181 |
Canopy System for an Emergency Gurney |
US14032933 |
2013-09-20 |
US20140090680A1 |
2014-04-03 |
Leilani REIS |
The canopy system for an emergency gurney includes a gurney and a canopy, where the canopy is attached to the gurney by a left and right attachment mechanism so that the patient facial area can be covered with the canopy. The canopy can be adjustably positioned in a fully stowed position and a fully deployed position through a pivoting mechanism of the canopy system for an emergency gurney. The pivoting mechanism enables the canopy to move in between the fully stowed position and the fully deployed position so that the emergency personals are able to attend the patient while protecting the patient from the inclement weather and/or the hostile environmental conditions. |
182 |
Steerable ultra-low patient bed |
US10548410 |
2004-03-10 |
US08381330B2 |
2013-02-26 |
Donald Roussy; George Roussy |
A steerable ultra-low patient bed that incorporates a means for maintaining verticality of the caster stem at all height positions of the bed and a means for selectively locking the caster assemblies of the bed in a desired locking position. The means for selectively locking the caster assemblies may be actuated from either end of the bed using a central actuation mechanism. The bed according to the present invention has legs that are pivotally and translatably attached at their upper end to a frame of the bed and caster support members that are longitudinally aligned with the bed pivotally attached to the lower end of each leg. The caster support members each have a single caster assembly attached thereto. The means for maintaining verticality of the caster stem incorporates a constraint means that urges the caster support member in a direction of rotation opposite to that of the leg during adjustment of the height of the bed. |
183 |
Combination ambulance cot and chair |
US11344878 |
2006-02-01 |
US08104121B2 |
2012-01-31 |
Elroy Edwin Bourgraf; Irvin Pollock |
A combination ambulance cot and chair is disclosed. The invention includes a support frame, and a segmented patient support pivotally mounted to the support frame for movement at least between a chair position and a fully-reclined position. The segmented patient support has a seat segment. A securing device is connected functionally to the support frame and the seat segment, and configured to releasably secure the combination ambulance cot and chair in at least the fully-reclined position. |
184 |
SELECTIVELY POWERED AMBULATORY STRETCHER CHAIR |
US12774988 |
2010-05-06 |
US20110272200A1 |
2011-11-10 |
Timothy A. Clapp; Richard E. Cole, JR.; Zackary D. McKee; Robert E. Herchick; Michael E. Maske |
A selectively powered ambulatory stretcher chair has a bifurcated articulating base of free-wheeling casters at each of the corners thereof, with motor driven wheels on a transaxle interposed therebetween. Articulation of the bifurcated base causes deployment and retraction of the drive wheels to allow use of the stretcher chair in both a manual and power-driven mode, while ensuring stability in both. A u-shaped positionable bar is pivotally connected to a back of the stretcher chair and maintains a control box within a tight range of positions as the chair of the stretcher chair assembly translates between upright and horizontal positions. The back of the stretcher chair is of a radiolucent material, accommodating medical procedures in the stretcher chair in a broad range of positions. |
185 |
Structure of wheelchair that is convertible into push-cot |
US12003165 |
2007-12-20 |
US07918473B2 |
2011-04-05 |
Meei-Huei Yao |
A wheelchair is constructed to be convertible into a push-cot. The wheelchair includes a main chassis and front and rear chassis that are removably received in the main chassis and are extendable in frontward and rearward directions. A reclining back frame is rotatably mounted to the rear side of the main chassis and is in driving coupling with the rear chassis so that when the rear chassis is extended, the reclining back frame is moved from a substantially upright position to a horizontal position to convert the wheelchair to a push-cot. |
186 |
RAISING WHEELCHAIR CONVERTIBLE TO A STRETCHER |
US12669562 |
2007-07-18 |
US20100186163A1 |
2010-07-29 |
Miguel Angel Torrá Sorribes |
Raising wheelchair convertible to a stretcher, incorporating a seat, a backrest, foot-rests, arm-rests, a set of fixed back wheels, and another set of front directionally rotating wheels, and comprising a rolling base incorporating back wheels and front wheels; a raising upper frame, which in turn includes, at least, the seat, the backrest, and the foot-rests; as well as raising means for the upper frame; while the arm-rests are hinged to the upper frame so as to allow lateral folding thereof in order to create a stretcher in continuation with the seat. |
187 |
Body transfer system and method |
US12341744 |
2008-12-22 |
US07748062B2 |
2010-07-06 |
Christopher McNulty |
A body transfer system, includes a housing having a substantially planar top portion configured to support a body and having a substantially planar bottom portion; a bottom translation mechanism disposed at the bottom portion and configured to translate the system across a first surface upon which a body rests; and a top translation mechanism disposed at the top portion and configured to burrow the system between the first surface and the body as the bottom translation mechanism translates the first surface. A method of transferring a body is also included. |
