Bed frame and mattress synchronous control

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8286282
APP PUB NO 20120054965A1
SERIAL NO

13294334

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A support apparatus includes a bed frame with movable portions and a mattress supported on the bed frame. A control system synchronously controls inflation and deflation of at least one air bladder of the mattress and movement of at least one of the movable portions.

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  • HILL-ROM SERVICES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Branson, Gregory W Batesville, US 97 5795
Chambers, Kenith W Batesville, US 61 4608
Dalton, Roger D Moncks Corner, US 17 1194
Frondorf, Michael M Lakeside Park, US 26 969
Heyser, Jeffrey A Fairfield, US 10 586
Kummer, Joseph A Cincinnati, US 31 3295
Meyer, Eric R Greensburg, US 100 6107
Smith, Kenneth R Albuquerque, US 111 3321
Stolpmann, James R Bakersville, US 61 5055
Taber, Tanya Lawrenceburg, US 10 423
Vodzak, John Batesville, US 18 913
Wilson, Bradley T Tyler, US 32 1399

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