Patient support
AssigneeHill-Rom Services, Inc.
InventorsJames J. Romano, Sohrab Soltani, Michael V. Bolden
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Abstract
A support surface is configured to support a patient thereon and has a base portion that includes an air cushion layer. The support surface also has a layer of three dimensional engineered material above the base portion. The layer of three dimensional engineered material is configured to permit air passage therethrough. A cover is positioned between the layer of three dimensional engineered material and the patient to be supported. Air is forced through the layer of three dimensional engineered material.
Claims33
An apparatus configured to support at least a portion of a body thereon, the apparatus comprising:
- a base portion including a plurality of zones, each zone having associated support characteristics, the base portion configured to provide a static support for the body, wherein the base portion comprises at least one inflatable bladder with an interior devoid of foam;
- a pressure distribution layer supported by at least a first zone of the base portion, the pressure distribution layer including a spacing structure configured to provide air passage therethrough and to distribute pressure from the body over a greater area of the first zone;
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- a cover positioned between the pressure distribution layer and the portion of the body to be supported, the cover being coupled to a first source of air to provide air circulation through the pressure distribution layer.
A support surface configured to support a patient thereon, the support surface comprising:
- a base portion including an air cushion layer having at least one air cushion with an interior that is devoid of foam;
- a layer of three dimensional engineered material above the base portion, the layer of three dimensional engineered material being configured to permit air passage therethrough;
- a cover positioned between the layer of three dimensional engineered material and the patient to be supported;
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- means for forcing air through the layer of three dimensional engineered material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.