Beds – With means for relocating an invalid – Horizontally sliding patient support surface
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-09
2009-12-01
Trettel, Michael (Department: 3673)
Beds
With means for relocating an invalid
Horizontally sliding patient support surface
C005S089100, C005S627000, C294S140000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07624458
ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, the invention is a personal transport device comprising a back support and two leg flaps extending from a bottom edge of the back support. The leg flaps are configured to cross under and support a thigh region of a person. Two upper handles are located on the back support and two lower handles are located on a leg flap. Another embodiment of the invention is a method of lifting a person using a personal transport device.
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Faegre & Benson LLP
Trettel Michael
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