Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
005870100 | Cantilevered-arm(s) type (including horizontal boom or beam crane) | 43 |
20080216232 | Patient Repositioning System - A patient positioning apparatus including a base, a support column, at least one positioning arm on the support column capable of being positioned over a bed and having a buckle and strap capable of securing to a patient support connected to bed linens or other flexible member so that a patient can be partially or totally suspended when an adjustable bed is lowered or when the patient support is raised. The apparatus may further include a telescoping support column and horizontal support for supporting positioning arms. Patient repositioning may be effectuated by positioning the arms over a patient, extending straps with buckle inserts into receiving buckles on a patient support or support bar secured to bed linens. A patient positioning apparatus may be free-standing or may be mounted to a ceiling or a wall or may include a swiveling support column. A fabric gripper with a support bar and an insert bar may be used to connect the bed linens or other flexible member to the apparatus. | 09-11-2008 |
20090119835 | Apparatus for Transportation of a Disabled Person in Standing Position - Apparatus for transportation of a disabled person in standing position by which apparatus the person is able by his own strength to rise himself from a sitting position to a standing position, including a wheeled base ( | 05-14-2009 |
20090144895 | Home Lift Position and Rehabilitation (HLPR) Apparatus - The invention disclosed herein is a novel Home Lift Position and Rehabilitation (HLPR) apparatus designed to provide stable movement along several critical axes of motion including lift capability. The HLPR apparatus is capable of moving along a desired floor path (“x-axis”), moving on a vertical axis to lift a patient (“z-axis”), rotating the HLPR apparatus itself (along an “outer rotational axis”), and rotating a patient within the HLPR apparatus while the HLPR apparatus itself remains stationary (along an “inner rotational axis”). The telescoping, double-nested C-frame structure of the HLPR apparatus and pivot assembly allow any patient support structure known in the art to be suspended securely and to move in a stable, torque-resistant manner to assist patients in rehabilitation and in independently performing activities of daily living. | 06-11-2009 |
20090158523 | Mobile Cantilever Transfer Device - A preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a mobile cantilever transfer device for transferring mobility-impaired patients. In one embodiment, the mobile cantilever transfer device includes a support surface that is cantilevered from a lift cart so that the support surface may be positioned over the origination or destination location for a transfer, such as a patient's bed. In yet another embodiment, the cantilevered support surface may be laterally extended from the lift cart in order to allow the support surface to be positioned at different points over a transfer location without moving the lift cart. In yet another embodiment, multiple sides of the support surface may be connected to the lift cart so that a transfer can be accomplished from multiple directions, such as on either side of a patient's bed. | 06-25-2009 |
20090165204 | MULTI-POSITION SUPPORT FOR A FOLDING PATIENT LIFT DEVICE - A patient lift has a base, a mast assembly mounted on the base at the lower end, a boom pivotally mounted at one end on the mast assembly. An actuator is mounted on the boom and configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position to pivot the boom relative to the mast assembly between a lowered position and a raised position. A support member includes a sling attachment pivotally mounted on the outer end of the boom. A locking mechanism is configured to fix the support member relative to the boom when the locking mechanism is engaged and further configured to allow pivotal movement of the support member relative to the boom when the locking mechanism is released. | 07-02-2009 |
20090188038 | STORABLE DUAL ACTION HYDRAULIC LIFTING DEVICE - A storable dual action hydraulic device has a base unit from which floor supports extend, and a series of arms that articulate relative to the base unit to lift and re-orient a lifting device. The base unit houses an on-board power supply and control systems for hydraulic cylinders. A first arm and associated hydraulic cylinder extend from the base, and a second arm and associated hydraulic cylinder extend from the extreme end of the first arm opposite the base unit. At the extreme end of the second arm opposite the first arm, a mechanism is disposed for connecting to a lifting device capable of lifting subjects such as immobile persons. The device is equipped with weight measuring equipment, a retractable handle for maneuvering the device, a hinge member from which the lifting device motorized control for the lifting device and a controller for articulating the arms of the device. | 07-30-2009 |
20090199335 | CEILING MOUNTED HOIST SYSTEM - A hoisting system ( | 08-13-2009 |
20090276955 | PATIENT TRANSFER SYSTEM WITH ASSOCIATED FRAMES AND LIFT CARTS - The invention is directed to a patient transfer system with associated patient support frames, lift carts, lifts, carts, and other accessories for use therewith. The support frames of the present invention as depicted in the exemplary embodiments are designed to: (a) provide rigidity (exoskeleton) to the human body for positioning to provide stability for purposes of transferring, lifting and/or transporting the subject via a mobile device, such as a powered lift device; (b) a male/female coupling for coupling to a tine or other carriage mechanism of a lifting device thereto for the purpose of moving or lifting the subject; and/or (c) be used as a support or frame that will interact with the body as an exoskeleton to aid with the activities of daily living. | 11-12-2009 |
20100031439 | PATIENT LIFT WITH ADJUSTABLE KNEE PADS AND SLING HOOKS - An apparatus is provided for lifting and transporting patients. The apparatus may include a base frame, a central frame, a knee pad, and a boom configured to pivot relative to the central frame. The knee pad may have a guide and a rail configured to travel within the guide to allow positioning and adjustment of the knee pad relative to the central frame. The guide may be configured to selectively secure the rail at any location within an adjustment range of the knee pad. The boom may have at least one hook portion for attachment of a device for holding the patient during lifting. The hook portion may include a hook formed from a curved portion of a central member and a clip attached to the curved portion and movable between a closed position and an open position. | 02-11-2010 |
20100107329 | PATIENT LIFTER - A device and associated method transfer a person having a handicap from one location to another, such as into or out of a wheelchair, bed, or bathtub. A wheeled base provides mobility to the device. A post and lifter arm support the patient during the transfer. The post is connected to a stabilization arm, which temporarily connects using a stabilization interface to a stabilization bracket. The stabilization bracket is typically attached rather permanently to a wall, ceiling, or other structural feature that provides substantial stability to the system. In various embodiments, the lifter arm may be actuated by hydraulics, the stabilization arm may be extendable, and a pair of extra wheels on the mobility base are adjustable horizontally (e.g., along one hedge of the base frame) or vertically (down to decrease the load on the casters, or up to allow the lifter to be “crabbed” sideways in confined spaces). | 05-06-2010 |
20100132114 | Portable hoist system for handicapped people - The portable hoist system for handicapped people includes a mobile carriage base; a fixed base; an elongated detachable mast extending vertically from and rotatably mounted to either of the bases; a lift arm pivotally mounted to a mast post; and a yoke operatively connected to the distal end of the lift arm. The mast includes a protruding socket adapted to be insertably mounted to a mast post mount on either of the bases, each mast post mount having a different configuration to accommodate the socket. | 06-03-2010 |
20100154117 | TRANSFER ASSIST APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - A transfer assist apparatus includes: an arm portion that has a first joint and a second joint; a holder portion linked to the arm portion; a manipulation handle for manipulating the position and the posture of the holder potion; a first drive mechanism that drives the first joint; a second drive mechanism that drives the second joint; and a control portion that controls the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism so that the posture of the holder portion is maintained in a predetermined acceptable range, based on information that is input from the manipulation handle, and angle information regarding the first joint and the second joint. | 06-24-2010 |
20100162483 | MULTI-POSITION SUPPORT FOR A FOLDING PATIENT LIFT DEVICE - A stand assist device includes a base with legs that extend in a forward direction. The stand assist device also includes a mast assembly mounted on the base, the mast assembly including a mast. A boom is pivotally attached to the mast and an actuator is attached to the boom. The actuator is adapted to be driven in order to cause the boom to rotate relative to the mast. A knee pad is also attached relative to the mast assembly. The mast may be moved between a seated position wherein the mast extends upwardly from the base, and a folded position wherein the mast extends substantially in the forward direction. The base, mast assembly, and knee pad are configured so that the knee pad does not interfere with the base when the mast is moved into the folded position. | 07-01-2010 |
20100192297 | HANDLING SYSTEM FOR LIFTING OR MOVING A PERSON, A METHOD FOR LIFTING OR MOVING A PERSON AND USE HEREOF - A handling system for lifting or moving a person from a first position to another, including a bottom part having a substantially vertical guiding part, and a guided part being guided by the vertical guiding part allowing a lifting arm to be at least vertically adjustable, the system further including a support part for fixating and supporting the person during the lifting or moving, and a support connection connected to drive means, for winding or unwinding the support connection, and the support part during the lifting or moving, where the at least vertically adjustable lifting arm is actuated by actuator means during the at least vertical adjusting of the lifting arm. | 08-05-2010 |
20100287698 | TRANSPORT APPARATUS - A transport apparatus includes a movable base, a sling, and a support frame mounted to the base. The frame extends over the base and is configured to move from a position spaced above the base at a first height wherein the frame may be extended over and proximate a support surface for engaging the sling when placed on the surface to another position spaced at a height greater than the first height after engagement with the sling. The sling is adapted to be engaged by the frame, which provides lateral support to the sling, wherein when the frame and sling are raised to the greater height the sling is raised above the surface so that a person supported on the sling may be lifted off the surface with the sling and the frame and supported in a stabilized sitting position so that the person can moved away from the surface. | 11-18-2010 |
20110056019 | HOIST PROVIDED WITH A CLAMPING DEVICE FOR MOVING PERSONS - A hoist for moving persons, provided with a base structure, provided with one lifting column having a straight longitudinal axis and a lower end and which is provided with a first actuator for realizing a lifting movement, provided with a clamping device which is connected to the lifting column so as to be movable in the direction of the longitudinal axis and has at least one set of cooperating clamping elements which are designed for clamping a person to be moved, provided with a horizontal shaft by which the lifting column is pivotally connected to the base structure, and provided with a second actuator connected to the lifting column and to the base structure, and configured for varying the pivotal position of the lifting column with respect to the base structure. | 03-10-2011 |
20110083267 | Mechanically assisted dependent transfer mechanism - An assistive transfer mechanism is provided allowing for effective and comfortable transfers from one sitting position to another sitting position. The assistive transfer mechanism includes a horizontal base with a vertical (height adjustable) column disposed on the horizontal base. At least one articulating arm extends from the vertical column which holds a torso engaging element. The torso engaging element includes a weight support mechanism to support at least part of a subject's body weight. The torso engagement element is capable of transferring and applying only a fraction of the supported body weight into a lateral to medial directed force onto the subject's torso. | 04-14-2011 |
20110126351 | Universal Patient Lifting Frame - The invention relates to a patient lifting frame for use with an invalid hoist for lifting and supporting an invalid patient. Such a lifting frame can be used in conjunction with a wheeled or overhead mechanical or electrical hoist unit, to assist nursing staff, healthcare staff or carers in lifting and moving disabled patients. This lifting frame may also be used in many different areas to carry able bodied people in safety for operations such as air sea rescue service. | 06-02-2011 |
20110219538 | Support Means for a Patient Handling Hoist - A support device for a patient handling hoist includes two opposed support arms for supporting a harness, each support arm having a harness engagement element. Each support arm is movable between a first working position in which the harness engagement element is a first distance from a central portion of the support device and a plurality of further working positions in which the harness engagement elements of the support arms are a respective plurality of distances from the central portion of the support device. | 09-15-2011 |
20110277236 | CAREGIVER ASSIST DEVICE - A caregiver assist device for use with a patient support apparatus is disclosed. The caregiver assist device including a support structure, a boom, a helper belt, and a constant force spring assembly. The boom extends from the support structure over the patient support apparatus. The helper belt is supported along the boom and has a first end and a second end. The constant force spring assembly includes a constant force spring coupled between the support structure and the first end of the helper belt so that a constant counterbalancing force is applied to the helper belt in response to a patient force being applied to the second end of the helper belt. | 11-17-2011 |
20110302711 | SIDE PUSH HANDLES FOR A PATIENT LIFT - A patient lift includes a base with one or more casters supporting the base for movement relative to a support surface. A mast is supported by the base and extends generally upwards. An elongated boom is mounted for pivotal movement relative to the mast and extends in a forward direction. The boom is adapted to support a patient. An actuator is operatively connected to the boom, and the actuator is adapted to be driven to move the boom relative to the mast in order to move the supported patient relative to the support surface. The patient lift also includes a handle assembly mounted to the mast. The handle assembly includes a first side handle that extends to a position on the forward side of the mast. | 12-15-2011 |
20120090089 | TRANSPORT APPARATUS - A transport apparatus includes a base, a sling, a support frame mounted to the base. The support frame extends over the base and is configured to move from a first position spaced above the base at a first height wherein the support frame may be extended over and proximate a support surface for engaging the sling when placed on the support surface to a second position spaced above a second height greater than the first height once engaged with the sling wherein when the support frame and the sling are raised to the second position the sling is raised above the support surface so that a person supported on the sling may be lifted off the support surface with the sling and moved away from the support surface by the base. Further, the sling may be rotatably mounted to the support frame to facilitate reorientation of the person. | 04-19-2012 |
20120090090 | PATIENT LIFTING SYSTEM - A system is disclosed for handling and moving bedridden or mobility impaired patients. In at least one embodiment, the system includes a vertical arm that is arranged in a vertical cabinet, which vertical arm is connected to an arm that is pivotal in a horizontal plane arranged in a horizontal overhead cabinet, the arms being adjustable from an inactive and secured position arranged in the cabinets to an active position arranged outside the cabinets. The horizontal overhead cabinet is connected to the arm that is pivotal in a horizontal plane, and follows the movement of the arm from an inactive and secured position to an active position. A drive unit is further connected to the arm that is pivotal in a horizontal plane, which drive unit via at least a wire or the like is connected to a removable lifting bar. In an inactive and secured position of the system for handling and moving bedridden patients or mobility impaired persons, the horizontal overhead cabinet will house the arm. | 04-19-2012 |
20120110731 | OVERHEAD PATIENT LIFT SYSTEM - The present inventions relates to an overhead patient lift system which includes a boom and a lift connectable to a patient support and movable along said boom. The boom has a longitudinal direction and a first end connected and supported at a bearing, said boom intersects with a guide rail adapted to support said boom during movement about said bearing, wherein said guide rail does not interfere with said movement of said lift along said boom. | 05-10-2012 |
20120240334 | Universal Patient Lifting Frame - The invention relates to a patient lifting frame for use with an invalid hoist for lifting and supporting an invalid patient. Such a lifting frame can be used in conjunction with a wheeled or overhead mechanical or electrical hoist unit, to assist nursing staff, healthcare staff or carers in lifting and moving disabled patients. This lifting frame may also be used in many different areas to carry able bodied people in safety for operations such as air sea rescue service. | 09-27-2012 |
20120297536 | Occupant Assist Assembly - An occupant assist assembly ( | 11-29-2012 |
20130007957 | MOVABLE LIFT DEVICE INCLUDING OVERTURN PREVENTING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a movable lift device including an overturn preventing system that uses variation in the center of gravity when rotating a bed unit where a user is laid down to prevent a movable lift device from overturning, which includes a base frame defining a bottom surface; an upper structure comprising a post rotatably upwardly extended from the base frame a predetermined length and a bed unit supported by the post, being horizontal with the bottom surface to enable a user to lie down, wherein the bed unit is rotatably provided with respect to the base frame; and an overturn preventing control unit for controlling the height of the bed unit with respect to the base frame based on the rotation of the bed unit. | 01-10-2013 |
20130061392 | Combination Perimeter Element and Support Boom - An occupant support ( | 03-14-2013 |
20130117929 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL PATIENT TRANSFER DEVICE - A multi-functional patient transfer device for transferring mobility-impaired patients is disclosed. The multi-functional patient transfer device may include a lift cart and one or more lift components. The lift components may attach to the lift cart and/or other lift components. The lift components may include frontal bars, a tabletop, a central arm, lifting forks, a hoist, a knee blocker, footrests, a transfer chair, detachable handles, and/or safety cushions. The device may include one or more patient interfaces. The patient interfaces may attach to the lift cart and/or one or more lifting components. The patient interfaces may include slings, chairs, straps, harnesses, and/or transfer sheets. The patient interfaces may include foldable panels. The patient interfaces may include a buttock/link support. Methods of the present invention may include frontal transfers, lateral seated transfers, lateral bed transfers, and sit-to-stand transitions. | 05-16-2013 |
20130174339 | PATIENT LIFT - The present invention provides a patient lift for transferring a person from a hospital bed to another patient support structure. The patient lift includes a mast, a boom, a stabilizer leg, and a coupler leg adapted to couple to the hospital bed. The boom is mounted to the top of the mast, and extends outwardly from a central vertical axis of said mast. In one aspect, the boom may rotate independently of the stabilizer leg about the central vertical axis while above the hospital bed and while within an angular distance of a side of the hospital bed. Once the boom moves past the angular distance, the boom and stabilizer leg may begin to rotate together about the central vertical axis. In another aspect, the boom is capable of being positioned in a stowed position above a footboard of the hospital bed. | 07-11-2013 |
20130191990 | APPARATUS WITH PATIENT ADJUSTMENT DEVICE COUPLED TO ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEM - An apparatus comprises an architectural system and a patient adjustment device. The patient adjustment device is coupled to the architectural system and adapted to pull on a patient receiver to move a patient received by the patient receiver and located on a bed relative to the bed to adjust the position of the patient. | 08-01-2013 |
20130263374 | TRANSFER ASSISTANCE DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREFOR - The transfer assistance device includes a front supporting part that supports the torso of the person being assisted; a set of sub supporting parts configured to be adjustable in position with respect to the front supporting part; a driving unit that propels and drives each of the set of sub supporting parts toward the person being assisted being supported by the front supporting part; a force sensor that detects a pressure proportional to propulsion of the sub supporting part by the driving unit and counterforce generated by contact of the sub supporting part with the person being assisted; and a computer that controls the driving unit based on the pressure detected by the force sensor so that tightening force on the person being assisted by the sub supporting part approaches prescribed tightening force. | 10-10-2013 |
20130318708 | DEVICE FOR TURNING OVER AND TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT - A device for turning over and transferring the patient comprises a base, a lifting mechanism, an extension arm, a cantilever beam, and a turn driving device. The lifting mechanism comprises a lifting post and a lift driving device. The lifting post is fixed to the base; the lift driving device is fixed to the lifting post. The extension arm has a first end and a second end. The lift driving device is operatively connected to the first end for driving the extension arm to move up and down along the lifting post. The cantilever beam is connected to the second end and extending away from the lifting post. The turn driving device comprises a motor reducer, a revolutionary shaft, and two turning shafts. | 12-05-2013 |
20140041115 | SINGLE SOURCE ASSEMBLY FOR HOME CARE OF PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED - A method of facilitating the establishment of a home care facility for the physically impaired by establishing a single source for a body lift assembly, portable shower and portable commode all suitable for installation in a bedroom and wherein the lift assembly is capable of transporting the impaired person between the bed, shower and commode. | 02-13-2014 |
20140068854 | Nursing Care Support Device - The nursing care support device according to the present invention can help to lift and transfer a person who requires nursing care and cannot rise up and walk on their own. The nursing care support device of the present invention can ease the burden of a caregiver and a person who requires nursing care at the time of the use. The nursing care support device of the present invention can also be used as a walking auxiliary device such as a walker for a person who recovers enough to walk using a walk assistance device. | 03-13-2014 |
20140068855 | LOW PROFILE ROLLING SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - Disclosed is a low profile rolling support assembly useful for supporting loads above a supporting surface where at least one end of the rolling support assembly is positionable beneath a structure having minimal clearance above the supporting surface. The rolling support assembly includes a load bearing member and a caster assembly containing a wheel where the load bearing member extends laterally away from the caster assembly at substantially the same height or less as the caster assembly. | 03-13-2014 |
20140096319 | HOSPITAL BED HAVING PATIENT LIFTING DEVICE - A caregiver assist device for use with a patient support apparatus is disclosed. The caregiver assist device including a support structure, a boom, a helper belt, and a constant force spring assembly. The boom extends from the support structure over the patient support apparatus. The helper belt is supported along the boom and has a first end and a second end. The constant force spring assembly includes a constant force spring coupled between the support structure and the first end of the helper belt so that a constant counterbalancing force is applied to the helper belt in response to a patient force being applied to the second end of the helper belt. | 04-10-2014 |
20140317843 | PATIENT LIFTING DEVICE USING TAKE-UP ROLLERS - A patient lift device comprises a mobile frame and a pliable sheet or support for supporting or manipulating a patient. A pair of spaced apart elongated rollers is operatively connected to opposite sides of the sheet. By rotating the rollers, the sheet with the patient lying thereon can be raised or lowered, or by selectively rotating one or both rollers, the patient can be turned or manipulated. | 10-30-2014 |
20150096119 | PATIENT LIFT SWIVEL - In some implementations, a patient lift has a portion above the base wheels that is rotatably connected to another member of the patient lift. | 04-09-2015 |
20150113727 | INTRAHOSPITAL VEHICLE FOR TRANSPORTING AND MOVING INPATIENTS - A vehicle conceived especially to take the hospitalized patient, generally in supine position, lift him and place him on a stretcher (C), to move him through hospital, with the ability to transfer him to a work table, of the type used at diagnostic services, or to an operating table (G), or its equivalent, without demand of effort for the nurse who drives it. It is constituted over a lower chassis ( | 04-30-2015 |
20150313783 | Lifting Device for Disabled Person - The invention provides a lifting device ( | 11-05-2015 |
20150335509 | LOW PROFILE ROLLING SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - Disclosed is a low profile rolling support assembly useful for supporting loads above a supporting surface where at least one end of the rolling support assembly is positionable beneath a structure having minimal clearance above the supporting surface. The rolling support assembly includes a load bearing member and a caster assembly containing a wheel where the load bearing member extends laterally away from the caster assembly at substantially the same height or less as the caster assembly. | 11-26-2015 |
20160184158 | Method for An Automatic Patient Lift - A method and apparatus for lifting a patient is disclosed to include a base with wheels on the back side and casters on the front side; a pair of extendable legs extended or withdrawn from the frontal side of the base to maintain balance when lifting a patient; vertical masts connected to a three-prong hanger; three durable cables used with a sling assembly to lift the patient; a foldable chair provides temporary rest for the patient on the patient lift; and a control panel having a micro-controller for remotely controlling the patient lift. | 06-30-2016 |