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Lifting and transporting device for wheeled objects including hospital beds

US9913771B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2012
Grant dateMar 13, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62B2202/90
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a lifting and transporting device. The device of the invention is useful for lifting and moving any object which has a pair of spaced apart wheels but is particularly adapted for the lifting and transporting of hospital beds. The bed lifter includes an improved means of engaging a bed and supporting the load of the bed or bed/patient combination during lifting and transportation by engaging the bed wheels and not the bed frame.

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