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Patient support apparatus

  • US 4,694,520 A
  • Filed: 01/15/1986
  • Issued: 09/22/1987
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/15/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An improved fluid support system comprising:

  • (a) a support frame;

    (b) an inflatable patient support means support by said frame;

    (c) means for supplying fluid to said inflatable support means for support of a patient in a supine position thereon;

    (d) detector means associated with said support means for determining inadequate inflation of said support means when a patient is residing thereon;

    (e) timer means operatively associated with said detector means whereby said timer means is actuated simultaneously with said detector means and is deactuated upon cessation of operation of said fluid supply means; and

    (f) control means operatively associated with said fluid supply means and said detector means for receiving input from said detector means that said support means is inadequately inflated and admitting fluid supply to said support means responsive to said input.

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