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Multipositional medical bed
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-03-31
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Granted: 1982-11-02
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Expires: 2000-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A medical bed is described in which mattresses are mounted in frames which can be rotated about a longitudinal axis and tilted about a transverse axis. The mattresses may be removable and adapted to permit enclosing a patient completely to permit 360° rotation.
Inventors
- 👤 Gene E. Taylor
- 👤 Donald S. McCulloch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/002; A61G7/008; A61G7/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A multipositional medical bed adapted for changing a patient's position in said bed comprising: a platform, an elongated outer frame, means for pivotally mounting said outer frame on said platform, an inner frame, means for rotatably mounting said inner frame along its longitudinal axis within said outer frame, a lower mattress, means for mounting said lower mattress on said inner frame to support said patient thereon, an upper mattress, means for mounting said upper mattress to cover said patient, means for tilting said outer frame from a horizontal position to a position at least about 45° above horizontal at the head end, and means for rotating said inner frame 180° while said outer frame is tilted above horizontal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A multipositional medical bed adapted for changing a patient's position in said bed comprising: a platform, an elongated outer frame, means for pivotally mounting said outer frame on said platform, an inner frame, means for rotatably mounting said inner frame along its longitudinal axis within said outer frame, a lower mattress, means for mounting said lower mattress on said inner frame to support said patient thereon, an upper mattress, means for mounting said upper mattress to cover said patient, means for tilting said outer frame from a horizontal position to a position at least about 45° above horizontal at the head end, and means for rotating said inner frame 180° while said outer frame is tilted above horizontal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A bed as recited in claim 1 wherein the one of said upper mattress and lower mattress which is against the front of said patient is provided with an opening therethrough to expose said patient's face.
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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) | 1985-11-01 | 1986-05-03 | 1986-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-01 | 1990-05-03 | 1990-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-01 | 1994-05-03 | 1994-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |