Universal patient lifting frame
US8402576B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2205/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a patient lifting frame for use with an invalid hoist for lifting and supporting an invalid patient. Such a lifting frame can be used in conjunction with a wheeled or overhead mechanical or electrical hoist unit, to assist nursing staff, healthcare staff or carers in lifting and moving disabled patients. This lifting frame may also be used in many different areas to carry able bodied people in safety for operations such as air sea rescue service.
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