41 |
ENERGY ABSORBING FASTENING SYSTEM |
US14701596 |
2015-05-01 |
US20150233780A1 |
2015-08-20 |
Laike Misikir; Clifford Edwin Lambarth; Vishnu Mallapragada; Alfred James Dacey, IV; Keith Buffinga |
A fastening system includes an energy absorbing or impact indicator and at least one or more of the following: (1) a fastening base for mounting in an emergency vehicle, (2) a patient support engageable with a base, (3) a patient securement mechanism for securing a patient on a patient support, (4) a patient securement mechanism for securing a patient to a vehicle, (5) a patient support securement mechanism operable to secure a patient support in an emergency vehicle, or (6) a patient support securement mechanism operable to secure a patient support to a base, wherein the energy absorbing or impact indicator is located (1) at the patient securement mechanism, or (2) at the patient support securement mechanism, or wherein the energy absorbing or impact indicator is between (1) the base and the vehicle, (2) the patient support and the base, (3) the patient securement mechanism and the patient support, (4) the patient support and the emergency vehicle, (5) the patient and the emergency vehicle, or (6) the patient securement mechanism and the emergency vehicle, wherein the energy absorbing device or impact indicator has at least an energy absorbing state and a rigid state or indicates a level of impact at or between any of the respective component or components. |
42 |
Wheeled mobility device containment systems and occupant retention systems and methods of containing wheeled mobility devices and retaining occupants thereof |
US12783617 |
2010-05-20 |
US08651782B2 |
2014-02-18 |
Linda Van Roosmalen; Michael Turkovich |
A system to contain a wheeled mobility device in a vehicle, includes: a rearward opening to allow access by the wheeled mobility device by moving the wheeled mobility device forward relative to the orientation of the wheeled mobility device; a forward barrier positioned opposite the rearward opening and connected to the vehicle to limit forward motion of the wheeled mobility device, the forward barrier including at least one energy absorbing member, and at least a first lateral barrier to limit lateral motion of the wheeled mobility device to a first side. |
43 |
LITTER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR MEDICAL CARE UNITS HAVING A SHOCK LOAD ABSORBER AND METHODS OF THEIR USE |
US13602689 |
2012-09-04 |
US20130233999A1 |
2013-09-12 |
Robert Chinn |
A shock absorbing support arm assembly for a litter support assembly that includes a support arm comprising a first end and a second end opposite the first end, a shock absorbing device disposed at the second end of the support arm, and a litter side shaft engagement mechanism disposed at the first end of the support arm. The support arm assembly may also comprise a mounting bracket connected at the second end of the support arm such that the shock absorbing device is positioned between the mounting bracket and the support arm. The support arm may move along an axis of the shock absorbing device and relative to the mounting bracket and may pivot about the axis relative to the mounting bracket. |
44 |
Energy absorbing system for blast mitigation of support elements such as suspended seats or stretchers in military vehicles |
US13506808 |
2012-05-17 |
US20130033056A1 |
2013-02-07 |
George C. Tunis, III; Scott Kendall |
An energy absorbing system for blast mitigation is provided for a suspended support element, such as a gunner seat or medical stretcher, in a vehicle. An energy absorbing element is located in series within at least one suspension element of the seat or stretcher. The energy absorbing element includes an extensible section having a contracted, folded configuration and an extended configuration. A retention element, such as stitching or entangled interlocking fibers, retains the energy absorbing element in the contracted configuration. The retention element remains intact when the energy absorbing element supports a load from the person on the seat or stretcher and fails over a period of time when an explosive force is applied to the vehicle from underneath, causing the vehicle to move upwardly, the extensible section thereby extending in length and absorbing energy. Injury to the person can thereby be reduced. |
45 |
Shock absorbing transport frame |
US10929205 |
2004-08-30 |
US20060045647A1 |
2006-03-02 |
Nick Verbrugge; Charles Spitler |
A shock absorbing transport frame is provided. The frame comprises an inner frame and an outer frame capable of supporting a transportation device. The outer frame is secured to the inner frame in a manner that will control movement between the inner and outer frames. The frame includes a pneumatic system that controls movement between the inner and outer frames. The pneumatic system has a pressurized air source and at least one air bag located to buffer movement between the inner and outer frames. A proximity switch monitors the position of the inner and outer frames and communicates changes to a logic controller that adjusts the flow of air in the air bag to maintain a neutral position. |
46 |
Vibration reduction support apparatus |
US11109517 |
2005-04-19 |
US20050177948A1 |
2005-08-18 |
Dee Hillberry; Mark Mortimore |
Representative embodiments include a support apparatus that can be positioned between a load element and a support element to cushion the load element against vibration with respect to the support element. A receiving member and a base member are movably engaged along an axis of movement. An element engaging surface is defined on one of the members and is configured to releasably engage one of the elements. A vibration reduction device mounted between the members and configured to yieldably resist relative movement of the members toward one another. |
47 |
Ambulance stretcher support to reduce patient trauma |
US10607113 |
2003-06-25 |
US20040265084A1 |
2004-12-30 |
Dee
J.
