Hospital bed power-assist
US6871714B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62B2207/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention, in one embodiment, is a device for moving a hospital bed. The device comprises a body, a motor driven wheel coupled to the body, and a hitch coupled to the body and adapted for engaging the hospital bed. Finally, the present invention, in yet another embodiment, is a method for moving a hospital bed with a motorized device. The method comprises maneuvering the device into position next to the hospital bed, hitching the device to the hospital bed, and moving the hospital bed with the device.
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