Pediatric stretcher
US6728982B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G7/0526
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pediatric stretcher includes a base unit, attached to which are a number of lift assemblies. A frame is supported by the lift assemblies. Attached to the frame is a patient support deck. A railing is coupled to the frame by a plurality of coupling members and is configured to surround the patient support deck. The railing includes four individual rails, including a front rail, a rear rail, a left rail and a right rail. At least one of the four rails is configured to be raised and lowered with respect to the patient support deck and the plurality of coupling members. At least one of the four rails includes a gate that can pivot about a pivot axis. The gate is configured to be released and locked along the pivot axis.
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