Patent ID: 8544586

Claim:
A multifunction utility cart, comprising: a body having a forward portion, a rearward portion opposite the forward portion, and opposing sides, wherein the rearward portion of the body selectively extending from and retracting into the forward portion of the body; a forward axle disposed with the forward portion of the body; a rearward axle disposed with the rearward portion of the body, the forward axle and the rearward axle defining a wheelbase, the wheelbase selectively lengthening and shortening in concert with the extension and retraction of the rearward portion of the body relative to the forward portion of the body; an open operator station disposed generally medially in the body and opening only on one side of the cart; an operator platform disposed within the operator station; an operator support extending upward from the operator platform, the operator platform and the operator support selectively elevating from and retracting into the operator station; a forward side panel and a cover defining a storage compartment therebetween, wherein the storage compartment is disposed along the forward portion of the body, the cover having a top edge and a bottom edge, wherein the bottom edge is hinged to the forward side panel for selective opening and closing of the cover; and a stretcher pivotally stowed in a closed position within the storage compartment, wherein the pivotal movement is about a horizontal axis, the stretcher being deployed by opening the cover thereby pivoting the stretcher outwardly from the storage compartment.