Method of unloading an ambulance cot into an ambulance
US7540547B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G3/0891
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ambulance cot loading and unloading device which utilizes an elongate guide track configured for mounting to a floor surface of a cargo area on the ambulance. A trolley is supported for movement relative to the guide track and has an elongate boom. The ambulance cot has a powered collapsible and extendable base and a patient support deck mounted on the base. A connection mechanism is provided on the trolley and the ambulance cot which is configured to interconnect and securely hold the ambulance cot on the trolley.
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