Title:
PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS HAVING AN AIR CELL GRID AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2004098481
Kind Code:
B1
Abstract:
An apparatus (10) for supporting a patient during a medical procedure includes a bead bag (18) that is filled with compressible beads (20) and that forms a lower layer of the apparatus (10). The apparatus (10) also includes a layer of foam material (30) that is located above the bead bag and an air cell grid (36) that has a plurality of inflatable air cells (38). The air cell grid (36) forms an upper layer of the apparatus (10) and provides a soft surface upon which the patient lies. The bead bag (18), when subjected to a vacuum, becomes rigid for supporting the air cell grid (36) against the patient for helping to maximize a surface area of contact between the patient and the apparatus (10).
Inventors:
REGER STEVEN I
NAVARRO RICHARD R
NAVARRO RICHARD R
Application Number:
PCT/US2004/014408
Publication Date:
June 23, 2005
Filing Date:
May 05, 2004
Export Citation:
Assignee:
CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION (US)
International Classes:
A47C27/08; A47C27/18; A61G7/057; A61G13/12; (IPC1-7): A61G13/12; A61G7/057; A47C27/08; A47C27/18
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