Patent ID: 6145143
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
A patient support system comprising:a first layer, said first layer comprising a top sheet, forming a surface for supporting a patient thereon, having an outer perimeter secured to the outer perimeter of a bottom sheet to form a chamber between said top and bottom sheets, wherein a lubricant is deposited within said chamber to facilitate slidable movement of said top sheet relative to said bottom sheet, and facilitate the slidable movement of a patient supported on said top sheet;a second layer, said second layer comprising at least one fluid pouch secured to a fabric sheet, said fabric sheet having an upper surface substantially adjacent to the bottom surface of said bottom sheet of said first layer, said fabric sheet having a bottom surface secured substantially adjacent to the upper surface of an inflatable patient support; and,a third layer, said third layer comprising an inflatable patient support, said inflatable patient support having an upper surface substantially adjacent to the bottom surface of said fabric sheet of said second layer.