Beds – With means for relocating an invalid – Horizontally sliding patient support surface
Patent
1988-09-28
1990-07-31
Trettel, Michael F.
Beds
With means for relocating an invalid
Horizontally sliding patient support surface
5 83, 5 87, A61G 710
Patent
active
049440560
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus are provided for transporting a disabled person in a carrying means. One embodiment of the apparatus includes a dual-track structure for supporting a hoist and trolley which are controlled by the disabled person. In a further embodiment, the structure is designed to be supported by a floor and ceiling together, or by a floor alone, and is adjustable to accommodate rooms of different dimensions. A still further embodiment of the invention includes mechanical and electronic safety means for the hoist which senses a malfunction and provides an appropriate response thereto, such as sounding an alarm and/or lowering the hoist at a specific pre-programmed location and at a controlled descent rate. The embodiments may be used independently or in concert in accordance with the invention. One method of the invention comprises transporting the disabled person utilizing the dual-track structure controlled by the disabled person. Another method comprises utilizing the structure supported by a floor and ceiling togther, and still another method comprises providing safety for the disabled person being transported by sensing a malfunction and providing an appropriate response to the malfunction. The methods may be used independently or together.
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Broyden Robert H.
Dayton David W.
Dearstyne Robert C.
Gephart Randall J.
Magner Joseph L.
Dunn Michael L.
Simpson Robert P.
The Research Foundation of State University of NY
Trettel Michael F.
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