Wheeled patient stretcher with attendant platforms
US6766547B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G1/0562
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wheeled patient support assembly that allows a patient and at least one medical attendant to be moved while the medical attendant(s) administer medical treatment to the patient comprising a patient support surface, rolling mechanisms or other means for moving the assembly over the floor, at least one attendant support platform(s) built into or connected with the assembly and constructed to support the weight of one or more attendant(s) and being positioned so the attendant(s) can safely stand on the platform section(s) and treat the patient while the assembly is being moved, and including safety railings to prevent the attendant(s) from falling off the assembly. Further, the assembly is designed and constructed to be stable to prevent it from tipping, leaning or becoming unstable while in use. The object of the invention is to allow a patient to be moved simultaneously while emergency medical care is administered.
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