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US 5,456,335 AGranted
Patient lifting device
OwnerJames E. Kinseyinventor
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Abstract
The present invention provides for an easy to use lifting device that can be operable by a single attendant. In one of the embodiments, the lifting device is designed to enable the patient or a single attendant to activate and deactivate the lifting device. The lifting device also includes a shaft that is releasably secured to a base. Located on or within the shaft is a lifting mechanism. A seat frame having a seat attached thereto is secured to the lifting mechanism. An actuation device provides for the seat to be hoisted vertically along the shaft.
Claims14
A lifting device comprising:
- a shaft;
- said shaft includes a first end, a middle portion, and a second end;
- a base;
- said base has an upper surface and a lower surface and said lower surface contacts a floor to permit for said lifting device to be a free standing article;
- said second end of said shaft is adapted to be removably secured to said upper surface of said base by an attachment means;
- a seat;
- said seat includes an upper surface and a lower surface;
- a lifting mechanism;
- said seat is attached to said lifting mechanism;
- an actuation means;
- and
- said actuation means provides for said seat to be hoisted along said shaft, and said lower surface of said seat contacts said floor, when said seat is in a lowered position for enabling a user to slide onto said seat and be in a sitting position and said seat is elevated to a desired level for said user, and wherein a clearance is located between said user when said user is in said sitting position and said actuation means.
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