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AssigneeThe Research Foundation of State University of NY
InventorsRoger A. Schroeder, Robert H. Broyden, Robert C. Dearstyne, Joseph L. Magner, Randall J. Gephart, David W. Dayton, Raymond A. Newman
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Methods and apparatus are provided for transporting a disabled person in a carrying means. One embodiment of the apparatus includes a dual-track structure for supporting a hoist and trolley which are controlled by the disabled person. In a further embodiment, the structure is designed to be supported by a floor and ceiling together, or by a floor alone, and is adjustable to accommodate rooms of different dimensions. A still further embodiment of the invention includes mechanical and electronic safety means for the hoist which senses a malfunction and provides an appropriate response thereto, such as sounding an alarm and/or lowering the hoist at a specific pre-programmed location and at a controlled descent rate. The embodiments may be used independently or in concert in accordance with the invention. One method of the invention comprises transporting the disabled person utilizing the dual-track structure controlled by the disabled person. Another method comprises utilizing the structure supported by a floor and ceiling togther, and still another method comprises providing safety for the disabled person being transported by sensing a malfunction and providing an appropriate response to the malfunction. The methods may be used independently or together.
Apparatus for transporting a disabled person in a carrying means, comprising:
Apparatus for transporting a disabled person in a carrying means, comprising:
Apparatus for supporting a hoist for disabled persons, comprising:
A safety device for an electric hoist for disabled persons, comprising:
A method for providing safety for a disabled person being carried by a hoist, comprising:
A method for supporting a hoist and trolley for a disabled person, comprising supporting said hoist and trolley by means of a support structure in contact with a floor and a ceiling, said support structure having a dual track in contact with a ceiling wherein each track has a web which supports one or more trolley wheels and wherein the distance from the ceiling to the bottom of the body of said supported hoist and trolley is independent of the thickness of said web.
Apparatus for transporting a disabled person in a carrying means, comprising:
A safety device for an electric hoist for a disabled person, comprising:
A method for providing safety for a disabled person being carried by a hoist, comprising:
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