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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8024824 | Person lifting apparatus and method The present disclosure provides for individuals who may otherwise have trouble lifting themselves from the floor after a fall. Using the teachings of the present disclosure, such individuals may autonomously regain their footing, without the necessity of calling par... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7930775 | Rotary gantry crane system The inventive rotating gantry system consists of a welded tubular track tube which establishes a circular overhead track under which the rotating gantry rotates. There is a longitudinal elongated beam or support bar which extends beyond the periphery of the rotating... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7434787 | Winch for raising and lowering persons The invention relates to a winch (6) for raising and lowering persons, of the type that comprises a housing with an attachment member (16), an electric motor (39) driving a reel (27), a lifting strap (7) connected to the reel for w... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7350247 | Hoisting device The present invention concerns a hoisting device including a hoisting module which is replaceably connected with a coupling arrangement for a trolley which is mounted in a ceiling-mounted rail arrangement, where the coupling arrangement is provided in two sections, ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7328467 | Patient lift and transfer device and method In a lift and transfer device and method, a patient support assembly supported on a lift on a wheeled platform includes a main support arm pivoted to the lift. First and second transversely extending support arms respectively carrying a back support section and a le... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7284745 | Portable raising and lowering device and equipment therefor A raising and lowering device, particularly suitable for incapacitated human or animal patients. The device includes a load carrying support having at least one elongated arm including a proximal end section and distal end section. The arm is pivotable on the device... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7275710 | Aircrew restraint system A mobile aircrew restraint system includes a track system and a trolley which runs along the track and carries a retractor which releases a webbing strap attached to a harness. The track is preferably an extruded or sectioned track which follows contours of an aircr... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7240621 | Personal lift device A personal lift device is disclosed having a motor having an output shaft. A gearing system is operatively connected to the output shaft for increasing torque. A strap for suspending a weight is wound onto a spool and rotating the spool extends and retracts the stra... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7237491 | Variable function person transportation system(s) A winch assembly comprising a) a person lowering and raising winch component attached to a carriage component, the carriage component being configured for coupling to a carriage track of an overhead support for displacement thereof along the carriage track | 07/03/2007 |
| 7159772 | Apparatus and method for mounting an RF tag on a conveyor trolley A system for mounting an RF tag to a conveyor trolley wherein the tag is embedded in a block of material shaped to fit within an annular recess formed between the hub and outer rim of the trolley wheel. The shaped block is secured to the wheel. ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7114203 | Lateral transfer accessory A lateral transfer accessory (LTA) expands the capabilities of overhead ceiling lifts(OCLs). The accessory includes passive mechanical components requiring no electrical power supply or batteries. The accessory is powered by the OCL. In a particular embodiment, the ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7097157 | Modular adjustable hoist A modular adjustable hoist has a winch and a cable for hoisting an object. An electric motor is coupled to the winch for winding and unwinding the cable. An adjustable frame is used for securing the winch to a support or in a free standing position. The support can ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7077416 | Locomotion device for physically disabled persons A locomotion device for physically disabled persons, comprising: a chassis (10) mounted onto a pair of rear wheels (11) and a pair of front swiveling wheels (12); a seat frame (20) frontally articulated to the chassis (10), so as t... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7062804 | Patient movement system, method, and apparatus A patient movement system comprises a rotatable section coupled to a frame that moves in a horizontal plane. A hoist assembly is coupled to the rotatable section and spins relative to the rotatable section. The hoist assembly may be positioned by the rotatable secti... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7021424 | Support platform A support platform with a first and second bracket. The brackets each have first, second, and third sleeves. A cross member is inserted into and extends between the first sleeves of the brackets. Leg members are slidably inserted into and extend from the second and ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7013511 | Patient bed The invention relates to a patient bed having a frame (1) for supporting a mattress (3). To enable the insertion of an X-ray detector (9), it is proposed in accordance with the invention that a tensioning device (5a, 5b | 03/21/2006 |
| 7003819 | Patient-positioning device This invention is a device for translatably positioning a patient along a bed. The device has a motor connected to a series of pulleys. A corresponding series of straps are attached at one end to a respective pulley and at the other end to a bed sheet. As the pulley... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6957859 | Chair for a person lift A chair for transporting a person from a first location to a second location along a rail in response to an input provided to a control for a hoist and motorized conveyor by the person. The chair includes first and second seat portions that are pivotally attached to... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6944896 | Line voltage compensation system for power chair An apparatus, method and program product position a powered examination chair at a constant, desired speed despite fluctuations line voltage. A power signal supplied to an actuating motor of the chair is apportioned according to the line voltage supplied to the chai... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6934980 | Patient transfer system A system to facilitate the transfer of a patient between a chair and a bed or other device. The system includes a chair and a transfer bridge interchangeably securable to either side of the chair. The top surface of the transfer bridge is positioned at substantially... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6742206 | Nurse robot A nurse robot has a stand and a supporting assembly. The supporting assembly is mounted on the stand and has a seat, a backrest, a leg plate, step plate, a first driving device and a second driving device. The seat is attached to the stand. The backrest is pivotally... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6711759 | Transfer system for an invalid patient The invention is directed to an invalid patient transport system from point A to point B. The system is suspended from a ceiling and can move relative thereto in a first movement The system has a second movement to be able to turn relative to the ceiling in differen... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6557189 | Invalid positioning device An invalid positioning device comprising a support structure, a lifting element which is angularly displaceable about a main horizontal axis relative to the support structure, and a power operated mechanism for pivoting the lifting element about the the m... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6532607 | Body lift A movement system for moving a person. In at least certain aspects, the system has a power apparatus and primary line apparatus connected to the power apparatus. The power apparatus selectively moves or plays out and takes in the primary line apparatus. O... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6533135 | Portable lifting frame A portable lifting frame comprises an elongate track provided with a bogie movable there along. The bogie is adapted to accept a lifting device. An elongate support is provided for the track wherein the track and support are made up of two or more cojoini... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6389618 | Movement aid A movement aid suitable for use by disabled persons comprises a track, a trolley moveable along the track, a handle suspended from the trolley and a braking system for controlling and stopping movement of the trolley along the track.... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6349436 | Operating apparatus comprising an operating support post with a detachable operating table top An operating apparatus comprises an operating table with an operating support post, an operating table top and means for detachably fastening said operating table top to said operating support post, an anesthesis station and an examining station located a... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6329612 | Invalid hoists An invalid hoist comprises a mast, a lifting arm which can be raised and lowered by telescopically extending and retracting the mast and/or by raising and lowering a carriage, which may support the lifting arm, relative to the mast, and a load cell on the... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6321398 | Multipurpose body-turn-over apparatus A multipurpose body-turn-over apparatus mainly including an elevator, a driving mechanism, ropes, a net, suspension fittings, a vibrator, and a controller. The controller sets operating time and speed, and time pause at reverse of the apparatus, and the e... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6098216 | Convertible patient transport apparatus and method of transporting a patient A convertible patient transport apparatus includes a frame assembly adapted for supporting a patient. A plurality of bent pivot legs are attached to the frame assembly and mounted on respective wheels for rolling movement of the transport apparatus over a... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6085368 | Person lowering and raising winch assembly A device is provided for a system for displacing (e.g. lifting, transporting, lowering, etc.) persons between various positions or areas such as for example between a bed and a chair, a bed and a bathroom etc. The device comprises a winch assembly whereby... | 07/11/2000 |
| 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 |
| 6035465 | Patient lifting and support system Patient support apparatus comprising a patient support assembly, a winch for vertically displacing the patient support assembly, yieldable force application apparatus operative to apply a restraining force to the patient support assembly, and a displaceme... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6026523 | Storable patient lift and transfer apparatus A portable lifting apparatus for lifting and transferring of patients for use in combination with a sling or the like support. Separate motors are provided for control of up and down movement of the lifting arm, clockwise and counter-clockwise rotation of... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6006377 | Patient carrying device The object of the present invention is to provide a patient carrying device so adapted as to allow the patient take a comfortable posture or to freely carry the patient between the bed and the toilet, the bath-tub or otherwise desired locations. The patie... | 12/28/1999 |
| 6006376 | Patient lifting and transport apparatus and method A convertible patient lifting and transport apparatus includes a frame assembly mounted on wheels and adapted for rolling movement over a supporting surface. The frame assembly defines a patient carriage zone for being occupied by a patient above the supp... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5946748 | Multipurpose body-turn-over apparatus Disclosed is a multipurpose body-turn-over apparatus mainly including an elevator support, a cantilever elevator fixed to the elevator support, a driving mechanism mounted on the cantilever elevator, and a controller for setting operating time and speed, ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5892180 | Patient hoist and scale A patient hoist having a base, a load sensor mounted to the base and a mast assembly including an elevation arm and a body support member extending from the load sensor. The patient hoist is used to determine a patient's weight while the patient is assist... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5754992 | Lifting frame A frame, sling and hammock is disclosed to be used with a lifting device to support an incapacitated person in an elevated horizontal position as discussed. The device comprises a hanger to connect to a crane, first and second frames cantilevered from the... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5673443 | Apparatus for turning a patient in bed An apparatus for periodically turning a patient from side to side in a bed includes a pull sheet portion having first and second lateral edges, with a plurality of first straps connected to the first edge, and a plurality of second straps connected to the... | 10/07/1997 |
