Beds inventions 02/08

20080047061 - Systems and methods for providing an insulated sleeping chamber: A sleeping chamber uses a double-wall inflatable structure to provide insulation against cold temperatures using a non-rigid form constructed of a lightweight material such as a polyethylene film. The sleeping chamber is lighter in weight, smaller in bulk, and generally lower in cost than a conventional tent, while providing improved... Agent: Kirton And Mcconkie

20080047064 - Surgical equipment supporting frames and attachments for same: A surgical equipment supporting frame comprises a plurality of interconnected branches, an arm portion connected to at least one of the plurality of branches, wherein the arm portion extends over an operating table, and moves to different positions along the operating table, and a surgical tool connected at an end... Agent: F. Chau & Associates, LLC

20080047067 - Hospital bed for the treatment of pulmonary diseases and nosocomial pressure ulcers: A patient support is disclosed, including a deck comprising openings that accommodate removable modules.... Agent: Barnes & Thornburg, LLP

20080040852 - Stackable cot assembly: In certain preferred embodiments, the present invention provides a cot assembly that includes side pieces, supporting end pieces and bedding material. Preferably the cot assembly holds the end pieces a spaced apart distance, and in one feature allows a side piece to be selectively released. In one embodiment, the end... Agent: Woodard, Emhardt, Moriarty, Mcnett & Henry LLP

20080040854 - Child seat/holder: Disclosed is a seat/holder or support device including a base mattress or padded surface in combination with a ring-like border, whereby the seat/holder may be used to comfortably support an infant, child or adult, including those having a physical disability.... Agent: Howard J. Greenwald P.C.

20080040857 - Bariatric transport with improved maneuverability: A bariatric transport is provided. The transport includes a bed area for use by a bariatric patient. The transport further includes a drive assembly that is operable to selectively drive the transport in forward and rearward directions and permit turning of the transport with little or no lateral movement of... Agent: Blackwell Sanders LLP

20080040861 - Pressure sores prevention bed with adjustable head rest wherein a patient's body remains in the same position: The pressure sores prevention bed according to this invention consists of two parts arranged in an alternated fashion. Parts A (1) and Parts B (2) are moved upward and downward by the lifting sets C (3), M (10), and F (6), N (11). While Parts A (1) are at the... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20080034495 - Patient gurney: A gurney is height adjustable with a locking mechanism to interact with other patient devices, such as patient beds and operating tables. The gurney one or more rotational and/or extending bed platforms to aid in the transfer of patients. Electronic controls are used to simplify operation of the gurney in... Agent: Anderson, Levine & Lintel L.L.P.

20080028517 - Mattress comprising an active heat absorbing/releasing layer in combination with a down layer: The present invention relates to a mattress (101), wherein the mattress is adapted to be used by a person during rest and comprises a support element (105), wherein said support element is covered by a first layer of a material (107) having temperature regulating properties by absorbing and releasing heat... Agent: Day Pitney LLP

20080028526 - Bed device and mri apparatus: Provided are a bed device and an MRI apparatus which can easily move a top board by one mechanism. The bed device and the MRI apparatus include a top board on which an object is disposed, a middle frame that is disposed on the lower side of the top board... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20080028528 - Custom orthotic neck curve builder system: An orthotic pillow system made up of a specialized pillow with selectively-replaceable building portions. The pillow is configured to assist patients to obtain relief from symptoms by naturally replacing the curve in the cervical portion of their spines. The pillow, which is preferably made from a foam material, enables the... Agent: Dykas, Shaver & Nipper, LLP

20080028531 - Inflatable knee pillow having thin profile and foldability when deflated: In some embodiments, an inflatable knee pillow including a body having an outer fabric surface, and an inflation valve, wherein the body defines straps (preferably two pairs of straps) and encloses a bladder (an inflatable volume), and the inflation valve is in fluid communication with the bladder. When deflated, the... Agent: Girard & Equitz LLP

20080028532 - Mattress and method for reducing stress concentration when supporting a body: The present invention is an improved mattress or cushion enclosed in a functional membrane that relates to the controlling of flexible, rigid or visco-elastic foam, springs, air, fluids, particulates, combinations thereof and foam density variations to meet varying force support needs, as well as other support means that have employed... Agent: Herbert Joe

20080028534 - Mattress having three separate adjustable pressure relief zones: A support having adjustable pressure relief zones comprising at least three pressure zones, each having an adjustable pressure relief valve operatively attached to each of the at least three pressure zones. There is at least one cell in a first zone having a first effective fluid volume and at least... Agent: Schmeiser, Olsen & Watts

20080028533 - Patient support: This disclosure described a patient support having an air permeable layer, a plurality of inflatable bladders, a pressure-sensing assembly and a controller. In one embodiment, a combination of transverse bladders and vertically oriented can-shaped bladders is provided. In one embodiment, one or more angle sensors are provided in articulatable sections... Agent: Hill-rom Services, Inc.

20080028535 - Articulated mattress: The present invention refers to an articulated mattress that does not need any specific frame for its perfect functioning, mattress that may be provided with a massage device, being destined to the general market, having particular application in the field of health and prevention and being included in the group... Agent: Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P.