Mattress cavity cushion system
First Claim
1. A mattress system, comprising:
- a mattress having a top surface and a bottom surface;
a cavity arranged in the mattress, the cavity being open at least toward the top surface and having a defined size; and
an expandable cushion arranged in the cavity.
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Abstract
A support structure, such as a mattress, is provided for the placement and removal of a human waste container, such as a bedpan, with minimal exertion by the attendant and minimal movement of the person. The mattress is provided with a cavity equipped with a controllable expandable cushion. Prior to use, the bedpan is placed in the cavity on top of the contracted cushion and the cushion is expanded to raise the bedpan directly under the person. A mattress protector extends into the cavity to protect the cavity from leaks or spills which may result during the person'"'"'s use of the bedpan. When fully expanded, the cushion completely fills the cavity so that it is substantially flush with the rest of the mattress. A bedsheet covers the mattress and is provided with a fly or flap for access to the cavity. A disposable wastebag system can be arranged onto the cavity for use in place of a bedpan.
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1. A mattress system, comprising:
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a mattress having a top surface and a bottom surface;
a cavity arranged in the mattress, the cavity being open at least toward the top surface and having a defined size; and
an expandable cushion arranged in the cavity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A method of facilitating human excretions by a substantially bedridden person, the method comprising the acts of:
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contracting an expandable cushion arranged in a cavity formed in a mattress on which the person lies;
inserting a human waste container into the cavity on top of the cushion, the contracted expandable cushion being located in a portion of the cavity below a top surface of the mattress; and
after receiving the person'"'"'s excretions, removing the human waste container and expanding the cushion to fill the cavity. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36)
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