CA2739592A1 - Patient transfer device having inflatable air mattress - Google Patents
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
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Abstract
A patient transfer device comprising at least one inflatable mattress which in turn may comprise one or more inflatable pads. The inflatable mattress includes a plurality of fasteners for attaching an accessory across a top surface of the mattress. The types of accessories that may be attached to the mattress include various types of covers, flexible body litters having carry handles, cushions, other inflatable and non- inflatable mattresses, and garments and wraps for moving the patient together with the device and for making the device capable of being attached to or worn by a patient.
Claims (24)
1. A patient transfer device comprising:
a transfer mattress having first and second sheets, the first and second sheets defining an interior therebetween including at least one air chamber, one of the first and second sheets defining a bottom surface of the transfer mattress and including a pattern of holes for discharge of air from the at least one chamber, the discharging air facilitating sliding of the transfer mattress with respect to a surface, the interior of the transfer mattress including a generally rectangular array of transverse air chambers supported at each longitudinal side thereof by a longitudinally-extending side air chamber, the array providing for limited sagging of the torso of a person laying on the device with respect to the feet and head of the person thereby maintaining the person in a substantially parallel orientation with respect to a supporting surface for the device;
a plurality of fasteners connected to the transfer mattress, the fasteners located outboard of seams defined between the transverse chambers and the longitudinally-extending side air chambers; and an accessory releasably attached to the fasteners, the accessory extending across at least a majority of an upper surface of the transfer mattress.
a transfer mattress having first and second sheets, the first and second sheets defining an interior therebetween including at least one air chamber, one of the first and second sheets defining a bottom surface of the transfer mattress and including a pattern of holes for discharge of air from the at least one chamber, the discharging air facilitating sliding of the transfer mattress with respect to a surface, the interior of the transfer mattress including a generally rectangular array of transverse air chambers supported at each longitudinal side thereof by a longitudinally-extending side air chamber, the array providing for limited sagging of the torso of a person laying on the device with respect to the feet and head of the person thereby maintaining the person in a substantially parallel orientation with respect to a supporting surface for the device;
a plurality of fasteners connected to the transfer mattress, the fasteners located outboard of seams defined between the transverse chambers and the longitudinally-extending side air chambers; and an accessory releasably attached to the fasteners, the accessory extending across at least a majority of an upper surface of the transfer mattress.
2. A patient transfer device comprising:
(a) a least one inflatable transfer mattress including a plurality of holes in a bottom surface thereof for discharge of air from the transfer mattress, the inflatable transfer mattress comprising a generally rectangular array of transverse air chambers supported at each longitudinal side thereof by a longitudinally-extending side air chamber, the transition between the transverse chambers and side chambers defining a seam at each longitudinal side of the array;
(b) a plurality of fasteners for attaching an accessory across a top surface of the inflatable transfer mattress, the fasteners located outboard of the seams defined by the transition between the transverse chambers and the side chambers; and (c) an accessory selected from the group consisting of:
(i) a therapeutic pad;
(ii) a flexible body litter with carry handles;
(iii) a non-absorbent sanitary cover;
(iv) a washable absorbent cover; (v) a disposable cover;
(vi) at least one cushion;
(vii) an inflatable mattress with a pressure control valve; and (viii) an inflatable mattress with pulsating pressure control.
(a) a least one inflatable transfer mattress including a plurality of holes in a bottom surface thereof for discharge of air from the transfer mattress, the inflatable transfer mattress comprising a generally rectangular array of transverse air chambers supported at each longitudinal side thereof by a longitudinally-extending side air chamber, the transition between the transverse chambers and side chambers defining a seam at each longitudinal side of the array;
(b) a plurality of fasteners for attaching an accessory across a top surface of the inflatable transfer mattress, the fasteners located outboard of the seams defined by the transition between the transverse chambers and the side chambers; and (c) an accessory selected from the group consisting of:
(i) a therapeutic pad;
(ii) a flexible body litter with carry handles;
(iii) a non-absorbent sanitary cover;
(iv) a washable absorbent cover; (v) a disposable cover;
(vi) at least one cushion;
(vii) an inflatable mattress with a pressure control valve; and (viii) an inflatable mattress with pulsating pressure control.
3. A patient transfer device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the fasteners comprise snap members mounted on tabs attached to the longitudinally-extending side air chambers.
4. A patient transfer device as in claim 2, wherein the selected accessory is the at least one cushion.
5. A patient transfer device as in claim 2, further comprising means for securing a patient to the patient transfer device.
6. A patient transfer device as in claim 2, wherein the transfer mattress includes an inlet for inflating the transfer mattress comprising a valve, the valve being normally in a closed position to prevent air from exiting through the inlet.
7. A patient transfer device as in claim 2, wherein the selected accessory is an inflatable mattress with a pressure control valve, the inflatable mattress accessory including a top surface being inclined so that the head of a patient lying horizontally on the mattress is at a higher point with respect to a supporting surface than the feet of the patient.
8. A patient transfer device comprising:
a transfer mattress having first and second sheets defining at least one air chamber therebetween, one of the first and second sheets defining a bottom surface of the transfer mattress and including a pattern of holes for discharge of air from the at least one chamber, the discharging air facilitating sliding of the transfer mattress with respect to a surface; and a flexible body litter attached to the transfer mattress, the flexible body litter having carry handles.
a transfer mattress having first and second sheets defining at least one air chamber therebetween, one of the first and second sheets defining a bottom surface of the transfer mattress and including a pattern of holes for discharge of air from the at least one chamber, the discharging air facilitating sliding of the transfer mattress with respect to a surface; and a flexible body litter attached to the transfer mattress, the flexible body litter having carry handles.
9. A patient transfer device comprising:
(a) a transfer mattress defining top and bottom surfaces and including a pattern of holes each communicating with the bottom surface and an internal air chamber of the transfer mattress for discharge of air from the internal air chamber;
(b) a plurality of fasteners connected to the transfer mattress and adapted for attachment of an accessory across the top surface of the transfer mattress;
and (c) a flexible body litter attached to the transfer mattress by the fasteners, the flexible body litter having carry handles.
(a) a transfer mattress defining top and bottom surfaces and including a pattern of holes each communicating with the bottom surface and an internal air chamber of the transfer mattress for discharge of air from the internal air chamber;
(b) a plurality of fasteners connected to the transfer mattress and adapted for attachment of an accessory across the top surface of the transfer mattress;
and (c) a flexible body litter attached to the transfer mattress by the fasteners, the flexible body litter having carry handles.
10. A patient transfer device as in claim 9, wherein the flexible body litter includes flaps for covering a patient.
11. A patient transfer device comprising:
(a) a transfer mattress having a having a top sheet and a bottom sheet, the top and bottom sheets being attached to each other by internal strips forming a generally rectangular array of transverse air chambers supported at each longitudinal side thereof by a longitudinally-extending side air chamber; the transition between the transverse chambers and side chambers defining a seam at each longitudinal side of the array;
(b) the bottom sheet having a pattern of holes to allow the escape of air supplied into the transfer mattress by a low-pressure air supply, the escape of air providing a weight-bearing cushion to facilitate sliding the transfer mattress from one surface to another;
(c) a plurality of fasteners connected to the transfer mattress for attaching an accessory across a top surface of the transfer mattress; and (d) an accessory selected from the group of:
(i) a therapeutic pad;
(ii) a flexible body litter with carry handles;
(iii) a non-absorbent sanitary cover;
(iv) a washable absorbent cover;
(v) a disposable cover;
(vi) at least one cushion;
(vii) an inflatable mattress with a pressure control valve; and (viii) an inflatable mattress with pulsating pressure control, the accessory releasably attached to the fasteners such that the accessory is located substantially on the top surface of the transfer mattress.
(a) a transfer mattress having a having a top sheet and a bottom sheet, the top and bottom sheets being attached to each other by internal strips forming a generally rectangular array of transverse air chambers supported at each longitudinal side thereof by a longitudinally-extending side air chamber; the transition between the transverse chambers and side chambers defining a seam at each longitudinal side of the array;
(b) the bottom sheet having a pattern of holes to allow the escape of air supplied into the transfer mattress by a low-pressure air supply, the escape of air providing a weight-bearing cushion to facilitate sliding the transfer mattress from one surface to another;
(c) a plurality of fasteners connected to the transfer mattress for attaching an accessory across a top surface of the transfer mattress; and (d) an accessory selected from the group of:
(i) a therapeutic pad;
(ii) a flexible body litter with carry handles;
(iii) a non-absorbent sanitary cover;
(iv) a washable absorbent cover;
(v) a disposable cover;
(vi) at least one cushion;
(vii) an inflatable mattress with a pressure control valve; and (viii) an inflatable mattress with pulsating pressure control, the accessory releasably attached to the fasteners such that the accessory is located substantially on the top surface of the transfer mattress.
