US3877421A
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Patient lift and exercise apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-09-07
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Granted: 1975-04-15
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Expires: 1993-09-07
Abstract
Abstract A lifting apparatus employed to position lift or transport invalids or other bed-ridden patients. The apparatus comprises an adjustable-width base assembly supporting a mast assembly which in turn supports a boom assembly from which a sling is adjustably suspended. The base assembly is provided with casters so that it may be maneuvered about easily and the free end of the boom may be elevated or lowered to raise or lower a patient carried in the sling. Also included with the lift apparatus is an exercising mechanism employed to exercise the lower limbs of a patient carried in the sling.
Inventors
- 👤 Cicero C Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:55
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/10; A61G7/1013; A61G7/1017; A61G7/104; A61G7/1046; A61G7/1049; A61G7/1051; A61G7/1063; A61G7/1067; A61G7/1073; A61G7/1082; A61G7/1098; A61G2200/00; A61G2200/30; A61G2200/34; A61G7/1061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A movable lift and exercise apparatus comprising: a. movable base assembly means, said base assembly being supported on wheel means whereby said base assembly may be rolled from one location to another; b. support means carried by said base assembly, said support means including an elongate, substantially horizontal boom assembly connected to a substantially vertical mast assembly; c. holding means carried by said boom assembly for holding a human body; d. exercise means included in said apparatus and carried by said base assembly; e. adjustment means for changing the relative position of said holding means and said exercise means whereby different human bodies may be carried in said holding means for use of said exercise means, said adjustment means including horizontal adjustment means for changing the location of said holding means relative to said base assembly and vertical adjustment means for changing the vertical position of said holding means; and f. base width adjusting means included in said base assembly for changing the width of said base assembly whereby ssaid base assembly may be made relatively wide for stability when said exercise means is being employed and may be made narrow when said assembly is to be moved or maneuvered in confined areas.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A movable lift and exercise apparatus comprising: a. movable base assembly means, said base assembly being supported on wheel means whereby said base assembly may be rolled from one location to another; b. support means carried by said base assembly, said support means including an elongate, substantially horizontal boom assembly connected to a substantially vertical mast assembly; c. holding means carried by said boom assembly for holding a human body; d. exercise means included in said apparatus and carried by said base assembly; e. adjustment means for changing the relative position of said holding means and said exercise means whereby different human bodies may be carried in said holding means for use of said exercise means, said adjustment means including horizontal adjustment means for changing the location of said holding means relative to said base assembly and vertical adjustment means for changing the vertical position of said holding means; and f. base width adjusting means included in said base assembly for changing the width of said base assembly whereby ssaid base assembly may be made relatively wide for stability when said exercise means is being employed and may be made narrow when said assembly is to be moved or maneuvered in confined areas.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
83 words
A movable lift and exercise apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said vertical adjustment means includes mechanical drive means disposed in said mast assembly and connected to the lower end of a drive arm means extending from said mast assembly to said boom assembly whereby operation of said mechanical drive means moves the lower end of said drive arm means along said mast assembly to change the inclination of said boom assembly and thereby change the vertical position of said holding means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A movable lift and exercise apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein said horizontal adjustment means includes mechanical drive means disposed in said boom assembly and operable to change the horizontal position of said holding means along the length of said boom assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A movable lift and exercise apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein said exercise means includes pedal means for exercising the lower limbs of a human user carried in said holding means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A movable lift and exercise apparatus as defined in claim 4 wherein said exercise means includes motor drive means for rotating said pedal means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A movable lift and exercise apparatus as defined in claim 5 further including upper limb support means carried by said boom means for holding the upper limbs of a human user carried in said holding means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A movable lift and exercise apparatus as defined in claim 6 further including adjustment means for changing the lateral position of said holding means relative to said boom assembly.
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) | 1978-04-14 | 1978-10-14 | 1979-04-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-14 | 1982-10-14 | 1983-04-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-14 | 1986-10-14 | 1987-04-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |