Patent ID: 6718580
Filing Date: 2004-04-13
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
A patient support apparatus comprising:a first section adapted to support a first portion of a patient, a second section that is adapted to support a second portion of the patient and that is pivotably movable relative to the first section about a first pivot axis, a third section that is adapted to support a third portion of the patient and that is pivotably movable relative to the second section about a second pivot axis that is parallel with the first pivot axis, a first locking mechanism that, when locked, prevents the second section from pivoting relative to the first section, a first lever that is movable to unlock the first locking mechanism to allow the second section to pivot relative to the first section, a second locking mechanism that, when locked, prevents the third section from pivoting relative to the second section, a second lever that is movable to unlock the second locking mechanism to allow the third section to pivot relative to the second section, wherein the first and second levers are both coupled to the third section.