12. A patient transfer device as in claim 11, wherein the fasteners are located outboard of the seams defined by the transition between the transverse chambers and the side chambers.
13. A patient transfer device as in claim 11, wherein the fasteners are mounted on tabs attached to the longitudinally-extending side air chambers.
14. A patient transfer device as in claim 11, wherein the selected accessory is the at least one cushion.
15. A patient transfer device as in claim 11, wherein at least one of the sheets is substantially rigid.
16. A patient transfer device as in claim 11, wherein the transfer mattress includes an inlet for inflating the transfer mattress comprising a valve, the valve being normally in a closed position to prevent air from exiting the transfer mattress through the inlet.
17. A patient transfer device as in claim 11, wherein the selected accessory is an inflatable mattress with a pressure control valve, the inflatable mattress comprising a top surface being inclined so that the head of a patient lying horizontally on the inflatable mattress is at a higher point with respect to a supporting surface than the feet of the patient.
18. A patient transfer device as in claim 11, wherein the selected accessory is an inflatable accessory with pulsating pressure control, the inflatable mattress accessory comprising a top surface being inclined so that the head of a patient lying horizontally on the device is at a higher point with respect to a supporting surface that the feet of the patient.
19. A patient transfer device as in claim 11, further comprising means for securing a patient to the patient transfer device.
20. A patient transfer device as in claim 11, wherein at least one of the sheets is rigid.
21. A patient transfer device comprising:
an inflatable transfer mattress having a top sheet arranged to provide load-bearing support of a patient and a bottom sheet, the bottom sheet defining a plurality of holes for discharging air to facilitate sliding of the mattress with respect to an underlying support surface; and a plurality of fasteners for attachment of an accessory, each fastener mounted on a tab connected to the mattress adjacent a periphery of the top sheet, the tabs arranged for attachment of the accessory across the top sheet of the transfer mattress.
an inflatable transfer mattress having a top sheet arranged to provide load-bearing support of a patient and a bottom sheet, the bottom sheet defining a plurality of holes for discharging air to facilitate sliding of the mattress with respect to an underlying support surface; and a plurality of fasteners for attachment of an accessory, each fastener mounted on a tab connected to the mattress adjacent a periphery of the top sheet, the tabs arranged for attachment of the accessory across the top sheet of the transfer mattress.
22. In a patient transfer device as in claim 21, wherein each fastener comprises a snap member.
23. A patient transfer device comprising:
a transfer mattress having a top sheet arranged to provide load-bearing support of a patient and a bottom sheet, the bottom sheet defining a plurality of holes for discharging air to facilitate sliding of the mattress with respect to an underlying support surface, the transfer mattress including a plurality of internal strips defining a plurality of transversely-extending chambers and a pair of longitudinally-extending side chambers, the transfer mattress including a longitudinally-extending seam defined between each of the side chambers and the transverse chambers; and a plurality of fasteners each located outboard of the seams, the fasteners arranged to provide for attachment of an accessory across the top sheet of the transfer mattress.
a transfer mattress having a top sheet arranged to provide load-bearing support of a patient and a bottom sheet, the bottom sheet defining a plurality of holes for discharging air to facilitate sliding of the mattress with respect to an underlying support surface, the transfer mattress including a plurality of internal strips defining a plurality of transversely-extending chambers and a pair of longitudinally-extending side chambers, the transfer mattress including a longitudinally-extending seam defined between each of the side chambers and the transverse chambers; and a plurality of fasteners each located outboard of the seams, the fasteners arranged to provide for attachment of an accessory across the top sheet of the transfer mattress.
24. A patient transfer device as in claim 23, wherein each fastener is mounted on a tab connected to the mattress adjacent a periphery of the top sheet.
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