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Patient moving device for attachment to hospital beds
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-07
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1989-04-07
Abstract
Abstract A patient moving device which includes an adjustable post having clamps for attachment to the head of a bed and carrying thereon a winch having a cable wound thereon. A harness is arranged for engagement in the armpits of the patient or is attached to an apron underlying the patient so that upon winding of the winch the cable pulls the harness and thus moves the patient upwardly in the bed.
Inventors
- 👤 Estel M Warren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/10; A61G7/1013; A61G7/1015; A61G7/1025; A61G7/1026; A61G7/104; A61G7/1044; A61G7/1049; A61G7/1051; A61G7/1073; A61G7/1082; A61G7/109; A61G2200/00; A61G2200/30; A61G2200/32; A61G2200/50; A61G2200/52; A61G7/1061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A patient moving device for attachment to hospital beds comprising: an upstanding post; means on said post for releasably clamping said post to the top and bottom edges, respectively, of the headboard of a bed, with a portion of said post extending above said upper edge of said headboard and centrally thereof, and means for adjustably extending the length of said post; a winch; means mounting said winch on said post for vertical adjustable movement thereon to a selected adjusted position; means releasably securing said winch in its said adjusted position; a cable wound on said winch; a T-connector connected and suspended on one end of said cable; and patient-engaging means connected on said T-connector for moving the patient upwardly in the bed upon winding of said winch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A patient moving device for attachment to hospital beds comprising: an upstanding post; means on said post for releasably clamping said post to the top and bottom edges, respectively, of the headboard of a bed, with a portion of said post extending above said upper edge of said headboard and centrally thereof, and means for adjustably extending the length of said post; a winch; means mounting said winch on said post for vertical adjustable movement thereon to a selected adjusted position; means releasably securing said winch in its said adjusted position; a cable wound on said winch; a T-connector connected and suspended on one end of said cable; and patient-engaging means connected on said T-connector for moving the patient upwardly in the bed upon winding of said winch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the patient-engaging means includes a pair of padded straps connected to opposite ends of said T-connector for engaging the armpits of a patient.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the patient-engaging means includes an apron detachably connected to said T-connector and having patient encompassing straps integrally formed on the lower side edges thereof.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |