Patient transfer assist device

Details Patient transfer assist device Patient transfer assist device

1996-07-15

1998-01-27

Trettel, Michael F.

Beds

With means for relocating an invalid

Horizontally sliding patient support surface

5 891, A61G 710

Patent

active

057110441

ABSTRACT:
A person transfer assist device is provided for use to help a person transfer from a sitting position to a standing position and from a standing position to a sitting position which comprises: a) a pad for fitting around the lower back and waist of a person to be assisted; b) a grip bar having a length sufficient to enable an attendant and the person to be assisted to grip the bar during use of the device; and c) a strap secured to the pad and to the grip bar, the strap having a sufficient length so as to enable an attendant to stand before a person to be assisted and to pull such a person from a sitting position to a standing position, or to lower such a person from a standing position to a sitting position, while maintaining an upright posture. A waist strap may be provided to attach the pad around the lower back and waist of the person requiring assistance.

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