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US 6,634,044 B1Granted
Compact stretcher
OwnerLinda Wrightinventor
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Abstract
A compact stretcher usable to transport a body having a sheet with a first surface and a second opposite surface. The first surface of the sheet possesses sufficient area to underlie and support a body being transported. The peripheral edge between the first and second surfaces which serves as a place for location of handles. A flange having a pocket is connected to the sheet and is of sufficient size to accommodate the sheet in a rolled configuration.
Claims6
A compact stretcher for a body, comprising:
- a. a flexible sheet having a first surface and a second opposite surface, said first surface being of sufficient area to underlie the body, said first and second surfaces meeting at a peripheral edge portion;
- b. a plurality of handles located at said sheet and at said peripheral edge portion, thereof;
- c. a flange, said flange being connected to said sheet and including a pocket, said pocket being accessible on said first surface of said sheet and being of sufficient size to accommodate said sheet in a rolled configuration;
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- d. means for at least partially enclosing said pocket with at least one handle of said plurality of handles lying outside said pocket, said means for at least partially enclosing said pocket comprises a first fastening member located at said pocket, and a second fastening member located at said second surface of said sheet, said first and second fastening members interacting to at least partially enclose said pocket.
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