Patient slider device

US11554066B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• Spectrum Health Innovations, LLC · US
• Grand Valley State University · US

Inventors

• Andrew Heuerman · Clarkston, US
• Eric J. VanMiddendorp · Rockford, US
• Michael Czechowskyj · Rockford, US
• Jason Barr · Lawton, US
• Mark C Celmer · Saint Joseph, US
• Vaughn Gerber · Portage, US
• Dylan DiGiovanni · Williamsburg, US
• Michael Matusiak · Grand Rapids, US
• Taylor Rieckhoff · Plymouth, US
• Dan Scheske · Grand Rapids, US
• Justin Dykstra · Wyoming, US
• Ashley Meitz · Jenison, US
• Garrett Goodwin · Grand Rapids, US
• Colin Jack · Grand Rapids, US
• Taylor S. Sims · Grand Rapids, US
• Benjamin Vander Wal · Zeeland, US
• John Farris · Plymouth, US
• Chris Pung · Frost Corners, US
• Dan Switzer · Mattawan, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 7, 2019
• Grant date: Jan 17, 2023
• Expiry date: Jul 18, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61G7/1046
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A patient slider device configured to move a patient from a first bed surface to a second bed surface positioned adjacent thereto. The patient slider device includes a frame, a bed engagement assembly and a patient pulling assembly. The bed engagement assembly includes a bumper with the bumper being adjustable relative to the frame. The patient pulling assembly includes a winch assembly, preferably positioned proximate a lower end of the frame, and a sheet engaging clamp assembly. The sheet engaging clamp assembly includes a base member and a locking member structurally configured to clamp a sheet therebetween.