Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for reducing humidity (i.e., moisture) and/or heat within and/or adjacent a patient support mattress, without requiring any electrical power. A spacer fabric is used to create a non-crushable area of support below a patient's core area, where moisture and heat more commonly buildup. Integrated air cells in the mattress have resilient elements such as open-celled foam interiors. The air cells are connected by air tubing to the spacer fabric, and the mattress is otherwise vented externally from the spacer fabric. As a result, the patient's movement causes air to be expelled from or drawn into the air cells, which in turn results in air movement in the spacer fabric below a patient or user, resulting in cooling effects by removing moisture and/or heat, all without requiring external or internal electrical power.
Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for an adjustable width foam mattress which involves the use of modified lateral or side edges of an engineered foam mattress. Such lateral portions include collapsible structures for lateral adjustment of the overall width of the mattress. While different shapes are possible, one exemplary arrangement includes plural elongated octagonally-shaped openings. The long sides of such elongated structures form stops against each other as they fill the void of the opening. The relatively shorter sides of such structures articulate during collapse to accommodate such movement. As a result, and as the long sides fill in voids, the support structure essentially switches uniformly from one density to another, when moved from its expanded to its compressed position. An inflatable/deflatable member may be used to assist with expansion and compression of a lateral support structure.
Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for an adjustable width foam mattress which involves the use of modified lateral or side edges of an engineered foam mattress. Such lateral portions include collapsible structures for lateral adjustment of the overall width of the mattress. While different shapes are possible, one exemplary arrangement includes plural elongated octagonally-shaped openings. The long sides of such elongated structures form stops against each other as they fill the void of the opening. The relatively shorter sides of such structures articulate during collapse to accommodate such movement. As a result, and as the long sides fill in voids, the support structure essentially switches uniformly from one density to another, when moved from its expanded to its compressed position. An inflatable/deflatable member may be used to assist with expansion and compression of a lateral support structure.
Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for reducing humidity (i.e., moisture) and/or heat within and/or adjacent a patient support mattress, without requiring any electrical power. A spacer fabric is used to create a non-crushable area of support below a patient's core area, where moisture and heat more commonly buildup. Integrated air cells in the mattress have resilient elements such as open-celled foam interiors. The air cells are connected by air tubing to the spacer fabric, and the mattress is otherwise vented externally from the spacer fabric. As a result, the patient's movement causes air to be expelled from or drawn into the air cells, which in turn results in air movement in the spacer fabric below a patient or user, resulting in cooling effects by removing moisture and/or heat, all without requiring external or internal electrical power.
Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for reducing humidity (i.e. , moisture) and/or heat within and/or adjacent a patient support mattress, without requiring any electrical power A spacer fabric is used to create a non- crushable area of support below a patient's core area, where moisture and heat more commonly buildup. Integrated air cells in the mattress have resilient elements such as open-celled foam interiors. The air cells are connected by air tubing to the spacer fabric, and the mattress is otherwise vented externally from the spacer fabric. As a result, the patient's movement causes air to be expelled from or drawn into the air cells, which in turn results in air movement in the spacer fabric below a patient or user, resulting in cooling effects by removing moisture and/or heat, all without requiring external or internal electrical power.
A61G 7/057 - Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor
A47C 21/04 - Devices for ventilating, cooling or heating
A47C 27/10 - Fluid mattresses with two or more independently-fillable chambers
A47C 27/18 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays in combination with inflatable bodies
Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for reducing humidity (i.e., moisture) and/or heat within and/or adjacent a patient support mattress, without requiring any electrical power. A spacer fabric is used to create a non-crushable area of support below a patient's core area, where moisture and heat more commonly buildup. Integrated air cells in the mattress have resilient elements such as open-celled foam interiors. The air cells are connected by air tubing to the spacer fabric, and the mattress is otherwise vented externally from the spacer fabric. As a result, the patient's movement causes air to be expelled from or drawn into the air cells, which in turn results in air movement in the spacer fabric below a patient or user, resulting in cooling effects by removing moisture and/or heat, all without requiring external or internal electrical power.
