Patient lifting device
US8656529B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G7/1048
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An open base patient lifting machine has generally upwardly extending first and second masts. There is a space between the lower end portion of the second mast. A patient support extends forwardly from the upper portion of the frame. A base at the lower portion of the frame supports the frame. The base has a forwardly extending first leg that is pivotably coupled to the lower end of the first mast about a vertical first axis. An opposed outer end portion of the first leg is positioned forwardly of the first mast. A second leg extends generally forwardly from the second mast. The second leg is pivotably coupled to the lower end portion of second mast about a vertical second axis. A portion of the second leg is positioned forwardly of the second mast. The legs are pivotable about their axes towards and away from each other.
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