Having Adjustable Incline Patents (Class 5/634)
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Patent number: 11839296Abstract: A device for supporting a person's extremities includes a first arm, a second arm pivotably coupled to the first arm, and an appendage support coupled to the first and second arms. The device is configurable in a use position, in which the appendage support is not parallel to at least one of the first and second arms while remaining coupled to the first and second arms. The device is also configurable in a collapsed position, in which the first and second arms and the appendage support are generally parallel to one another while remaining coupled to one another.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2019Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Ghroov LLCInventors: Mary Davenport, Courtney Voden, Blake Gray, Mark Gondek, Joshua McKune, Carl Dekker, Charlie Richard, Dave Gerow
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Patent number: 11432653Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a housing forming a housing cavity, an inflatable assembly attached to the housing, and a member attached to the inflatable assembly. When the inflatable assembly is deflated, the inflatable assembly is configured to be disposed in the housing cavity with the housing cavity covered by the member. When the inflatable assembly is inflated, the inflatable assembly extends away from the housing, the inflated inflatable assembly disposed between the housing and the member.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2022Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Inventors: Eric Gormeley, Thomas Travers
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Patent number: 11147387Abstract: An under-bed storage unit is disclosed in which a freestanding structure is disposed under a bed frame and bears a generally circular platform thereon. The platform has a cut edge configured to be flush with the margin of the bedframe so that when the platform is not in use, it does not extend beyond the bed frame and is therefore out of the way. However, upon rotation, the arc of the circular platform is exposed and the stored contents of the platform are visible and accessible. The platform is rotated until the desired stored item is located and is then returned to its stored position. A number of variations of under-bed storage units utilizing freestanding supports, platforms of various sizes and shapes, structural and aesthetic platform feature, and associated support structures are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Inventor: Edward Schneidewent
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Patent number: 11147388Abstract: An adjustable bedframe assembly for enhancing comfort and spinal alignment includes a plurality of legs that is coupled to and extends from a frame to support the frame on a substantially horizontal surface. A first plate that is coupled to a head rail and a pair of opposing side rails of the frame extends from the head rail to proximate to a midline of the pair of opposing side rails. A second plate that is pivotally coupled to the first plate extends to proximate to a foot rail of the frame so that the second plate and the first plate are configured to support a mattress. An actuator that is coupled to the second plate is positioned to selectively pivot the second plate relative to the first plate. The second plate is configured to selectively lower and raise a section of the mattress that is positioned on the second plate.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Inventor: Raymond Wise
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Patent number: 10986929Abstract: a foldable backrest, including a backrest plate, operatively configured to be leaned upon by a back of a user. A support plate pivotally connected to the backrest plate operatively configured to be placed on a surface on which a user desires to sit or lay down on. One or more movable rigid wedges configured to form a desired angle between the backrest plate and the support plate in respect to the pivot connection between the backrest plate and the support plate. One or more wedge-stopping means for fixing the movable rigid wedge in a position for forming the desired angle. The one or more movable rigid wedge(s) configured to transfer mechanical support to the backrest plate from a surface on which support plate is positioned when the rigid wedge is fixed in a desired position by the wedge-stopping means.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: SUNBOARD LTD.Inventor: Stav Levin
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Patent number: 10813482Abstract: A portable mattress seating apparatus attachable to a mattress. The portable mattress seating apparatus clips onto a location on the peripheral of any conventional mattress. The apparatus has a retaining member that is retained under a mattress and above the box spring. The retaining member is attached to a vertical member adjacent to the side of the mattress. The vertical member is attached to another seating member that is oriented parallel to the top of the mattress face. The seat member is attached to a back-rest member. The back-rest member is attached to the seating member distal to the side of the mattress. The back-rest member is adjustable, allowing the back rest to be at acute, obtuse or 90-degree angles to the seating member. Further, the apparatus includes supporting members to spread the weight of a seated person.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Inventor: Jonathan Oliver
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Patent number: 10780312Abstract: An exercise apparatus that may be used in a bed, primarily for stretching and resistance exercises. The exercise apparatus may be configured with a lower frame and an upper frame. The lower frame is disposed between and connected to a bed frame and a headboard. The upper frame is connected to the lower frame and has exercise equipment attachment couplers.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Inventor: David Kabasso
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Patent number: 9381129Abstract: An external fixator leg assist apparatus utilizes a rigid frame structure having a base and a support. The base comprises a two-prong shaft mechanism in pivotal connection with the support. The support is a similar shaft mechanism. The apparatus is placed on a table or other flat surface with the base abutting a top surface of the table. The medical fixator is placed on top or inside the support portion of the apparatus. The apparatus assists a medical professional in keeping the appendage of the patient steady while attempting to install, adjust, or remove the fixator.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Inventor: David Vicik
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Patent number: 9198521Abstract: A novel article of adjustable bed is disclosed. The adjustable bed comprises at least two body-support portions and a base support for supporting the body support portions. The body support portions are mounted with respect to the base to allow angular adjustment of their relative positions to alter the configuration of the bed. Actuators are provided for angularly moving one or more of the body-support portions to effect angular adjustment of the bed. A load-bearing member projects from one of the moveable body-support portios and is supported by a bearing means arranged to run on a curved support such that each moveable body-support portion is pivotally mounted with respect to the base about a respective pivot axis defined by the center of curvature of the respective curved support. The pivot axis of the movable body-support portion is positioned above the base in a plane offset from the top edge thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2014Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: INTEGRATED FURNITURE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventor: Dale Robertson
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Patent number: 8914926Abstract: A folding portable sleeping table comprises a planar member rotatably connected to at least one longitudinal support member. A support arm has a proximal and a distal end. The proximal end of the support arm is rotatably connected to the planar member. The longitudinal support member has notches to engage the distal end of the support arm. The longitudinal support member has a hollow interior sized to accept at least one extendable member. A base member is positioned on a lower end of the at least one extendable member. The at least one extendable member is adjustably secured to the at least one longitudinal support member whereby the base member and the at least one extendable member can extend in and out relative to the at least one longitudinal support member.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Inventor: Nahome Berhanu
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Patent number: 8887331Abstract: A head holder for imaging is provided. The head holder includes a base, a head rest configured to receive a head of a subject, the head rest pivotally connected to the base and rotatable about a rotational axis defined through a lower end of the head rest, and a stopper configured to be inserted between the base and the head rest to support the head rest and fix the head rest at a tilt angle that corresponds to an insertion position of the stopper in a body axis direction of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLCInventors: Naoki Nakamura, Kiyoshi Matsumura
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Patent number: 8627523Abstract: A portable variable-position headboard for a bed or the like is provided. The apparatus includes a bottom frame member having a first end and a second end, the second end including a hinge; a back support frame member having a first end and a second end, the first end having a complementary hinge for coupling the back support frame member to the hinge of the bottom frame member, the back support frame member being movable from a first, closed position to a second, open position relative to the bottom frame member; and a back board configured for supporting a back of a user, the back board being pivotably coupled to the second end of the back support frame member. In the open position, the bottom frame member can be horizontally disposed between a mattress and a support structure, e.g., a bed frame, to create a vertical headboard.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2012Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Inventor: Todd Kaiser
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Patent number: 8468629Abstract: An infant holding device, including an infant holding portion, including a ductile sheet covered with infant-compatible material and a stand portion, adapted to support the infant holding portion in a vertically diagonal position, so that the infant holding portion thereby has a top and a bottom. In one preferred embodiment the ductile sheet is made of aluminum.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Beevers Manufacturing & Supply, Inc.Inventors: Katherine K. Beevers, Timothy R. Beevers
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Patent number: 8459738Abstract: A portable backrest gives upper body support to a person sitting sideways on a sofa or like furniture, the portable backrest placed and retained on the sofa through a cushion of the sofa on which the person eventually sits. A lower, support or base portion of the portable backrest forming a bracket that is received under and around a part of the cushion that is adjacent an armrest of the sofa while an upper portion of the portable backrest extends upwardly and outwardly from the lower portion and armrest to support the upper body, neck and head of a sitting person. In one form, a back portion of the backrest is pivotally connected to a lower portion of the backrest while in another form, the back portion is integral with the lower portion. The upper portion may have back, neck and head cushioning.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventor: Kyle Downey
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Patent number: 8387185Abstract: A space saver pillow system comprises a space saver pillow and a bag. The space saver pillow includes a fill and a covering surrounding and enclosing the fill. The fill of the space saver pillow is adapted to generally rebound back to its natural state after being compressed. The bag encloses the space saver pillow and an amount of air. The space saver pillow enclosed in the bag is compressed no more than about 80% of its original size.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2011Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Saher Hasan, Amy M. Lamberg, James B. Robertson
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Patent number: 8336142Abstract: A support device is disclosed for positioning an individual in an inclined orientation.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Inventors: Jeffrey J. See, Damon A. Johnston
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Patent number: 8261384Abstract: A therapeutic back support device is disclosed which has adjustable curvature and portable thermal application. The back support device allows the user to change the curvature of the device to conform to the individual user's spine. The back support device includes include a support rib covered on one or more sides by padding. Built into the rib, padding, or both is a pocket or recess configured to accept a thermal cell. The thermal cell provides a heating or cooling cell to be placed within the pocket to thereby present heat or cold therapy to the user. On the back of the to device are one or more straps which may be length adjustable to maintain any degree of arch in the back support device.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Inventors: Stanley Batiste, Steven Achstein
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Patent number: 8146190Abstract: An improved inclined support for a bed is provided having an adjustable ramp secured to a frame configured to fit between the bed frame and the mattress.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2010Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Inventor: James Wolfe
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Patent number: 8108957Abstract: A patient support surface including a cover defining an interior region, a layer of three dimensional material, located at the interior region, and an air circulation device disposed adjacent the layer of three dimensional material. The patient support surface includes at least one of a percussion device and a vibration device, located at the interior region.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2008Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Sandy M. Richards, Christopher R. O'Keefe, Bradley T. Wilson, Kenith W. Chambers, Mayur Yermaneni, Gregory W. Branson, Michael Z. Sleva, Karen M. Gove, Andrew F. Skinner, Stephen R. Schulte, Todd P. O'Neal, Rachel Hopkins King, Teresa M. Mirabella, Paula M. Cooper, Eric R. Meyer
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Publication number: 20110271452Abstract: A portable lightweight back lift system is made from a back support upper frame portion and a lower base frame portion. Both frames are hinged together at one end enabling the angle between them to be changed. A support frame is hinged to the side members of the upper frame and slides over the side members of the lower base frame. The upper frame is held in place by securing pins, which lock the angle of inclination of the back support upper frame portion according to the needs of a user. The bottom surface of the lower base frame portion is covered by a high friction material, so that the back lift system does not slide over a flat bed surface when a user leans against the back lift system. Each of the frames is composed of welded or glued lightweight tubular material, such as aluminum or polymeric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2010Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventor: Mary Ann Basilone
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Patent number: 7739759Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a bassinet assembly that includes an inclinable floor that can be supported above a support surface using one or more zippers. For example, the bassinet assembly includes a floor and side walls that extend upwardly from and surround the floor. The floor includes an inclinable flap, and a row of zipper teeth are disposed along at least a portion of a perimeter of the inclinable flap. A mating row of zipper teeth are disposed on at least a portion of the side walls, and when one or more zippers engage the rows of zipper teeth to join them together, the inclinable flap is secured at an angle greater than 0° relative to the floor. In addition, various embodiments are directed to a bassinet assembly that can be secured within a play yard using one or more zippers.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2008Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Kids II, Inc.Inventors: Mark Mendes, Stephen R. Burns, Peter D. Jackson
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Patent number: 7698762Abstract: A space saver pillow system comprises a space saver pillow and a bag. The space saver pillow includes a fill and a covering surrounding and enclosing the fill. The fill of the space saver pillow is adapted to generally rebound back to its natural state after being compressed. The bag encloses the space saver pillow and an amount of air. The space saver pillow enclosed in the bag is compressed no more than about 80% of its original size.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2006Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Saher Hasan, Amy M Lamberg, James B. Robertson
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Publication number: 20100088822Abstract: The invention provides methods and devices for maintaining a patient in a position in which the patient's torso can be moved during surgery, for example by which the sternum can be closed after open chest surgery. The device comprises two contact members for contacting a respective scapula and support means for maintaining the contact members in a grip position in which, in use, each contact member imparts a force on the respective scapula to close the patient's sternum.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTInventor: Hazem Bahaa Fallouh
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Patent number: 7681262Abstract: A patient incline device includes a base member, an inflatable incline ramp located on an upper surface of the base member, an incline ramp adapted to support a patient such that the patient's upper torso is elevated with respect to the base member, an inflatable head support pillow and a wedge-shaped inflatable spinal support air chamber located on the incline ramp and angling upward in a direction away from the incline ramp, and aligned with a centerline of the incline ramp, wherein the peak end of the wedge extends to about the region of the patient's lumbar curve so that the buttocks are not raised upon inflation. The wedge-shaped spinal support chamber may also include a pop-up air chamber having internal air vents to the spinal support chamber such that when the spinal support chamber inflates, the pop-up chamber rises as pressure accumulates and lifts a thoracic curve portion of the patient's spine.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Inventors: Robert E. Weedling, James E. Weedling
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Publication number: 20090038077Abstract: Provided is a sleeping posture supporting apparatus for supporting and maintaining a person's entire body lying at full length (lying on one side) and increasing breathing capacity while sleeping so as to prevent the person from snoring, thus allowing the person to have a good sleep.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicants: EVEZARY CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin Kyu Han, Il Hee Hong
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Patent number: 7478445Abstract: A reclining table comprising a stationary reclining plate and a back rest pivotally connected to it. A supporting member pivotally connected to said reclining plate near its free end serves for supporting said back rest in various angular positions. Said supporting member has a number of lateral slots for receiving lips of a supporting plate being pivotally connected to said back rest and in that case engaging said back rest. The supporting member is able to support the back rest at an angle of 15° at the most, for example. Beyond that, said supporting plate can be used, which will then cooperate with grooves provided on the reclining plate for supporting the back rest at angles larger than the maximum angle first mentioned. Supporting member and supporting plate are collapsed onto the reclining plate when said back rest is to be brought to the horizontal position.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2007Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: Sinmed Holding International B.V.Inventor: Bram De Vries
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Patent number: 7475441Abstract: The baby comforting apparatus provides recording of both an actual mother's heartbeat and the mother's breathing. The apparatus also provides for the simulated rise and fall of a mother's chest while breathing. The infant is placed upon the apparatus in order to mimic the mother's breathing movements. These combined features provide comforting of an infant heretofore not provided. The pliable cover is provided in a variety of materials and colors, with the added benefit of relatively large flat surfaces which are ideal for logo placement.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2007Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Inventor: Omar Soberal
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Patent number: 7467431Abstract: A patient incline device includes an incline ramp and a centerline spinal support located on a base member. The incline ramp supports the upper torso and head of a patient such that the upper torso and head are elevated with respect to the base member. The centerline support is located adjacent the inline ramp for contact with a central portion of the patient's back located adjacent the spine to elevate the central back portion. According to one embodiment, the incline ramp and the spinal support are inflatable. The width of the spinal support is less than that of the incline ramp to define lateral spaces along opposite sides of the centerline support to receive the arms and side portions of the patient for lateral extension of the chest wall.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2007Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Inventors: Robert E. Weedling, James E. Weedling
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Patent number: 7412737Abstract: An inclined sleeper assembly for an infant to reduce the risk of gastric and breathing complications during nursing and sleep. The assembly provides a non-slip surface whose angle of inclination can be varied from horizontal up to 30° or more. A rigid platform is pivotally attached to a base frame and may move from a position generally parallel with the base frame to a position of maximum inclination or any intermediate position. Supporting the inclined platform are a pair of slide rods pivotally connected to the base frame at one end and slidingly engaging two releasable clamps on an opposite end. The releasable clamp structure comprises a spring preferenced plate between the sliding clamp enclosures surrounding each of the two slide rods. This permits the user to adjust the inclination of the sleep surface with little disturbance to the infant.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2006Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Encuenta Designs, L.L.C.Inventor: Alfred Hernádez
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Publication number: 20080163427Abstract: A resilient body for supporting in elevated condition the knees of a person lying on a horizontal surface comprises a pair of limbs joined by a reduced thickness neck which facilitates the rocking of the limbs between positions in which the limbs extend in opposite directions from the neck to a selected one of a number of adjusted positions in which the limbs confront one another and form an upstanding arch for supporting the person's knees in an elevated condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Michael Howe
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Patent number: 7383599Abstract: A body support for positioning beneath a patient undergoing endotracheal intubation is dimensioned to extend beneath the patient's torso and head while in a substantially upward-facing prone position. An inflatable bladder is adapted to elevate the patient as the bladder is inflated and thereby expands. An expandable headrest is positioned for placement beneath the patient's head. The headrest further includes a head support air bladder which is operative to elevate the patient's head as the head support bladder is inflated and the headrest expands. A source of compressed air is in selective fluid communication by way of valve means with the torso support bladder whereby the patient's torso/head position may be altered to achieve optimal anatomical alignment of the patient's larynx for intubation. The valve means are preferably electromechanical valves which are actuated by thumbswitches located on a housing which is snap-fit to the top of the intubation handle.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2006Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Inventor: Daniel S. Gabbay
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Patent number: 7380301Abstract: An air mattress includes a mattress pad, a back support to raise a part of the mattress pad, and an air pump assembly built into the mattress pad to inflate the mattress pad and the back support.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2003Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Team Worldwide CorporationInventor: Wang Cheng Chung
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Publication number: 20080098527Abstract: A patient incline device includes an incline ramp and a centerline spinal support located on a base member. The incline ramp supports the upper torso and head of a patient such that the upper torso and head are elevated with respect to the base member. The centerline support is located adjacent the inline ramp for contact with a central portion of the patient's back located adjacent the spine to elevate the central back portion. According to one embodiment, the incline ramp and the spinal support are inflatable. The width of the spinal support is less than that of the incline ramp to define lateral spaces along opposite sides of the centerline support to receive the arms and side portions of the patient for lateral extension of the chest wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Inventors: Robert E. Weedling, James E. Weedling
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Publication number: 20080066236Abstract: An inclined sleeper assembly for an infant intended to help reduce the risk of gastric and breathing complications in such infants during nursing and subsequent sleep cycles. The assembly provides a sleeping platform with a non-slip surface whose angle of inclination can be varied from the horizontal up to 30° or more of inclination. The infant may be placed on the sleep surface in a low inclination or horizontal configuration for the purposes of nursing and can then be elevated whereby the angle of inclination is increased without disturbing the infant who may have fallen asleep. The assembly includes a base frame preferably constructed of lightweight tubular material. A rigid platform is pivotally attached to the base frame along one edge in a manner that allows the platform to move from a position generally parallel with the base frame to a position of maximum inclination or any intermediate position between them.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventor: Alfred Hernadez
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Patent number: 7313836Abstract: A compact free-standing reclining bed lounge, expanding a product line marketed under BedLounge®, is made with a removable fabric slip-cover enclosing foam and fiber padding covering a basic seat structure formed from air-core plastic sheet material utilizing “living” hinges and reinforced by fabric webbing. The lounge is portable, sturdy, light-weight and free-standing, requiring no external support such as a headboard or wall, and provides reclining capability over a wide range, easily adjustable by a user while seated. A cam-lever gripping mechanism, in a slidable assembly on a pair of rear support columns, normally holds the lounge fixed at the previously selected inclination. To readjust the inclination, the user, by pulling a control strap, temporarily releases the gripping and allows the inclination to be readjusted by shifting of the user's body position and weight.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2006Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Inventors: Robert L. Swezey, Richard Swezey
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Patent number: 7275273Abstract: A medical bolster for alleviating the effects of poor circulation supports either the legs above the heart or the heart above the extremities to improve blood and lymph fluid flow in a patient. The collapsible bolster has an articulated frame pivotally connected together for adjusting the angle between the base frame member and the support frame member. A brace extends between the base frame and the support frame to fix and secure the frame in a selected position. The brace has a safety stop to prevent injury during collapse and the brace is oriented to vector the forces within the articulated frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2005Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Inventors: Banning Gray Lary, Aniceto Esteban Fernandez
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Patent number: 7146662Abstract: A self-leveling bed support frame provides an automatically-controlled level sleeping surface in the sleeper cab of a semi-trailer rig. The self-leveling bed support frame is comprised first of a rectangular lower frame with four pneumatic actuators in each corner. A rectangular upper frame is above the lower frame and engages at its corners with the pneumatic actuators. An automatic control system operates the four pneumatic actuators to maintain a level upper frame by utilizing two pair of mercury switches disposed on two independent control axes. Each pair of mercury switches control the positioning of a pair of the pneumatic actuators, disposed at either end of a diagonal across the upper frame. An adjustable seat back assembly is also provided which can elevate one end of a mattress on the upper frame, using a pair of scissor jack mechanisms, which provide fine control when utilized with a pneumatically controlled actuator.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2005Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Inventors: Michael H Pollard, Michael H Pollard, Jr.
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Patent number: 7127758Abstract: A pneumatically controlled intubation mat includes laryngoscope-mounted controls. A body supporting mat is positioned beneath the patient undergoing endotracheal intubation and is dimensioned to extend beneath the patient's torso and head while in a substantially upward-facing prone position. An inflatable bladder is positioned between the base and the mat board which is adapted to elevate the mat board with respect to the base as the bladder is inflated and thereby expands. An expandable headrest is affixed to a top surface of the mat board and is positioned for placement beneath the patient's head. The headrest further includes a head support air bladder which is operative to elevate the patient's head as the head support bladder is inflated and the headrest thereby expands. A source of compressed air is in fluid communication with the torso support bladder and the head support bladder by way of an air distribution manifold.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2005Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Inventor: Daniel S. Gabbay
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Patent number: 7024711Abstract: A patient exam bed useful for sonograms including echocardiography exams has a mattress provided with one or more pop-up wedges as well as one or more access bays formed through a side edge of the mattress. The access bays provide reach up access to a patient from below a plane of the mattress top, and can be filled-in when not needed by movable or removable in-fill sections. The pop-up wedges act to chock or support a patient to hold steady in a specific angle-of-roll or attitude chosen from various angles of lying down on one's side. The mattress optionally might have one or more folding sections to convert the bed into more like a chair or reclining chair. Additionally, any of the various foregoing options may be enhanced with power equipment to drive the movable components through their movements.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2003Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Inventors: T. Glen Stasney, Jason K. Stasney
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Patent number: 6981287Abstract: An inflatable bed unit includes an inflatable primary bed that has a main part, a head part connected to and in fluid communication with the main part and pivotable relative to the main part, a pillow part connected to the head part such that the head part is raised by the pillow part and is pivoted relative to the main part when the pillow part expands upon injection of air therein, and a check valve interconnecting the pillow part and the head part and defining a valve opening that is opened to permit air flow from the pillow part to the head part when the pressure in the pillow part is greater than that in the head part, and that is closed to prevent air flow from the head part to the pillow part when the pressure in the head part is greater than that in the pillow part.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2004Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Inventor: Yuan-Chen Chen
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Patent number: 6915536Abstract: An inclination adjusting means for the backrest of a bassinet is provided, which comprises a bedplate, a backrest, a supporting rod and a band. The bedplate and the backrest are integrally formed in one component and are connected together via plastic hinges. The supporting rod is pivotally connected to the bedplate with a centrally-protruding portion passing through the sliding slot of the backrest. The band is tied in the middle of the centrally-protruding portion of the supporting rod and the free end of the band is suspended and drooped out of the backrest so that a user can easily draw out the band from the rear of the backrest. When a user intends to raise the backrest, he/she can lift the backrest with his finger passing through a semicircular hole provided on the rear portion of the backrest so that the protruding portion of the supporting rod 3 can slide to the lowest point along a slopping slot.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2003Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shun-Min Chen
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Publication number: 20040049853Abstract: A folding bolster is used to treat circulation problems to prevent pooling of fluids in patients. The bolster has three members connected together end-to-end. A first member has a free end and a hinged end connected to a center member which has a hinged end and flexible joints connecting the base member which includes a ratchet device. The members are folded together to form an adjustable triangular frame with the free end of the first member engaging the ratchet device. A patient is supported by the center member to improve circulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Inventors: Banning Lary, Aniceto Esteban Fernandez
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Publication number: 20030200611Abstract: The present invention is directed to an inflatable device or a body support device, and, specifically, to an inflatable device including two or more fluid chambers. One embodiment of the device includes a first fluid chamber comprising a first outlet, and a second fluid chamber comprising an inlet, wherein the second fluid chamber is fluidly connected to the first fluid chamber by a one way valve arranged to allow fluid to pass from the second fluid chamber to the first fluid chamber. The invention is also directed to a method of providing adjustable support.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventor: Robert B. Chaffee
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Publication number: 20030196270Abstract: An inflatable bed support which is composed of a bladder which when inflated defines three longitudinally extending side walls disposed in a triangular configuration. To support the bladder in the desired triangular configuration, there is provided an interior baffle mounted within the bladder which in one embodiment comprises a pair of longitudinally extending panels disposed in a V-shaped arrangement and joined to the side walls. In another embodiment, one or more transverse panels form the baffle, either alone or in conjunction with the V-shaped panels. The bed support may be used to form an assembly which may be assembled to the head end portion of a bed mattress and serves to adjustably lift the head end portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: Banyan Licensing LCInventors: Robert Leventhal, Paul Thomas, E. Scott Davis
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Patent number: 6634043Abstract: A medical table having a head end column and a pair of foot end columns, all of which are automatically and simultaneously extendable and retractable between upper and lower positions. A patient support system, which may include a body support and separate leg supports, is supported by the head and foot end columns.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2001Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: Orthopedic Systems, Inc.Inventors: Steve R. Lamb, Russell E. Klein, Michael C. Demaria, Stephen L. Hoel
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Patent number: 6568008Abstract: A medical examination table is adapted to receive at least one two-way drawer assembly with a removable locking mechanism and an articulating backrest. The backrest is controlled by a linear actuator and can be adjusted to any desired position. The backrest requires a relatively small amount of space in the table, and therefore, storage capacity of the table is maximized.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2001Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: The Brewer Company, LLCInventors: Paul J. Siepmann, Michael J. Marchant, Edward A. Raleigh
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Patent number: 6564406Abstract: A surgical table has an articulated leg section with accessory attachment rails on opposite sides thereof. A shoulder surgery attachment for the surgical table includes a chair back assembly having a base on one end thereof and a cooperating second connector at each of its sides. Each second connector is releasably attachable to its corresponding first connector. A pair of mounting blades are provided on opposite sides of the base. A rail clamp is positionable along the attachment rails to be fastened to each of the attachment rails to provide a first connector at each side of the leg section.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Kip P. VanSteenburg, Paul A. Licari
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Patent number: 6477728Abstract: A patient transport device is disclosed which includes a seat member, a back member, a leg supporting member, and a head supporting member. The device may be unfolded to a position wherein the patient may be transferred thereon in a supine position. The back member may be selectively adjustably positioned with respect to the seat member so that the patient may be transferred thereon in a sitting position with either the patient's legs hanging downwardly from the seat member or extending outwardly therefrom in a horizontal position. Various carrying straps are provided on the device to enable the patient to be easily transported in either the supine position or in a seated position. Restraining straps are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2001Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Inventor: Ray J. Faz
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Patent number: 6463607Abstract: A mattress support, in particular a bed lath grid with a neck support that can be raised with respect to an adjustable backrest has an adjustment mechanism that can be produced easily and economically and that ensures a direct support on the backrest. This is achieved with an adjustment mechanism which has an adjustment lever that is pivotally positioned on a rotational axis. The adjustment lever has a guidance arc that is guided in a restricted guidance fixed on a longitudinal or a transverse beam and a lever arm which is supported on the neck support, so that the adjustment lever can be pivoted around the rotational axis by guiding the guidance arc in the restricted guidance when raising the backrest, and so that the neck support, which moves together with the backrest through the use of the lever arm, can be raised.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2001Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Inventor: Siegbert Hartmann
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Patent number: 6438777Abstract: A supporting device includes a plurality of frame elements. Each end of the frame elements is hingedly connected to one end of an adjacent frame element to define a closed structure. The length of each frame element is adjustable, and the angle formed between adjacent frame elements is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2000Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Tri-Medics, Inc.Inventor: Bradley D. Bender