Patent ID: 7849533
Filing Date: 2010-12-14
Classification: A47G,A61G,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An occupant transfer device for use on a host mattress having a top side and a flank, the device comprising a fitted sheet having a top for covering substantially all of the top side of the mattress and a skirt extending from the top, the top and skirt each having: an inner layer with a top portion for covering the top side of the mattress, the inner layer also having an exterior side and an interior side wherein the exterior side of the inner layer is a mattress side of the fitted sheet, and an outer layer having a top portion substantially coextensive with the top portion of the inner layer, the outer layer also having an exterior side and an interior side wherein the exterior side of the outer layer is an occupant side of the fitted sheet, substantially all of the top portion of the inner layer exhibiting relatively low friction, and the top portion of the outer layer exhibiting relatively higher friction.