendant as well as in both siderails. An improved footboard is also provided for use as both a foot-rest and a step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: KCI LICENSING, INC.
    Inventor: John H. Vrzalik
  • Patent number: 7302720
    Abstract: A bed rail structured to minimize the gap between the mattress and the bed rail and including a leg portion and a rail portion. The rail portion extends upwardly on a first side of the mattress to extend beyond the sleeping surface of the mattress and prevent a person from rolling out of bed. The leg portion is sandwiched between the mattress and the box spring and extends toward a second side of the mattress. In one embodiment, the leg portion includes a distal end that is engaged to the second side of at least one of the mattress and box spring such that the distal end and rail portion hug the mattress. In another embodiment, the bed rail includes a relatively rigid cover depending from an upper portion of the rail portion to the sleeping surface so as to cover a gap that may exist between the first side of the mattress and the rail portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Inventors: Mark A Flannery, Nathan A Dusheck
  • Patent number: 7197779
    Abstract: Side rail assemblies for beds are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to adjustable side rail assemblies. The side rail assemblies discussed herein have an under-mount frame support for supporting a brace member, which has a coupling assembly for coupling a rail guard to the brace member, and hence to the under-mount frame support. The rail guard is movable to a non-blocking position to permit ingress and egress to a bed and to a blocking position to limit ingress and egress to the bed. In the blocking position, the rail guard may be used by a user to upright himself or herself from a lying position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Medical Equipment & Supplies Discount Center Inc., Two
    Inventor: Mohtasham Shalikar
  • Patent number: 7150053
    Abstract: A bed guard assembly includes a number of end panels, flexible connecting material for placement beneath a mattress, and connection pieces. The connection pieces connect the flexible connecting material to the end panels such that at least one end panel opposes another end panel when the flexible connecting material is disposed beneath a mattress. The end panel includes a rigid frame, a substantially horizontal rigid segment spanning an interior of the outer frame, and a fabric cover. The connection pieces are adjustable, and include a mechanism for pulling taut the connecting material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Summer Infant, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Macari
  • Patent number: 7140054
    Abstract: A rectangular structure on wheels has a first and second slab. The first slab supports the patient's washing apparatus including heated water tank, an air blower and waste water tank. The second or top slab spaced apart above the first slab has an attached hinged back rest and is covered with a message pad and a disposable washing liner. The top slab is configured to have waste water flow into a drain which leads to the waste water tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Inventor: Leonel E. Charles
  • Patent number: 7103928
    Abstract: A bed rail assembly adapted to a bed having a box spring and a mattress, for securing both sides of a bed to prevent a bed occupant from rolling off either side, fits between the box spring and mattress and adjusts to any width mattress, having two side securing plates that maintain the assembly onto the sides of the mattress and box spring, the side securing plates attaching to side support rails within which vertically sliding bed rails are retained within a pair of rail locking mechanisms on each end of each side support rails, the vertically sliding bed rails being raised or lowered by releasing and locking open spring-loaded locking pins from mechanism housings within the rail locking mechanisms for each sliding bed rail to be raised or lowered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Inventor: Moty Childs
  • Patent number: 6874181
    Abstract: A therapeutic bed (1) comprises a patient support platform (7) rotatably mounted on a base frame (4) for rotation about a longitudinal pivot axis between a supine support position and a prone support position. The base frame (4) is in turn mounted on a wheeled chassis (2) by pivot linkages (5) which allow tilting and raising and lowering of the base frame (4) on the chassis (2). Drive interlocks prevent rotation of the patient support platform (7) unless side rails (25) are locked on the patient support platform (7) and patient support flaps (40, 41) extending between the side rails (25) are locked together to secure a patient on the patient support platform (7). Guides (51) are provided at each end of the patient support platform (7) at the longitudinal rotational axis to guide patient care lines between a patient on the patient support platform (7) and associated devices externally of the patient support platform (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Una Connolly, Chinnathamby Vijayendran, Patrick Joseph Connolly
  • Patent number: 6795988
    Abstract: A bed having supporting elements for supporting the bed on a floor and a mattress support device for supporting a mattress. The mattress support device is provided with a support member that has two transverse bars extending transversely. A safety side part is supported at the support member so as to be moved between a rest position in which it is located below the lying surface and an upright position in which the safety side part extends at a side of a lying surface. An upper surface of the support member defines a mattress support plane and upper faces of the transverse bars are substantially juxtaposed to the mattress support plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Voelker AG
