Patent ID: 8959682
Filing Date: 2015-02-24
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
1. A disposable transporter having a top surface for carrying a person, comprising: a backing substrate having a first side and a second side, the second side of the backing substrate being positioned opposite the first side of the backing substrate, wherein the second side of the backing substrate forms a back surface of the transporter; an absorbent body secured to the first side of the backing substrate, the absorbent body being sized less than the backing substrate so that a portion of the backing substrate forms an edge about the absorbent body, wherein the absorbent body is co-planar with the backing substrate and the transporter, and wherein when the person is positioned on the top surface of the transporter, the absorbent body is located directly beneath the person, and contacts a back portion of the person, to absorb exuded body fluids and thereby acts to dry the person, wherein the backing substrate extends beyond the absorbent body, and is folded over to form a portion of the top surface of the transporter; and a gripping device in the edge.