US4760615A
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Lift for use with patients
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-12-24
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Granted: 1988-08-02
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Expires: 2006-12-24
Abstract
Abstract A lift is provided for use in lifting and transporting patients which includes a tiltable platform to facilitate positioning of patients thereon and hinged head and/or foot platform sections to increase the comfort of a patient being transported thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 Josephine Furniss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:21
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/002; A61G7/015; A61G1/00; A61G7/012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
314 words
A lift for lifting and transporting patients, comprising: a bottom frame having a front end, a back end, a top and a bottom; a top frame positioned above said bottom frame having a front end, a back end, a top and a bottom, said top frame being positioned with its front and back ends oriented substantially the same as are said front and back ends of said bottom frame; a lift mechanism positioned substantially between said top of said bottom frame and said bottom of said top frame so that, when said lift mechanism is operated, said top frame rises or lowers with respect to said bottom frame; a platform positioend on top of said top frame and pivotally attached thereto so that said platform tilts with respect to said top frame, thereby facilitating positioning of a patient thereon, said platform having: a center platform section pivotally attached to said top frame; a head platform section pivotally attached to said center platform section; first positioning means for positioning said head platform section at different orientations with respect to said center platform section and said top frame; a foot platform section pivotally attached to said center platform section so that said foot platform section lowers with respect to said center platform section and said top frame to increase the comfort of an individual being transported, and second positioning means for holding said foot platform section substantially stationary with respect to said center platform section consisting substantially of a support slidably attached to said lift so that in a first position said support holds said foot platform section substantially stationary with respect to said center platform section and in a second position said support releases said foot platform section so that said foot platform section lowers with respect to said center platform section, and rollers attached to said bottom frame whereby said lift is easily moved.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
314 words
A lift for lifting and transporting patients, comprising: a bottom frame having a front end, a back end, a top and a bottom; a top frame positioned above said bottom frame having a front end, a back end, a top and a bottom, said top frame being positioned with its front and back ends oriented substantially the same as are said front and back ends of said bottom frame; a lift mechanism positioned substantially between said top of said bottom frame and said bottom of said top frame so that, when said lift mechanism is operated, said top frame rises or lowers with respect to said bottom frame; a platform positioend on top of said top frame and pivotally attached thereto so that said platform tilts with respect to said top frame, thereby facilitating positioning of a patient thereon, said platform having: a center platform section pivotally attached to said top frame; a head platform section pivotally attached to said center platform section; first positioning means for positioning said head platform section at different orientations with respect to said center platform section and said top frame; a foot platform section pivotally attached to said center platform section so that said foot platform section lowers with respect to said center platform section and said top frame to increase the comfort of an individual being transported, and second positioning means for holding said foot platform section substantially stationary with respect to said center platform section consisting substantially of a support slidably attached to said lift so that in a first position said support holds said foot platform section substantially stationary with respect to said center platform section and in a second position said support releases said foot platform section so that said foot platform section lowers with respect to said center platform section, and rollers attached to said bottom frame whereby said lift is easily moved.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
126 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said lift mechanism includes: at least two bottom rods, each of said bottom rods having a top end and a bottom end, said bottom end of each of said bottom rods being pivotally attached to said bottom frame; at least two top rods, each of said rods having a top end and a bottom end, said top end of each of said top rods being pivotally attached to said top frame; at least two fittings, each of said fittings being pivotally attached to said top end of one of said bottom rods and to said bottom end of one of said top rods, and adjusting means for adjusting and controlling the position of said fittings with respect of each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The invention of claim 2, wherein: one of said fittings has a threaded hole therein, and said adjusting means consists substantially of a threaded rod threaded through said threaded hole in said one of said fittings and secured to another of said fittings so that said platform rises or lowers when said threaded rod is turned.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
The invention of claim 2, wherein: each of said fittings has a threaded hole therein, and said adjusting means consists of threaded rod threaded through said threaded holes in said fittings, the threads of said threaded rod and said threaded holes in said fittings being cut so that said fittings draw closer together or are pushed farther apart when said threaded rod is turned.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
316 words
