Patent ID: 8479327
Filing Date: 2013-07-09
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
1. A support device for moving a person from a first location to a second location, the support device comprising: a support base mounted on rolling means, with a brake assembly for preventing the rolling means from rolling; a support frame with height-adjustable legs, the support frame being pivotably mounted on the support base; a load-lifting seat having coupling means for coupling the load-lifting seat to mating coupling means on the support frame, so as to couple the load-lifting seat about the person to be lifted; lifting handles for pivoting the support frame about a pivot means, the lifting handles having a home position that is a lowermost position of the lifting handles; and a chest support assembly that includes a chest support that is assembled on an upper end of the height-adjustable support legs and is also pivotably attached to the support frame, the height-adjustable support legs being adjustable to raise or lower the chest support; wherein the support frame suspendingly supports the load-lifting seat; wherein the lifting handles are manipulable to bring the load-lifting seat to a desired position relative to the floor, a lowermost position being at floor level and an uppermost position being at a level of the load-lifting seat when the lifting handles are moved to the home position; and wherein the person supported in the load-lifting seat may be transported to a desired new location by using the lifting handles and the rolling means to guide the support device to a new location.