Apparatus for vertically lifting and radially moving a person over a supporting surface
US4571758A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 1983 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A novel lifting and carriage apparatus to lift, support, and move heavy objects about in close or crowded environments is provided with a cantilevered arm support means to support the object, a means for rotating the arm and a means to lift and lower the arm. The rotation and lifting functions may be accomplished by motorized means. The apparatus is attachable to a floor mounted base plate and may be easily removed and secured to another base plate.
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