US3719962A
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Body support for invalids
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-01
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Granted: 1973-03-13
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Expires: 1991-07-01
Abstract
Abstract A bed or other body support structure for persons with disabilities. The structure provides means for relieving pressure on areas of the body having bed sores (decubiti and the like) and for hygenic deposit of body wastes. The supporting surface, which may be a bed, a wheelchair seat or the like, is formed of a plurality of criss-crossing fabric strips or bands stretched between opposite sides of a skeletal frame. A sanitary waste collection sheet is spaced below the supporting surface and is sloped so as to drain waste material to one or more drain outlets located above a suitable receptacle.
Inventors
- 👤 K Burkley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A structure for supporting invalid patients comprising a skeletal frame and a plurality of interlaced strips of flexible textile fabric sheet material stretched between opposed sides of said skeletal frame for supporting the patient thereon, and means located below and spaced from said strips for receiving and collecting body wastes from said patient, said strips including a set of parallel strips extending in one direction and another set of parallel strips extending in another direction intersecting the direction of said first set, whereby the space defined at the intersection between two intersecting pairs of adjacent strips may be enlarged by spreading apart the strips of each pair to provide a space at any desired location for relieving pressure against the patient''s body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A structure for supporting invalid patients comprising a skeletal frame and a plurality of interlaced strips of flexible textile fabric sheet material stretched between opposed sides of said skeletal frame for supporting the patient thereon, and means located below and spaced from said strips for receiving and collecting body wastes from said patient, said strips including a set of parallel strips extending in one direction and another set of parallel strips extending in another direction intersecting the direction of said first set, whereby the space defined at the intersection between two intersecting pairs of adjacent strips may be enlarged by spreading apart the strips of each pair to provide a space at any desired location for relieving pressure against the patient''s body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
122 words
A structure for supporting invalid patients comprising a skeletal frame and a plurality of interlaced strips of flexible textile fabric sheet material stretched between opposed sides of said skeletal frame for supporting the patient thereon, and means located below and spaced from said strips for receiving and collecting body wastes from said patient, said strips including a set of parallel strips extending in one direction and another set of parallel strips extending in another direction intersecting the direction of said first set, whereby the space defined at the intersection between two intersecting pairs of adjacent strips may be enlarged by spreading apart the strips of each pair to provide a space at any desired location for relieving pressure against the patient''s body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
122 words
A structure for supporting invalid patients comprising a skeletal frame and a plurality of interlaced strips of flexible textile fabric sheet material stretched between opposed sides of said skeletal frame for supporting the patient thereon, and means located below and spaced from said strips for receiving and collecting body wastes from said patient, said strips including a set of parallel strips extending in one direction and another set of parallel strips extending in another direction intersecting the direction of said first set, whereby the space defined at the intersection between two intersecting pairs of adjacent strips may be enlarged by spreading apart the strips of each pair to provide a space at any desired location for relieving pressure against the patient''s body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said sets of strips are perpendicular to one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said skeletal frame comprises a plurality of sections pivotally connected to one another for pivotal movement relative to parallel horizontal axes.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-03-12 | 1976-09-11 | 1977-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-12 | 1980-09-11 | 1981-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-12 | 1984-09-11 | 1985-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |