Beds – With means for relocating an invalid – Horizontally sliding patient support surface
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-24
2011-05-24
Santos, Robert G (Department: 3673)
Beds
With means for relocating an invalid
Horizontally sliding patient support surface
C005S08110R, C005S089100, C002S102000, C002S069000, C182S003000, C297S484000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07945975
ABSTRACT:
An improved device for assisting a caregiver in lifting and moving a patient. The device comprises a unitary garment member having a front panel section, a rear panel section and an interconnecting central or middle panel section. The device further includes a plurality of integral, reinforced support straps that enhance the structural integrity of the garment member. The rear panel section includes two flap portions extending laterally on opposing sides of the rear panel section. The two flap portions can be pulled forward and attached to the front panel section whereby the device becomes a vest-type garment that completely surrounds the patient's torso. The improved patient assistance device includes a plurality of strategically positioned hand holds, which provide enhanced leverage enabling a caregiver to more easily assist a patient wearing the device to move from one position to another.
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Clifford Phillip A.
Thomas John A.
Carstens David W.
Carstens & Cahoon LLP
Degenfelder Jeffrey G.
Santos Robert G
SDS Medical Supply LLC
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