Patient transport apparatus
US7716759B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G5/1059
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient transport apparatus. The patient transport apparatus of the present invention is articulated and sized to fit between the body and the open door of virtually all vehicles. Further, the patient transport apparatus uses a height-adjustable seat that is aligned with the vehicle seat to allow for simplified extraction of the patient from the vehicle. The height-adjustable seat lowers to just above ground height making the recovery of a fallen patient easier. A set of casters allows omni-directional travel of the patient transport apparatus for precise placement and a pair of primary motion wheels makes linear travel easier while providing a turning radius substantially approaching zero.
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