Portable lifting apparatus and method

Details Portable lifting apparatus and method Portable lifting apparatus and method

1991-05-08

1992-04-28

Trettel, Michael F.

Beds

With means for relocating an invalid

With a hoisting, lifting, elevating, or raising device

5 891, 5611, 5620, A61G 700

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051075547

ABSTRACT:
A portable lifting apparatus and method having a pair of oppositely positioned end pieces to which are attached lifting devices. A support is attached between the end pieces upon which an individual rests. The support contains at least one access opening so that access for a bed pan, for airing bed sores, for changing bandages and linen, is provided. Further, a leveling device is attached to the support for maintaining the support in a level position as the patient is lifted and lowered above the bed. The end pieces may be attached to any existing bed in a hospital or nursing home or elsewhere and the support is conformed to the size and dimension of the bed to which it is attached. The device is remotely operable and, if the patient is capable, may actually be operated by the patient so as to enable the patient to raise and lower himself above the bed for use of a bed pan, and so forth.

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