Patient lifting device
US4005498A · kind A · utility
18Cited by
8References
6Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 1976 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2200/32
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An inflatable patient lifting device for a hospital patient. The disclosure includes an inflatable pad having a control pocket formed thereon for receiving a hospital attendant's arm. In use the pad is inserted underneath the patient with the control pocket and attendant's arm being positioned above the inflatable pad and in contact with the patient's body.
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