US3793652A
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Electrically non-conductive hospital bed
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-24
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Granted: 1974-02-26
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Expires: 1992-05-24
Abstract
Abstract An electrically safe hospital bed comprises a pair of independently operable mechanical jacks which include electrically non-conductive, pivotally interconnected links and which are spaced apart to define an unobstructed region therebetween to permit access by X-ray equipment. An electrically non-conductive, X-ray transparent mattress support platform is mounted on these jacks.
Inventors
- 👤 J Linehan
- 👤 S Jaskolski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/002; A61G2210/00; A61G2210/50; A61G7/018
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
Hospital bed apparatus comprising: first and second independently operable scissors jack means each including a system of pivotally interconnected links arranged transversely of said platform means with a selectively operable screw threadedly connected to said links adjacent one pivotal interconnection thereof and journalled adjacent an oppositely positioned pivotal interconnection of said links, said first jack means being spaced laterally apart from said second jack means to provide separate, raisable and lowerable support for the respective ends of mattress support platform means; mattress support platform means mounted overlyingly on said first and second jack means; first drive means for said first jack means including a first independently energizable motor; and second drive means for said second jack means including a second motor, said second motor being energizable independently of said first motor whereby said motors may be operated for selectively raising and lowering the respective ends of said platform means in unison or independently.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
Hospital bed apparatus comprising: first and second independently operable scissors jack means each including a system of pivotally interconnected links arranged transversely of said platform means with a selectively operable screw threadedly connected to said links adjacent one pivotal interconnection thereof and journalled adjacent an oppositely positioned pivotal interconnection of said links, said first jack means being spaced laterally apart from said second jack means to provide separate, raisable and lowerable support for the respective ends of mattress support platform means; mattress support platform means mounted overlyingly on said first and second jack means; first drive means for said first jack means including a first independently energizable motor; and second drive means for said second jack means including a second motor, said second motor being energizable independently of said first motor whereby said motors may be operated for selectively raising and lowering the respective ends of said platform means in unison or independently.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
Hospital bed apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said links are uniformly constructed of electrically non-conductive material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
Hospital bed apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said platform means includes a pallet that is hinged intermediate its ends to permit articulation of an end portion thereof, said bed apparatus further comprising drive means for selectively raising and lowering said end portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
Hospital bed apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said drive means comprises a block-and-tackle system.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
Hospital bed apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said platform means includes a pallet of X-ray transparent material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
Hospital bed apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said platform means includes spaced, load-bearing side rails and a lightweight pallet supported by said side rails.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
Hospital bed apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said side rails and said pallet are uniformly constructed of electrically non-conductive material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
95 words
Hospital bed apparatus comprising: selectively operable first and second support means spaced laterally apart to provide supports for the respective ends of mattress support platform means; and mattress support platform means mounted overlyingly on said first and second support means with interposed transverse connecting means therebetween, said platform means including spaced, inarticulated, primary load-bearing side rails extending from said first to said second support means and a lightweight pallet supported by said side rails and having an articuLated section, said pallet, said connecting means and said side rails being uniformly constructed of electrically non-conductive material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
95 words
Hospital bed apparatus comprising: selectively operable first and second support means spaced laterally apart to provide supports for the respective ends of mattress support platform means; and mattress support platform means mounted overlyingly on said first and second support means with interposed transverse connecting means therebetween, said platform means including spaced, inarticulated, primary load-bearing side rails extending from said first to said second support means and a lightweight pallet supported by said side rails and having an articuLated section, said pallet, said connecting means and said side rails being uniformly constructed of electrically non-conductive material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
Hospital bed apparatus according to claim 8 wherein said pallet is of X-ray transparent material.
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) | 1977-02-25 | 1977-08-27 | 1978-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-25 | 1981-08-27 | 1982-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-25 | 1985-08-27 | 1986-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |