Patient lift and transfer device and method
US7328467B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2200/52
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In a lift and transfer device and method, a patient support assembly supported on a lift on a wheeled platform includes a main support arm pivoted to the lift. First and second transversely extending support arms respectively carrying a back support section and a leg support are cantilevered from the main support arm. The main support arm is positioned for lifting the patient from a bed. The main support arm is rotated from a first to a second angular position for lowering a patient to a wheelchair. First and second pivot arms each have an upper end pivotally supported to the back support section and a lower end having a torso grip pad positioned adjacent one side of the patient. Horizontal force applied by each torso grip pad and friction provide patient support. Further device forms are provided for bariatric patients and for use with other types of lifts.
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