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US 2007/0180616 A1Published application
User module for a patient support
AssigneeHill-Rom Services, Inc.
InventorsDavid C. Newkirk, Brian T. Wiggins, James L. Walke, Jack B. Wilker, Carl William Riley, Robert Mark Zerhusen
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Abstract
A user module for a patient support is provided. The user module is coupled to a patient support barrier, such as a siderail or a footboard.
Claims27
A patient support apparatus comprising
- a siderail having a first end, a second end spaced from the first end, a top edge and a bottom edge defining a periphery of the siderail,
- a vertical axis extending substantially perpendicular to the top edge of the siderail, and
- a first user module positioned within the periphery of the siderail at an angle in the range of about 5-30 degrees from the vertical axis.
A patient support apparatus comprising
- a siderail including a top portion, a bottom portion spaced from the top portion, a first end and a second end spaced from the first end, a recessed area defined by a back panel and at least two indented sides, and a non-recessed area,
- a vertical axis extending substantially perpendicular to the top portion of the siderail, and
- a touchscreen user interface positionable within the recessed area at an angle greater than 0 degrees with respect to the vertical axis.
A patient support apparatus comprising
- a siderail including a first end, a second end spaced from the first end, and a docking region located between the first and second ends,
- at least one guide track located in the docking region, and
- a user module including a touchscreen display and a guide bar configured to be slidably received by the guide track.
A patient support apparatus comprising
- a base,
- a frame supported by the base, the frame having first and second spaced longitudinal sides and first and second spaced ends,
- a first barrier positionable along one of a side and an end,
- a second barrier positionable along one of a side and an end,
- a first user module docking region located in the first barrier, and
- a second user module docking region located in the second barrier.
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A user module for a patient support comprising
- a housing having a first side and a second side opposite the first side,
- a first user interface located on the first side, and
- a second user interface located on the second side.
A patient support apparatus comprising
- an adjustable-length arm assembly,
- a user module including a user interface, the user module being pivotably coupled to a first end of the arm assembly, and
- a pivot coupler to pivotably couple a second end of the arm assembly to a bed frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.