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US 2010/0163315 A1Published application
Bed monitoring pad
OwnerRachel Dunford York, Steven Alfred Williamsinventors
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Abstract
A sensor pad is adapted to be positioned on a patient's bed as part of a monitoring system that provides a signal to a nurse or other caregiver when the patient exits the bed. The sensor pad is thinner and more flexible than existing pads to provide comfort to the user.
Claims3
A support sensor pad for detecting when a patient exits a support, comprising:
- a sensor pad positioned on the support and responsive to the weight of a patient and providing a switch signal when at least a substantial portion of the weight of the patient is removed from the sensor pad wherein the sensor pad comprises:
- a first outer layer having an outer surface and an inner surface wherein an electrically conductive material is printed on the inner layer of the first outer layer;
- a second outer layer having an outer surface and an inner surface wherein an electrically conductive material is printed on the inner layer of the second outer layer;
- a middle layer positioned between the first and second outer layers;
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