Two piece subject support apparatuses
US11446192B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G7/1078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A subject support apparatus includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion includes a vest having a first end and a second end, a closure mechanism configured to couple the first end of the vest to the second end of the vest from a bottom end of the vest to a top end of the vest to form a closed loop, and a pair of shoulder straps extending from the vest. The lower portion includes a seat piece having a first end and a second end, and a pair of loop straps extending from the first end and the second end of the seat piece. Subject support systems including the subject support apparatus and methods of lifting a subject using the subject support apparatus are also described.
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