Patent ID: 6128796
Filing Date: 2000-10-10
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
A device for patient transport comprising:a substantially rectangular sheet having spaced apart head and foot edges, and laterally spaced apart side edges,at least two spaced apart lengthwise reinforcing members attached along at least the mid-portion of the length of the sheet,at least two spaced apart crosswise reinforcing members attached to the sheet wherein the crosswise reinforcing members are attached to the lengthwise reinforcing members,a lengthwise pocket running along a middle portion of the underside of each side edge of the sheet, andweight bearing handles attached to the crosswise reinforcing members, wherein the device is adapted to bear the full weight of a patient lying on the sheet when the sheet is lifted by the handles and is dimensioned to allow the lengthwise pockets to fit over side railings attached to a gurney while the sheet underside lies along the surface of the gurney.