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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 29, 2010
Applicants:
David C. Newkirk, Lawrenceburg, IN (US);
Dennis J. Gallant, Harrison, OH (US);
Inventors:
David C. Newkirk, Lawrenceburg, IN (US);
Dennis J. Gallant, Harrison, OH (US);
Assignee:
Hill-Rom Services, Inc., Batesville, IN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B01L 99/00 (2010.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A support apparatus includes a patient assist bar that is coupled to a wall or to some other structure in a room of a healthcare facility, such as a headwall that is configured to be coupled to the room wall. The patient assist bar is pivotable a first axis that is substantially vertical and parallel to the headwall and a second axis that is substantially horizontal. The patient assist bar provides the patient with a stable support and guidance in moving about the room.