Beds – With means for relocating an invalid – With a hoisting – lifting – elevating – or raising device
Patent
1991-12-02
1992-11-10
Grosz, Alexander
Beds
With means for relocating an invalid
With a hoisting, lifting, elevating, or raising device
5 811, 5612, 5928, 5 841, A61G 710
Patent
active
051612674
ABSTRACT:
An invalid patient lifting and turning apparatus which includes an open framework for being positioned above a bed, an elevator supported by the open framework and a patient support straps for being positioned on a mattress of the bed underneath the patient and remaining underneath the patient at all times. The straps are removable and replaceable for extending laterally from side-to-side along the length of the patient for supporting the patient's head, trunk and legs. Connecting straps are provided for connecting the patient support straps and the elevator thereby permitting the patient support straps to lift the patient above the mattress surface for cleaning and bed-linen changing. A patient turning apparatus is provided for being connected to the elevator for turning the patient from side-to-side in the bed.
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Grosz Alexander
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