US3711664A
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Console control for beds with inter-locking switch operators
Assignee: Royal Metal Corp
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Filing: 1970-02-18
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1990-02-18
Abstract
Abstract A console control is disclosed for operating a hospital bed between various positions required by medical prescription and/or the comfort of the patient. The console control includes a first control panel available to the patient for moving the bed between several positions or to accomplish the control of appliances such as a television and the like. Another control panel is provided in the console control for the use of a medical attendant to accomplish bed position control as well as control of the various appliances as may be operated from the console. The medical attendant''s control panel is dominant and includes means to inactivate selectively one or more controls located on the patient''s control panel. Locking means are provided for the medical attendant''s control panel to prevent unauthorized access to the console control.
Inventors
- 👤 R Benoit
- 👤 J Tripodi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:42
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/02; H01H9/0214; H01H9/20; H01H9/26; A; A47; A47B; A47B2220/00; A47B2220/0091; A47B2220/0097
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A control for the movement of a bed comprising a cabinet console, means for positioning the cabinet console within the reach of a patient in the bed, a pair of fixed substantially parallel console panels within said cabinet console, a bed positioning actuating switch means disposed between said panels, interlocked switch actuator means extending from both the panels, one of said panels also containing a further switch means for controlling said bed movement, a rotatable controllable means disposed on the other panel for interlocking and inactivating said interlocked switch actuator means, and a lockable pivotally openable cover means for said last named panel for precluding unauthorized use of the controls of the other of said panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A control for the movement of a bed comprising a cabinet console, means for positioning the cabinet console within the reach of a patient in the bed, a pair of fixed substantially parallel console panels within said cabinet console, a bed positioning actuating switch means disposed between said panels, interlocked switch actuator means extending from both the panels, one of said panels also containing a further switch means for controlling said bed movement, a rotatable controllable means disposed on the other panel for interlocking and inactivating said interlocked switch actuator means, and a lockable pivotally openable cover means for said last named panel for precluding unauthorized use of the controls of the other of said panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
95 words
A control for establishing the movement of a bed comprising a cabinet console having a plurality of substantially opposite panels, a plurality of switches in one of the panels for controlling the operation of the bed moving mechanism, a first set of push buttons for selectively operating the switches, a second and separate set of push buttons also for selectively operating the switches from the other panel, and means controlled from the second set of push buttons for preventing the first set of push buttons from operating the switches when the second set is operated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
95 words
A control for establishing the movement of a bed comprising a cabinet console having a plurality of substantially opposite panels, a plurality of switches in one of the panels for controlling the operation of the bed moving mechanism, a first set of push buttons for selectively operating the switches, a second and separate set of push buttons also for selectively operating the switches from the other panel, and means controlled from the second set of push buttons for preventing the first set of push buttons from operating the switches when the second set is operated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
132 words
A control mechanism for establishing and controlling the movement of a bed comprising a cabinet having a plurality of spaced opposing and substantially parallel panel members, a plurality of means within the cabinet for controlling the bed moving means, the panels being arranged with push buttons which control the actuation of the bed moving means, the bed moving means being actuatable also by a push button from either of the panels means included in the other panel for selectively blocking the operation of the first panel push buttons, means interconnecting the push buttons on said two panels to prevent the actuation of more than one control means at a time, and means interconnecting the push buttons on said control panels to prevent actuation of more than one control means at a time.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
132 words
A control mechanism for establishing and controlling the movement of a bed comprising a cabinet having a plurality of spaced opposing and substantially parallel panel members, a plurality of means within the cabinet for controlling the bed moving means, the panels being arranged with push buttons which control the actuation of the bed moving means, the bed moving means being actuatable also by a push button from either of the panels means included in the other panel for selectively blocking the operation of the first panel push buttons, means interconnecting the push buttons on said two panels to prevent the actuation of more than one control means at a time, and means interconnecting the push buttons on said control panels to prevent actuation of more than one control means at a time.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The control defined by claim 3 which furtherincludes means cooperating with the push buttons of the panel first named and of the other panel to prevent the actuation of more than one control means at a time.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The control defined by claim 4 which further includes means for closing and locking the second of the two control panels.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
181 words
The control mechanism for a movable bed comprising first and second control panels positioned substantially parallel to each other, a frame member, a plurality of switches mounted in side by side relationship on said frame member, each switch having a switch arm, said switches being adapted to control a mechanism for moving the bed to selected positions, a plurality of push buttons mounted on said frame and extending through the second panel for contacting and moving the switch arms of the mechanism control switches, means interconnecting the second panel push buttons to prevent more than one push button from being actuated simultaneously, a traverse bar within the frame at a point spaced from the second panel for supporting a plurality of switches of the first panel, said transverse bar being adapted for sliding movement with respect to said frame member so that the first panel push buttons may push the transverse bar and depress corresponding switch arms of the switches, and means for blocking the movement of the transverse bar thereby to prevent the operation of the First panel push buttons.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
181 words
The control mechanism for a movable bed comprising first and second control panels positioned substantially parallel to each other, a frame member, a plurality of switches mounted in side by side relationship on said frame member, each switch having a switch arm, said switches being adapted to control a mechanism for moving the bed to selected positions, a plurality of push buttons mounted on said frame and extending through the second panel for contacting and moving the switch arms of the mechanism control switches, means interconnecting the second panel push buttons to prevent more than one push button from being actuated simultaneously, a traverse bar within the frame at a point spaced from the second panel for supporting a plurality of switches of the first panel, said transverse bar being adapted for sliding movement with respect to said frame member so that the first panel push buttons may push the transverse bar and depress corresponding switch arms of the switches, and means for blocking the movement of the transverse bar thereby to prevent the operation of the First panel push buttons.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
The control defined by claim 6 wherein the transverse bar is positioned adjacent to the second panel push button so that the transverse bar, when moved by a first panel push button, will return any depressed second panel push button to its inoperative position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The control defined in claim 6 comprising, in addition, spring loading means to urge the transverse bar to a position where the first panel push buttons are out of contact with the switch arms.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
112 words
The control as defined in claim 6 wherein the blocking means comprises a shaft rotatably mounted between the front panel and the frame, an interference plate mounted on the shaft, said plate having a depending toe member, the said frame having an opening through which the said toe protrudes, a depending block mounted on said transverse bar in a position for registration with the interference plate so that by rotating the shaft the interference plate confronts the depending block to prevent actuating the corresponding switch, and means provided by the depending toe member of the interference plate extending through the opening in the frame to limit rotary movement of the interference plate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
100 words
The control as defined in claim 6 wherein the first panel interconnecting means comprises a frame member mounted on said first panel, the frame member including a channel member for slidably receiving the first panel push buttons, an overhead support arm for the frame, a yoke member pivotally mounted in dependent relationship from said overhead support arm, said pivotal mounting being located between said push buttons, and means for pivotally connecting the yoke member to each of said push buttons so that an inward movement of one push button produces an outer movement of the other of said push buttons.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
150 words
A mechanism for controlling the movement of a bed comprising, a frame member having a pair of substantially parallel panel member, a plurality of switch means mounted on one of the panels of said frame, said switch being adapted to control a bed moving device individually to a plurality of selected positions, a first set of actuating means mounted for movement to establish and inactivate contact with said switch means, a transverse bar slidably mounted in spaced relation on said switch means, a second set of actuating means for said switch means also mounted for movement to activate and open said switch means, said second actuating means being supported by said transverse bar so that the movement of the transverse bar controls the contact with said switch means, and means for blocking movement of the transverse bar to prevent the second set of actuating means from contacting the switch means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
150 words
A mechanism for controlling the movement of a bed comprising, a frame member having a pair of substantially parallel panel member, a plurality of switch means mounted on one of the panels of said frame, said switch being adapted to control a bed moving device individually to a plurality of selected positions, a first set of actuating means mounted for movement to establish and inactivate contact with said switch means, a transverse bar slidably mounted in spaced relation on said switch means, a second set of actuating means for said switch means also mounted for movement to activate and open said switch means, said second actuating means being supported by said transverse bar so that the movement of the transverse bar controls the contact with said switch means, and means for blocking movement of the transverse bar to prevent the second set of actuating means from contacting the switch means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
161 words
A mechanism for controlling the movement of a bed comprising a frame member, a plurality of switches mounted on said frame, each switch having an arm for closing and opening the switch, a first set of switch actuating means slidably mounted on the frame for movement into actuatint contact with said switch arms, means interconnecting the first set of switch actuating means to prevent more than one of said set from being moved into actuating contact at one time, a transverse bar slidably mounted on said frame and adapted to contact and move said first set of switch actuating means out of contact with said switches, a second set of switch actuating means mounted for movement into actuating contact with said switches, the second set of actuating means being in contact with the transverse bar so that moving an actuating means of the second set transversely will move any actuating means of the first set out of contact with a switch.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
161 words
A mechanism for controlling the movement of a bed comprising a frame member, a plurality of switches mounted on said frame, each switch having an arm for closing and opening the switch, a first set of switch actuating means slidably mounted on the frame for movement into actuatint contact with said switch arms, means interconnecting the first set of switch actuating means to prevent more than one of said set from being moved into actuating contact at one time, a transverse bar slidably mounted on said frame and adapted to contact and move said first set of switch actuating means out of contact with said switches, a second set of switch actuating means mounted for movement into actuating contact with said switches, the second set of actuating means being in contact with the transverse bar so that moving an actuating means of the second set transversely will move any actuating means of the first set out of contact with a switch.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
The mechanism of claim 12 which further includes means for blocking movement of the transverse bar to prevent operation of said second set of actuating means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
34 words
The mechanism of claim 12 which further includes means for interconnectIng the second set of actuating means so that only one of the second set may be moved into actuating contact with a switch.
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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) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |