US3792500A
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Apparatus and method for transferring a body between horizontally spaced supported positions
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-06
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Granted: 1974-02-19
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Expires: 1992-04-06
Abstract
Abstract The apparatus comprises roller frames with a plurality of horizontally spaced rollers that enable a single attendant to move a body to and from a wheeled cot. The frame is retained on a horizontal bar forming a part of the structure of the cot, by a pair of vertical legs. The legs also serve to retain the roller frame over the edge of a mortuary table, and for this use, the outermost leg is substantially shorter than the adjacent leg.
Inventors
- 👤 M Swara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:38
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/10; A61G7/1025; A61G7/103; A61G2200/00; A61G2200/30; A61G2200/32; A61G7/1034
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
In a device for transferring a body between horizontally spaced supported positions including a bed or a table, and a cart with horizontal rails wherein both vertical and horizontal loads are imposed on the device during the movement of the body, and wherein the improvement comprises in combination: a plurality of roller frames having a pair of spaced elongated frame members, said roller frames carrying a plurality of spaced rollers on shafts extending between said frame members, said roller frames having retention means on a first end thereof for selectively and removably retaining said frame on said horizontal rail or against the edge of said table for absorbing said horizontal loads, said retention means comprising at least one spaced pair of vertical legs depending from said frame members, the outermost of said pairs of legs being substantially shorter than the other of said pair of legs, and horizontal surface engaging means on a second end of said roller frames for supporting said rollers on and closely adjacent to said horizontal surface, said horizontal surface engaging means comprising a flat bar interconnecting said frame members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
In a device for transferring a body between horizontally spaced supported positions including a bed or a table, and a cart with horizontal rails wherein both vertical and horizontal loads are imposed on the device during the movement of the body, and wherein the improvement comprises in combination: a plurality of roller frames having a pair of spaced elongated frame members, said roller frames carrying a plurality of spaced rollers on shafts extending between said frame members, said roller frames having retention means on a first end thereof for selectively and removably retaining said frame on said horizontal rail or against the edge of said table for absorbing said horizontal loads, said retention means comprising at least one spaced pair of vertical legs depending from said frame members, the outermost of said pairs of legs being substantially shorter than the other of said pair of legs, and horizontal surface engaging means on a second end of said roller frames for supporting said rollers on and closely adjacent to said horizontal surface, said horizontal surface engaging means comprising a flat bar interconnecting said frame members.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
119 words
A method of transferring bodies between supported positions comprising: positioning a wheeled cot alongside a first body supporting position, rolling a body onto a sheet, folding said sheet over said body, placing horizontal surface engaging means of a plurality of roller frames closely adjacent the underside of said body, grasping the ends of said sheet and Pulling said body over said roller frames and onto said cot, securing said roller frames to a horizontal surface of said second body supporting position by placing the short and outermost leg of retaining means on said roller frame in engagement with said horizontal surface, and pulling said body from said cot over said roller frames and onto said second body supporting position.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
119 words
A method of transferring bodies between supported positions comprising: positioning a wheeled cot alongside a first body supporting position, rolling a body onto a sheet, folding said sheet over said body, placing horizontal surface engaging means of a plurality of roller frames closely adjacent the underside of said body, grasping the ends of said sheet and Pulling said body over said roller frames and onto said cot, securing said roller frames to a horizontal surface of said second body supporting position by placing the short and outermost leg of retaining means on said roller frame in engagement with said horizontal surface, and pulling said body from said cot over said roller frames and onto said second body supporting position.
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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) | 1977-02-18 | 1977-08-20 | 1978-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-18 | 1981-08-20 | 1982-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-18 | 1985-08-20 | 1986-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |