Hill-rom Services, Inc.

Hill-rom, Inc.

Ssi Medical Services, Inc.

Reza Hakamiun

Gregory W Branson

Richard B Stacy

Kenith W Chambers

Benjamin Salvatini

Dennis S Flessate

Jason C Brooke

Bradley Thomas Wilson

Charles A Lachenbruch

Eric R Meyer

Sohrab Soltani

Christopher Ryan O'Keefe

Jonathan H Mueller

Stephen L Douglas

Rebecca Anne Ginther

Michael J Mutka

John Alan Bobey

Darrell L Borgman

Daniel Kurt Stevens

Rachel Hopkins King

William S Larisey, Jr

Kendall O Shows

Karen Janoff

James F Thomas

David W Hornbach

Kenneth L Kramer

John P Biondo

David John Ulrich

Jeffrey R Welling

Patrick J Minnelli

Brian T Wiggins

Michael V Bolden

Clement J Koerber, Sr

Virgil J Niese

Gary W Ferdon

Donald L Mobley

Michael Joseph Gosmeyer

Robert T Fussner

James E Gilbert

Thomas E Uzzle

Kendra K Doyle

Doug H Smith

Jackie Robertson

John A Brenner

Todd P O'Neal

Steven J Schwartz

Rachel H King

Robert L Sainte

Kevin H Grosse

Steven Caldwell

Douglas P Genereux

Michael D Falin

Craig D Ellis

Roger D Dalton

Stephen E Glover

David N Ashcraft

Mary L Butler

Charles M Stout

Brian L Crosley

Thomas Uzzie

John Alan Bobay

Thom Uzzle

Jon Mueller

Nicholas Stanfield

Larry A Richer

Christopher R O'KEEFE

Rebecca Crabb Crabb

A patient support includes a cover defining an interior region, an air permeable first layer located in the interior region, and a support layer located beneath the air permeable first layer. A pressure sensing layer is located underneath the support layer. At least one air supply is coupled to the support layer. A controller is coupled to the air supply and to the pressure sensing layer. The controller controls inflation and deflation of the support layer in response to a signal from the pressure sensing layer.

Patient support with an air permeable layer and a support layer, with inflation and deflation of the support layer controlled in response to pressure sensed at a pressure sensing layer

This disclosure describes certain exemplary embodiments of a patient support having a plurality of vertically-oriented on substantially can-shaped inflatable bladders. In one embodiment, the patient support includes a support layer positioned above the vertical bladders. In another embodiment, the patient support includes a high air loss device. In still another embodiment, the patient support includes a pneumatic device located within the patient support.

Patient support

A patient support includes a cover defining an interior region, an air permeable first layer located in the interior region, at least one air supply coupled to the first layer to provide air flow through the first layer, a support layer located beneath the air permeable first layer, a pressure sensing layer located underneath the support layer, and a controller coupled to the air supply and to the pressure sensing layer. The controller controls air flow through the first layer in response to a signal from the pressure sensing layer.

Patient support with an air permeable layer with air flow through the air permeable layer controlled as a function of pressure sensed at a pressure sensing layer

A patient support includes a cover defining an interior region, an air permeable first layer located in the interior region within the cover, a first air supply coupled to the first layer to provide air flow through the first layer, air bladders including a head zone and a seat zone located beneath the first layer, a first sensing assembly located beneath the head zone, a second air supply coupled to the air bladders to selectively inflate and deflate the air bladders, and a controller. The controller is coupled to the first and second air supplies to control inflation and deflation of the air bladders and to control air flow through the permeable layer. The controller also receives a signal from the first sensing assembly, determines whether the patient support is occupied, and adjusts air flow through the first layer based on the signal from the first sensing assembly.

Patient support with air bladder control sensitive to an orientation angle sensor

This disclosure describes a patient support having an air permeable layer, a plurality of inflatable bladders, a pressure-sensing assembly and a controller. In one embodiment, a combination of transverse bladders and vertically oriented can-shaped bladders is provided. In one embodiment, one or more angle sensors are provided in articulatable sections of the patient support.

Patient support with orientation sensitive air bladder control

A patient bed including a deck, supported by a base, and a patient support supported by the deck. The patient support includes a pneumatic device and at least one pressure sensor located within the patient support.

Pneumatic valve assembly for a patient support

An endboard such as a headboard or a footboard for a patient support is provided. The endboard is suitable for use in connection with care equipment, a service supply, and a service line operably coupling the service supply to the care equipment. The endboard includes at least one line support.

Endboard for a patient support

A hospital bed having a deck with an adjustable width. The hospital bed includes a plurality of siderails configured to extend the width of the deck. The hospital bed can support a bariatric, large or obese patient.

Siderail for a hospital bed

A patient support including a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and a set of siderails configured to block egress of a patient from the patient support. The siderails are configured to reduce gaps defined between the siderails and the other components of the patient support.

Apparatus and method for closing hospital bed gaps

This disclosure described a patient support having an air permeable layer, a plurality of inflatable bladders, a pressure-sensing assembly and a controller. In one embodiment, a combination of transverse bladders and vertically oriented can-shaped bladders is provided. In one embodiment, one or more angle sensors are provided in articulatable sections of the patient support.

A patient support apparatus including a barrier coupled to a frame. The barrier includes an interior region containing a fluid supply. A related method is provided for modifying a patient support apparatus to include a fluid filled patient support surface.

Patient support apparatus

A patient support is provided. The patient support includes a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and a set of siderails configured to block egress of a patient from the patient support. The siderails are configured to reduce gaps defined between the siderails and the other components of the patient support.

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Charleston, SC, United States of America

Reza Hakamiun