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Apparatus for handling disabled persons
Assignee: Arjo Ltd
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Filing: 1971-06-21
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Granted: 1973-05-15
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Expires: 1991-06-21
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to apparatus for handling hospital patients or other persons who are disabled or infirm. The apparatus comprises a lifting arm having a free end portion movable with respect to the remainder of the arm to either of two operative positions. In one operative position the arm is adapted for the attachment of patient support means employing a sling arrangement, and in the other operative position the arm is adapted for the attachment of a rigid patient support member. When a rigid support member is used it is desirably in the form of a legless chair. The apparatus is preferably of mobile form, comprising a wheeled chassis with an upstanding column from which the arm projects.
Inventors
- 👤 D James
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-24 08:26
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/10; A61G7/1073; A61G7/1082; A61G7/1094; A61G7/1013; A61G7/1019; A61G7/104; A61G7/1046; A61G7/1049; A61G7/1051; A61G7/1059; A61G2200/00; A61G2200/30; A61G2200/34; A61G2200/50; A61G2200/52; A61G7/1078
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
Apparatus for handliNg disabled or infirm patients, comprising a lifting arm having a main portion attachable to a lifting column and a free end portion movable with respect to the main portion to either of two operative positions, in one operative position the arm being adapted for the attachment of patient support means employing a sling arrangement and in the other operative position of the free arm portion the arm being adapted for the attachment of a rigid patient support member, pivot means by which said arm portions are connected for movement of the free end portion between said positions about a horizontal axis disposed laterally of the arm, and manually operable catch means to lock the free portion in either one of said positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
Apparatus for handliNg disabled or infirm patients, comprising a lifting arm having a main portion attachable to a lifting column and a free end portion movable with respect to the main portion to either of two operative positions, in one operative position the arm being adapted for the attachment of patient support means employing a sling arrangement and in the other operative position of the free arm portion the arm being adapted for the attachment of a rigid patient support member, pivot means by which said arm portions are connected for movement of the free end portion between said positions about a horizontal axis disposed laterally of the arm, and manually operable catch means to lock the free portion in either one of said positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the arm is adapted for attachment of a legless chair structure forming said rigid support member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the end arm portion when in said one operative position extends generally horizontally as a continuation of the main remaining portion of the arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the end arm portion is provided with a lateral suspension hanger which projects from the arm and provides spaced suspension points for a patient support sling, for use when the arm is in said one operative position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the suspension hanger is mounted in a rigid bearing adjacent the end of the arm, whereby it is constrained to turn about a substantially vertical axis when the arm is in said one operative position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the ends of the hanger project forwardly and downwardly from the free end of the arm when the latter is in said one operative position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the hanger can be turned round so that the ends thereof extend alongside the arm portion and are thus out of the way when the arm is in said other operative position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the free end portion projects mainly downwardly and slightly forwardly of the main arm portion when in said other operative position, so that it provides an upper attachment point for the rigid support member and a reaction support for that member at a lower level.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said upper attachment point is provided by a hook-like recess for engagement by a tubular frame member of the rigid support member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus according to claim 9, wherein a manually-operable catch associated with said recess retains the rigid support member when fitted.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said catch means comprising a spring-loaded catch bolt slidably mounted in the main arm portion and engaging the end arm portion to act as a detent.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
68 words
Apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the main arm portion is of sandwich construction with a central section and cheek plates attached at either side thereof with the adjacent end of the free arm portion located between the cheek plates which support the pivot means, the catch bolt being housed within the central section and actuated by a knob disposed on the side of the main arm portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
88 words
Apparatus for handling disabled or infirm persons, comprising a lifting arm mounted on a mobile chassis and means to raise and lower the arm, the latter being formed with an outer end portion movable, with respect to the remainder of the arm about a pivot defining a pivot axis disposed horizontally and laterally of the arm, between an operative position in which a slung patient support is attachable to the arm and another operative position in which an alternative patient support can be rigidly mounted on the arm.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
88 words
Apparatus for handling disabled or infirm persons, comprising a lifting arm mounted on a mobile chassis and means to raise and lower the arm, the latter being formed with an outer end portion movable, with respect to the remainder of the arm about a pivot defining a pivot axis disposed horizontally and laterally of the arm, between an operative position in which a slung patient support is attachable to the arm and another operative position in which an alternative patient support can be rigidly mounted on the arm.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus according to claim 13, wherein lifting means for the arm are enclosed within a column which is mounted on the chassis and along which the arm can be raised or lowered.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-05-14 | 1976-11-13 | 1977-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-14 | 1980-11-13 | 1981-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-14 | 1984-11-13 | 1985-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |