Patent ID: 7617549
Filing Date: 2009-11-17
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
1. An ambulance cot configured for movement about a support surface, said cot comprising: a support frame having a first portion pivotally coupled to a second portion, said second portion having a pair of loading wheels, wherein said second portion is positionable in a raised position relative to said first portion such that said loading wheels do not engage the support surface when said cot is in a lowest position; legs are pivotally coupled to said cot and configured to pivot to height adjust said support frame relative to the support surface; support wheels connected to said legs; and a swivel castor mounted to said cot between said loading wheels and said support wheels, wherein said cot in said lowest position is maneuverable about said surface in forward, back, and side directions when said cot is supported on the support surface via said support wheels and said swivel castor and not said loading wheels, and limited to being maneuverable in said forward and back directions when said loading wheels engage the support surface.