Patent ID: 7886379
Filing Date: 2011-02-15
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
1. An adjustable bed with a modulating patient support surface comprising: an articulating, multi-sectioned base platform, including an articulating torso support base structure for underlying the torso of a patient resting on the adjustable bed; the torso support base structure including a superior end and an inferior end; at least two adjustable support vertices mounted over the inferior end of the torso support base structure and operable to move along curved trajectories above the articulating torso support base structure; wherein the patient support surface is mounted in part on, suspended at least in part over the torso support base structure by, and operable to be modulated in part by the adjustable support vertices; and at least one controllable actuator operable to raise the adjustable support vertices above the torso support base structure and pull the adjustable support vertices inward; whereby the patient support surface is operable to be modulated to embrace the waist of a patient resting thereon to distribute the patient's weight over a greater surface area.