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Apparatus for vertically lifting and radially moving a person over a supporting surface

US4571758A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 31, 1983
Grant dateFeb 25, 1986
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Expiry dateAug 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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