20240033149. PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES WITH MOTION CUSTOMIZATION simplified abstract (STRYKER CORPORATION)
PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES WITH MOTION CUSTOMIZATION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kurosh Nahavandi of Portage MI (US)
Placide Nibakuze of Kalamazoo MI (US)
David Buick of Portage MI (US)
PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES WITH MOTION CUSTOMIZATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240033149 titled 'PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES WITH MOTION CUSTOMIZATION
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a patient support apparatus that includes a litter frame, a support deck, an actuator, a user interface, a transceiver, and a controller. The controller is designed to limit the movement of the actuator to a first range of motion when it does not receive a motion limit message from an off-board device or a local user interface. However, when the controller receives and implements a motion limit message, it limits the movement of the actuator to a second and different range of motion. The off-board device can be a local server in a healthcare facility, a remote server, or another device. The patient support apparatus also includes a memory with stored data defining the multiple ranges of motion, and the controller selects one of the ranges of motion in response to the motion limit message.
- The patient support apparatus includes a litter frame, support deck, actuator, user interface, transceiver, and controller.
- The controller limits the movement of the actuator to a first range of motion in the absence of a motion limit message.
- The controller limits the movement of the actuator to a second and different range of motion after receiving and implementing a motion limit message.
- The off-board device can be a local server, remote server, or another device.
- The patient support apparatus has a memory with stored data defining the multiple ranges of motion.
- The controller selects one of the ranges of motion based on the motion limit message.
Potential Applications
- Healthcare facilities and hospitals can use this patient support apparatus to provide controlled and limited movement for patients.
- The apparatus can be used in rehabilitation centers to assist patients in their recovery process.
- It can be utilized in home care settings to ensure the safety and comfort of patients.
Problems Solved
- The patient support apparatus solves the problem of uncontrolled or excessive movement of the actuator, which can potentially harm the patient.
- It addresses the need for a flexible range of motion control based on specific requirements or limitations of the patient.
Benefits
- The patient support apparatus provides a customizable range of motion control, allowing healthcare providers to tailor the movement to each patient's needs.
- It enhances patient safety by limiting the actuator's movement within predefined ranges.
- The apparatus improves patient comfort by ensuring controlled and smooth movements during various medical procedures or treatments.
Original Abstract Submitted
a patient support apparatus includes a litter frame, a support deck, an actuator, a user interface, a transceiver, and a controller. the controller is adapted to limit the movement of the actuator to a first range of motion in the absence of receiving a motion limit message from an off-board device via the transceiver or from a local user interface on the patient support apparatus. the controller is further adapted to limit the movement of the actuator to a second and different range of motion after receiving and implementing a motion limit message. the off-board device may be a local server positioned in a healthcare facility, a remote server, or another device. in some embodiments, the patient support apparatus includes a memory with stored data defining the multiple ranges of motion and the controller selects one of the ranges of motion in response to the motion limit message.
