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Method for weighing an ambulance cot by supporting it on a scale by two wheels and a kickstand

US7612301B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 2008
Grant dateNov 3, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G1/0567
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of weighing a patient on a platform scale comprising carrying the patient upon an ambulance cot having first and second pairs of wheels, and a kickstand having a lowered position and a raised position, wherein the kickstand in the lowered position lifts only the first pair of wheels of the ambulance cot in the air; and then supporting the ambulance cot on the platform scale with the second pair of wheels and said kickstand.

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