188 |
Structure of wheelchair that is convertible into push-cot |
US12003165 |
2007-12-20 |
US20090160158A1 |
2009-06-25 |
Meei-Huei Yao |
A wheelchair is constructed to be convertible into a push-cot. The wheelchair includes a main chassis and front and rear chassis that are removably received in the main chassis and are extendable in frontward and rearward directions. A reclining back frame is rotatably mounted to the rear side of the main chassis and is in driving coupling with the rear chassis so that when the rear chassis is extended, the reclining back frame is moved from a substantially upright position to a horizontal position to convert the wheelchair to a push-cot. |
189 |
Foldable, portable trauma treatment and monitoring patient platform |
US11983566 |
2007-11-09 |
US20090119844A1 |
2009-05-14 |
Peter Andrew Barnett; Todd Douglas Kneale; Steven Bruce Alexander; Terrance Paul Domae |
There is provided a foldable, portable, trauma treatment and monitoring patient platform. The patient platform includes an upper housing body including a top surface and an upper patient support surface. The patient platform also includes a lower housing body including a rear surface and a lower patient support surface. The upper and lower patient support surfaces are cooperative to collectively support a patient. The lower housing and upper housing are in pivotal communication to enable selective articulation about a pivoting axis between a closed orientation and an open orientation. In the closed orientation, the upper patient support surface is substantially flush with the lower patient support surface. In the open orientation, the upper patient support surface and lower patient support surface are substantially co-planar. A bay capable of receiving at least one medical monitoring/treatment unit is located within at least one of the upper and lower housing bodies. |
190 |
Folding Chair Cot for Use with Emergency Vehicles |
US12117725 |
2008-05-08 |
US20080272629A1 |
2008-11-06 |
Nathan R. Walkingshaw; Tad Clark; Mark Wenzel |
A collapsible emergency vehicle chair cot that includes a support system and a movement system is described. The movement system is coupled to the support system and utilizes rotational movement to assist in moving the chair cot over a surface. The support system and movement system are configured to be collapsible to facilitate using the chair cot with an emergency vehicle. The chair cot may include at least two removable platforms for supporting a patient in a seated position. Furthermore, the chair cot may include one or more options for transporting equipment, including an equipment transport basket that may take the place of the removable platforms. |
191 |
Adjustable patient transport system |
US11209329 |
2005-08-23 |
US20070057542A1 |
2007-03-15 |
Eric Rush |
An adjustable patient transport system transports a patient in a comfortable, safe manner by allowing the operator to adjust the head support portion of the apparatus to suit the patient's height. The adjustable patient transport system broadly comprises a patient transport chair having an adjustable back comprising a seat portion, back portion, head support portion, rear leg portion, front leg portion, and material roller system. The back portion comprises an outer frame having a hollow insert and a cloth backing adapted to support a patient's back; the head support portion comprises an inner frame adapted to be received in the hollow insert of the outer frame. The head support portion further comprises a horizontal cross bar having adjustable support material fixedly attached thereto connecting to the material roller system. The adjustable patient transport system can be folded for convenient storage. |
192 |
Systems and methods for providing a backboard with a track |
US11254458 |
2005-10-20 |
US20060085910A1 |
2006-04-27 |
Nathan Walkingshaw |
A tracked backboard having a track system hingedly attached and handles for lifting one end of the backboard off of the ground. The track system, when unlocked from the backboard, pivots downward and remains on the terrain so as to provide traction throughout the length of the track. In one embodiment, the system is constructed so as to be long enough to span at least two stair treads to provide smooth transit down stairwells. The track system hinges freely to hug the terrain over which the backboard is traversing. A brake system is provided within the tracking system to slow the descent of the backboard. |
193 |
Personnel-supporting apparatus |
US10967583 |
2004-10-18 |
US20060082195A1 |
2006-04-20 |
Merwin Jiang |
A personnel-supporting apparatus includes a base. At least one rocker is installed on the base. A backrest is connected with the rocker. At least one rod includes a first end connected with the rocker and a second end. A stool device is pivotally connected with the second end of the rod and pivotally connected with the base. A toggle extends from the stool device. A link is pivotally connected with the toggle. A seat frame is pivotally connected with the link and movably installed on the base. A linear actuator includes a first end connected with the base and a second end connected with the second end of the rod. As the linear actuator is extended, the backrest is lowered, the stool device is lifted and the seat frame is moved towards the backrest. As the linear actuator is shrunk, the backrest is lifted, the stool device is lowered and the seat frame is moved towards the stool device. |
194 |
Rough-terrain transporter |
US10773824 |
2004-02-09 |
US20050184478A1 |
2005-08-25 |
Thomas Ruedy |
A Rough-Terrain transportation apparatus for mobilizing injured or disabled individuals. The Rough-Terrain Transporter made of lightweight steel alloy comprised of a Mainframe with a Seat, the Seat having a back rest, having one wheel or ski, and extended handles in the front and rear. A wheel or ski beneath the Seat is centered between the sides, and centered at the balance point between the front and rear. The Rough-Terrain transporter has a Shock Absorber attached at the rear of the Wheel or Ski Support Structure for comfort during use. The Shock Absorber is mounted between the Wheel or Ski Support Structure and the base of the Seat on the Mainframe. The Wheel or Ski Support Structure and Front Extension Handles structure pivot at a common point at the front of the Mainframe. |
195 |
Stair chair |
US10202256 |
2002-07-24 |
US06644675B2 |
2003-11-11 |
Jonathan Stewart Ellis; Philip Ian Ward |
A stair chair is provided and includes a seat 30, a backrest 34, a foot rest 32, upper handles 84 and lower handles 82. Three wheels 62 are mounted at each side of the chair. The wheels are pivotal about their own axis and also a common axis. Rotation about the common axis can be braked or locked. The chair can be lowered downstairs with a person pulling on the upper handle 84 and another person pushing on the lower handles 82 in order to slow movement of the chair down the stairs. |
196 |
STAIR CHAIR |
US09362651 |
1999-07-27 |
US20010040358A1 |
2001-11-15 |
JONATHAN STEWART
ELLIS; PHILIP IAN
WARD |
A stair chair is provided and includes a seat 30, a backrest 34, a foot rest 32, upper handles 84 and lower handles 82. Three wheels 62 are mounted at each side of the chair. The wheels are pivotal about their own axis and also a common axis. Rotation about the common axis can be braked or locked. The chair can be lowered downstairs with a person pulling on the upper handle 84 and another person pushing on the lower handles 82 in order to slow movement of the chair down the stairs. |
197 |
Balanced fowler design |
US4753 |
1998-01-08 |
US5996151A |
1999-12-07 |
Richard J. Bartow; Martin W. Stryker; Geary A. North; Richard L. McDaniel |
A patient support stretcher which includes a base and a main frame portion coupled to the base through at least one pair of crossbars forming an X-shaped configuration. The crossbars are pivotally connected to one another and are pivotally connected to the base and the main frame portion. A back support or a fowler section is hinged to the main frame portion and a strut interconnects the back support to the main frame to provide the requisite balanced leverage for effecting the simultaneous lift of the main frame and the fowler section. |
198 |
Patient carrying device |
US389933 |
1995-02-17 |
US5515549A |
1996-05-14 |
Ge Wang |
A patient carrying device comprising a seat panel connected to a back panel. The seat panel and back panel are preferably made of soft pliable fabric, and hingedly connected together to form a two-dimensional sling like patient carrying device. |
199 |
Cross-country sled kit and assembly |
US653706 |
1991-02-11 |
US5090714A |
1992-02-25 |
Barbara H. Seekins; Tom W. Seekins |
A recreational cross-country sled assembly includes a standard sled and a kit adapting the sled for transporting children and equipment over snow-covered terrain while nordic skiing. The kit includes a towing harness system for interconnecting the sled and skier torso, and a seat and frame structure for mounting on the sled. The towing harness system includes an elongated towing structure in the form of a pair of towing poles, being pivotally coupled to the sled, and a belt to be worn by a skier and to which the towing poles are attached for pulling the sled. The kit also includes sets of carrying straps with releasable connecting elements for attachment on the sides of the sled to be used to hold equipment. The seat and frame structure includes a U-shaped frame member supported in an inverted, inclined relationship to a top portion of the sled by an upright frame member, and a seat cover and cushion mounted by inclined U-shaped frame member in overlying relation to the top portion of the sled. |
200 |
Mobile lift-assisted patient transport device for field use |
US498940 |
1990-03-26 |
US5022105A |
1991-06-11 |
Michael Catoe |
A mobile device for transporting patients in the field is power adjustable and includes a frame having a terrain engaging portion connected to a patient supporting portion. The patient supporting portion is height adjustable between a first position adjacent the terrain engaging portion and a second position remote from the terrain engaging portion. A self-contained power device is connected to the frame for adjusting the height of the patient supporting portion relative to the terrain engaging portion. An actuator is operably connected for actuating the self contained power device whereby manual adjustment of the patient supporting portion relative to the terrain engaging portion is avoided. The patient supporting portion has a plurality of sections adjustable relative to each other. The self-contained power device provides adjustment for the sections independently of each other and independently of the height adjustment. |