    Inventor: Michael Hueppe
  • Patent number: 6772459
    Abstract: A side frame (1) for a cot (2) or bed (20), particularly, but not exclusively, for hospital use, comprising upper and lower rails (3, 4) located in spaced-apart, parallel relationship and of length required for the side frame (1), with the rails (3, 4) inter-connected by a plurality of spaced-apart, transversely extending, telescopic struts (7), with a third parallel rail (10) interposed between the two parallel rails (3, 4) and with an outer tube or cylinder of each telescopic strut (7) slidable through suitable holes or apertures (11) in the third rail (10). A modified side frame (1A) comprises at least one biassing strut, eg in the form of a gas strut (7A), capable of maintaining the side in a fully, or partially, deployed positions, with means for manually rendering the biassing strut (7A) inoperative when retraction, by lowering the side (1A), is required. The invention also includes a cot (2) provided with at least one side frame (1), and a bed (20) provided with at least one modified side frame (1A).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Siddall & Hilton Limited
    Inventors: Jack Nixon, Graham Roper
  • Patent number: 6725476
    Abstract: A bed guard assembly includes a number of end panels, flexible connecting material for placement beneath a mattress, and connection pieces. The connection pieces connect the flexible connecting material to the end panels such that at least one end panel opposes another end panel when the flexible connecting material is disposed beneath a mattress. The end panel includes a rigid frame and a fabric cover. The connection pieces are adjustable, and include a mechanism for pulling taut the connecting material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Summer Infant, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Macari
  • Publication number: 20030177578
    Abstract: A side frame (1) for a cot (2) or bed (20), particularly, but not exclusively, for hospital use, comprising upper and lower rails (3, 4) located in spaced-apart, parallel relationship and of length required for the side frame (1), with the rails (3, 4) inter-connected by a plurality of spaced-apart, transversely extending, telescopic struts (7), with a third parallel rail (10) interposed between the two parallel rails (3, 4) and with an outer tube or cylinder of each telescopic strut (7) slidable through suitable holes or apertures (11) in the third rail (10). A modified side frame (1A) comprises at least one biassing strut, eg in the form of a gas strut (7A), capable of maintaining the side in a fully, or partially, deployed positions, with means for manually rendering the biassing strut (7A) inoperative when retraction, by lowering the side (1A), is required. The invention also includes a cot (2) provided with at least one side frame (1), and a bed (20) provided with at least one modified side frame (1A).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Jack Nixon, Graham Roper
  • Patent number: 6618877
    Abstract: An infant crib wherein the crib portion is elevated in order to accommodate a wheelchair passing under the crib bed. The invention is preferably comprised of spaced support members supporting a horizontal base member at an elevated position high enough to accommodate the seat portion of a wheelchair beneath the base member. There is at least one side panel surrounding the base member slidable laterally between a closed and open position to enable a person seated in a wheelchair to have access to an infant placed on the base member when the slide panel is in the open position. A drawer member is positioned under the base member to allow a person seated in a wheelchair to have access to any necessary items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Inventor: David P. Stephen
  • Patent number: 6474021
    Abstract: A collapsible barrier includes a collapsible frame and a flexible cover that is attached to the frame. The frame may include tubes connected by couplings and an elastic cord. When in use, the barrier may be used as a gate to prevent small children and animals from entering or exiting a room or other such space. When the tubes and couplings are disconnected, the gate folds so that it may be easily stored or transported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Inventor: Shelley M. Homeyer
  • Patent number: 6446283
    Abstract: A hospital stretcher includes a patient support deck having an upwardly-facing patient support surface, and at least one sideframe adjacent to a first side of the stretcher, and movable between (i) a first raised position where the top of the at least one sideframe is generally disposed above the patient support surface at a first adult patient-restraining height, (ii) a second fully-raised position where the top of the at least one sideframe is generally disposed above the patient support surface at a second pediatric patient-restraining height greater than the first adult patient-restraining height, and (iii) a third out-of-the-way down position where the top of the at least one sideframe is generally disposed below the patient support surface. Sideframe locking mechanisms are provided for selectively locking the at least one sideframe in the first adult patient-restraining raised position and the second pediatric patient-restraining fully-raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard H. Heimbrock, Donald E. Smith, Jonathan D. Turner
  • Publication number: 20020078502
