Patent ID: 8640283
Filing Date: 2014-02-04
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
1. A cot comprising a wheeled transporter and a leg release assembly, wherein: the wheeled transporter comprises a frame, a leading leg pivotally connected to the frame, and a trailing leg pivotally connected to the frame; the leg release assembly comprises a contact member pivotally connected to the wheeled transporter, a pivotal leg release member releasably engaged with at least one of the leading leg and the trailing leg, and a linkage member operably connecting the contact member and the leg release member; the contact member is pressure-sensitive and activates with an application of pressure thereto; the leg release member pivots to disengage from the at least one of the leading leg and the trailing leg with activation of the contact member; and the at least one of the leading leg and the trailing leg folds relative to the frame with disengagement from the leg release member, wherein the leg release assembly further comprises a release handle actuatable to permit at least one of the leading leg and the trailing leg to fold relative to the frame independent of the activation of the contact member.