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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 30, 2011
Filed:
May. 02, 2008
Jody A. Thomas, Batesville, IN (US);
Dallas J. Suding, Batesville, IN (US);
Steven R. Westerfeld, Holton, IN (US);
Gilbert R. Walker, Versailles, IN (US);
Jody A. Thomas, Batesville, IN (US);
Dallas J. Suding, Batesville, IN (US);
Steven R. Westerfeld, Holton, IN (US);
Gilbert R. Walker, Versailles, IN (US);
Hill-Rom Services, Inc., Batesville, IN (US);
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for coupling to a wall in a healthcare facility, such as a hospital. The apparatus comprises a housing configured to support at least one service outlet, a cover and a linkage for mounting the cover to the housing for pivoting movement between a closed position in which the cover blocks access to the at least one service outlet and an open position in which the cover allows access to the at least one service outlet. The cover remains substantially parallel to the wall as it travels between the closed and open positions. The cover may comprise a wall accessory, such as a picture frame.