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Patient lift board
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-15
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Granted: 1977-09-20
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Expires: 1996-09-15
Abstract
Abstract A patient lift board for manipulation by a single attendant of a patient having back complications and being confined to a bed. The lift board is rigid having one smooth side for sliding contact with the bed surface. The opposing side of the rigid board is covered with a padding for contacting a patient from a point on the patient's back at the lower end of the spine to a point at the back of the patient's head. A plurality of hand holds are provided about the periphery of the rigid board for manual engagement by the attendant. A wedge member is configured with horizontally opposed base and apex and having a side for contacting the bed surface and an opposing side for contacting the smooth surface of the rigid board, thereby elevating the patient's head above the bed surface while simultaneously supporting the patient's back.
Inventors
- 👤 Evelyn Mae Baulch
- 👤 John Alan Baulch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:13
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/10; A61G7/1025; A61G7/103; A61G2200/00; A61G2200/30; A61G2200/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
Apparatus for use in positioning a patient confined to a bed including bed coverings on the upper surface thereof, comprising a rigid board, one end on said rigid board being configured to extend across the width of the patient's back in a position proximate to the bottom of the patient's spine, an opposing end on said rigid board being configured to extend to a position behind the patient's head, a first side on said rigid board having a smooth surface without protrusions therefrom, said first side thereby being adapted for slidable contact with the bed coverings, a second side on said rigid board, padding attached to said second side so that the patient's back is rigidly supported throughout the entire back area during patient movement and the patient's back and head are cushioned from said rigid board, and means for manual engagement on said rigid board at said one end and opposing end, so that the patient may be placed atop said padding and thereafter may be moved by an unassisted attendant in sliding fashion laterally and longitudinally atop the bed coverings as well as in elevation on the bed while simultaneously supporting the patient's back.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
Apparatus for use in positioning a patient confined to a bed including bed coverings on the upper surface thereof, comprising a rigid board, one end on said rigid board being configured to extend across the width of the patient's back in a position proximate to the bottom of the patient's spine, an opposing end on said rigid board being configured to extend to a position behind the patient's head, a first side on said rigid board having a smooth surface without protrusions therefrom, said first side thereby being adapted for slidable contact with the bed coverings, a second side on said rigid board, padding attached to said second side so that the patient's back is rigidly supported throughout the entire back area during patient movement and the patient's back and head are cushioned from said rigid board, and means for manual engagement on said rigid board at said one end and opposing end, so that the patient may be placed atop said padding and thereafter may be moved by an unassisted attendant in sliding fashion laterally and longitudinally atop the bed coverings as well as in elevation on the bed while simultaneously supporting the patient's back.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said means for manual engagement comprises openings in said rigid board adapted to receive the attendant's hands.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
183 words
Apparatus for use by an unassisted attendant in positioning a relatively immobile and heavy patient confined to a bed, comprising a wedge member, a rigid board having a predetermined length and width, first and second ends on said rigid board, a smooth first side on said rigid adapted to contact the bed for sliding motion therewith, a padded second side on said rigid board adapted to contact substantially the entire back area of the patient for cushioned support thereof, a plurality of hand holds at the periphery of said rigid board, whereby a single attendant may slide said smooth first side on the bed to a position under the patient so that said padded second side is in contact with the patient, said first end is located across the lower end of the patient's spine, and said second end is located behind the patient's head, any may thereafter elevate said second end, said wedge member being in contact with said smooth first side and elevating said second end, thereby positioning the patient's head in an elevated position while simultaneously supporting the patient's back.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
183 words
Apparatus for use by an unassisted attendant in positioning a relatively immobile and heavy patient confined to a bed, comprising a wedge member, a rigid board having a predetermined length and width, first and second ends on said rigid board, a smooth first side on said rigid adapted to contact the bed for sliding motion therewith, a padded second side on said rigid board adapted to contact substantially the entire back area of the patient for cushioned support thereof, a plurality of hand holds at the periphery of said rigid board, whereby a single attendant may slide said smooth first side on the bed to a position under the patient so that said padded second side is in contact with the patient, said first end is located across the lower end of the patient's spine, and said second end is located behind the patient's head, any may thereafter elevate said second end, said wedge member being in contact with said smooth first side and elevating said second end, thereby positioning the patient's head in an elevated position while simultaneously supporting the patient's back.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
171 words
A patient lift and back support board for use with a patient having back complications and being confined to a bed having an upper bedsurface for supporting the patient, comprising a rigid board having one end for disposition at the base of the patient's spine, a smooth first side on said rigid board, said rigid board being without protrusions beyond said smooth first side, a padded second side on said rigid board, adapted to contact and thereby support substantially the entire back area of the patient and the rear of the patient's head, a plurality of hand holds spaced about the periphery of said rigid board, whereby a single attendant may manually engage ones of said plurality of hand holds and place the patient in a position atop said padded second side with said one end at the base of the patient's spine, and thereafter unassisted move the patient laterally and longitudinally in sliding motion over the upper bedsurface and toward an elevated position of the patient's head in the bed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
171 words
A patient lift and back support board for use with a patient having back complications and being confined to a bed having an upper bedsurface for supporting the patient, comprising a rigid board having one end for disposition at the base of the patient's spine, a smooth first side on said rigid board, said rigid board being without protrusions beyond said smooth first side, a padded second side on said rigid board, adapted to contact and thereby support substantially the entire back area of the patient and the rear of the patient's head, a plurality of hand holds spaced about the periphery of said rigid board, whereby a single attendant may manually engage ones of said plurality of hand holds and place the patient in a position atop said padded second side with said one end at the base of the patient's spine, and thereafter unassisted move the patient laterally and longitudinally in sliding motion over the upper bedsurface and toward an elevated position of the patient's head in the bed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
A patient lift and back support as in claim 4 together with a wedge member having a horizontally opposed base and apex, said apex being positioned adjacent said one end of said rigid board, when the patient's head is moved toward an elevated 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) | 1980-09-19 | 1981-03-21 | 1981-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-19 | 1985-03-21 | 1985-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-19 | 1989-03-21 | 1989-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |