US3869171A
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Invalid transporter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-13
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Granted: 1975-03-04
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Expires: 1993-12-13
Abstract
Abstract An invalid transporter is provided in which an elongated seat is carried at an adjustable height above a wheeled base. This seat, or straddle and slide board, may be extended over a bed or a water closet. The invalid mounts upon the seat by sliding forward and dismounts by sliding backward.
Inventors
- 👤 Riley Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/10; A61G7/1001; A61G7/1007; A61G5/00; A61G5/10; A61G5/1002; A61G7/1013; A61G7/1017; A61G7/104; A61G7/1046; A61G7/1073; A61G7/1082; A61G7/1094; A61G2200/00; A61G2200/30; A61G2200/34; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/04; Y10S297/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
An invalid transporting device of the type in which an invalid is transported in a sitting position, said device comprising: a. wheeled base means including a substantially triangular shaped horizontally oriented base having a front end and a back end, a pair of laterally spaced wheels being located on a transverse axis and supporting said back end, and a wheel supporting said front end; b. column support means attached to the front end of the base; c. straddle and slide board means having a front end and a back end and a pivot arm portion being oriented above said base means in a substantially horizontal position with said board means pivotally attached to the column means for movement in a vertical plane; d. jack means mounted on said base, spaced from the column means, the upper end of said jack means being attached to the board means approximate its mid-point, said jack means being effective to support said board means above said base means and being adjustable to vary the height of the back end of the board means above said base means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
An invalid transporting device of the type in which an invalid is transported in a sitting position, said device comprising: a. wheeled base means including a substantially triangular shaped horizontally oriented base having a front end and a back end, a pair of laterally spaced wheels being located on a transverse axis and supporting said back end, and a wheel supporting said front end; b. column support means attached to the front end of the base; c. straddle and slide board means having a front end and a back end and a pivot arm portion being oriented above said base means in a substantially horizontal position with said board means pivotally attached to the column means for movement in a vertical plane; d. jack means mounted on said base, spaced from the column means, the upper end of said jack means being attached to the board means approximate its mid-point, said jack means being effective to support said board means above said base means and being adjustable to vary the height of the back end of the board means above said base means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
109 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 in which said back end of said board means is located forward of said back end of said base, said jack means is located forward of said back end of said board, and said jack means is attached to said board means forward of said back end of said board and to said base means forward of said back end of said base; whereby said laterally displaced wheels may be rolled under a horizontally oriented object and said back end of said board may be extended over a horizontally oriented object to receive an invalid therefrom and to deliver said invalid thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
77 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 in which said device includes a hand grip being attached to said column support means, the hand grip extending upwardly and rearwardly terminating in a vertically extending portion mid-way along along the board means and being effective to provide hand grip surfaces for both of said hands of an invalid as he slides himself upon said board in a straddle position and as he holds himself in a sitting 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) | 1978-03-03 | 1978-09-02 | 1979-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-03 | 1982-09-02 | 1983-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-03 | 1986-09-02 | 1987-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |