US3701170A
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Apparatus facilitating care of a bedfast patient
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-08
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Granted: 1972-10-31
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Expires: 1991-07-08
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus facilitating care of a bedfast patient characterized by a bed adapted to support bedding and a patient, the bedding including an upper layer to protrude through apertures in a flat net and support a patient''s body without irritating the patient''s skin. The bed has a vertical support means adjacent each corner to which a patient support carrying the patient can be affixed, enabling a distance to be placed between the patient and the bedding when the vertical support means adjacent each corner of the bed are raised or when the mattress is lowered. The patient support comprises a flat net which can remain in place beneath the patient and on top of the bedding, yet when affixed to the vertical support means adjacent the corners of the bed by appropriate means such as chains and snap hooks, will support the patient. A portable shower nozzle is provided, and a portable container for water which has been run over the patient is provided for emplacement beneath the patient while the patient is being washed. Heat means such as heat lamps, and a heated air blower and hose are provided for preventing chilling and for drying the patient. The specific structure and accessories are disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 James M Bond
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:09
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/001; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/0005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A patient bathing apparatus comprising: a. bed having vertical support means adjacent each corner adapted to support the weight of a patient suspended therebetween; b. means carried by the bed for providing variable distance separation between the bedding and the tops of the vertical support means said means comprising a plurality of posts adjacent each corner, each post being connected with an elevating means and individually elevatable for raising the patient; c. patient support adapted for supporting said patient, said patient support having a perforated sheet structure adapted to remain in place beneath said patient for emplacement on a bed, said perforated sheet structure having, at the periphery, stress sustaining means to allow attachment to interconnector means; d. interconnector means for connecting said patient support with said vertical support means via said stress sustaining means; e. shower means adapted to be connected with a source of water for cleansing said patient; and f. portable drain means for removing bath water sprayed from shower means over said patient, said drain means being removable and being connectable with a water sink.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A patient bathing apparatus comprising: a. bed having vertical support means adjacent each corner adapted to support the weight of a patient suspended therebetween; b. means carried by the bed for providing variable distance separation between the bedding and the tops of the vertical support means said means comprising a plurality of posts adjacent each corner, each post being connected with an elevating means and individually elevatable for raising the patient; c. patient support adapted for supporting said patient, said patient support having a perforated sheet structure adapted to remain in place beneath said patient for emplacement on a bed, said perforated sheet structure having, at the periphery, stress sustaining means to allow attachment to interconnector means; d. interconnector means for connecting said patient support with said vertical support means via said stress sustaining means; e. shower means adapted to be connected with a source of water for cleansing said patient; and f. portable drain means for removing bath water sprayed from shower means over said patient, said drain means being removable and being connectable with a water sink.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said elevating means comprise a rack and pinion arrangement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said pinion is power driven.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bathing apparatus of claim 1 wherein means for changing distances comprises an elevatable mattress support for raising the patient.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
148 words
A combination facilitating changing bedding of and bathing a relatively immobile patient comprising: a. bed means adapted to support said bed and a patient, and having vertical support means adjacent each corner adapted to support the weight of a patient suspended therebetween; b. means carried by the bed for providing variable distance separation between the bedding and the tops of the vertical support means, said means comprising a plurality of posts adjacent each corner, each post being connected with an elevating means and individually elevatable for raising the patient; c. patient support adapted for supporting said patient in said vertical support means, said patient support being adapted for easy emplacement beneath said patient and having stress sustaining means for attaching to interconnector means on the periphery of said patient support; and d. interconnector means for connecting said patient support to said vertical support means via stress sustaining means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
148 words
A combination facilitating changing bedding of and bathing a relatively immobile patient comprising: a. bed means adapted to support said bed and a patient, and having vertical support means adjacent each corner adapted to support the weight of a patient suspended therebetween; b. means carried by the bed for providing variable distance separation between the bedding and the tops of the vertical support means, said means comprising a plurality of posts adjacent each corner, each post being connected with an elevating means and individually elevatable for raising the patient; c. patient support adapted for supporting said patient in said vertical support means, said patient support being adapted for easy emplacement beneath said patient and having stress sustaining means for attaching to interconnector means on the periphery of said patient support; and d. interconnector means for connecting said patient support to said vertical support means via stress sustaining means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said elevating means comprise a rack and pinion arrangement.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said pinion is power driven.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein means for changing distances comprises an elevatable mattress support for raising the patient.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
164 words
A patient bathing apparatus comprising: a. a bed having vertical support means adjacent eaCh corner adapted to support the weight of a patient suspended therebetween; b. means carried by the bed for providing variable distance separation between the bedding and the tops of the vertical support means, said means comprising a plurality of posts adjacent each corner, each post being connected with an elevating means and individually elevatable for raising the patient; c. patient support adapted for supporting said patient, said patient support having a perforated sheet structure adapted to remain in place beneath said patient for emplacement on a bed, said perforated sheet structure having, at the periphery, stress sustaining means to allow attachment to said vertical support means; d. shower means adapted to be connected with a source of water for cleansing said patient; and e. portable drain means for removing bath water sprayed from shower means over said patient, said drain means being removable and being connectable with a water sink.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
164 words
A patient bathing apparatus comprising: a. a bed having vertical support means adjacent eaCh corner adapted to support the weight of a patient suspended therebetween; b. means carried by the bed for providing variable distance separation between the bedding and the tops of the vertical support means, said means comprising a plurality of posts adjacent each corner, each post being connected with an elevating means and individually elevatable for raising the patient; c. patient support adapted for supporting said patient, said patient support having a perforated sheet structure adapted to remain in place beneath said patient for emplacement on a bed, said perforated sheet structure having, at the periphery, stress sustaining means to allow attachment to said vertical support means; d. shower means adapted to be connected with a source of water for cleansing said patient; and e. portable drain means for removing bath water sprayed from shower means over said patient, said drain means being removable and being connectable with a water sink.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said posts have elevation changeable by rack and pinion arrangement.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein said pinion is power driven.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bathing apparatus of claim 9 wherein means for changing distances comprises an elevatable mattress support for raising the patient.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
133 words
A combination facilitating changing bedding of and bathing a relatively immobile patient comprising: a. bed means adapted to support said bed and a patient, and having vertical support means adjacent each corner adapted to support the weight of a patient suspended therebetween; b. means carried by the bed for providing variable distance separation between the bedding and the tops of the vertical support means, said means comprising a plurality of posts adjacent each corner, each post being connected with an elevating means and individually elevatable for raising the patient; c. patient support adapted for supporting said patient in said vertical support means, said patient support being adapted for easy emplacement beneath said patient and having stress sustaining means on the periphery of said patient support to allow connection to said vertical support means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
133 words
A combination facilitating changing bedding of and bathing a relatively immobile patient comprising: a. bed means adapted to support said bed and a patient, and having vertical support means adjacent each corner adapted to support the weight of a patient suspended therebetween; b. means carried by the bed for providing variable distance separation between the bedding and the tops of the vertical support means, said means comprising a plurality of posts adjacent each corner, each post being connected with an elevating means and individually elevatable for raising the patient; c. patient support adapted for supporting said patient in said vertical support means, said patient support being adapted for easy emplacement beneath said patient and having stress sustaining means on the periphery of said patient support to allow connection to said vertical support means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 13 wherein said elevating means comprises a rack and pinion arrangement.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 13 wherein said pinion is power driven.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 13 wherein means for changing distances comprises an elevatable mattress support for raising the patient.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-31 | 1976-05-01 | 1976-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-31 | 1980-05-01 | 1980-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-31 | 1984-05-01 | 1984-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |