MARYED HEALTHCARE SOLUTION BED

Abstract

According to at least one embodiment, an apparatus for continuous collection of human waste products is disclosed. The apparatus may include a bed frame, a lower plate having a container coupled thereto, an upper plate having an aperture defined therein, a mattress having an aperture defined therein, a mattress cover having an aperture defined therein and an absorbent pad having a bag coupled thereto. The apparatus may allow for continuous collection of human waste products while maintaining the patient in a comfortable position. The apparatus may further facilitate preventing human waste products from contacting the skin of the patient, thereby Substantially reducing the occurrence of pressure ulcers. Additionally, the apparatus may reduce the need for the use of Foley catheters for incontinence management, thereby reducing the occurrence of urinary tract infections related to Such SC.

Claims

1. The invention is a patient bed with a built-in bedpan. A section of the mattress may be removed manually or the mattress may move automatically to reveal the bedpan. The commonly refers to it as the MaryEd Healthcare Solution Bed. It is emphasized that this claim is provided to comply with the rules requiring a claim that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of MaryEd Healthcare Solution Bed in accordance with the teaching of the present invention.

[0014] FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of MaryEd Healthcare Solution Bed of FIG. 1 and all its features.

[0015] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of MaryEd Healthcare Solution Bed of FIG. 1.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0016] The invention is a patient bed with a build-in bedpan. A section of the mattress may be removed manually or the mattress may move automatically to reveal the bedpan. As it can be inferred from the drawings essential components of the MaryEd Healthcare Solution Bed of the present application include: a thick cushion cover, a potty pan, and a patient bed.

[0017] The MaryEd Healthcare Solution Bed is a revolutionary new bed for patients. It is fully adjustable with side bars, like standard beds found in hospitals and other patient care facilities. In addition, this bed has a built-in bed pan that can be accessed easily so the patient does not have to be assisted in and out of their bed when needing to use a toilet. The manual version of this bed has a cushion covering the opening to the bed pan. When this is removed, the patient can sit over the bedpan.

[0018] An automated version of the bed is also envisioned. It operates electrically and when the appropriate button is pushed, the mattress separates in the middle to expose the soft surface of the bedpan. After it is used, a button can be pushed to move the two sides of the mattress back to a closed position. The soiled bedpan can be accessed from the side of the bed for cleaning and then replaced the same way. At some point, when it is determined that the patient's bed does not have to be moved, it may be possible to connect the bedpan to a sewer system, so it can be rigged up to flush, eliminating the need to empty the used bedpan manually.

[0019] As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided.

[0020] With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

[0021] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.