WO2006089050A3 - System and method for maintaining air inflatable mattress configuration - Google Patents

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WO2006089050A3
WO2006089050A3 PCT/US2006/005517 US2006005517W WO2006089050A3 WO 2006089050 A3 WO2006089050 A3 WO 2006089050A3 US 2006005517 W US2006005517 W US 2006005517W WO 2006089050 A3 WO2006089050 A3 WO 2006089050A3
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mattress
chambers
patient support
control systems
cushion
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Bruce L Phillips
John H Vrzalik
Jeffrey S Parker
Kenneth R Smith
Juan L Gonzalez
Kevin W Bendele
Michael R Oliva
Paul D Slimpin
Cesar Z Lina
Peter Charles Stacy
Mark Stephen James Beard
Godfrey Charles Alexand Robson
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Kci Licensing Inc
Bruce L Phillips
John H Vrzalik
Jeffrey S Parker
Kenneth R Smith
Juan L Gonzalez
Kevin W Bendele
Michael R Oliva
Paul D Slimpin
Cesar Z Lina
Peter Charles Stacy
Mark Stephen James Beard
Godfrey Charles Alexand Robson
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Priority to NZ560806A priority Critical patent/NZ560806A/en
Priority to CA2597929A priority patent/CA2597929C/en
Priority to EP06735269.0A priority patent/EP1848302B1/en
Priority to KR1020077020853A priority patent/KR101319735B1/en
Priority to MX2007009918A priority patent/MX2007009918A/en
Priority to AU2006214230A priority patent/AU2006214230B2/en
Priority to JP2007555380A priority patent/JP4960891B2/en
Priority to CN2006800051149A priority patent/CN101299947B/en
Application filed by Kci Licensing Inc, Bruce L Phillips, John H Vrzalik, Jeffrey S Parker, Kenneth R Smith, Juan L Gonzalez, Kevin W Bendele, Michael R Oliva, Paul D Slimpin, Cesar Z Lina, Peter Charles Stacy, Mark Stephen James Beard, Godfrey Charles Alexand Robson filed Critical Kci Licensing Inc
Priority to BRPI0607150-3A priority patent/BRPI0607150A2/en
Publication of WO2006089050A2 publication Critical patent/WO2006089050A2/en
Priority to NO20074127A priority patent/NO20074127L/en
Priority to IL185232A priority patent/IL185232A/en
Publication of WO2006089050A3 publication Critical patent/WO2006089050A3/en
Priority to HK09100218.7A priority patent/HK1119918A1/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
    • A47C27/08—Fluid mattresses or cushions
    • A47C27/10—Fluid mattresses or cushions with two or more independently-fillable chambers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/05—Parts, details or accessories of beds
    • A61G7/057—Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor
    • A61G7/05769—Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor with inflatable chambers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
    • A47C27/08—Fluid mattresses or cushions
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G16—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS
    • G16H—HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
    • G16H40/00—ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices
    • G16H40/60—ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices
    • G16H40/63—ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G2203/00—General characteristics of devices
    • A61G2203/30—General characteristics of devices characterised by sensor means
    • A61G2203/40—General characteristics of devices characterised by sensor means for distance
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G2203/00—General characteristics of devices
    • A61G2203/30—General characteristics of devices characterised by sensor means
    • A61G2203/42—General characteristics of devices characterised by sensor means for inclination
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G2203/00—General characteristics of devices
    • A61G2203/30—General characteristics of devices characterised by sensor means
    • A61G2203/46—General characteristics of devices characterised by sensor means for temperature

Abstract

A system and method for maintaining an air inflation mattress configuration sufficient for patient support and comfort. Infrared illumination levels are measured within individual or groups of inflated mattress chambers. A staggered approach to illumination monitoring of chambers or sections to eliminate crosstalk between the infrared sensors is carried out. Distributed microprocessor controllers established in a network configuration utilizing controller network protocols reduces the wiring and connections necessary for the assembled system. Various mattress cushion construction techniques, such as sewing and or RF welding methods, are used for the creation of individual chambers utilizing specific types of IR translucent, transparent or reflective materials. The construction of the cushions and bladders in the system includes the use of various types of fabrics with low to high air loss qualities as required. The overall mattress assembly, including the control systems and the methodologies associated with such control systems, provide a unique approach to the maintenance of a consistently comfortable patient support surface. The use of a handheld unit for both programming the system and downloading information about the operation of the system is also anticipated. The specific cushion construction designs associated with the head, body, and foot cushion components of the mattress are tailored to operate specifically with the control capabilities (sensors and air flow regulators) of the invention.
PCT/US2006/005517 2005-02-16 2006-02-16 System and method for maintaining air inflatable mattress configuration WO2006089050A2 (en)

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JP2007555380A JP4960891B2 (en) 2005-02-16 2006-02-16 System and method for maintaining the shape of an inflatable mattress
EP06735269.0A EP1848302B1 (en) 2005-02-16 2006-02-16 System and method for maintaining air inflatable mattress configuration
KR1020077020853A KR101319735B1 (en) 2005-02-16 2006-02-16 System and method for maintaining air inflatable mattress configuration
MX2007009918A MX2007009918A (en) 2005-02-16 2006-02-16 System and method for maintaining air inflatable mattress configuration.
AU2006214230A AU2006214230B2 (en) 2005-02-16 2006-02-16 System and method for maintaining air inflatable mattress configuration
NZ560806A NZ560806A (en) 2005-02-16 2006-02-16 System and method for maintaining air inflatable mattress configuration
CN2006800051149A CN101299947B (en) 2005-02-16 2006-02-16 System and method for maintaining air inflatable mattress configuration
CA2597929A CA2597929C (en) 2005-02-16 2006-02-16 System and method for maintaining air inflatable mattress configuration
BRPI0607150-3A BRPI0607150A2 (en) 2005-02-16 2006-02-16 patient support system to control a patient's support, apparatus and method
NO20074127A NO20074127L (en) 2005-02-16 2007-08-10 System and method for maintaining inflatable air mattress configuration
IL185232A IL185232A (en) 2005-02-16 2007-08-13 System and method for maintaining air inflatable mattress configuration
HK09100218.7A HK1119918A1 (en) 2005-02-16 2009-01-09 System and method for maintaining air inflatable mattress configuration

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US60/653,303 2005-02-16
US11/355,679 US7444704B2 (en) 2005-02-16 2006-02-15 System and method for maintaining air inflatable mattress configuration
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EP (1) EP1848302B1 (en)
JP (1) JP4960891B2 (en)
KR (1) KR101319735B1 (en)
AU (1) AU2006214230B2 (en)
BR (1) BRPI0607150A2 (en)
CA (1) CA2597929C (en)
HK (1) HK1119918A1 (en)
IL (1) IL185232A (en)
MX (1) MX2007009918A (en)
NO (1) NO20074127L (en)
NZ (1) NZ560806A (en)
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