A method for reprocessing a patient positing system, the system comprising inflatable device and a high-friction pad configured to attach to the inflatable device. The method includes removing the high-friction pad from the inflatable device, at least one of cleaning or sterilizing the inflatable device, and providing a replacement for at least one component of the patient positioning system.

A housing for keeping, transporting and entombing a corpse comprising a bottom with an outer peripheral edge and a lid (2) with an outer peripheral edge, which can be superimposed perfectly between each other, characterized in that between the edge of the bottom and the edge of the lid, along the whole perimeter it is interposed a wire frame section bar, flat, with opened junction, of highly resistant metal, wherein at the ends of the opened junction electric cables are connected, said wire frame section bar being configured so that it allows an extended contact between the edge of the bottom and the edge of the lid in the internal areas of said wire frame section bar, thus providing by current flowing, the welding and the sealing of the peripheral edges of the lid and the bottom.

A casket assembly includes a base, a tray, and a lid. The base includes a bottom panel, first and second side panels, and first and second end panels configured as an open-top casket container formed of corrugated paper. The base includes rails coupled to and providing reinforcement to the side panels. Each of the rails has a bottom surface, a top surface, and an outer surface. The outer surface of each rail is adjoined to the corresponding side panel. The tray includes a bottom, two sides, and two ends. The tray sides are disposed between the bottom panel of the base and the bottom surface of one of the rails. The removable lid covers an interior of the base, and is disposed on the top surfaces of the rails.

A wheeled personal conveyance has a rear portion and a front portion, the front portion being configured to receive into the wheeled personal conveyance the rear portion of a like wheeled personal conveyance such that the like wheeled personal conveyance is at least partially nested within the wheeled personal conveyance. By one approach, a body frame as comprises the wheeled personal conveyance has a front portion that is laterally wider than a part of the body frame that comprises a part of the aforementioned rear portion of the wheeled personal conveyance. So configured, the wheeled personal conveyance can have a passenger area that is wider towards the front than towards the back. By one approach, arm rests are provided that connect to a seat of the wheeled personal conveyance and that move in conjunction with the seat as the seat pivots.

A liner for an infant holder having at least one recess includes a body having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a plurality of sidewalls extending between the lower surface and the upper surface. The lower surface and the plurality of sidewalls define at least one cavity receivable within the at least one recess of the infant holder.

Disclosed is a nonmetallic wheelchair comprising a frame, left and right armrests, a footrest, left and right rear wheels, left and right front wheels, and, left and right handles The frame comprises main left and right panels, aback section, and a seat section. The back section is coupled to the main left and right panels, and to the seat section. The seat section is coupled to the main left and right panels. The left and right armrests are pivotally coupled to the main left and right panels, respectively. The footrest is pivotally coupled to the main left and right panels. The left rear and front wheels are coupled to the main left panel. The right rear and front wheels are coupled to the main right panel. The left and right handles are coupled to the frame. The nonmetallic wheelchair is completely made of transparent nonmetallic materials.

The present invention relates to a single-use, maceratable bedpan (10) comprising: a main basin (12) that is defined by a bottom wall (14) and a circumferential wall (16) which is connected to the bottom wall and which extends upwards from the bottom wall, wherein the circumferential wall tapers outwardly in an upward direction, allowing nesting in a stack, an upper wall (22) which is connected to an upper edge (23) of the circumferential wall, wherein the upper wall extends over a horizontal distance outwardly away from said upper edge, at least a first support leg (24) and a second support leg (25) which extend downward from the upper wall, wherein each support leg comprises a circumferential leg wall (28) which is connected at an upper end thereof to the upper wall, wherein each circumferential leg wall tapers outwardly in an upward direction, wherein each support leg is hollow and defines a leg cavity, and wherein the upper wall defines a leg opening (31) at each upper leg, allowing nesting of support legs of different bedpans inside one another when a plurality of bedpans is stacked in a stack, wherein a gap (32) is defined between each circumferential leg wall (28) and the circumferential wall of the main basin.

A disinfecting cover for use in disinfecting a weight bearing upper surface of a resilient medical patient pressure redistribution support includes a thin barrier membrane drapable on top of the weight bearing upper surface of the resilient support, and a peripherally-extending edge terminating between the peripherally-extending side of the resilient support between the weight bearing upper surface and the bottom surface of the support. The thin barrier membrane comprises an anti-microbial disinfectant, and being non-fibrous, and impervious to the transfer of fluid from the first main surface to the second main surface. The thin barrier membrane comprises a thickness operable to maintain the weight distribution of a patient on the weight bearing upper surface of the resilient medical patient pressure redistribution support substantially the same compared to the weight distribution without the thin barrier membrane.

The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to stackable, foldable beds. The modular, stacking and folding have folding legs and couplers and can be stacked into a column for compact efficient storage or rapidly deployed in the event of need. The beds provide a temporary storage solution and can have a variety of additional components for use in hospital settings.

This vehicle (2) usable by a physically handicapped or able-bodied person, in particular for athletic or recreational activities, comprises a seat (4) made from monobloc plastic material and at least two main wheels (6), the seat (4) comprising a seat bottom (40), a backrest (42) and lateral rims (43). The seat (4) has a cavity (18) extending below the backrest (42) and the seat bottom (40) and an opening passing through the seat (4) between the cavity (18) and a rear part of the backrest (42), the cavity (18) and the opening being intended to accommodate a backrest of a seat (4) of a second identical vehicle positioned below said vehicle (2), such that at least two identical vehicles (2) are stacked stably one on top of the other.