Beds – With means for relocating an invalid – Horizontally sliding patient support surface
Patent
1995-02-15
1996-04-16
Trettel, Michael F.
Beds
With means for relocating an invalid
Horizontally sliding patient support surface
55071, 5602, A61C 710
Patent
active
055070442
ABSTRACT:
A turn stand is disclosed for moving an individual who has physical impairments but can support himself in a standing position for a short time. The turn stand is utilized for moving the individual from one location to an adjacent location, for example, from a bed to a wheelchair, and comprises a base member disposed on a floor surface and a platform secured superjacent to the base member which is capable of selective rotation with respect to the base member and upon which the individual stands. A ball bearing swivel is attached to the base member and is also secured subjacent to the platform for permitting selective rotation of the platform relative to the base member. An upright pole is attached to the platform and terminates at a pair of handles which can be gripped by the individual so that the individual can support himself on the platform during the transfer or movement from one location to another. A brake assembly is disposed within the pole and includes a brake mechanism which selectively engages or disengages the base member when the individual, or an assisting person, manually pushes down on either of a pair of brake handles pivotally mounted at the upper end of the pole. The turn stand can also include a mechanical driving unit to selectively rotate the platform and a load cell to register the individual's weight while standing upon the platform.
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Williamson Lester H.
Williamson Marsha K.
Atwell George C.
Trettel Michael F.
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