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COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
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A61G
TRANSPORT OR ACCOMODATION FOR PATIENTS ; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS ; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY ; FUNERAL DEVICES ( embalming corpses A01N 1/00 ;
{
chairs or beds in general A47C; walking aids A61H 3/00
}
 )
WARNING
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[M2011.12]
The following IPC groups are not used in the CPC scheme. Subject matter covered by these groups is classified in the following CPC groups:

A61G3/04 covered by A61G 3/02
A61G7/043 covered by A61G 7/05
A61G7/12 covered by A61G 7/10
A61G7/14 covered by A61G 7/10
A61G 7/16 covered by A61G 7/10
A61G15/04 covered by A61G 15/02
A61G15/06 covered by A61G 15/02
A61G17/013 covered by A61G 17/00

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Ambulance service
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A61G 1/00
Stretchers
A61G 1/003
.
with facilities for picking up patients or disabled persons, e.g. break-away type or using endless belts
{
devices in general for lifting disabled persons A61G 7/10
}
A61G 1/007
.
with skis or sled runners ( ski vehicles A63C 5/00 )
A61G 1/01
.
Sheets specially adapted for use as or with stretchers ( restraining devices used in nursing A61F 5/37 )
A61G 1/013
.
foldable or collapsible ( A61G 1/017 takes precedence )
A61G 1/017
.
convertible into chairs
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A61G 1/02
.
with wheels
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A61G 1/0206
. .
{
characterised by the number of supporting wheels if stretcher is extended
}
A61G 1/0212
. . .
{
2 pairs having wheels within a pair on the same position in longitudinal direction, e.g. on the same axis
}
A61G 1/0218
. . .
{
3 pairs having wheels within a pair on the same position in longitudinal direction, e.g. on the same axis
}
A61G 1/0225
. . .
{
other configuration, e.g. odd number of wheels
}
A61G 1/0231
. .
{
having only fixed wheels
}
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A61G 1/0237
. .
{
having at least one swivelling wheel, e.g. castors
}
A61G 1/0243
. . .
{
with lockable swivel action, e.g. fixing castor in certain direction ( Locking of castor swivel action in general B60B 33/02 )
}
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A61G 1/025
. .
{
having auxiliary wheels, e.g. wheels not touching the ground in extended position
}
A61G 1/0256
. . .
{
having wheels which support exclusively if stretcher is in low position, e.g. on the folded legs
}
A61G 1/0262
. . .
{
having loading wheels situated in the front during loading
}
A61G 1/0268
. . .
{
having deployable or retractable wheels
}
A61G 1/0275
. .
{
having driven wheels, e.g. motorised
}
A61G 1/0281
. .
{
having a steering device
}
A61G 1/0287
. .
{
having brakes, e.g. slowing down and/or holding ( Details of brake actuators on castors B60B 33/0078 ; Brakes on hand carts B62B 5/04 ; Brakes in general F16D 49/00 - F16D 65/853 )
}
A61G 1/0293
. .
{
stretcher supports with wheels, e.g. used for stretchers without wheels ( Stretcher supports without wheels A61G 1/06 )
}
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A61G 1/04
.
Parts, details or accessories, e.g. head-, foot-, or like rests specially adapted for stretchers
A61G 1/044
. .
Straps, bands or belts
A61G 1/048
. .
Handles
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A61G 1/052
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Struts, spars or legs
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A61G 1/056
. . .
Swivelling legs
A61G 1/0562
. . . .
{
independently foldable, i.e. at least part of the leg folding movement is not simultaneous
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A61G 1/0565
. . . .
{
simultaneously folding, e.g. parallelogram structures
}
A61G 1/0567
. . . . .
{
folding in x-shape
}
A61G 1/06
.
Supports for stretchers, e.g. to be placed in or on vehicles
{
( A61G 1/0293 takes precedence; supports fixed to a vehicle A61G 3/02 - A61G 3/08 )
}
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A61G 3/00
Ambulance aspects of vehicles ; Vehicles with special provisions for transporting patients or disabled persons, or their personal conveyances, e.g. for facilitating access of, or for loading, wheelchairs
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A61G 3/001
.
{
Vehicles provided with medical equipment to perform operations or examinations
}
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A61G 3/003
. .
{
Supplementary seats, e.g. for doctors to take care of a patient
}
A61G 3/005
. . .
{
Foldable seats
}
A61G 3/006
.
{
Means for reducing the influence of acceleration on patients, e.g. suspension systems of platforms ( securing loads against shocks in general B60P 7/16 )
}
A61G 3/008
.
{
Ventilation, sterilisation or air conditioning aspects ( in general B60H )
}
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A61G 3/02
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Loading or unloading personal conveyances ; Facilitating access of patients or disabled persons to, or exit from, vehicles
A61G 3/0209
. .
{
with storage means for unused wheelchair or stretcher
}
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A61G 3/0218
. .
{
Loading or unloading stretchers ( transfer using ramps, lifts or the like A61G 3/06 - A61G 3/066 ; accommodating or securing wheelchairs or stretchers A61G 3/08 - A61G 3/0891 )
}
A61G 3/0227
. . .
{
by pivoting the support about a vertical axis
}
A61G 3/0236
. . .
{
by pivoting the support about a horizontal axis
}
A61G 3/0245
. . .
{
by translating the support
}
A61G 3/0254
. . .
{
by moving the stretcher on a horizontal path, e.g. sliding or rolling
}
A61G 3/0263
. . .
{
by moving the stretcher on an inclined path, e.g. sliding or rolling
}
A61G 3/0272
. . .
{
by support protruding from the vehicle
}
A61G 3/0281
. . .
{
by using a side-entrance
}
A61G 3/029
. . .
{
by powered support
}
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A61G 3/06
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Transfer using ramps, lifts or the like
A61G 3/061
. . .
{
using ramps
}
A61G 3/062
. . .
{
using lifts connected to the vehicle
}
A61G 3/063
. . .
{
using lifts separate from the vehicle, e.g. fixed on the pavement
}
A61G 3/065
. . .
{
using an adjustable suspension lowering device for the whole vehicle
}
A61G 3/066
. . .
{
using a lowering device for a part of the floor of the vehicle
}
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A61G 3/08
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Accommodating or securing wheelchairs
{
or stretchers
}
A61G 3/0808
. .
{
Accommodating or securing wheelchairs
}
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A61G 3/0816
. .
{
Accommodating or securing stretchers ( support for stretchers independent from vehicle A61G 1/06 ; loading stretchers A61G 3/02 )
}
A61G 3/0825
. . .
{
using support rack, frame
}
A61G 3/0833
. . .
{
using other support
}
A61G 3/0841
. . .
{
on lateral support arms
}
A61G 3/085
. . .
{
on support, which can be brought into a different position, when not in use, e.g. foldable, collapsible, retractable support
}
A61G 3/0858
. . .
{
on support for multiple stretchers
}
A61G 3/0866
. . .
{
on height adjustable support
}
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A61G 3/0875
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Securing stretchers, e.g. fastening means
}
A61G 3/0883
. . . .
{
by preventing lateral movement, e.g. tracks
}
A61G 3/0891
. . . .
{
by preventing longitudinal movement
}
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A61G 5/00
Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs (
{
chairs with toilet conveniences A47K 11/04 ;
}
 devices enabling patients or disabled persons to operate an apparatus or device not forming part of the body A61F 4/00 ;
{
running gear or propulsion features B60K;
}
 bicycles specially adapted for disabled riders B62K 3/16 ;
{
Invalid chairs having removable seats specially adapted to be transferred with the invalid to a vehicle and support the invalid during use of the vehicle A61G 3/02
}
 )
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Invalid chairs having removable seats specially adapted to be transferred with the invalid to a vehicle and support the invalid during use of the vehicle are classified in group A61G 3/00

A61G 5/003
.
{
Wheelchairs attached to a cycle steerable by an attendant ( wheel chairs propelled by the patient A61G 5/02 )
}
A61G 5/006
.
{
convertible to stretchers or beds
}
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A61G 5/02
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propelled by the patient or disabled person
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A61G 5/021
. .
{
having particular propulsion mechanisms
}
A61G 5/022
. . .
{
acting on wheels, e.g. on tires or hand rims
}
A61G 5/023
. . .
{
acting directly on hubs or axis
}
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A61G 5/024
. .
{
having particular operating means
}
A61G 5/025
. . .
{
Levers
}
A61G 5/026
. . .
{
Cranks or hand wheels
}
A61G 5/027
. .
{
by using auxiliary detachable mechanisms
}
A61G 5/028
. .
{
Special adaptations or provisions on hand rim, e.g. for facilitating gripping
}
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A61G 5/04
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motor-driven ( A61G 5/06 takes precedence; motor-operated rests A61G 5/12 ; for vehicles with handlebars, equipped with three or more wheels B62K 5/003 , B62K 5/023 )
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A61G 5/041
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{
having a specific drive-type
}
A61G 5/042
. . .
{
Front wheel drive
}
A61G 5/043
. . .
{
Mid wheel drive
}
A61G 5/045
. . .
{
Rear wheel drive
}
A61G 5/046
. . .
{
at least three driven wheels
}
A61G 5/047
. .
{
by a modular detachable drive system
}
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A61G 5/06
.
with obstacle mounting facilities, e.g. for climbing stairs,
{
kerbs or steps
}
A61G 5/061
. .
{
for climbing stairs
}
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A61G 5/063
. .
{
with eccentrically mounted wheels
}
A61G 5/065
. . .
{
with three or more wheels mounted on a rotary cross member, e.g. spiders or spoked wheels with small wheels at the end of the spokes
}
A61G 5/066
. .
{
with endless belts
}
A61G 5/068
. .
{
with extensible supports pushing upwards, e.g. telescopic legs
}
A61G 5/08
.
foldable
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A61G 5/10
.
Parts, details or accessories
A61G 5/1002
. .
{
with toilet facilities ( room closets, night chairs A47K 11/04 )
}
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A61G 5/1005
. .
{
Wheelchairs having brakes ( braking mechanisms; locking devices against movement for hand carts B62B 5/04 ; details of brake actuators on castors B60B 33/0078 ; brakes in general F16D 49/00 - F16D 65/853 )
}
A61G 5/1008
. . .
{
for gradually slowing down the wheelchair
}
A61G 5/101
. . .
{
of the parking brake type, e.g. holding the wheelchair
}
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A61G 5/1013
. . .
{
engaging the wheel
}
A61G 5/1016
. . . .
{
on the rim
}
A61G 5/1018
. . . .
{
on the running surface
}
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A61G 5/1021
. . .
