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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 24, 2021
Filed:
Aug. 23, 2019
Stryker Corporation, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Chad Souke, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Martin Fecteau, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Brandon Naber, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Aaron Furman, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Stryker Corporation, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Abstract
An automated system and methods are provided for coordinating a transfer of a patient between patient support apparatuses. The system includes first and second patient support apparatuses having a patient support surface supported by an adjustable frame. A controller is provided and is configured to communicate with at least one of the first and second patient support apparatuses. The controller includes programmable instructions to coordinate automated movements of at least one of the patient support apparatuses in order to couple the support apparatuses at a preferential transfer position, engage or monitor at least one safety feature, and provide an indication that it is safe to transfer the patient between the first and second patient support apparatuses.