Biomechanically advantageous patient transfer device
US7614102B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G1/048
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, the present invention is a biomechanically advantageous patient transfer device. One embodiment of a patient transfer device includes a body configured for supporting a patient thereon, a plurality of flanges coupled to the body and extending outward therefrom, and a plurality of handles configured for allowing the patient transfer device to be lifted, at least one handle being formed in each flange.
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