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US3962736A
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Device for moving or positioning a patient in a bed
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-25
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Granted: 1976-06-15
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Expires: 1995-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A device for moving a patient in a bed is disclosed and includes a base and movable platform mounted in superimposed relation to the base. The base provides a horizontally extending, substantially smooth and uninterrupted path over the top surface of the bed and bed linens. The platform is mounted to the base for low friction guided movement thereover, preferably by means of a track and rollers. The combined base and platform are preferably relatively thin in cross-section and formed with sloping edges so that the patient can be rolled onto the platform and moved by means of the platform by a single attendant. The movable platform is also preferably sloped to resist slipping of the patient and enhance movement of the platform over the base.
Inventors
- 👤 Margaret T. Fedele
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:07
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/10; A61G7/1025; A61G7/103; A61G1/00; A61G1/003; A61G7/05; A61G2200/00; A61G2200/30; A61G2200/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A device for moving a patient in a bed comprising: a horizontally extending base formed to provide a substantially smooth and uninterrupted horizontally extending path over the top surface of said bed; and a horizontally extending relatively rigid platform formed for support of a portion of said patient thereon and mounted in superimposed relation to a portion of said base, said platform and said base being cooperatively formed for low friction guided simultaneous reciprocation of all portions of said platform to and fro over said base along said horizontally extending path to enable movement of said patient by a single attendant unimpeded by bed linens or the like.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
108 words
A device for moving a patient in a bed comprising: a horizontally extending base formed to provide a substantially smooth and uninterrupted horizontally extending path over the top surface of said bed; and a horizontally extending relatively rigid platform formed for support of a portion of said patient thereon and mounted in superimposed relation to a portion of said base, said platform and said base being cooperatively formed for low friction guided simultaneous reciprocation of all portions of said platform to and fro over said base along said horizontally extending path to enable movement of said patient by a single attendant unimpeded by bed linens or the like.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device for moving a patient as defined in claim 1 wherein, said base is formed with a laterally downwardly sloping edge to facilitate rolling the patient onto said platform.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
A device for moving a patient as defined in claim 1 wherein, said horizontally extending path is provided by track means formed in said base, and said track means and said platform are formed for movement of said platform from a first position to a horizontally displaced second position with said platform being superimposed over said base at all times during such movement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
106 words
A device for moving a patient as defined in claim 3 wherein, said track means is formed as a pair of spaced apart tracks proximate the sides of said base, said platform is provided with roller elements proximate the sides thereof dimensioned to roll in and mounted in said tracks, said tracks being formed with stop means proximate each end thereof to limit advancement of said platform; and at least one of said platform and said base being formed with shield means formed to prevent the entry of garments worn by said patient and bed linens to a position intermediate said roller elements and said tracks.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
A device for moving a patient as defined in claim 1 wherein, at least a portion of said platform is upwardly sloping in the direction of movement along said horizontally extending path to resist any tendency for said patient to slide with respect to the top surface of said platform.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
92 words
A device for moving a patient as defined in claim 1 wherein, said platform is generally rectangular having an area sufficient to support the buttocks of said patient, said platform further including an extension portion, said base having a corresponding extension portion formed to extend over and prevent the interference of bed linens with the movement of said platform, said extension portion of said base extending subjacent said extension portion on said platform when said platform is moved to a position enabling maximum movement of said patient along said horizontally extending path.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
183 words
In a device for moving a patient in a bed including a horizontally extending base, and a horizontally extending platform formed for support of a portion of said patient thereon and mounted in superimposed relation to a portion of said base, at least one of said platform and said base being provided with horizontally extending track means formed for low friction guided movement of said platform over said base, and said base and said platform have a combined height and configuration enabling said patient to be rolled onto said platform from a side thereof, the improvement comprising: said track means is formed as a pair of relatively spaced apart tracks in said base, said base being formed as a generally rectangular member elongated in the direction of said horizontally extending track means, said base further having a width dimension about equal to the width of said patient at the buttocks, said tracks being positioned in said base proximate the sides thereof, said base being substantially closed intermediate said tracks, and handle means secured to said platform and adapted for engagement by an attendant.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
183 words
In a device for moving a patient in a bed including a horizontally extending base, and a horizontally extending platform formed for support of a portion of said patient thereon and mounted in superimposed relation to a portion of said base, at least one of said platform and said base being provided with horizontally extending track means formed for low friction guided movement of said platform over said base, and said base and said platform have a combined height and configuration enabling said patient to be rolled onto said platform from a side thereof, the improvement comprising: said track means is formed as a pair of relatively spaced apart tracks in said base, said base being formed as a generally rectangular member elongated in the direction of said horizontally extending track means, said base further having a width dimension about equal to the width of said patient at the buttocks, said tracks being positioned in said base proximate the sides thereof, said base being substantially closed intermediate said tracks, and handle means secured to said platform and adapted for engagement by an attendant.
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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) | 1979-06-15 | 1979-12-15 | 1980-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-15 | 1983-12-15 | 1984-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-15 | 1987-12-15 | 1988-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |