Patent ID: 7293303

Claim:
A patient repositioning apparatus comprising: a first vertical support with a bed frame interconnection end and a connector end with a bushing, said connector end is substantially cylindrical with a first arcuate segment and a second arcuate segment that are operably interconnected on one end and selectively interconnectable on the other end; a second vertical support with a bed frame interconnection end and a substantially cylinder connector end with a bushing, said connector end is substantially cylindrical with a first arcuate segment and a second arcuate segment that are operably interconnected on one end and selectively interconnectable on the other end; a first crossbeam operatively interconnected to said bushing of said first vertical support connector end and to said bushing of said second vertical support end, wherein said first crossbeam is adapted for securing bedding material; and a ratcheting mechanism operably interconnected to said crossbeam, said ratcheting mechanism capable of imparting selective crossbeam rotation thereby winding the bedding material therearound.