    Abstract: A portable bed railing for retrofitting bed railing to existing beds. The portable bed railing includes a first portion for defining a substantially vertical railing. The first portion includes a rod having a first end and a second end. Each of a pair of elongate members is integrally coupled to and extends away from one of the first and second ends of the rod. The elongate members extend in a generally parallel direction to each other and each is orientated generally perpendicular to the rod. A second portion for positioning between a mattress and box spring includes a bar having a first end and a second end. Each of a pair of pole members is integrally coupled to and extends away from one of the first and second ends of the bar. The pole members extend in a generally parallel direction to each other and each is orientated generally perpendicular to the bar. Each of the pole members has a free end hingedly coupled to one of the elongate members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2000
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventor: Amy C. Baker
  • Patent number: 6401280
    Abstract: A portable bed railing for retrofitting bed railing to existing beds. The portable bed railing includes a first portion for defining a substantially vertical railing. The first portion includes a rod having a first end and a second end. Each of a pair of elongate members is integrally coupled to and extends away from one of the first and second ends of the rod. The elongate members extend in a generally parallel direction to each other and each is orientated generally perpendicular to the rod. A second portion for positioning between a mattress and box spring includes a bar having a first end and a second end. Each of a pair of pole members is integrally coupled to and extends away from one of the first and second ends of the bar. The pole members extend in a generally parallel direction to each other and each is orientated generally perpendicular to the bar. Each of the pole members has a free end hingedly coupled to one of the elongate members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: Amy C. Baker
  • Patent number: 6360384
    Abstract: The earthquake-proof sleeping place comprises a base frame with arcuate guiding tubes. From each guiding tube, an arcuate supporting bar may be telescoped. The supporting bars may are connected by a longitudinal bar and form a protective frame therewith. Two protective frames can be raised out from the guiding tubes from opposite sides to close above the bed. The protective device requires little space since the base frame is mostly arranged under the bed. Moreover, it provides high stability and supporting safety. An earthquake sensor causes the protective device to be triggered, in which event the protective frames come up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim Kuempel
  • Patent number: 5926869
    Abstract: In order to improve the operational efficiency and mitigate the burden for a subject, there is provided a table comprising a table body 41 which can be moved upwardly and downwardly, and a cradle 42 disposed over the table body 41 and having a cradle body portion 42c on which the subject 30 is to be mounted and an extending portion (first extending portion) 42a projecting laterally from at least one lateral portion of the cradle body portion 42c and extending to the vicinity of a mat 32 on a carrying means (stretcher) 25 alongside, the extending portion 42a being for use in shifting the subject 30 on the carrying means 25 to the cradle body portion 42c.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: GE Yokogawa Medical Systems, Limited
    Inventors: Kazuhiko Hayakawa, Katsumasa Nose
  • Patent number: 5832549
    Abstract: The invention relates to a bed side part for beds, especially for hospital and nursing home beds, with bed side parts mounted on the long sides, with said parts extending over the entire or approximately the entire length of the beds in question, hospital beds for example. As usual, the bed side parts are bringable at least into a raised position and into a completely depressed position, but are also preferably lockable in intermediate positions. Locking can also be performed with inclination, in other words the end areas of the bed side part in question can be lockable at different heights. According to the invention, a protective side part is associated with the bed side part and can be caused to function especially when the bed side part is completely depressed, in other words it protects the lengthwise portion of the patient at the head end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Le Couviour Mobilier specialise sante
    Inventors: Didier Le Pallec, Dominique Robic, Richard Borders
  • Patent number: 5742959
    Abstract: A medical bed having a pair of spaced ends and a pair of opposed sides connecting the ends. At least one of the sides has a top rail, a bottom rail and a plurality of spaced vertical bars extending therebetween to form a plurality of unobstructed vertical spaces. A part of the top rail extending over one or more of the unobstructed vertical spaces is movable to form an opening at the top through which tubes and wires connected between a person in the bed and medical devices outside of the bed may be moved without disconnecting them from the person when the person is moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Inventor: Staci J. Froelich
  • Patent number: 5068935
