Patent ID: 6230662
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: A61D

Abstract:
A method of transporting and lifting a large immobile animal for treatment of the animal, comprising:providing a transport cart adjacent to the animal, the transport cart including a generally rectangular collapsible frame having a front frame member pivotally attached to a rear frame member, a set of wheels attached to the rear frame member for rolling movement of the cart, a handle pivotally attached to the front frame member, and a removable support sheet carried by the frame;at least partially removing the support sheet from the frame;locating the support sheet under the animal;attaching the support sheet to the frame with the animal on the support sheet;transporting the animal on the cart to a lift, the lift including a base supported by wheels for rolling movement of the lift, a lowered generally rectangular support frame, a generally rectangular support sheet carried by the generally rectangular support frame, a frame lifting mechanism disposed between the base and the frame, and a driving mechanism coupled to the lifting mechanism;separating the support sheet and cart frame;transporting the animal onto the lift with the support sheet of the cart; andlifting the animal by actuating the driving mechanism so that the animal is raised to a height suitable for treatment or transferring the animal to a treatment table.