Pressure sensor carrier

摘要

A pressure sensor carrier system of fasteners is provided for conveniently and removably attaching a pressure sensor carrier to the top surface of a bed mattress in a manner that minimizes stress concentrations, wrinkles and folds in the carrier. The carrier includes pliable elastic straps at each corner and articulated semi-rigid flaps at each longitudinal side. The tension in the elastic straps and the position of the articulated flaps are independently adjustable to accommodate mattresses of different dimensions.

主权项

1. A pressure sensor carrier for use with a bed mattress with a quadrangular form, the mattress having a top surface, bottom surface, two longitudinal sides and two transverse sides, the carrier comprising:
(a) first and second longitudinal edges, and first and second transverse edges, each aligned with the longitudinal sides and transverse sides, respectively, of the mattress; (b) first and second end straps disposed at the first and second transverse edges, respectively, wherein each end strap comprises a pliable member which is elastic or length adjustable; (c) first and second articulated flaps disposed at along the first and second longitudinal edges respectively, wherein each articulated flap comprises:
(i) a pliable elastic portion having a top edge attached to the proximal longitudinal edge, and a bottom edge;(ii) at least one planar rigid portion having a top edge attached to the bottom edge of the pliable elastic portion; (d) and wherein the first and second end straps and the first and second articulated flaps are configured to cooperate to create a two-dimensional state of tension in the carrier to minimize pressure artifacts in the carrier.