# US 12,589,043 B1 · Hospital bed with USB charging ports

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- Number: US 12,589,043 B1
- Document ID: US12589043B1
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B1
- Application number: 18/753,019
- Filed: 2024-06-25
- Granted: 2026-03-31
- Earliest claimed: 2024-06-25
- Applicants: Cherylene Hamilton
- Inventors: Cherylene Hamilton
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12589043B1

## CPC

- A61G 7/0509: {sliding or pivoting downwards}
- A61G 7/05: Parts, details or accessories of beds (devices for prevention against falling out A47C21/08, A47D7/00 {; mattresses A47C27/00})
- H02J 7/70: characterised by the mechanical construction
- A61G: TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS (appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk A61H3/00); OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES (embalming corpses A01N1/00)
- H02J: ELECTRIC POWER NETWORKS; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY

## 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.

## Claims

### Claim 1

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.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The hospital bed of claim 1, wherein the USB charging ports are located on the side rail adjacent to the headboard of the bed.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The hospital bed of claim 1, wherein the removable cover assembly is designed to protect the USB charging ports from dust and debris when not in use.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The hospital bed of claim 3, wherein the USB charging ports provide power to charge a variety of electronic devices including smartphones, tablets, and laptops.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The hospital bed of claim 4, wherein the USB charging ports are designed to be resistant to damage from liquids, physical impacts, electrical surges, electromagnetic interference, static electricity, and corrosion.