US3206771A
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Adjustment mechanism for hospital bed
Assignee: American Seating Co
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Filing: 1964-09-09
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Granted: 1965-09-21
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Expires: 1984-09-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter E Nordmark
- 👤 Chester J Barecki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/002; A61G7/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
IN A HOSPITAL BED, SUPPORTING LEGS, A BASE FRAME SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID LEGS FOR VERTICAL MOVEMENT THEREON, CABLES ATTACHED TO SAID FRAME AND LEGS FOR LIFTING AND LOWERING THE END OF SAID FRAME, MOTOR-DRIVEN MEANS FOR DRAWING SAID CABLES AT BOTH ENDS OF SAID BED TO RAISE SAID BED, INCLUDING AT ONE END OF THE BED A TUBE AND A DRAWBAR TELESCOPING WITH SAID TUBE, SAID DRAWBAR BEING CONNECTED TO THE CABLES TO ONE END OF SAID BED, AND MANUALLY-OPERABLE LATCH MEANS FOR CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING SAID TUBE AND DRAWBAR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
IN A HOSPITAL BED, SUPPORTING LEGS, A BASE FRAME SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID LEGS FOR VERTICAL MOVEMENT THEREON, CABLES ATTACHED TO SAID FRAME AND LEGS FOR LIFTING AND LOWERING THE END OF SAID FRAME, MOTOR-DRIVEN MEANS FOR DRAWING SAID CABLES AT BOTH ENDS OF SAID BED TO RAISE SAID BED, INCLUDING AT ONE END OF THE BED A TUBE AND A DRAWBAR TELESCOPING WITH SAID TUBE, SAID DRAWBAR BEING CONNECTED TO THE CABLES TO ONE END OF SAID BED, AND MANUALLY-OPERABLE LATCH MEANS FOR CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING SAID TUBE AND DRAWBAR.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-09-20 | 1969-03-22 | 1969-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-20 | 1973-03-22 | 1973-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-20 | 1977-03-22 | 1977-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |