Hospital bed with USB charging ports
OwnerCherylene Hamiltoninventor
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Abstract
The present invention describes a hospital bed equipped with USB charging ports. The bed includes an adjustable patient support structure with side rails. A pair of USB charging ports is disposed in one of the side rails, each port having a removable cover assembly. This arrangement allows a patient to conveniently charge their electronic devices without needing to leave their bed. The USB charging ports are designed to keep the patient's electronic devices fully charged during their stay, enhancing their comfort and convenience. The design is cost-effective and can be easily implemented in various types of patient support furniture.
Claims5
A hospital bed, comprising:
- an adjustable patient support structure:
- side rails attached to lateral sides of the adjustable patient support structure;
- and
- a pair of USB charging ports disposed in one of the side rails, each port having a removable cover assembly, wherein the USB charging ports are configured to allow a patient to charge mobile devices without needing to leave the bed;
- wherein said removable cover comprises a circular portion that is pivotally attached to the side rail, a connecting portion having a rectangular shape, and a cover portion having an elongated rectangular shape with curved corners, wherein said connecting portion connects the circular portion to the cover portion, wherein said cover portion is placed on top of the pair of USB charging ports to cover them;
- wherein the cover portion can be removed off the USB charging ports and pivot away therefrom by the circular portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.