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Bed supportable patient helper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-06-14
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Granted: 1981-03-03
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Expires: 1999-06-14
Abstract
Abstract A knock-down invalid bed having a main frame supported at its ends by head boards and separable into two halves at its mid-length. Attached to each half are pivoting sections of a pair of tubular mattress-supporting subframes adjustable to support a patient horizontally and in different angular positions. The subframes support two link fabric units separably interconnected crosswise of the mid-length of the bed. Attached to the head board and overlying one end of the bed is a patient helper device to aid the patient in shifting his position in bed, and other useful functions.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley T. Marcyan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/002; A61G7/015; A61G7/05; A61G7/053; A61G7/0533
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A patient helper attachable to a bed head board of the type having a rigid panel supported by a pair of legs extending downwardly from the opposite ends thereof, said helper comprising: a tubular upright having bracket means rigidly secured to the upper end thereof; a tubular lever arm having one end thereof pivotally connected to said bracket means for pivoting movement in a vertical plane about a horizontal axis crosswise of said bracket means between an extended operating position overlying a bed and a retracted non-operating position lying vertically beside said upright; manually operable clamping means mounted in one of a pair of brackets fixed to said upright adapted to embrace the upper and lower transverse edges of a bed head board panel for holding said upright fixedly and non-rotatably secured to said head board panel; and handgrip means depending from said lever arm positioned within reach of a patient in a bed equipped with said helper for use in supporting equipment and aiding the patient in changing positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A patient helper attachable to a bed head board of the type having a rigid panel supported by a pair of legs extending downwardly from the opposite ends thereof, said helper comprising: a tubular upright having bracket means rigidly secured to the upper end thereof; a tubular lever arm having one end thereof pivotally connected to said bracket means for pivoting movement in a vertical plane about a horizontal axis crosswise of said bracket means between an extended operating position overlying a bed and a retracted non-operating position lying vertically beside said upright; manually operable clamping means mounted in one of a pair of brackets fixed to said upright adapted to embrace the upper and lower transverse edges of a bed head board panel for holding said upright fixedly and non-rotatably secured to said head board panel; and handgrip means depending from said lever arm positioned within reach of a patient in a bed equipped with said helper for use in supporting equipment and aiding the patient in changing positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A patient helper as defined in claim 1 characterized in the provision of means for supporting said handgrip means selectively in different positions lengthwise of said lever arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A patient helper as defined in claim 1 characterized in that said upright and said lever arm are formed of tubular stock of generally square cross section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
98 words
A patient helper as defined in claim 1 characterized in that said bracket means secured to the upper end of said tubular upright comprises an upwardly facing channel-shaped socket member having a first end adapted to project forwardly generally horizontally over a bed and a second end projecting rearwardly from the rear of said upright, and said lever arm being pivotally connected to the sides of said channel-shaped member at said rear end thereof and pivotable between a collapsed position against the rear of said upright and a generally horizontal operating position socketed within said channel shaped member.
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) | 1984-03-02 | 1984-09-01 | 1985-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-02 | 1988-09-01 | 1989-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-02 | 1992-09-01 | 1993-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |