Patent ID: 6662388
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
A patient lifting device comprising;a base support assembly; a lift mechanism mounted on the base support assembly having a vertically adjustable shaft; a control and adjustment device for vertical adjustment of the vertically adjustable shaft; at least an attachment point positioned on a first end of the vertically adjustable shaft, and at least one connector extending between the attachment point and a load carrier horizontally and vertically spaced from the attachment point for supporting a patient; a first position of the lift mechanism wherein the vertically adjustable shaft is in a vertically lower position and the load carrier is placed directly under the patient and horizontally spaced from the attachment point on the vertically adjustable shaft; and a second position of the lift mechanism wherein the vertically adjustable shaft is raised to a vertically higher position and the load carrier is pulled horizontally closer to the lift mechanism.