    Abstract: A flotation therapy bed having a two part construction that includes an upper shell and a lower shell joined along a parting line by a circumferentially extending gasket. The upper shell has a downwardly bowed bottom wall and the lower shell has a flat bottom wall with a large central opening that accommodates the bottom wall of the upper shell when the bed is assembled. Manipulation of a handle releases a pair of springs that drive a hand rail upwardly into its deployed position to prevent a patient from falling out of the bed. A subsequent manipulation of the handle draws the hand rail back into its retracted position. The top edge of the bed is recessed to accommodate the hand rails when lowered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1991
    Assignee: Biologics, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Hagopian
  • Patent number: 5038430
    Abstract: A bed side-guard assembly for a bed with bed frame memebrs comprises a side rail which extends generally along the length of the bed in the vertical plane. The side rail is supported by downwardly depending legs. A cross brace extends generally across the width of the bed in the horizontal plane. The ends of the cross brace have receiving means to receive the side rail legs. Attaching means for securing the cross brace to the bed frame members are mounted on each end of the cross brace. The attaching means includes a housing and resilient means. The housing features a nose end which fits beneath a portion of the bed frame member while the resilient means grippingly engages the bed frame member between the nose end and the resilient means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1991
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventor: Robert R. Bly
  • Patent number: 4747171
    Abstract: A hospital bed having a storable safety rail is provided. The bed includes a frame having a pair of laterally extending slide tubes mounted thereto. A pair of mounting shafts are positioned within the tubes and secure the safety rail to the frame. A stop member is positioned near the inner end of at least one of the tubes. The mounting shaft includes a projection which abuts the stop member when in a first rotational position, but is able to pass thereby when in a second rotational position. The stop member preferably includes an inclined surface opposing the inner end of the slide tube to urge the projection, and therefore the rail, outwardly as the mounting shafts rotate to move the rail to the raised position. A retraction spring is provided for urging the safety rail towards the bed frame while in the lowered position. The safety rail also includes a brake mechanism to resist the gravitational forces urging it downwardly from the raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1988
    Assignee: Simmons Healthcare, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Einsele, Robert B. Sanchez
  • Patent number: 4724559
    Abstract: A bed rail (A) includes a first vertical end member (10) and a second vertical end member (12) between which cross members (14, 16, 18) and telescopically received stub members (30, 32, 34) extend. The spacer member (B) is connected between free ends of some of the cross members to maintain the positional stability. A pair of brackets (C) slidingly receive the vertical end members. The brackets each includes a slot (64) which is dimensioned with an appropriate width to receive the cross members or the stub members adjacent their interconnection with the end members. A spring biased member (80) is biased by a spring (82) into engagement with a locking aperture (68) in the bracket. A bracket cam surface (66) cams the spring biased member inward as the bed side rail is raised. A knob (84) enables an operator to withdraw the spring biased member to lower the side rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1988
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Robert R. Bly, James T. Spies, Bud Spies
  • Patent number: 4570275
    Abstract: The invention pertains to bedding support apparatus for supporting bed clothes above the mattress to alleviate the weight of bed clothes upon a patient. Rigid frame elements inserted under the mattress include a wire core encased in a cylindrical synthetic plastic cover. The bedding support consists of two frame elements each having coaxially aligned end portions bridged by a tubular connector into which the end sections are telescoped. Depressions are formed in the connectors extending into the connector bore whereby frictional engagement is made with the element cover permitting the width of the bedding support to be readily adjusted, and the depressions insuring frictional contact between the frame elements and tube connectors regardless of variable dimensional tolerances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1986
    Inventor: Henry H. Merriman
  • Patent number: 4439880
    Abstract: A bed assembly is provided particularly for geriatric use. The bed includes a mattress supported by a frame having a plurality of supporting legs, and bolsters are provided on either side of the mattress, mounted so that a top surface of each is substantially even with the top of the mattress. An undercarriage support structure including a pair of horizontal channel members are provided for receiving the legs of the mattress supporting frame and preventing substantial movement thereof with respect to the bolsters. The horizontal channel members include a pair of end portions which are received by passageways associated with the bolsters and allow the bolsters to be slid up and down off of and onto the undercarriage. A rail is mounted on each bolster for movement from a position below the top of the mattress to a position above the top of the mattress wherein it performs a roll-off preventing function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1984
    Assignee: Burlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Koncelik, David B. Chaney, Walter G. Lockard, Thomas D. Hontz