A lift for lifting and transporting patients, comprising: a bottom frame having a front end, a back end, a top and a bottom; a top frame positioned above said bottom frame having a front end, a back end, a top and a bottom, said top frame being positioned with its front and back ends oriented substantially the same as are said front and back ends of said bottom frame; a platform positioned on top of said top frame and pivotally attached thereto so that said platform tilts with respect to said top frame, thereby facilitating positioning of a patient thereon, and a lift mechanism positioned substantially between said top of said bottom frame and said bottom of said top frame so that, when said lift mechanism is operated, said top frame rises or lowers with respect to said bottom frame, and having: at least two bottom rods, each of said bottom rods having a top end and a bottom end, said bottom end of each of said bottom rods being pivotally attached to said bottom frame; at least two top rods, each of said rods having a top end and a bottom end, said top end of each of said top rods being pivotally attached to said top frame; at least two fittings, each of said fittings being pivotally attached to said top end of one of said bottom rods and to said bottom end of one of said top rods, and adjusting means for adjusting and controlling the position of said fittings with respect to each other consisting substantially of a pulley attached to one of said fittings and a cable attached to another of said fittings, said cable extending about said pulley so that as said cable is tightened, said platform rises, and as said cable is released, said platform lowers, and rollers attached to said bottom frame whereby said lift is easily moved.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
316 words
A lift for lifting and transporting patients, comprising: a bottom frame having a front end, a back end, a top and a bottom; a top frame positioned above said bottom frame having a front end, a back end, a top and a bottom, said top frame being positioned with its front and back ends oriented substantially the same as are said front and back ends of said bottom frame; a platform positioned on top of said top frame and pivotally attached thereto so that said platform tilts with respect to said top frame, thereby facilitating positioning of a patient thereon, and a lift mechanism positioned substantially between said top of said bottom frame and said bottom of said top frame so that, when said lift mechanism is operated, said top frame rises or lowers with respect to said bottom frame, and having: at least two bottom rods, each of said bottom rods having a top end and a bottom end, said bottom end of each of said bottom rods being pivotally attached to said bottom frame; at least two top rods, each of said rods having a top end and a bottom end, said top end of each of said top rods being pivotally attached to said top frame; at least two fittings, each of said fittings being pivotally attached to said top end of one of said bottom rods and to said bottom end of one of said top rods, and adjusting means for adjusting and controlling the position of said fittings with respect to each other consisting substantially of a pulley attached to one of said fittings and a cable attached to another of said fittings, said cable extending about said pulley so that as said cable is tightened, said platform rises, and as said cable is released, said platform lowers, and rollers attached to said bottom frame whereby said lift is easily moved.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
307 words
A lift for lifting and transporting patients, comprising: a bottom frame having a front end, a back, a top and a bottom; a top frame positioned above said bottom frame having front end, a back end, a top and a bottom, said top frame being positioned with its front and back ends oriented substantially the same as are said front and back ends of said bottom frame; a platform positioned on top of said top frame and pivotally attached thereto so that said platform tilts with respect to said top frame, thereby facilitating positioning of a patient thereon; a lift mechanism positioned substantially between said top of said bottom frame and said bottom of said top frame so that, when said lift mechanism is operated, said top frame rises or lowers with respect to said bottom frame, and having: at least two bottom rods, each of said bottom rods having a top end and a bottom end, said bottom end of each of said bottom rods being pivotally atached to said bottom frame; at least two top rods, each of said rods having a top end an a bottom end, said top end of each of said top rods being pivotally attached to said top frame; at least two fittings, each of and fittings being pivotally attached to said top end of oen of said bottom rods and to said bottom end of one of said top rods, and adjusting means for adjusting and controlling the position of said fittings with respect to each other consisting substantially of pulleys attached to at least two of said fittings and a cable which extends about said pulleys so that as said cable is tightened, said platform rises, and as said cable is released, said platform lowers, and rollers attached to said bottom frame whereby said lift is easily moved.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
307 words
A lift for lifting and transporting patients, comprising: a bottom frame having a front end, a back, a top and a bottom; a top frame positioned above said bottom frame having front end, a back end, a top and a bottom, said top frame being positioned with its front and back ends oriented substantially the same as are said front and back ends of said bottom frame; a platform positioned on top of said top frame and pivotally attached thereto so that said platform tilts with respect to said top frame, thereby facilitating positioning of a patient thereon; a lift mechanism positioned substantially between said top of said bottom frame and said bottom of said top frame so that, when said lift mechanism is operated, said top frame rises or lowers with respect to said bottom frame, and having: at least two bottom rods, each of said bottom rods having a top end and a bottom end, said bottom end of each of said bottom rods being pivotally atached to said bottom frame; at least two top rods, each of said rods having a top end an a bottom end, said top end of each of said top rods being pivotally attached to said top frame; at least two fittings, each of and fittings being pivotally attached to said top end of oen of said bottom rods and to said bottom end of one of said top rods, and adjusting means for adjusting and controlling the position of said fittings with respect to each other consisting substantially of pulleys attached to at least two of said fittings and a cable which extends about said pulleys so that as said cable is tightened, said platform rises, and as said cable is released, said platform lowers, and rollers attached to said bottom frame whereby said lift is easily moved.
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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) | 1991-08-02 | 1992-02-01 | 1992-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-02 | 1996-02-01 | 1996-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-08-02 | 2000-02-01 | 2000-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |