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Method and apparatus for alternating pressure of a low air loss patient support system

CA 1305587 C · Owner: Kci Licensing, Inc. · Inventors: Vrzalik, John H.

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Method and apparatus for preventing bed sores in a bedridden patient. A low air loss bed is provided including a frame, a first set of substantially rectangular air bags for supporting a patient thereon mounted transversely on the frame, and a second set of substantially rectangular air bags for supporting a patient thereon mounted transversely on the frame, and all of the air bags are connected to a gas source The configuration of the air bags is such that when the first set of air bags is inflated, the patient supported thereon is moved toward the first side of the frame of the low air loss bed and when the second set of air bags is inflated while the first set of air bags is deflated, …

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  • Granted July 28, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 28, 2009.
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FiledJune 1, 1988
GrantedJuly 28, 1992
Term endedJuly 28, 2009
Patent numberCA 1305587 C
Classification (IPC)A61G7/05 +2 more

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1989199219951998200120042007Application filedJune 1, 1988Patent grantedJuly 28, 1992Term endedJuly 28, 2009

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