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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7690056 | Stretcher supporter for a storable patient lift and transfer device and method for doing the same A stretcher supporter, and a method of balancing a stretcher supporter for a patient lifting device, are disclosed. The stretcher supporter includes an open frame, wherein said open frame provides for secure attachment of a stretcher to said open frame and an adjust... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7591030 | Patient transfer device A retractor assembly for engaging a sheet on which a patient is disposed includes a transverse member and a pair of tethers coupled to the transverse member and extending from the transverse member for coupling to a winding assembly. A pair of sheet clamps are mount... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7346941 | Bariatric patient lift apparatus As the obesity rate climbs nationwide, obese and morbidly obese patients will continue to pose special lifting challenges to the healthcare industry. Obesity among American adults has nearly doubled during the past two decades. One in 80 men weights >300 pounds and ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7293303 | Method and device for repositioning patient in bed with safety features The invention described is a device and method for repositioning a patient in a bed. Bedding material positioned underneath the patient is wound by a ratchet system and a crossbeam that allows for the patient to be repositioned when the bedding material is drawn aro... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7249387 | Invalid hoist An invalid hoist comprises a support 10, an arm 12 pivotally connected to the support 10, drive means for driving the arm 12 for pivotal movement relative to the support 10, and brake means 18 independent of the drive means ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7086103 | Rotating bed with improved stability A rotating bed is provided that has a base with a mattress frame supported for rotation about a vertical axis. The mattress frame is divided into sections and can be converted into a chair-like configuration in one rotational position. In order to increase the stabi... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7073220 | Bed siderail having a latch A patient support including a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and siderails supported by the frame. A latch member is configured to prevent vertical movement of the siderail. A latch position indicator is configured to provide an indication of the position... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7025218 | Billboard advertising copy hoist system A hoist system can be used to raise articles. The hoist system can include a composite pole member having a bend, a mounting structure attachable to the composite pole member and a winch assembly. The winch assembly has at least one component attached to the pole. T... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7014172 | Electric hoist The present invention is to provide an electric hoist using a suspended electric winch that maintains a horizontal posture in any cargo handling operation. A hoist in one aspect includes a winch including a drum axially connected to a drive shaft of a motor, a suspe... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6772456 | Portable device for patient pullup, rollover, and transfer and methods thereof This invention relates to portable devices and their methods of use, which assist in moving patients positioned on beds, gurneys, or other such patient supports. More particularly, the invention relates to portable devices and their methods of use, which enable a si... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6668396 | Turning mechanism for a patient confined to a bed A turning mechanism for a patient confined to a bed includes two movable frames, and two adjusting members connected to respective frames for moving the frames between a horizontal position and a tilted position. A sheet is connected to elongated rods of ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6378148 | Patient transfer system A patient transfer system is provided which enables a single operator to transfer a patient from a first horizontal surface to a second horizontal surface. The transfer is accomplished with minimal risk of injury to the operator and patient. The patient t... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6357064 | Assist device for disabled persons A device for assisting a disabled person to rise from a bed to a standing position is provided by the invention. The device includes a planar base with a plurality of casters attached to its bottom surface to enable rolling movement of the device across a... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6349433 | Assembly of a bed and an apparatus for movement support for a person when moving into or out of a bed Assembly of a bed or similar support and an apparatus for movement support for a person moving into or out of the bed/support. The apparatus has a base part and at least one swivelling arm that is pivotable relative to the base pad about an axis of rotati... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6332232 | Portable easy lifting device The combination of an article of furniture, having a lateral support or frame member, and a portable easy lifting device, especially for seniors and those physically challenged, adjustably secured to the lateral support or frame member. The lifting device... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6282734 | Portable patient moving device A portable patient moving device which is detachably connected to a bed frame. A first and a second detachable bearing support is connected to the bed frame, and supports near the head end thereof a shaft for rotation. A plurality of straps have one end c... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6049923 | Lift for lifting and lowering body The present invention provides a lift which can stop at any height upon lifting and lowering a body. The lift of the present invention for lifting and lowering the body is provided with a rotating portion including a winding reel for winding a string, a f... | 04/18/2000 |
| 5918328 | Bed attached swivel socket crane lift assembly A bedside swivel device is presently disclosed for assisting individuals with physical impairments to maneuver themselves in and out of bed. The bedside swivel device is a swivel socket attached to the side of the bed and is constructed to accommodate var... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5890238 | Patient transfer systems The invention includes several devices for readily transferring patients from one platform to another by one attendant. A first system of horizontal transfer of patients is adapted to use existing transfer sheets and cart appropriately modified. A transfe... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5787515 | Assist device for use with seating means such as commode, chair and the like The assist device comprises a gate rotatable about a horizontal axis and attached to a vertical frame, which forms a protective enclosure around an infirm person when wishing to sit down or rise from a seat. The vertical frame is connected to a base which... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5737781 | Patient transfer system The invention includes several novel devices for transferring patients. A first system of horizontal transfer of patients is adapted to use existing transfer sheets and cart appropriately modified. The sheet is attached to a clamping device that has a rel... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5651149 | Apparatus for moving disabled persons Apparatus and method for transferring disabled persons horizontally on a slider (11) from a first supporting surface to an adjacent supporting surface by using a cable winch (10) to apply tension to a cable (15) to drag the slider (11) (and the person the... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5406658 | Lifting and transfer system for a patient A lifting and transfer system for a patient includes a bed with a body portion, a patient-supporting portion and a raising device for raising, lowering and inclining the patient-supporting portion. A support frame includes an essentially vertically extend... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5390380 | Stabilised bed with hoist A bed having a lifting apparatus for raising and lowering an object, such as a person, onto and off the bed, and a stabilizing leg for stabilizing the bed against transverse tipping forced induced by the operation of the lifting apparatus. The lifting app... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5239713 | Hospital bed The present inventions relates generally to a hospital bed which is secured to a vertical wall structure and which supports a patient. The apparatus includes a support frame, a transfer underlay, means for suspending the transfer underlay and means for ad... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5235712 | Apparatus for bathing a patient confined to a bed An invalid patient lifting and turning apparatus which includes an open framework for being positioned above a bed, an elevator supported by the open framework and a patient support straps for being positioned on a mattress of the bed underneath the patie... | 08/17/1993 |
| 5161267 | Method for lifting and turning a patient confined to a bed An invalid patient lifting and turning apparatus which includes an open framework for being positioned above a bed, an elevator supported by the open framework and a patient support straps for being positioned on a mattress of the bed underneath the patie... | 11/10/1992 |
| 5107554 | Portable lifting apparatus and method 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 ... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5068931 | Apparatus for lifting and turning a patient confined to a bed An invalid patient lifting and turning apparatus which includes an open framework for being positioned above a bed, an elevator supported by the open framework and a patient support straps for being positioned on a mattress of the bed underneath the patie... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5005233 | Apparatus for transferring patients The invention relates to an apparatus for transferring patients. The apparatus comprises an elongate support frame (1), which is connected to a bed (2); a couch (3) for the patient; and transfer means for transferring the patient on the couch (3), support... | 04/09/1991 |
| 4887325 | Patient positioning apparatus A Patient Positioning Apparatus comprises a hoist and pulley assembly suspended on a frame above a bed, and connectable through adjustable straps and clamping means to a sling which is positioned under the patient. When the rope connected to the hoist and... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4885810 | Articulated litter for hydrotherapy An articulated liter is disclosed for assisting disabled patients in getting in and out of hydrotherapeutic pools. The litter moves progressively from a chair-like position for the patient to sit on, to a horizontal position in which the patient is suppor... | 12/12/1989 |
| 4847930 | Raising device for attachment to hospital beds A raising device for attachment to hospital beds consists of an oval tube mounted in a support and which can be rotated and locked in any desired position of rotation, on whose upper free end a handgrip is arranged by which the patient can pull himself up... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4837874 | Person lifting device A beam contained in a horizontal plane and suspended by a frame equipped with a lift and column on a vertical axis, with rotation of the beam in said horizontal plane, and equipped with at least one C-shaped body handling tong and preferably a plurality t... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4509785 | Apparatus for moving an individual There is described an apparatus for moving an individual, which is comprised of two arms bearing supporting members, which are so shaped as to grip the individual to be moved underneath the armpits and sidewise partly about the thorax.... | 04/09/1985 |
| 4507814 | Patient lift A patient lift device of the type primarily intended for use in combination with a bed having opposing side rails and a mattress therebetween wherein the lift device comprises a continuous length of strapping, or web material. A first end of the strap is ... | 04/02/1985 |
| 4397051 | Apparatus for lifting a human being An apparatus useful for lifting a human being from a surface comprising a stretcher adapted to be placed between the human being and the surface; a first motive system associated with a first side end of the stretcher and capable of lifting or lowering th... | 08/09/1983 |
| 4285079 | Apparatus for raising and lowering the mattress of a crib A crib having a main frame, a generally horizontal mattress support, and a mattress carried by the support. The mattress and support can be raised and lowered within the main frame by flexible hoist members attached to a winding bar that is rotatably jour... | 08/25/1981 |
| 4253207 | Bed supportable patient helper A knock-down invalid bed having a main frame supported at its ends by head boards and separable into two halves at its mid-length. Attached to each half are pivoting sections of a pair of tubular mattress-supporting subframes adjustable to support a patie... | 03/03/1981 |
| 4194253 | Person-lifting device A lifting device for a person confined to a bed, including a vertically movable lifting element in the shape of a stiff yoke to extend transversely of the person, the yoke having a neck portion to extend above the person and ending in two opposite spaced ... | 03/25/1980 |