{
engaging specific brake elements
}
A61G 5/1024
. . . .
{
Brake discs
}
A61G 5/1027
. . . .
{
Hub elements, e.g. drums
}
A61G 5/1029
. . .
{
engaging a surface, e.g. floor or wall
}
A61G 5/1032
. . .
{
engaging an element of the drive or transmission, e.g. drive belt, electrodynamic brake
}
A61G 5/1035
. . .
{
manipulated by wheelchair user
}
A61G 5/1037
. . .
{
manipulated by assisting person
}
A61G 5/104
. .
{
Devices for lifting or tilting the whole wheelchair ( transfer lifts A61G 3/06 ; arrangements for adjusting the seat height A61G 5/1059 )
}
A61G 5/1043
. .
{
Cushions specially adapted for wheelchairs
}
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A61G 5/1056
. .
{
Arrangements for adjusting the seat
}
A61G 5/1059
. . .
{
adjusting the height of the seat
}
A61G 5/1062
. . .
{
adjusting the width of the seat
}
A61G 5/1064
. . .
{
adjusting the depth of the seat
}
A61G 5/1067
. . .
{
adjusting the backrest relative to the seat portion
}
A61G 5/107
. . .
{
positioning the whole seat forward or rearward
}
A61G 5/1072
. . .
{
rotating the whole seat around a vertical axis
}
A61G 5/1075
. . .
{
tilting the whole seat backwards ( tilting forwards for standing-up or sitting-down aids A61G 5/14 )
}
A61G 5/12
. .
Rests specially adapted therefor, e.g. for the head or the feet
A61G 5/14
. .
Standing-up or sitting-down aids
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Invalid beds or accessories ; Treatment rooms for medical purposes ; Accommodation for nursing
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A61G 7/00
Beds specially adapted for nursing ; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons ( equipment for beds, treatment tables, floor frames or the like for extending or stretching A61F5/045
{
takes precedence
}
 ; stretchers with facilities for picking up patients or disabled persons A61G 1/003 )
A61G 7/0005
.
{
Means for bathing bedridden persons
}
A61G 7/001
.
{
with means for turning-over the patient
}
A61G 7/0015
.
{
having means for attaching a cabinet in order to transport bed and cabinet together
}
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A61G 7/002
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having adjustable mattress frame
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Combinations of adjustments mentioned in the following subgroups are classified in group A61G 7/002

A61G 7/005
. .
tiltable around transverse horizontal axis, e.g. for Trendelenburg position
{
( rocking beds for physical therapy A61H 1/003 ; hanging patient inclined downwardly for drawing him out A61H 2203/0493 )
}
A61G 7/008
. .
tiltable around longitudinal axis, e.g. for rolling
A61G 7/012
. .
raising or lowering of the whole mattress frame ( A61G 7/005 , A61G 7/008 take precedence )
A61G 7/015
. .
divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A61G 7/018
. .
Control or drive mechanisms
A61G 7/02
.
with toilet conveniences, or specially adapted for use with toilets
A61G 7/047
.
Beds for special sanitary purposes,
{
e.g. for giving enemas, irrigations, flushings ( A61G 7/02 takes precedence; means for bathing bed-ridden persons A61G 7/0005 )
}
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A61G 7/05
.
Parts, details or accessories of beds ( devices for prevention against falling out A47C 21/08 , A47D 7/00 ;
{
mattresses A47C 27/00
}
 )
A61G 7/0501
. .
{
Bed-clothes supports to alleviate the weight of the bed-clothes on the patient ( bed cover holders A47C 21/02 )
}
A61G 7/0502
. .
{
Dispensers of disposable sheets
}
A61G 7/0503
. .
{
Holders, support devices for receptacles, e.g. for drainage or urine bags ( hanging-up devices for infusion A61M 5/1418 )
}
A61G 7/0504
. .
{
Harnesses or restraining devices in order to evacuate a patient with the mattress, e.g. in situations of emergency, disaster or fire ( restraining in general A61F 5/37 )
}
A61G 7/0506
. .
{
Head or foot boards ( head or foot boards for comfort or ergonomics A47C 19/022 )
}
A61G 7/0507
. .
{
Side-rails ( side-bolsters A61G 7/0525 ; non medical devices for prevention against falling-out A47C 21/08 )
}
A61G 7/0525
. .
{
Side-bolsters ( side-rails A61G 7/0507 ; rests specially adapted for beds A61G 7/065 ; non medical devices for prevention against falling-out A47C 21/08 )
}
A61G 7/0526
. .
{
Restraining enclosures ( side-rails A61G 7/0507 ; enclosures for maintaining a germ-free environment A61G 10/005 ; restraining device for the body or for body parts A61F 5/37 )
}
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A61G 7/053
. .
Aids for getting into, or out of, bed, e.g. steps, chairs,
{
cane-like supports
}
A61G 7/0533
. . .
{
Lifting poles
}
A61G 7/0536
. . .
{
Lifting straps, usually attached to the bed-end and grasped by the patient in order to raise himself into a sitting position
}
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A61G 7/057
. .
Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor
{
( ventilation openings in mattresses A47C 21/042 ; pneumatic or hydraulic mattresses A47C 27/08 )
}
A61G 7/05707
. . .
{
with integral, body-bearing projections or protuberances
}
A61G 7/05715
. . .
{
with modular blocks, or inserts, with layers of different material
}
A61G 7/05723
. . .
{
with cut-outs or depressions in order to relieve the pressure on a part of the body ( mattresses with cavities A47C 27/142 )
}
A61G 7/0573
. . .
{
with mattress frames having alternately movable parts ( adjustable mattress frames A61G 7/015 )
}
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A61G 7/05738
. . .
{
with fluid-like particles, e.g. sand, mud, seeds, gel, beads
}
A61G 7/05746
. . . .
{
fluidised by air flow
}
A61G 7/05753
. . . .
{
air-evacuated, e.g. in order to adapt to the form of the patient ( air-evacuated splints A61F 5/05833 )
}
A61G 7/05761
. . .
{
where patient is supported on a free, unbounded, film or cushion of air
}
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A61G 7/05769
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{
with inflatable chambers
}
A61G 7/05776
. . . .
{
with at least two groups of alternately inflated chambers
}
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A61G 7/065
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Rests specially adapted therefor
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A61G 7/07
. . .
for the head or torso, e.g. special back-rests
{
( pillows in general A47G9/00A )
}
A61G 7/072
. . . .
{
for the head only
}
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A61G 7/075
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for the limbs
A61G 7/0755
. . . .
{
for the legs or feet
}
A61G 7/08
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Apparatus for transporting beds
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A61G 7/10
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Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
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A61G 7/1001
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{
specially adapted for specific applications
}
A61G 7/1003
. . .
{
mounted on or in combination with a bath-tub
}
A61G 7/1005
. . .
{
mounted on, or in combination with, a swimming-pool
}
A61G 7/1007
. . .
{
mounted on or in combination with a toilet
}
A61G 7/1009
. . .
{
Buttock lifting device for placing bed-pans under patients
}
A61G 7/1011
. . .
{
Picking up from the floor
}
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A61G 7/1013
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{
Lifting of patients by
}
A61G 7/1015
. . .
{
Cables, chains or cords
}
A61G 7/1017
. . .
{
Pivoting arms, e.g. crane type mechanisms
}
A61G 7/1019
. . .
{
Vertical extending columns or mechanisms
}
A61G 7/1021
. . .
{
Inflatable cushions
}
A61G 7/1023
. . .
{
Slings used manually
}
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A61G 7/1025
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{
Lateral movement of patients, e.g. horizontal transfer
}
A61G 7/1026
. . .
{
Sliding sheets or mats
}
A61G 7/1028
. . .
{
by a support moving on air cushion
}
A61G 7/103
. . .
{
Transfer boards
}
A61G 7/1032
. . .
{
Endless belts
}
A61G 7/1034
. . .
{
Rollers, rails or other means
}
A61G 7/1036
. . .
{
facilitating loading and unloading of the patient, e.g. using flaps or additional tilting
}
A61G 7/1038
. .
{
Manual lifting aids, e.g. frames or racks
}
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A61G 7/104
. .
{
Devices carried or supported by
}
A61G 7/1042
. . .
{
Rail systems ( walking aids with suspension devices A61H 3/008 )
}
A61G 7/1044
. . .
{
Stationary fixed means, e.g. fixed to a surface or bed
}
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A61G 7/1046
. . .
{
Mobile bases, e.g. having wheels
}
A61G 7/1048
. . . .
{
having auxiliary drive means
}
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A61G 7/1049
. .
{
Attachment, suspending or supporting means for patients
}
A61G 7/1051
. . .
{
Flexible harnesses or slings
}
A61G 7/1053
. . .
{
Rigid harnesses
}
A61G 7/1055
. . .
{
Suspended platforms, frames or sheets for patient in lying position
}
A61G 7/1057
. . .
{
Supported platforms, frames or sheets for patient in lying position
}
A61G 7/1059
. . .
{
Seats
}
A61G 7/1061
. . .
{
Yokes
}
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A61G 7/1063
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{
Safety means
}
A61G 7/1065
. . .
{
with electronic monitoring
}
A61G 7/1067
. . .
{
for adjustable bases
}
A61G 7/1069
. . .
{
for quick release
}
A61G 7/1071
. . .
{
using redundant drives
}
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A61G 7/1073
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{
Parts, details or accessories
}
A61G 7/1074
. . .
{
Devices foldable for storage
}
A61G 7/1076
. . .
{
Means for rotating around a vertical axis
}
A61G 7/1078
. . .
{
Clamps for flexible harnesses
}
A61G 7/108
. . .
{
Weighing means
}
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A61G 7/1082
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{
Rests specially adapted for
}
A61G 7/1084
. . . .
{
Head or neck
}
A61G 7/1086
. . . .
{
Upper body
}
A61G 7/1088
. . . .
{
Back
}
A61G 7/109
. . . .
{
Lower body, e.g. pelvis, buttocks
}
A61G 7/1092
. . . .
{
the arms
}
A61G 7/1094
. . . .
{
Hand or wrist
}
A61G 7/1096
. . . .
{
Knee, upper or lower leg
}
A61G 7/1098
. . . .
{
Ankle or foot
}
A61G 7/16
. .
converting a lying surface into a chair
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A61G 9/00
Bed-pans, urinals or other sanitary devices for bed-ridden persons ; Cleaning devices therefor, e.g. combined with toilet-urinals ( urinals worn by the patient A61F 5/44 )
A61G 9/003
.
{
Bed-pans
}
A61G 9/006
.
{
Urinals
}
A61G 9/02
.
Cleaning devices
{
( washing and rinsing machines for crockery and tableware A47L 15/00 )
}
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A61G 10/00
Treatment rooms
{
or enclosures
}
 for medical purposes ( baby incubators, couveuses A61G 11/00 ; devices for gas baths with ozone, hydrogen or the like A61H 33/14 ;
{
for isolating individuals from external stimuli A61M 21/0094
}
 ; containers or portable cabins for affording breathing protection in general A62B 31/00 )
A61G 10/005
.
{
Isolators, i.e. enclosures generally comprising flexible walls for maintaining a germ-free environment
}
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A61G 10/02
.
with artificial climate ; with means to maintain a desired pressure, e.g. for germ-free rooms ( dust-free laboratory rooms B01L 1/04 ; decompression arrangements B63C 11/32 ; arrangements or adaptations in aircraft B64D 13/00 ; air-conditioning in general F24F )
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A61G 10/023
. .
{
Rooms for the treatment of patients at over- or under-pressure or at a variable pressure
}
A61G 10/026
. . .
{
for hyperbaric oxygen therapy
}
A61G 10/04
.
Oxygen tents;
{
Oxygen hoods
}
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A61G 11/00
Baby-incubators ; Couveuses
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A61G 11/001
.
{
with height-adjustable elements
}
A61G 11/002
. .
{
height-adjustable patient support
}
A61G 11/003
. .
{
height-adjustable heater
}
A61G 11/004
. .
{
height-adjustable light source
}
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A61G 11/005
.
{
with movable walls, e.g. for accessing the inside, removable walls
}
A61G 11/006
. .
{
by pivoting
}
A61G 11/007
. .
{
by translating
}
A61G 11/008
.
{
tiltable about a horizontal axis, e.g. oscillating
}
A61G 11/009
.
{
with hand insertion windows, e.g. in the walls
}
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A61G 12/00
Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups A61G 1/00 to A61G 11/00 , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food
{
( service or tea-tables, trolleys or wagons A47B 31/00 )
}
 ; Prescription lists
A61G 12/001
.
{
Trolleys for transport of medicaments, food, linen, nursing supplies ( carts specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis A61B 19/0248 ; hand carts B62B 3/00 )
}
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A61G 12/002
.
{
Supply appliances, e.g. columns for gas, fluid, electricity supply ( vertical ducts or channels for receiving utility lines E04F 17/08 ; installations of electric cables or lines, wall trunking H02G 3/0431 ; structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles F21V 33/0068 ; stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles F16M 11/00 ; buildings for public purposes E04H 3/08 )
}
A61G 12/004
. .
{
mounted on the ceiling
}
A61G 12/005
. .
{
mounted on the wall
}
A61G 12/007
. .
{
mounted on the floor, e.g. tracks
}
A61G 12/008
. .
{
mounted on a mobile base, e.g. on a trolley
}
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Operating tables or chairs ; Dental chairs
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A61G 13/00
Operating tables ; Auxiliary appliances therefor ( illumination of operating tables F21L, F21S or F21V )
{
adjustability of tables in general A47B 9/00 ; tables for radiation diagnosis A61B 6/04 , drainage or irrigation pans, bags, or attachments A61G 7/02 , A61G 7/0503
}
A61G 13/0009
.
{
Obstetrical tables or delivery beds ( chairs for gynaecological purposes A61G 15/005 )
}
A61G 13/0018
.
{
Physician`s examining tables
}
A61G 13/0027
.
{
Autopsy, embalming or morgue tables
}
A61G 13/0036
.
{
Orthopaedic operating tables ( devices for stretching fractured limbs A61F 5/04 )
}
A61G 13/009
.
{
Physiotherapeutic tables, beds or platforms; Chiropractic or osteopathic tables ( with incorporated massage means A61H 2201/0138 )
}
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A61G 13/02
.
Adjustable operating tables ; Controls therefor
A61G 13/04
. .
tiltable around transverse or longitudinal axis
A61G 13/06
. .
raising or lowering of the whole table surface ( A61G 13/04 takes precedence )
A61G 13/08
. .
the table being divided into different adjustable sections
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A61G 13/10
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Parts, details or accessories ( surgical drape sheets A61B 19/08 )
A61G 13/101
. .
{
Clamping means for connecting accessories to the operating table ( supports as part of surgical instruments A61B 19/26 )
}
A61G 13/102
. .
{
Fluid drainage means for collecting bodily fluids from the operating table e.g. for blood, urine ( drainage on the patient A61M 1/00 )
}
A61G 13/104
. .
{
Adaptations for table mobility, e.g. arrangement of wheels
}
A61G 13/105
. .
{
Portable, foldable or collapsible tables, e.g. for surgery or treatment ( portable, foldable or collapsible chairs for surgery or dental treatment A61G 15/002 )
}
A61G 13/107
. .
{
Supply appliances ( supply appliances for dental machines A61C 1/0007 )
}
A61G 13/108
. .
{
Means providing sterile air at a surgical operation table or area ( treatment rooms A61G 10/00 ; instruments or implements for sterile operation A61B 19/00 ; sterilisation of air A61L 9/00 ; purification of air in air-conditioning systems F24F 3/16 )
}
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A61G 13/12
. .
Rests specially adapted therefor ; Arrangements of patient-supporting surfaces
{
( rests for the surgeon A61B 19/00 ; restraining devices A61F 5/37 )
}
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A61G 13/1205
. . .
{
for specific parts of the body
}
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A61G 13/121
. . . .
{
Head or neck
}
A61G 13/1215
. . . . .
{
with patient airway positioning devices ( guiding means for tracheal tubes A61M 16/0488 )
}
A61G 13/122
. . . .
{
Upper body, e.g. chest
}
A61G 13/1225
. . . .
{
Back
}
A61G 13/123
. . . .
{
Lower body, e.g. pelvis, hip, buttocks
}
A61G 13/1235
. . . .
{
Arms
}
A61G 13/124
. . . .
{
Hands or wrists
}
A61G 13/1245
. . . .
{
Knees, upper or lower legs
}
A61G 13/125
. . . .
{
Ankles or feet
}
A61G 13/1255
. . . .
{
Shoulders
}
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A61G 13/126
. . .
{
with specific supporting surface
}
A61G 13/1265
. . . .
{
having inflatable chambers
}
A61G 13/127
. . . .
{
having chambers filled with liquid or gel
}
A61G 13/1275
. . . .
{
having air-evacuated chambers in order to adapt to the form of the patient ( for preventing bed-sores A61G 7/05753 )
}
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A61G 13/128
. . .
{
with mechanical surface adaptations
}
A61G 13/1285
. . . .
{
having modular surface parts, e.g. being replaceable or turnable
}
A61G 13/129
. . . .
{
having surface parts for adaptation of the size, e.g. for extension or reduction ( tables with different adjustable sections A61G 13/08 )
}
A61G 13/1295
. . . .
{
having alignment devices for the patient's body
}
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A61G 15/00
Operating chairs ; Dental chairs ( barbers` chairs A47C 1/04 ) ; Accessories specially adapted therefor, e.g. work stands
A61G 15/002
.
{
Foldable, portable or collapsible chairs, e.g. for surgery or dental treatment ( portable, foldable or collapsible tables for surgery or treatment A61G 13/105 )
}
A61G 15/005
.
{
Chairs specially adapted for gynaecological purposes, e.g. obstetrical chairs
}
A61G 15/007
.
{
Physiotherapeutic chairs ( with incorporated massage means A61H1/00B )
}
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A61G 15/02
.
Chairs with means to adjust position of patient ; Controls therefor
A61G 15/08
. .
associated with seats for the surgeon or dentist
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A61G 15/10
.
Parts, details or accessories ( A61G 15/14 takes precedence; dental instruments A61C )
A61G 15/105
. .
{
Auxiliary supports for children
}
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A61G 15/12
. .
Rests specially adapted therefor, e.g. for the head or feet
{
( A61G 15/105 takes precedence )
}
A61G 15/125
. . .
{
Head-rests
}
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A61G 15/14
.
Dental work stands ; Accessories therefor
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A61G 15/16
. .
Storage, holding or carrying means for dental handpieces or the like
A61G 15/18
. . .
including retractor for storing flexible hose
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Funeral devices
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A61G 17/00
Coffins ; Funeral wrappings ; Funeral urns
A61G 17/002
.
{
Coffins with cooling arrangements for the corpse
}
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A61G 17/007
.
characterised by the construction material used, e.g. biodegradable material ; Use of several materials
WARNING
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This group and its subgroups are not complete pending reclassification; see also group A61G 17/00

A61G 17/0073
. .
{
Cardboard
}
A61G 17/0076
. .
{
Metal
}
A61G 17/02
.
Coffin closures ; Packings therefor
A61G 17/04
.
Fittings for coffins
A61G 17/06
.
Sacks for corpses ; Corpse wrappings
A61G 17/08
.
Urns ( columbaria E04H 13/00 )
A61G 19/00
Hoisting or lowering devices for coffins
A61G 21/00
Funeral aspects of hearses or like vehicles
A61G 99/00
Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
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A61G 2001/00
Stretchers
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A61G 2001/04
.
Parts, details or accessories, e.g. head-, foot-, or like rests specially adapted for stretchers
A61G 2001/042
. .
Suspension means
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A61G 2003/00
Ambulance aspects of vehicles ; Vehicles with special provisions for transporting patients or disabled persons, or their personal conveyances, e.g. for facilitating access of, or for loading, wheelchairs
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A61G 2003/02
.
Loading or unloading personal conveyances ; Facilitating access of patients or disabled persons to, or exit from, vehicles
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A61G 2003/06
. .
Transfer using ramps, lifts or the like
A61G 2003/067
. . .
with compartment for horizontally storing the ramp or lift ( load transporting vehicles with a ramp being stored under the loading floor when not in use B60P 1/431 )
A61G 2003/068
. . .
in combination with folding stairs ( retractable steps or ladders facilitating access to or on a vehicle B60R 3/02 ; folding steps for railway vehicles B61D 23/02 ; collapsible stairs in buildings E04F 11/06 )
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A61G 2005/00
Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs (
{
chairs with toilet conveniences A47K 11/04 ;
}
 devices enabling patients or disabled persons to operate an apparatus or device not forming part of the body A61F 4/00 ;
{
running gear or propulsion features B60K;
}
 bicycles specially adapted for disabled riders B62K 3/16 ;
{
Invalid chairs having removable seats specially adapted to be transferred with the invalid to a vehicle and support the invalid during use of the vehicle A61G 3/02
}
 )
NOTE
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Invalid chairs having removable seats specially adapted to be transferred with the invalid to a vehicle and support the invalid during use of the vehicle are classified in group A61G 3/00

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A61G 2005/04
.
motor-driven ( A61G 5/06 takes precedence; motor-operated rests A61G 5/12 ; for vehicles with handlebars, equipped with three or more wheels B62K 5/003 , B62K 5/023 )
A61G 2005/048
. .
