IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0941833
(2010-11-08)
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등록번호 |
US-8096006
(2012-01-17)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- DeBraal, Jack A.
- Marchant, Michael J.
- Jensen, Mark E.
- Bargiel, Michael
- Hoft, Michael F.
- Walters, Richard
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
6 인용 특허 :
234 |
초록
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A medical examination table is provided. The medical examination table comprises a base providing a storage area, a patient support movable independent of the base between a lowered position and a raised position, and a lift mechanism coupled to the patient support for moving the patient support bet
A medical examination table is provided. The medical examination table comprises a base providing a storage area, a patient support movable independent of the base between a lowered position and a raised position, and a lift mechanism coupled to the patient support for moving the patient support between the lowered position and the raised position. The patient support comprises a backrest and a seat. Movement of the patient support independent or separately from the base and without interfering with the storage areas within the base may allow for the efficient use of the examination table as a storage area.
대표청구항
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1. A medical examination table, comprising: a base;a patient support movable between a lowered position and a raised position;a lift mechanism coupled to the base and the patient support and configured to move the patient support between the lowered position and the raised position;a circuit configu
1. A medical examination table, comprising: a base;a patient support movable between a lowered position and a raised position;a lift mechanism coupled to the base and the patient support and configured to move the patient support between the lowered position and the raised position;a circuit configured to provide power for movement of the patient support using the lift mechanism; andan object detection system coupled to the circuit configured to detect an object beneath the patient support and to restrict lowering movement of the patient support in response to the detection of the object, wherein the table is configured to be repositioned between a substantially chair-like position and a substantially bed-like position. 2. The medical examination table of claim 1, wherein the object detection system comprises a contact sensor. 3. The medical examination table of claim 1, wherein the object detection system comprises a plurality of contact sensors coupled to the movable patient support. 4. The medical examination table of claim 1, wherein the patient support comprises a seat, further comprising a second base coupled beneath the seat and configured to move independently of the first base, wherein the object detection system comprises a contact sensor coupled to the second base. 5. The medical examination table of claim 4, further comprising a plate movably attached to the second base with a gap located between the second base and the plate, wherein the plate is configured to actuate the contact sensor in response to contact between the plate and the object. 6. The medical examination table of claim 1, wherein the circuit is configured, in response to the detection of the object, to control the patient support to move away from the object. 7. The medical examination table of claim 6, wherein the circuit is configured to detect continuous contact with the object before controlling the patient support to move away from the object. 8. The medical examination table of claim 1, the lift mechanism comprising a push-only actuator which relies substantially on gravity to move or return the actuator to a position. 9. A medical examination table, comprising: a base;a patient support movable between a lowered position and a raised position, the patient support comprising a backrest and a seat, wherein the backrest is movable relative to the seat between a first position and a second position;a lift mechanism coupled to the base and the patient support and configured to move the patient support between the lowered position and the raised position;a circuit configured to provide power for movement of the patient support using the lift mechanism; andan object detection system coupled to the circuit configured to detect an object beneath the backrest and to restrict lowering movement of the backrest in response to the detection of the object. 10. The medical examination table of claim 9, wherein the object detection system comprises a contact sensor. 11. The medical examination table of claim 10, further comprising a cover located on a back of the backrest, the contact sensor coupled between the cover and the back. 12. The medical examination table of claim 11, wherein the object detection system comprises a plurality of contact sensor dispersed about the cover to detect contact over a range of angles and position. 13. The medical examination table of claim 9, wherein the table is configured to be repositioned between a substantially chair-like position and a substantially bed-like position. 14. The medical examination table of claim 9, further comprising a storage unit configured to be coupled to the base, the storage unit having a top surface, the lift mechanism configured to lower the seat below the top surface of the storage unit, wherein the object detection system is configured to detect the top surface being in contact with or in proximity of the backrest. 15. The medical examination table of claim 9, wherein the circuit is configured, in response to the detection of the object, to control the backrest to move away from the object. 16. The medical examination table of claim 15, wherein the circuit is configured to detect continuous contact with the object before controlling the backrest to move away from the object. 17. The medical examination table of claim 9, the lift mechanism comprising a push-only actuator which relies substantially on gravity to move or return the actuator to a position. 18. A medical examination table, comprising: a first base;a second base;a patient support comprising a seat, wherein the patient support is supported by the second base and movable between a lowered position and a raised position;a lift mechanism coupled to the first base and second base and configured to move the patient support between a lowered position and a raised position;a circuit configured to provide power for movement of the patient support using the lift mechanism; andan object detection system coupled to the circuit configured to detect an object between the first base and the second base and to restrict movement of the patient support in response to the detection of the object, wherein the table is configured to be repositioned between a substantially chair-like position and a substantially bed-like position. 19. The medical examination table of claim 18, wherein the object detection system comprises a contact sensor. 20. The medical examination table of claim 19, further comprising an elongated blade coupled to the contact sensor, the contact sensor configured to detect contact with blade. 21. The medical examination table of claim 20, wherein the elongated blade is coupled to the second base and facing the first base. 22. The medical examination table of claim 18, further comprising a storage unit configured to be coupled to the base, the storage unit having a top surface, the lift mechanism configured to lower the seat below the top surface of the storage unit. 23. The medical examination table of claim 18, wherein the circuit is configured, in response to the detection of the object, to control the second base to move away from the object. 24. The medical examination table of claim 23, wherein the circuit is configured to detect continuous contact with the object before controlling the second base to move away from the object. 25. The medical examination table of claim 18, the lift mechanism comprising a push-only actuator which relies substantially on gravity to move or return the actuator to a position. 26. A medical examination table, comprising: a first base;a second base;a patient support comprising a seat, the patient support supported by the second base and movable between a lowered position and a raised position;a lift mechanism coupled to the first base and second base and configured to move the patient support between a lowered position and a raised position;a circuit configured to provide power for movement of the patient support using the lift mechanism;an object detection system coupled to the circuit configured to detect an object between the first base and the second base and to restrict movement of the patient support in response to the detection of the object; anda storage unit configured to be coupled to the base, the storage unit having a top surface, the lift mechanism configured to lower the seat below the top surface of the storage unit.
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