Patient transport device
OwnerRay J. Fazinventor
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Abstract
A patient transport device is disclosed which includes a seat member, a back member, a leg supporting member, and a head supporting member. The device may be unfolded to a position wherein the patient may be transferred thereon in a supine position. The back member may be selectively adjustably positioned with respect to the seat member so that the patient may be transferred thereon in a sitting position with either the patient's legs hanging downwardly from the seat member or extending outwardly therefrom in a horizontal position. Various carrying straps are provided on the device to enable the patient to be easily transported in either the supine position or in a seated position. Restraining straps are also provided.
Claims20
A patient transport device, comprising:
- a seat member having a top surface, a bottom surface, a rear end, a front end, and opposite sides;
- a back member having a front surface, a back surface, a lower end, an upper end, and opposite sides;
- said lower end of said back member being hingedly connected to said back end of said seat member;
- a first length adjustable strap secured to and extending between one side of said seat member to one side of said back member;
- a second length adjustable strap secured to and extending between the other side of said seat member to the other side of said back member;
- a first carrying strap secured to said seat member including a first carrying handle extending from one side of said seat member and a second carrying handle extending from the other side of said seat member;
- a second carrying strap secured to said back member including a first carrying handle extending from one side of said back member and a second carrying handle extending from the other side of said back member;
- said first and second length adjustable straps being length adjustable for adjusting the angular relationship of said back member with respect to said seat member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.