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SeQuin Hospital Bed Corporation Page 2 PRODUCT(S): SeQuin has developed two rotating beds that utilize its patented oscillating cradle technology: the SeQuin 500, a manually operated bed and the SeQuin 1000, a programmable, micro-chip controlled bed. The attached drawings describe the SeQuin 500 and the SeQuin 1000 hospital beds from various views and describe the unique features of each. In addition, each of beds share the following features: • Locking casters • Anti-pinch precautions throughout • Manual overrides for electronic functions • Optional patient restraints • CPR board and built-in storage • Quick release and head down provisions for CPR emergencies • Easy cleaning and maintenance • Optional rotational position meter • • A range of attachments such as IV poles, TV brackets, etc. • Product help line • Environmentally conscious, all components may be cleaned and disinfected for reuse MARKET: Historically, the specialty medical bed market has been concentrated in acute care hospitals and nursing homes. Today, cost considerations as well as concerns for patients well-being have opened up many new options for patient care. In addition, life expectancies are increasing dramatically and presenting new and unique problems for care providers. The sheer numbers of patients and multiplicity of complications from which they suffer can be overwhelming. The major markets in health care have now expanded dramatically, including an exploding home health care arena. Hospice and sub-acute facilities are examples of concepts to appear on the health care scene in recent decreases. In 1991 $59.9 billion was spent on nursing home care and $9.9 billion was expended in home health care. These numbers represent an increase of 12 percent and 30 percent, respectively, over the previous year. •