Patent ID: 6175973
Filing Date: 2001-01-23
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
A stand-assist lift apparatus comprising:a base;a frame extending upwardly from the base;a lifting arm assembly pivotally coupled to the frame for movement between a lowered position and a raised position;an actuator coupled to the lifting arm assembly for moving the lifting arm assembly between the lowered and raised positions; anda sling assembly configured to be removably coupled to the lifting arm assembly for supporting a person between the lower and upper back regions during movement of the lifting arm assembly between the lowered and raised positions, the sling assembly including a body-supporting surface and a belt, the belt having a pair of laterally spaced apart belt straps extending from the body-supporting surface and a fastener for coupling the pair of laterally spaced apart belt straps together so that the body-supporting surface and pair of laterally spaced apart belt straps can encircle a person's body, the fastener permitting adjustment of the length of the belt around the person's body.