Medical evacuation patient support pallet
US6923606B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D2011/0092
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides a reconfigurable patient support pallet system for transporting patients on litters. The patient support pallet system includes a pallet mounted to the floor of a vehicle. The pallet has a plurality of track rails and attachment points for attaching a litter stanchion set, capable of holding a patient in a litter, and/or for attaching a seat to the surface of the pallet. The pallet also includes a plurality of pallet lips and cargo rings on the periphery which provide locations to attach one or more pallet extensions, pallet spacers and/or pallet ramps to increase the usable surface area of a pallet, as well as facilitate safe passage on, off and between pallets by reducing tripping hazards inherent in cargo aircraft.
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