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The invention includes several novel devices for transferring patients. A first system of horizontal transfer of patients is adapted to use existing transfer sheets and cart appropriately modified. The sheet is attached to a clamping device that has a releasable catch that holds the sheet in a cavit

The invention includes several novel devices for transferring patients. A first system of horizontal transfer of patients is adapted to use existing transfer sheets and cart appropriately modified. The sheet is attached to a clamping device that has a releasable catch that holds the sheet in a cavity. A plurality of straps are attached to the clamping device. The other ends of the straps are attached to reels that are part of a winch. Activation of the winch winds the straps onto the reels. Other designs of horizontal transfer devices are included within the invention. The invention also includes improved bed jackets that can be attached to, a winch for lifting a patient either to re-position them on a surface or to transport them. The invention also includes cushions and side rails with very low friction surfaces to assist with the transfer process.

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[ I claim:] [1.] A transfer system for moving a patient reclining on a transfer sheet between a first horizontal surface and a second horizontal surface, comprising:a winch apparatus configured for positioning adjacent to either of said first or second horizontal surfaces, the winch apparatus includ

[ I claim:] [1.] A transfer system for moving a patient reclining on a transfer sheet between a first horizontal surface and a second horizontal surface, comprising:a winch apparatus configured for positioning adjacent to either of said first or second horizontal surfaces, the winch apparatus including a drive, an axle rotated by the drive and at least one reel attached to the axle;at least one strap with a first end and a second end, the first end of the strap attached to the reel and the second end of the strap having a fastening device; anda clamping device having at least one corresponding fastener for the attachment to the fastening device at the second end of the strap, the clamping device comprising a rigid structure forming a cavity, with the cavity being formed by two curved sections, and the cavity having a releasable catch at its opening such that said transfer sheet can be held within the cavity by the catch until the catch is released to remove the sheet from the cavity, said clamping device further comprising a functional hinge proximate said cavity.