Hillberry; Mark
C.
Mortimore |
An ambulance stretcher support is described for an ambulance having a floor with a top floor surface. In one embodiment, each support includes a stretcher leg receiving member that is adapted to releasably receive an ambulance stretcher leg. A base, configured to be mounted to the ambulance floor, mounts the stretcher leg receiving member for movement between a position substantially coplanar with the top floor surface, and a position below the top floor surface. A vibration reduction device is mounted between the base and the stretcher leg receiving member such that the stretcher leg can be releasably supported on the stretcher leg receiving member and the vibration reduction device will reduce transfer of vibration from the ambulance floor to the stretcher. |
48 |
Stretcher suspension linkages |
US10270191 |
2002-10-15 |
US20030071472A1 |
2003-04-17 |
Robert
James
Henderson; John
Kenneth
Raine |
A linkage for a stretcher suspension. The linkage includes a stretcher receiving frame 17 and a base frame 23. A pair of arms 10 are pivotally fixed to bottom frame 23 and slidingly connected (12, 14) to frame 17. A pneumatic suspension unit 33 is located between the arms 10 and a first link 27 pivotally coupled between arms 10 and frame 17. A cross member 12 of the slide coupling is coupled to a sliding mount 25 of a second link 24 pivotally coupled to an arm 18 pivotally connected to the frame 17 and sliding coupled (21) to the base frame 23. |
49 |
Locking mechanism for a vibration isolator |
US09516458 |
2000-03-01 |
US06325363B1 |
2001-12-04 |
Yutaka Sakamoto |
A vibration isolator on which a stretcher is to be placed is provided with a locking mechanism for locking the vibration isolator. The locking mechanism is mounted on a movable frame of the vibration isolator, and includes a stationary portion and a movable portion mounted on the stationary portion so as to undergo a rocking motion at least in a vertical direction. The locking mechanism also includes first and second lock pins movable between a locking position and a locking release position, a link mechanism connected to the first and second lock pins, and an operation knob for operating the first and second lock pins via the link mechanism. When the operation knob is moved from the locking release position to the locking position, the link mechanism moves the first and second lock pins toward each other to sandwich a portion of the stationary portion therebetween, thereby locking the movable portion with respect to the stationary portion. |
50 |
Method for transporting a patient from an ambulance |
US390470 |
1989-08-03 |
US5135350A |
1992-08-04 |
Albert H. Eelman; Cornelius Eelman |
This invention is a carrier for an ambulance litter which safely and easily transports a patient between the ambulance and a hospital gurney. The litter carrier includes a frame and a platform, the platform being pivotably mounted to the frame. Moving the platform around its pivot point causes the platform to be raised or lowered relative to the frame. To transport a patient, the operator raises the platform to the level of the ambulance floor, and moves the carrier to the vicinity of the ambulance. The operator then rolls or moves the litter out of the ambulance, onto the platform, and may then secure the litter to the platform with a suitable fastener. The platform includes channels which provide a path for the wheels or feet of the litter, and which tend to prevent the litter from falling from the carrier. As the platform is lowered, its downward movement is cushioned by shock absorbers. The operator then easily lifts the patient from the litter and onto the hospital gurney or other carrier. The height of the platform is adjustable, so that it can be used with a variety of ambulances. Moreover, the carrier can be used by a small crew, even by one person working alone, without endangering the patient. |
51 |
Vibration isolation arrangement |
US359670 |
1989-07-17 |
US5016862A |
1991-05-21 |
David R. Leyshon |
A vibration isolation arrangement, for example for supporting a stretcher in an ambulance, comprises a lever (16) which extends between a base structure (6) and a support frame (4). The lever (16) can pivot about a fulcrum (30) and is acted upon by a spring (28). The fulcrum (30) is displaceable by an actuator (32) along a guide (34). Such displacement not only varies the stress of the spring (28), but also alters the moment arm (h) between the spring (28) and the fulcrum (30). When raising the support frame (4) to a predetermined level, the mechanism automatically adapts to the load on the support frame (4) to provide a constant natural frequency for the system, regardless of the weight of the patent being carried. |
52 |
Reclining bunk for sleeper |
US771446 |
1985-08-30 |
US4669139A |
1987-06-02 |
Alvin C. Richter, Jr. |
The present invention is a truck with an air powered and air cushioned multipositional reclining sleeper bed. The present invention provides increased comfort for the occupant of the sleeper compartment by utilizing the compressed air system of the truck to adjust the sleeper bed to the position desired and to cushion the ride of the sleeper occupant. |
53 |
Apparatus for synchronously elevating and lowering air-ambulance litter
with crash attenuation capability |
US901881 |
1978-05-01 |
US4178032A |
1979-12-11 |
Horace T. Hone |
Patient litter apparatus adapted for use in an air-ambulance operable to permit elevating and lowering the litter and patient while maintaining the litter in a horizontal position at all times and with provisions for locking the apparatus with the litter at a selected position of elevation, and further with provisions for attenuating a large scale force, such as that created by a down-crash of the air-ambulance, to thereby reduce the risk of injury to the patient and preserve the structural integrity of the apparatus. |
54 |
Lateral roll suspension |
US46536774 |
1974-04-29 |
US3921951A |
1975-11-25 |
BLOK SIMON |
A rectangular supporting frame, which can be mounted in a vehicle, has pairs of rollers protruding from its ends near the corners. A rectangular load carrier frame has transverse plates with pairs of substantially elliptical guide track slots in which the rollers ride. The slots are cut so that they form parts of ellipses having their major axes tilted from the planes of the frames and intersect to form an oblique angle and so that lines perpendicular to those axes intersect above the frames in a vertical plane which contains the center of gravity when the frames are at rest. In another embodiment the rollers are mounted on the load carrier frame and the guide slot plates are mounted on the supporting frame. Torsion bars are provided to prevent torsional flexing of the carrier frame. In a third embodiment linkages are provided between the two frames so that relative motion between them is similar to that with the slots.
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55 |
Low-loading road vehicle |
US33898164 |
1964-01-20 |
US3314685A |
1967-04-18 |
WILLIAM BOTHWELL PETER |
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56 |
Ambulance bed rest |
US37097229 |
1929-06-14 |
US1864454A |
1932-06-21 |
MACDOUGALL HOWARD C |
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57 |
Stretcher vibration isolation of the lock mechanism |
JP5402099 |
1999-03-02 |
JP4262350B2 |
2009-05-13 |
豊 坂本 |
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58 |
Vibration absorbing rack for ambulance |
JP29951098 |
1998-10-21 |
JP2000126233A |
2000-05-09 |
FUJITA YOSHINORI; SAKAMOTO YUTAKA; CHIGARA KAZUYOSHI |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a patient in an ambulance to feel better by utilizing magnetic springs and a magnetic damper for the suspension mechanism of a vibration absorbing rack so as to suppress the uncomfortableness of the patient caused by sudden stop or sudden deceleration.
SOLUTION: This vibration absorbing rack is obtained by fixing lower frames 2a and 2b to a floor in the state of being freely rockable and fitting an upper frame 4 to these frames 2a and 2b through a link mechanism in the state of being vertically movable. In addition, vertical vibration is suppressed by the magnetic springs 42, 46 or 44, 48 whose repulsive magnetic poles are opposed to each other and a front part is lifted by the input of acceleration forward.
COPYRIGHT: (C)2000,JPO |
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JPH0365979B2 - |
JP1935188 |
1988-01-28 |
JPH0365979B2 |
1991-10-15 |
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60 |
JPH0365978B2 - |
JP12324888 |
1988-05-19 |
JPH0365978B2 |
1991-10-15 |
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