Patient lift with adjustable knee pads and sling hooks
US8250687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G7/1078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for lifting and transporting patients. The apparatus may include a base frame, a central frame, a knee pad, and a boom configured to pivot relative to the central frame. The knee pad may have a guide and a rail configured to travel within the guide to allow positioning and adjustment of the knee pad relative to the central frame. The guide may be configured to selectively secure the rail at any location within an adjustment range of the knee pad. The boom may have at least one hook portion for attachment of a device for holding the patient during lifting. The hook portion may include a hook formed from a curved portion of a central member and a clip attached to the curved portion and movable between a closed position and an open position.
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