Shear reducing mattress cover

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8893340
APP PUB NO 20130247304A1
SERIAL NO

13893706

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A mattress cover is disclosed for redirecting shear on a patient's skin away from the areas of the body relatively more likely to develop decubitus ulcers. The mattress cover includes an upper portion designed to cover the topside of a mattress, and at least one shear transfer zone attached to an underside of the upper portion of the mattress cover. The shear transfer zone(s) may be made of a low shear material so as to create a low friction interface between the mattress and the mattress cover to reduce shear forces exerted by the mattress. Additionally, the shear transfer zone(s) may be arranged such that a large portion of the shear forces exerted by the mattress can be redirected to areas of the body that are relatively less likely to develop decubitus ulcers.

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SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS INCGREENVILLE SC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
O'Reagan, James R Greer, US 15 264
Raburn, Richard W Simpsonville, US 31 1708

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