Patent ID: 9044364
Filing Date: 2015-06-02
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
1. A portable human transport system comprising: a. a frame for supporting a litter element, the frame further comprising two telescoping poles positioned parallel to each other to accommodate each side of the litter element, wherein each of the two poles is comprised of adjacently positioned segments which are insertably related one to the other in series such that all or a portion of each segment in the series may be inserted into or withdrawn from the next segment in series to form a telescopically extended pole that may be withdrawn and locked in place to provide an extended pole length that fully accommodates the edge of the litter element, or each segment in the series may be inserted into the next adjacent segment in series to collapse and reduce the overall length of the pole; b. a litter element comprising one or more adjacently located, folded panels, each of which may be attached and/or folded at an angle in relation to the other; and one or more carry loops; and further wherein the litter element further includes means for securing the telescoping poles to the litter element; c. at least one rescue harness for securing the litter element to the front or back of one or more rescuers; and d. a choke brake system removably connected to each rescue harness comprising a movable bezel ring that arrests forward and rear oscillation and movement of the system when it is attached to the at least one rescue harness and the litter element; wherein the portable human transport system may be compactly folded for storage and transport; and further wherein the configuration of the portable human transport system allows for its transport and operation by a single user to transport a casualty or to provide a temporary shelter; and further wherein the system is convertible between the field stretcher, an aerial lift assembly, hammock, lean-to or tent.