Patient transport apparatus with adjustable handles
US10369063B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G7/05
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient transport apparatus comprises a support structure. The support structure comprises a base, a frame, and a patient support surface to support a patient. One or more handle assemblies are coupled to the frame to maneuver the patient transport apparatus. The handle assemblies comprise one or more handles to be manipulated by a user. The handles are capable of being adjusted to facilitate maneuvering of the patient transport apparatus, such as pushing/pulling the patient transport apparatus along a floor surface, lifting the patient transport apparatus over obstacles, loading the patient transport apparatus into an emergency vehicle, and/or unloading the patient transport apparatus from the emergency vehicle.
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