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Air-bearing patient transfer system

US10561557B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

CEGA Innovations, Inc. · US

Inventors

Aaron J. Emerson · Sioux Falls, US
Matthew H. Rust · River Falls, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 17, 2018
Grant date	Feb 18, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 17, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61G13/1265
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A transfer system includes an air-bearing support with first and second longitudinal sections. A port is provided in flow communication with the first and second longitudinal sections, and configured for inflation of the air-bearing support for transfer of a patient or other body. A selective coupling extends between the first and second longitudinal sections, adapted to attach the first and second sections together for transfer of the body on the air-bearing support, and to at least partially detach the first and second longitudinal sections for separation and removal, e.g., upon deflation of the patient support, after the transfer is accomplished.

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