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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 02, 2005
Filed:
Sep. 10, 2002
Michael B. Verkley, Cedar Grove, IN (US);
Michael B. Verkley, Cedar Grove, IN (US);
Hill-Rom Services, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for use with a movable section that is coupled to a structure for movement relative to the structure between a use position and a storage position. The apparatus comprises a first arm pivotally coupled to the movable section and a second arm pivotally coupled to the first arm. The apparatus further comprises a latch coupled to the movable section for pivoting movement between a latched position preventing movement of the movable section from the use position to the storage position and a released position allowing movement of the movable section from the use position to the storage position.