Patient transfer seat
US5535459A · kind A · utility
15Cited by
6References
27Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S297/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A transfer seat assembly is disclosed for use in conjunction with a hospital bed to transfer a patient from the bed to a location remote therefrom. The transfer seat assembly includes a frame portion and a removable seating portion. A method of transferring a patient from a reclined position on the bed to a seated position remote from the bed upon the transfer seat assembly is also disclosed.
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