MATTRESS SUPPORT SYSTEM

A mattress support system for a mattress designed to reduce the occurence of the decubitus ulcers. The mattress support system comprises a base (12) surrounded by a peripheral frame (14). An air mattress (34) is provided on the base (12) between the peripheral frame (14). The peripheral frame (14) h...

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Main Author TAPPEL, JAMES, G
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
Published 27.08.1998
Edition6
Subjects
BEDS
CHAIRS
CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY
COFFEE MILLS
DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES
FUNERAL DEVICES
FURNITURE
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS
SOFAS
SPICE MILLS
SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
TRANSPORT OR ACCOMODATION FOR PATIENTS
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Summary:A mattress support system for a mattress designed to reduce the occurence of the decubitus ulcers. The mattress support system comprises a base (12) surrounded by a peripheral frame (14). An air mattress (34) is provided on the base (12) between the peripheral frame (14). The peripheral frame (14) helps maintain the air mattress in a laterally stable position. Additionally, the base and the frame are tapered at a lower end (26) to provide better support for the calcanel tendon to reduce the pressure on the user's heel. The mattress support system can include a cover (142) that receives the mattress within an enclosed chamber and a second open-ended chamber adapted to envelop an existing mattress to mount the air mattress on top of an existing mattress. L'invention concerne un système de support de matelas destiné à un matelas conçu pour permettre de réduire l'apparition d'escarres du décubitus. Le système de support de matelas comprend une base (12) entourée d'un cadre périphérique (14). Un matelas pneumatique (34) est disposé sur la base (12) à l'intérieur du cadre périphérique (14). Le cadre périphérique (14) permet de maintenir le matelas pneumatique dans une position latéralement stable. En outre, la base et le cadre sont effilés à une extrémité inférieure (26) pour offrir un meilleur support du tendon d'Achille afin de réduire la pression sur le talon de l'utilisateur. Le système de support de matelas peut comporter un couvercle (142) permettant de recevoir le matelas dans un compartiment fermé et un deuxième compartiment ouvert conçu pour entourer un matelas existant afin de monter le matelas pneumatique au-dessus d'un matelas existant.
Bibliography:Application Number: WO1998US03586