Slide and swivel transfer bench and method
US9468573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G7/1059
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mechanism for moving into and out of an enclosure having in wall has a support having a first column for disposal inside of the enclosure on a first side of the wall and a second column for disposal outside of the enclosure on a second side of the wall. A platform for straddling the wall is disposed on the support. A seat is slidingly and rotatably arranged on the platform and has a first position on the platform for loading, a second position for allowing the user to lift a leg, and a third position wherein the user is in position for washing. A lock is disposed between the seat and the platform for locking or unlocking the seat in each of the first, second and third positions.
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