Apparatus for lifting invalids

A sling frame for an apparatus for moving an invalid between first horizontal and second sitting positions, said apparatus including an overhead frame extending over said first and second positions and a hoist assembly supported on said frame, said sling frame comprising:

• (a) a central framework with opposed upper and lower ends and parallel sides joining said upper and lower ends;
• (b) longitudinally spaced, upper and lower attachments to connect said sling frame to said hoist assembly;
• (c) upper and lower support legs pivotally attached to said central framework and adapted to rest on a surface at said first horizontal position;
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• (d) sling attachments to connect a sling beneath said frame.

An apparatus for moving an invalid between first horizontal and second sitting positions, said apparatus comprising:

• (a) an overhead frame extending over said first and second positions;
• (b) a hoist assembly supported by said frame, said assembly including independently operable first and second retractable sling frame supports;
• (c) a sling frame, said sling frame including:
• (i) a central framework with opposed upper and lower ends and parallel sides joining said upper and lower ends;
• (ii) longitudinally spaced, upper and lower attachments to connect said sling frame to said hoist assembly at two points;
• (iii) upper and lower support legs attached to said central framework and adapted to rest on a surface at said first horizontal position;
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• (iv) sling attachments to connect a sling beneath said frame;
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• (d) a sling attached beneath said sling frame.