System and method for transferring patients
US8782826B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/46
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for transferring an object from a first surface to a second surface that includes a housing dimensioned to span a distance between the first surface and the second surface, a first elongated roller positioned along a first edge of the housing, and a second elongated roller positioned along a second edge of the housing. A continuous belt is positioned in conveying relation with respect to the first roller and the second roller. A portion of the continuous belt conveys an object while another portion of the continuous belt passes through the housing. The continuous belt does not touch the first or second surface. A support structure having at least one portion positioned within the continuous belt is connected to a first end and a second end of the housing.
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