Stretcher having hand actuated caster braking apparatus

Details Stretcher having hand actuated caster braking apparatus Stretcher having hand actuated caster braking apparatus

2007-01-11

2010-10-12

Morano, S. Joseph (Department: 3618)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Stable vehicles, handle-propelled

C280S079110, C188S029000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07810822

ABSTRACT:
A patient support apparatus includes a frame, a plurality of casters coupled to the frame, and a push handle that is coupled to the frame and that is gripable to maneuver the patient support apparatus along a floor. The patient support apparatus also has a brake handle that is coupled to the push handle and that is movable to brake at least one of the casters.

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