Beds – With means for relocating an invalid – With a hoisting – lifting – elevating – or raising device
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-13
2005-09-13
Trettel, Michael (Department: 3673)
Beds
With means for relocating an invalid
With a hoisting, lifting, elevating, or raising device
C297S344120
Reexamination Certificate
active
06941595
ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses a portable lift seat to raise or lower a physically challenged user from a position on the floor to a standard height seated position or to a near standing position or vice versa. The lifting and lowering mechanism includes a seat with a rigid bottom supported by a seat support means which is attached to a lifting column standing upon a base fame. The lifting column is powered by an electric motor which may be controlled with a handheld control device. Alternatively, the lifting column may be powered by a manual crank. The base unit is equipped with wheels which engage for portability.
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Trettel Michael
Williamson George L.
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