Patent ID: 8316487
Filing Date: 2012-11-27
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
1. An evacuation device comprising: a foam patient-support layer; a top sheet portion configured to be deployed over a patient who is disposed on the foam patient-support layer, while leaving the patient's face exposed; a bottom sheet portion configured to be disposed below the foam patient-support layer; securing structure configured to secure the top sheet portion over the patient, the securing structure being disposed non-parallel to a longitudinal axis of the foam patient-support layer; a base portion disposed below the foam patient-support layer; plural spinal boards coupled to said base portion and configured to support the patient on the foam patient-support layer, said plural spinal boards being disposed substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the foam patient-support layer; and plural wheel-axle assemblies coupled to each spinal board and extending through holes in the bottom sheet portion, the plural wheel-axle assemblies being disposed in at least three columns with respect to the longitudinal axis of the foam patient-support layer.