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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 27, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 09, 2010
Fred Herman, Gahanna, OH (US);
Thomas F. Heil, Batesville, IN (US);
Charles A. Howell, Batesville, IN (US);
Michelle Kovach, Batesville, IN (US);
Timothy Stanley, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Fred Herman, Gahanna, OH (US);
Thomas F. Heil, Batesville, IN (US);
Charles A. Howell, Batesville, IN (US);
Michelle Kovach, Batesville, IN (US);
Timothy Stanley, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Hill-Rom Services, Inc., Batesville, IN (US);
Abstract
A charging system comprises an accessory module and a charging system. The accessory module includes a housing with a coupling portion and a power source. The coupling portion includes an engagement surface and a coupler configured to removably couple the accessory module to a person-support apparatus. The power source is positioned within the housing and includes a recharging assembly. The charging station includes a docking portion configured to receive the accessory module and a charging assembly configured to communicate power to the recharging assembly.