Patent ID: 6119291
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
A percussion and vibration therapy apparatus having, in combination, a hospital bed and a module configured to be removably inserted into the hospital bed, the apparatus comprising:the hospital bed including:a receiving space configured to receive the module,an electrical communication network having at least one electrical connector, the connector being coupled to the receiving space,a pressurized air supply system having at least one pneumatic port, the pneumatic port being coupled to the receiving space, andat least one percussion and vibration bladder in fluid communication with a percussion and vibration port, the percussion and vibration port being coupled to the receiving space;the module including:a housing formed to be received in the receiving space,an electric circuit having an electrical connector coupled to the housing and configured to be coupled to the electrical connector on the bed,a pressurized air input port on the housing and configured to be coupled to the pneumatic port,a percussion and vibration bladder port on the housing and configured to be coupled to the percussion and vibration port, anda valve assembly coupled to the pressurized air input port and the percussion and vibration bladder port on the housing; andwherein, each port and electrical connector on the bed automatically mate with the each respective port and electrical connector on the module when the module is inserted into the receiving space.