Communication and bed function control apparatus
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1. A control apparatus for use by a person located on a bed to control at least one function, the bed including a frame, and a patient support surface supported by the frame, the apparatus comprising:
- a control unit configured to control at least one function; and
a handle portion including a longitudinal axis, the handle portion being supported by the control unit for rotation about the longitudinal axis and operable to control the at least one function upon rotation of the handle.
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Abstract
A control apparatus is provided for use by a person located on a bed to control at least one function. The bed includes a frame, and a patient support surface supported by the frame. The apparatus includes a control unit configured to control the at least one function.
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1. A control apparatus for use by a person located on a bed to control at least one function, the bed including a frame, and a patient support surface supported by the frame, the apparatus comprising:
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a control unit configured to control at least one function; and
a handle portion including a longitudinal axis, the handle portion being supported by the control unit for rotation about the longitudinal axis and operable to control the at least one function upon rotation of the handle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A control apparatus for use by a person located on a bed to control at least one function, the bed including a frame, and a patient support surface supported by the frame, the apparatus comprising:
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a control unit configured to control at least one function; and
a reading light coupled to the control unit. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A control apparatus for use by a person located on a bed to control at least one function, the bed including a frame, and a patient support surface supported by the frame, the apparatus comprising:
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a control unit configured to control at least one function, the control unit including a housing having a plurality of side surfaces, each side surface including a perimeter edge; and
a nurse call button located on one of the side surfaces of the housing and extending along the perimeter edge. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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