Apparatus to assist the disabled

Details Apparatus to assist the disabled Apparatus to assist the disabled

1985-01-22

1986-12-09

Smith, Gary L.

Beds

With means for relocating an invalid

With a hoisting, lifting, elevating, or raising device

5 85, 5 89, A61G 710

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046271198

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is apparatus to assist the disabled comprising a cradle assembly made of flexible support material suspended by first and second elongate, independently adjustable pairs of support members suspended from a pair of horizontal support rails. The support members connect to the cradle at spaced-apart head and foot lifting points and are mounted for sliding movement along the rails. A control for adjusting the length of the respective pairs of support members enable the disabled person to be lifted into a sitting or prone position above a bed and to be transferred comfortably to a wheelchair.

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