US4085472A
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Invalid bed arrangement
Assignee: Dynell Electronics Corp
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Filing: 1976-11-22
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Granted: 1978-04-25
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Expires: 1996-11-22
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement which allows patients confined to their beds, to use a toilet without leaving their beds. A sectionalized mattress is positioned in sequential steps so as to place the patient directly over a toilet without discomfort to the patient. The mattress together with the patient is positioned in a manner which allows the patient to use the toilet while sitting in an upright customary manner. The section of the mattress over the toilet is removed while the patient's weight is not directed thereon. Hygienic cleansing procedures are provided in conjunction with the toilet, and the patient is returned to a reclined position after repositioning the mattress and replacement of the section of the mattress that was removed to enable the patient to use the toilet. Replacement of that section of the mattress is carried out also while the patient's weight is not directed thereon. The mattress is positioned through a similar sequence of steps to place the patient directly into a wheelchair.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul L. DiMatteo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:10
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/002; A61G7/02; A61G7/10; A61G7/16; A61G2200/00; A61G2200/30; A61G2200/32; A61G2200/34; A61G2203/00; A61G2203/70; A61G2203/72; A61G2203/723; A61G5/00; A61G5/10; A61G5/104
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A method for transferring a person from a reclined position to a upright seated position comprising the steps of: supporting the backside of the person with posterior at a first location; moving the thighs of the person in a direction towards the front side of the other part of the person's body; bending said person's knees; placing a seating member in contact with the posterior of said person; moving said person together with said seating member to an upright seated position with the lower part of the legs directed downward; subdividing a bed member into first, second and third sections; reclining said person on said bed member; turning said first bed member section for carrying out said step of moving the thighs of the person in a direction towards the front side of the other part of the person's body; removing said first bed member section from contact with the posterior of said person prior to said step of placing a seating member in contact with the posterior of said person; and turning at least third bed member section for carrying out said step of moving said person together with said seating member to an upright seated position.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
198 words
A method for transferring a person from a reclined position to a upright seated position comprising the steps of: supporting the backside of the person with posterior at a first location; moving the thighs of the person in a direction towards the front side of the other part of the person's body; bending said person's knees; placing a seating member in contact with the posterior of said person; moving said person together with said seating member to an upright seated position with the lower part of the legs directed downward; subdividing a bed member into first, second and third sections; reclining said person on said bed member; turning said first bed member section for carrying out said step of moving the thighs of the person in a direction towards the front side of the other part of the person's body; removing said first bed member section from contact with the posterior of said person prior to said step of placing a seating member in contact with the posterior of said person; and turning at least third bed member section for carrying out said step of moving said person together with said seating member to an upright seated position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method as defined in claim 1 including the step of sliding said first bed member section relative to the posterior of said person for carrying out said step of removing said first bed member section from contact with the posterior of said person.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method as defined in claim 2 including the step of rotating said first bed member through a predetermined angle about an axis after said step of sliding said first bed member relative to the posterior of said person.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
The method as defined in claim 1 including the step of rotating said first bed member section through a predetermined angle and positioning said first bed member section on one side of said bed member for carrying out said step of removing said first bed member section from contact with the posterior of said person.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method as defined in claim 1 including the step of subdividing said first bed member section into two subsections; and rotating said two subsections through a predetermined angle for carrying out said step of removing said first bed member section from contact with the posterior of said person.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
62 words
The method as defined in claim 1 including the step of moving said second bed member section in direction away from the posterior of said person; and moving said first bed member section to a position underneath said third bed member section for carrying out said step of removing said third bed member section from contact with the posterior of said person.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method as defined in claim 1 including the steps of turning said second bed member through a predetermined angle during said step of moving the thighs of said person; moving said first and second bed member sections to a position spaced from the feet of said person.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method as defined in claim 7 including the step of rotating said first and second bed member sections prior to said step of moving said person to an upright seated position.
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) | 1981-04-24 | 1981-10-24 | 1982-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-24 | 1985-10-24 | 1986-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-24 | 1989-10-24 | 1990-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |