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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 28, 2026
Filed:
Jan. 13, 2022
William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI (US);
Marlene Seltzer, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Robert A. Long, Lansing, MI (US);
John Farris, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Taylor Rieckhoff, Elgin, IL (US);
Jack Mackillop, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Peter Weyers, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Hannah Klein, Chesterfield Township, MI (US);
Austin Bessinger, West Olive, MI (US);
Morgan Benjamin, Plymouth, MI (US);
Jacob D. Stephens, Lowell, MI (US);
Jordan Vanderham, Holland, MI (US);
Chris Pung, Portland, MI (US);
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI (US);
William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Abstract
A medical procedure facilitation system for use with a bed. The system has a pair of assist arms secured to the bed that may rotate in relation to the bed along a path of rotation. A spring assembly is connected to the assist arms for helping raise a patient's legs. Supportive thigh pads associated with the assist arms give support under the knees and thighs and adjust their angle to accommodate the size and position of the patient. Hand grips are mounted on the support arms that allow the patient to contribute to lifting forces.