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US4251100A
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Adjustable safety seat for ambulances and other emergency vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-05-11
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Granted: 1981-02-17
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Expires: 1999-05-11
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable safety seat is provided to enhance the ability of medical attendants to perform emergency medical services on a patient in a moving ambulance or other emergency vehicle. An adjustable seat, backrest and restraint for use with center-mounted cots in an emergency vehicle enable one medical attendant to perform, without interruption, the chest compressions and ventilations required for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, while simultaneously protecting the attendant from falls and possible injury when the vehicle is in motion. The adjustable safety seat enables the attendant to assume the optimal position for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. When not required for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the seat can be adjusted to facilitate performance of other medical services on the patient.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul J. Rolandelli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:15
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G3/00; A61G3/001; A61G3/003; A61G2220/00; A61G2220/10; B; B64; B64D; B64D11/00; B64D2011/0069; B64D2011/0092
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
An adjustable safety seat for use in the patient compartment of an emergency vehicle to firmly support a medical attendant performing emergency medical services on a patient, comprising: a pair of spaced, vertical support bars mounted adjacent to an interior wall in the patient compartment of the vehicle; a seat member extending horizontally between said support bars and slidably mounted thereon for adjustment between different vertical positions; means for locking said seat member on said support bars in its different vertical positions; an adjustable backrest mounted on the interior wall of the vehicle and extending above said seat member to protect the medical attendant from injury during motion of the vehicle said backrest being pivotally mounted on the interior wall of the vehicle and adjustable between different angular positions relative thereto; and restraining means for securely holding the medical attendant against said seat member to permit him to safely perform emergency medical services on the patient while the vehicle is in motion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
An adjustable safety seat for use in the patient compartment of an emergency vehicle to firmly support a medical attendant performing emergency medical services on a patient, comprising: a pair of spaced, vertical support bars mounted adjacent to an interior wall in the patient compartment of the vehicle; a seat member extending horizontally between said support bars and slidably mounted thereon for adjustment between different vertical positions; means for locking said seat member on said support bars in its different vertical positions; an adjustable backrest mounted on the interior wall of the vehicle and extending above said seat member to protect the medical attendant from injury during motion of the vehicle said backrest being pivotally mounted on the interior wall of the vehicle and adjustable between different angular positions relative thereto; and restraining means for securely holding the medical attendant against said seat member to permit him to safely perform emergency medical services on the patient while the vehicle is in motion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The adjustable safety seat of claim 1, wherein: said seat member includes a pair of sleeve elements mounted at its opposite ends and adapted to slidably receive said support bars.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The adjustable safety seat of claim 2, wherein: each of said support bars includes upper and lower arms secured to the interior wall of the vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The adjustable safety seat of claim 2, wherein: each of said support bars has its lower end secured to the floor in the patient compartment of the vehicle and includes an arm at its upper end fastened to the interior wall of the vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The adjustable safety seat of claim 1, wherein said seat member is elongated and cylindrical in configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The adjustable safety seat of claim 5, wherein said seat member is padded.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The adjustable safety seat of claim 1, wherein said restraining means comprises a lap belt secured to the interior wall behind said seat member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
63 words
The adjustable safety seat of claim 1, wherein said seat member is adjustable to a height suitable to support the attendant in a crouch with his knees bent and his buttocks at rest thereon and with his arms and elbows straight and his hands on the chest of the patient to permit him to safely and effectively perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the patient.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
120 words
An adjustable safety seat for use in the patient compartment of an emergency vehicle to firmly support a medical attendant performing emergency medical services on a patient, comprising: a pair of spaced, vertical support bars mounted adjacent to an interior wall in the patient compartment of the vehicle; an elongated seat member cylindrical in configuration extending horizontally between said support bars and slidably mounted thereon for adjustment between different vertical positions; means for locking said seat member on said support bars in its different vertical positions; and restraining means for securely holding the pelvis of the medical attendant against said seat member to permit him to safely perform emergency medical services on the patient while the vehicle is in motion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
120 words
An adjustable safety seat for use in the patient compartment of an emergency vehicle to firmly support a medical attendant performing emergency medical services on a patient, comprising: a pair of spaced, vertical support bars mounted adjacent to an interior wall in the patient compartment of the vehicle; an elongated seat member cylindrical in configuration extending horizontally between said support bars and slidably mounted thereon for adjustment between different vertical positions; means for locking said seat member on said support bars in its different vertical positions; and restraining means for securely holding the pelvis of the medical attendant against said seat member to permit him to safely perform emergency medical services on the patient while the vehicle is in motion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The adjustable safety seat of claim 9, wherein: said seat member includes a pair of sleeve elements mounted at its opposite ends and adapted to slidably receive said support bars.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The adjustable safety seat of claim 10, wherein: each of said support bars includes upper and lower arms secured to the interor wall of the vehicle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
The adjustable safety seat of claim 10, wherein: each of said support bars has its lower end secured to the floor in the patient compartment of the vehicle and includes an arm at its upper end fastened to the interior wall of the vehicle.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
The adjustable safety seat of claim 9, which includes: an adjustable backrest mounted on the interior wall of the vehicle and extending above said seat member to protect the medical attendant from injury during motion of the vehicle.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The adjustable safety seat of claim 13, wherein: said backrest is pivotally mounted on the interior wall of the vehicle and is adjustable between different angular positions relative thereto.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The adjustable safety seat of claim 9, wherein said seat member is padded.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
The adjustable safety seat of claim 11, wherein said restraining means comprises a lap belt secured to the interior wall behind said seat member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
63 words
The adjustable safety seat of claim 9, wherein said seat member is adjustable to a height suitable to support the attendant in a crouch with his knees bent and his buttocks at rest thereon and with his arms and elbows straight and his hands on the chest of the patient to permit him to safely and effectively perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the patient.
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) | 1984-02-17 | 1984-08-18 | 1985-02-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-17 | 1988-08-18 | 1989-02-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-17 | 1992-08-18 | 1993-02-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |