Patent ID: 6854137
Filing Date: 2005-02-15
Classification: A61G,B60B

Abstract:
1. A patient transfer and transport device for transferring a patient from a bed to the transport device and for moving the patient, the device comprising: a base, including one or more wheels; a frame coupled to the base; a transfer platform moveably coupled to the frame, the transport platform including a roller frame and a conveyor surface disposed around the roller frame, the roller frame having a plurality of rollers including at least one drive roller; a pair of extendable transfer arms coupled to the frame, the extendable transfer arms including a slotted channel for slidably mating with the transfer platform and including at least one contact sensor for contacting the bed; and an electrically powered linear actuator having a gear connected to at least one of the extendable transfer arms for extending the transfer arms laterally from the device.