A mattress cover is disclosed for redirecting shear on a patient's skin away from the areas of the body relatively more likely to develop decubitus ulcers. The mattress cover includes an upper portion designed to cover the topside of a mattress, and at least one shear transfer zone attached to an underside of the upper portion of the mattress cover. The shear transfer zone(s) may be made of a low shear material so as to create a low friction interface between the mattress and the mattress cover to reduce shear forces exerted by the mattress. Additionally, the shear transfer zone(s) may be arranged such that a large portion of the shear forces exerted by the mattress can be redirected to areas of the body that are relatively less likely to develop decubitus ulcers.
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24 - Textiles and textile goods
Goods & Services
(1) Patient support surfaces, namely, mattresses, foam mattresses, air and foam mattresses, patient positioner cushions, and wheelchair cushions; and separate covers for all the foregoing.
patient support surfaces, namely, mattresses, foam mattresses, air and foam mattresses, patient positioner cushions, and wheelchair cushions; and separate covers for all the foregoing
An insert for a bed facilitates use of a mattress having one cross-sectional profile with a bed frame having a different cross-sectional profile. An insert includes a base extending between sidewalls which have various contoured surfaces. The contoured sidewall surfaces enable the insert to be disposed in a bed frame in association with a mattress. Inner surfaces of the sidewalls are configured to accommodate receipt of a mattress while outer surfaces of the sidewalls are configured for the insert to be disposed in a bed frame. The surface sidewalls may further be configured to provide the insert with a safety feature which prevents or reduces the likelihood of a user falling from the side of a mattress associated with the insert.
An insert for a bed facilitates use of a mattress having one cross-sectional profile with a bed frame having a different cross-sectional profile. An insert includes a base extending between sidewalls which have various contoured surfaces. The contoured sidewall surfaces enable the insert to be disposed in a bed frame in association with a mattress. Inner surfaces of the sidewalls are configured to accommodate receipt of a mattress while outer surfaces of the sidewalls are configured for the insert to be disposed in a bed frame. The surface sidewalls may further be configured to provide the insert with a safety feature which prevents or reduces the likelihood of a user falling from the side of a mattress associated with the insert.
A47C 17/86 - Parts or details for beds, sofas or couches only not fully covered in a single one of the groups , , , , , or
A47C 31/00 - CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS - Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets
A mattress cover is disclosed for redirecting shear on a patient's skin away from the areas of the body relatively more likely to develop decubitus ulcers. The mattress cover includes an upper portion designed to cover the topside of a mattress, and at least one shear transfer zone attached to an underside of the upper portion of the mattress cover. The shear transfer zone(s) may be made of a low shear material so as to create a low friction interface between the mattress and the mattress cover to reduce shear forces exerted by the mattress Additionally, the shear transfer zone(s) may be arranged such that a large portion of the shear forces exerted by the mattress can be redirected to areas of the body that are relatively less likely to develop decubitus ulcers.
A47C 31/00 - CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS - Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets
A mattress cover is disclosed for redirecting shear on a patient's skin away from the areas of the body relatively more likely to develop decubitus ulcers. The mattress cover includes an upper portion designed to cover the topside of a mattress, and at least one shear transfer zone attached to an underside of the upper portion of the mattress cover. The shear transfer zone(s) may be made of a low shear material so as to create a low friction interface between the mattress and the mattress cover to reduce shear forces exerted by the mattress. Additionally, the shear transfer zone(s) may be arranged such that a large portion of the shear forces exerted by the mattress can be redirected to areas of the body that are relatively less likely to develop decubitus ulcers.
therapeutic foam and air mattresses for medical purposes, and for structural and replacement parts therefor, namely, foam mattress overlays and devices for inflating and monitoring air pressure components of mattresses
The present invention is directed to a valve assembly in an intravenous catheter that facilitates the administration of fluid to a patient through the intravenous catheter by a needleless device. The valve assembly of the present invention contains means for providing a positive displacement of fluid from the catheter at a time when a needleless device is removed from the valve assembly following its connection to the valve assembly.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
24 - Textiles and textile goods
Goods & Services
medical and surgical supplies and apparatus, namely, patient anklets and wristlets with restraints; leg cast supports; body aligners for positioning and supporting body portions of patients and tube and suture holders; flotation pads and urology organizers in the nature of supports for liquid containers constructed of foam materials; polyurethane foam patient positioners and convoluted foam pads for use in helping prevent decubitus ulcers and other immobilization problems; therapeutic mattress cushions; patient positioning medical devices, namely, ulnar nerve protector, abduction pillow, safety straps, foot drop-stop, cradle boot, cast elevator, cock-up splint, limb holder, hand elevator positioner, arm cradle; geriatric chair pillows, supports and positioners; medical therapeutic foam and/or air component products and pressure relief devices, namely, mattresses, mattress pads and overlays to rest on top of an existing mattress so as to supplement same, patient positioning cushions, convoluted bed pads and therapeutic pillows and cushions wheelchair cushions, safety straps, wedges, and wheelchair head cradle, thoractomy lateral arm sling, prone pillow, shoulder abduction positioner, head support operating room donut, body positioning cradle and pads, for use in supporting and immobilizing a patient during surgical procedures [ consumer foam products, namely, mattresses, foam body wedge positioners, mattress cushions and pillows, and geriatric chair pillows, supports, and positioners ] [ consumer foam products, namely, mattress pads, convoluted bed pads, and foam bed pads ]
therapeutic foam and air mattresses, overlays, and seating cushions for medical purposes and structural replacement parts therefor, namely, foam and air mattresses, mattress overlays, seating bases and backs, and devices for inflating and monitoring air pressure components of such mattresses, overlays, and seating cushions
therapeutic foam and air mattresses for medical purposes and structural and replacement parts therefore, namely foam mattress overlays and devices for inflating and monitoring air pressure components of mattress
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
24 - Textiles and textile goods
Goods & Services
medical therapeutic foam products; namely, mattress pads to rest on top of an existing mattress so as to supplement same, patient positioning cushions, convoluted bed pads, and therapeutic pillows and cushions [ disposable plastic form, fill, and seal packaging for medical and personal hygiene related items; namely, such as alcohol wipes, treated swab sticks, nail polish remover pads, adhesive remover pads, and pads for the application of liquids; custom packaging materials; namely, fitted shipment packaging for electrical components or devices ] [ plastic foam flotation elements for insertion in kayak frames during manufacture; and plastic sound insulation tiles for sound deflection or absorption ] consumer foam products; namely, mattresses, mattress cushions, and pillows mattress pads, convoluted bed and foam bed pads
patient positioning medical devices; namely, ulnar nerve protector, wristlet, abduction pillow, anklet, safety strap, foot drop-stop, cradle boot, cast elevator, cock-up splint, body aligner, limb holder, hand elevator positioner, arm cradle, wheelchair cushions, wheelchair safety strap, wheelchair wedge, head cradle, prone pillow, shoulder abduction positioner, head support, O.R. donut, body positioning cradle and pads for supporting and immobilizing a patient during surgical procedures, and thoracotomy lateral arm sling
THERAPEUTIC MATTRESS PADS TO REST ON TOP OF AN EXISTING MATTRESS SO AS TO SUPPLEMENT SAME, FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES AND GENERAL USE THERAPEUTIC MATTRESS PADS TO REST ON TOP OF AN EXISTING MATTRESS SO AS TO SUPPLEMENT SAME, FOR GENERAL AND MEDICAL USE
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SUPPLIES AND APPARATUS-NAMELY, ANKLETS WITH RESTRAINTS, WRISTLETS WITH RESTRAINTS, LEG CAST SUPPORTS, BODY ALIGNERS FOR POSITIONING AND SUPPORTING BODY PORTIONS OF PATIENTS AND TUBE AND SUTURE HOLDERS, FLOTATION PADS AND UROLOGY ORGANIZERS IN THE NATURE OF SUPPORTS FOR LIQUID CONTAINERS CONSTRUCTED OF FOAM MATERIALS
