Beds – With means for relocating an invalid – Horizontally sliding patient support surface
Patent
1987-10-09
1989-01-10
Smith, Gary L.
Beds
With means for relocating an invalid
Horizontally sliding patient support surface
5 81B, 5 81C, A61G 708
Patent
active
047963131
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus used in conjunction with a bed and having rollers and a transfer sheet to transport a patient over the bed and partially onto a horizontal seat of a wheelchair. The patient is then raised to a normal seated position, without requiring any effort on the part of the patient. The patient can also be transported to a sitting position at the end of the bed, or to a standing position on the floor. The apparatus is arranged for installation on existing hospital or home-type beds so that a patient can be comfortably transported to a seated position on a wheelchair, commode, surface, or to a seated or standing position at the end of the bed.
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patent: 805805 (1905-11-01), Loose
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Chubb Charles F.
DiMatteo Paul
Senator Stewart
Fogiel Max
Nova Technologies Inc.
Smith Gary L.
Trettel Michael F.
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