Power-assistance activated by pushing on hand rim or on handlebar
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A61G 2005/08
.
foldable
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A61G 2005/0808
. .
characterised by a particular folding direction
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A61G 2005/0816
. . .
folding left - right, e.g. reducing the overall width of the wheelchair
A61G 2005/0825
. . . .
comprising a scissor-type frame, e.g. having pivoting cross bars for enabling folding ( scissor-type frame for folding front-back A61G 2005/0841 ; scissor-type frame for folding up-down A61G 2005/0858 )
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A61G 2005/0833
. . .
folding front - back, e.g. reducing the overall depth of the wheelchair
A61G 2005/0841
. . . .
comprising a scissor-type frame, e.g. having pivoting cross bars for enabling folding ( scissor-type frame for folding left-right A61G 2005/0825 ; scissor-type frame for folding up-down A61G 2005/0858 )
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A61G 2005/085
. . .
folding up - down, e.g. reducing the overall height of the wheelchair
A61G 2005/0858
. . . .
comprising a scissor-type frame, e.g. having pivoting cross bars for enabling folding ( scissor-type frame for folding left-right A61G 2005/0825 ; scissor-type frame for folding front-back A61G 2005/0841 )
A61G 2005/0866
. .
folding down backrest, e.g. where the backrest folds down onto the seat support
A61G 2005/0875
. .
dismountable, e.g. where the wheelchair can be disassembled for transportation or storage
A61G 2005/0883
. .
having locking means for maintaining a folded or unfolded condition
A61G 2005/0891
. .
having rigid supports, e.g. seat or back supports which retain their shape after folding of the wheelchair
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A61G 2005/10
.
Parts, details or accessories
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A61G 2005/1043
. .
{
Cushions specially adapted for wheelchairs
}
A61G 2005/1045
. . .
for the seat portion
A61G 2005/1048
. . .
for the back-rest
A61G 2005/1051
. .
Arrangements for steering
A61G 2005/1054
. .
Large wheels, e.g. higher than the seat portion
A61G 2005/1078
. .
with shock absorbers or other suspension arrangements between wheels and frame
A61G 2005/1081
. .
with shock absorbers or other suspension arrangements between frame and seat
A61G 2005/1083
. .
Quickly-removable wheels
A61G 2005/1086
. .
Anti-roll-back devices
A61G 2005/1089
. .
Anti-tip devices
A61G 2005/1091
. .
Cushions, seats or abduction devices
A61G 2005/1094
. .
Tables, working plates, trays
A61G 2005/1097
. .
Camber- or toe-adjusting means for the drive wheels
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A61G 2005/12
. .
Rests specially adapted therefor, e.g. for the head or the feet
A61G 2005/121
. . .
for head or neck
A61G 2005/122
. . .
for the back
A61G 2005/124
. . .
for pelvis or buttocks
A61G 2005/125
. . .
for arms
A61G 2005/127
. . .
for lower legs
A61G 2005/128
. . .
for feet
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A61G 2007/00
Beds specially adapted for nursing ; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons ( equipment for beds, treatment tables, floor frames or the like for extending or stretching A61F5/045
{
takes precedence
}
 ; stretchers with facilities for picking up patients or disabled persons A61G 1/003 )
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A61G 2007/05
.
Parts, details or accessories of beds ( devices for prevention against falling out A47C 21/08 , A47D 7/00 ;
{
mattresses A47C 27/00
}
 )
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A61G 2007/0507
. .
{
Side-rails ( side-bolsters A61G 7/0525 ; non medical devices for prevention against falling-out A47C 21/08 )
}
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A61G 2007/0508
. . .
characterised by a particular connection mechanism
A61G 2007/0509
. . . .
sliding or pivoting downwards
A61G 2007/051
. . . .
pivoting sideward
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A61G 2007/0512
. . .
characterised by customised length
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A61G 2007/0513
. . . .
covering particular sections of the bed, e.g. one or more partial side-rail sections along the bed
A61G 2007/0514
. . . . .
mounted to individual mattress supporting frame sections
A61G 2007/0515
. . . .
covering the full bed length, e.g. from head board to foot board
A61G 2007/0516
. . .
with height adjustability
A61G 2007/0518
. . .
quickly removable
A61G 2007/0519
. . .
stowable, e.g. underneath mattress
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A61G 2007/052
. . .
characterised by safety means, e.g. to avoid injuries to patient or caregiver
A61G 2007/0521
. . . .
Anti-pinching means to avoid injuries to body parts when moving side-rails or mattress supports, e.g. gap and grid covers, side-rail parts with special shape or electronic means for warning
A61G 2007/0522
. . . .
Padding means to soften side-rail surfaces
A61G 2007/0524
. . .
characterised by integrated accessories, e.g. bed control means, nurse call or reading lights
A61G 2007/0527
. .
Weighing devices
A61G 2007/0528
. .
Steering or braking devices for castor wheels
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A61G 2007/057
. .
Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor
{
( ventilation openings in mattresses A47C 21/042 ; pneumatic or hydraulic mattresses A47C 27/08 )
}
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A61G 2007/05784
. . .
with ventilating means, e.g. mattress or cushion with ventilating holes or ventilators
A61G 2007/05792
. . . .
with low air loss function, e.g. in mattresses, overlays or beds
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A61G 2007/10
.
Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
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A61G 2007/16
. .
converting a lying surface into a chair
A61G 2007/165
. . .
Chair detachable from bed
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A61G 2013/00
Operating tables ; Auxiliary appliances therefor ( illumination of operating tables F21L, F21S or F21V )
{
adjustability of tables in general A47B 9/00 ; tables for radiation diagnosis A61B 6/04 , drainage or irrigation pans, bags, or attachments A61G 7/02 , A61G 7/0503
}
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A61G 2013/0036
.
{
Orthopaedic operating tables ( devices for stretching fractured limbs A61F 5/04 )
}
A61G 2013/0045
. .
specially adapted for hand or wrist surgeries
A61G 2013/0054
. .
specially adapted for back or spinal surgeries
A61G 2013/0063
. .
specially adapted for knee surgeries
A61G 2013/0072
. .
specially adapted for shoulder surgeries
A61G 2013/0081
. .
specially adapted for hip surgeries
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A61G 2017/00
Coffins ; Funeral wrappings ; Funeral urns
A61G 2017/004
.
specially adapted to be cremated
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A61G 2017/04
.
Fittings for coffins
A61G 2017/041
. .
Handles
A61G 2017/042
. .
Linings
A61G 2017/044
. .
Corpse supports
A61G 2017/045
. .
Rack for flowers
A61G 2017/047
. .
Absorption devices for decomposition liquid
A61G 2017/048
. .
Adaption for decomposing gas
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A61G 2200/00
Information related to the kind of patient or his position
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A61G 2200/10
.
Type of patient
A61G 2200/12
. .
Women
A61G 2200/14
. .
Children
A61G 2200/16
. .
bariatric, e.g. heavy or obese
A61G 2200/18
. .
tall
A61G 2200/20
. .
with asymmetric abilities, e.g. hemiplegic or missing a limb
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A61G 2200/30
.
Specific positions of the patient
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A61G 2200/32
. .
lying
A61G 2200/322
. . .
lateral
A61G 2200/325
. . .
prone
A61G 2200/327
. . .
supine
A61G 2200/34
. .
sitting
A61G 2200/36
. .
standing
A61G 2200/38
. .
kneeling
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A61G 2200/50
.
the patient is supported by a specific part of the body
A61G 2200/52
. .
Underarm
A61G 2200/54
. .
Shoulder
A61G 2200/56
. .
Calf
A61G 2200/58
. .
Thigh
A61G 2200/60
. .
Elbow
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Ambulance service
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A61G 2203/00
General characteristics of devices
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A61G 2203/10
.
characterised by specific control means, e.g. for adjustment or steering
A61G 2203/12
. .
Remote controls
A61G 2203/14
. .
Joysticks
A61G 2203/16
. .
Touchpads
A61G 2203/18
. .
by patient's head, eyes, facial muscles or voice
A61G 2203/20
. .
Displays or monitors
A61G 2203/22
. .
for automatically guiding movable devices, e.g. stretchers or wheelchairs in a hospital
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A61G 2203/30
.
characterised by sensor means
A61G 2203/32
. .
for force
A61G 2203/34
. .
for pressure
A61G 2203/36
. .
for motion
A61G 2203/38
. .
for torque
A61G 2203/40
. .
for distance
A61G 2203/42
. .
for inclination
A61G 2203/44
. .
for weight
A61G 2203/46
. .
for temperature
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A61G 2203/70
.
with special adaptations, e.g. for safety or comfort
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A61G 2203/72
. .
for collision prevention
A61G 2203/723
. . .
Impact absorbing means, e.g. bumpers or airbags
A61G 2203/726
. . .
for automatic deactivation, e.g. deactivation of actuators or motors
A61G 2203/74
. .
for anti-shear when adjusting furniture
A61G 2203/76
. .
for nesting or stacking
A61G 2203/78
. .
for clamping
A61G 2203/80
. .
for connecting a trolley to a device, e.g. bed or column table
A61G 2203/90
. .
biodegradable
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A61G 2205/00
General identification or selection means
A61G 2205/10
.
Bar codes
A61G 2205/20
.
Color codes
A61G 2205/30
.
Printed labels
A61G 2205/40
.
by shape or form, e.g. by using shape recognition
A61G 2205/50
.
using icons or symbolic figures, e.g. by a graphical representation symbolising the type of pathology or the organ by an image
A61G 2205/60
.
using magnetic or electronic identifications, e.g. chips, RFID, electronic tags
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A61G 2210/00
Devices for specific treatment or diagnosis
A61G 2210/10
.
for orthopedics
A61G 2210/20
.
for dialysis
A61G 2210/30
.
for intensive care
A61G 2210/50
.
for radiography
A61G 2210/70
.
for cooling
A61G 2210/90
.
for heating
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A61G 2220/00
Adaptations of particular transporting means
A61G 2220/10
.
Aircrafts
A61G 2220/12
.
Trains
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A61G 2220/14
.
Cars
A61G 2220/145
. .
driven by a patient sitting in a wheelchair
A61G 2220/16
.
Buses
A61G 2220/18
.
Motorbikes
A61G 2220/20
.
Bicycles
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