Patent ID: 7310839
Filing Date: 2007-12-25
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
1. A patient support apparatus comprising: a base; a frame coupled to the base; an air filled mattress supported by the frame, the mattress having a top surface configured to support a person thereon; a removable housing coupled to the frame, the removable housing including a rear wall to provide a barrier to the person and having an interior region, the rear wall being located adjacent the air filled mattress; at least one of a blower and a compressor located in the interior region of the removable housing, the at least one of a blower and a compressor being configured to supply air to the mattress; and a coupler configured to removably secure the removable housing to the frame so that the rear wall of the housing is located adjacent the mattress with a portion of the removable housing extending above the top surface of the mattress to provide a barrier for the person on the top surface of the mattress, wherein removal of the removable housing from the coupler removes the barrier for the person.