Patent ID: 6202231
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: A61B,A61G,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for supporting a patient, the apparatus comprisinga frame,a patient-support deck including a back section coupled to the frame for pivoting movementan extender board coupled to the back section, the extender board being detachable from the back section,at least one actuator coupled to the back section and coupled to the frame, the at least one actuator being lockable to prevent pivoting movement of the back section relative to the frame and the at least one actuator being releasable to allow pivoting movement of the back section relative to the frame,a first releasing assembly coupled to the back section, actuating the first releasing assembly releases the actuator to permit pivoting of the back section relative to the frame, anda second releasing assembly coupled to the extender board, actuating the second releasing assembly while the extender board is coupled to the back section releases the actuator to permit pivoting of the back section relative to the frame.