Patent ID: 7003819

Claim:
A device for longitudinally translating an associated individual along an associated bed having an associated frame and an associated bed sheet, the device comprising: at least a first strap member having first and second ends, wherein the at least a first strap member is operatively coupled to the associated bed sheet at the first end of the at least a first strap member; at least a first pulley rotatably attached with respect to the associated bed frame, wherein the second end of the at least a first strap member is windably communicated with the at least a first pulley; a prime mover having at least a first output, wherein the at least a first output is operatively coupled to the at least a first pulley, wherein when the prime mover is engaged said first output is rotated in a first output direction and the at least a first pulley is rotated in a first pulley direction windably drawing the at least a first strap member around the at least a first pulley; and, safety means for use in restricting the angular translation of the at least a first output, wherein the safety means is a switch operatively communicated to the prime mover for use in restricting drive power to actuate the prime mover; and wherein said switch is a control switch operatively communicated to control the electric motor, wherein an associated user can selectively restrict the angular translation of the at least a first output by activating the control switch.