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Patient trolley with improved tiltable backrest

US4751755A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 1986
Grant dateJun 21, 1988
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20426
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A patient trolley has a power-assisted tiltable backrest. The power assistance is provided by two gas spring cylinders. Advantageously, the cylinders extends through the bed of the trolley. The cylinders are released when handles are operated by a user. The handles are located at adjacent corners at the head of the trolly.

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