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An apparatus for use in transporting and lifting immobile large animals. It has two major cooperating components: a cart and a lift. Both have tubular frame constructions with fabric releasably attached to the frames for supporting an animal. The cart has large wheels for maneuverability even over r

An apparatus for use in transporting and lifting immobile large animals. It has two major cooperating components: a cart and a lift. Both have tubular frame constructions with fabric releasably attached to the frames for supporting an animal. The cart has large wheels for maneuverability even over rough terrain to an animal needing care. The fabric can be unsnapped from the cart frame to more easily load the animal. The legs can be pivoted outward, allowing the cart to be lowered to the ground for greater ease in loading an animal. The cart, with the loaded animal, fits over a lowered lift. The lift has an upper frame which can be raised to bring the supported animal to a desired level. It has wheels on its base frame to allow it to be wheeled to a desired location. Two separate motor-driven lifting mechanisms are used to raise the upper frame, capable of lifting up to 300 pounds. Belts are provided to secure an animal on the lift. A quick-lift feature disengages the drive gears permitting the upper frame to be manually lifted to desired horizontal or tilted position. A resuscitation board can fit into a pocket beneath the lift's fabric sheet to provide a stiff backing for emergency CPR. In its lowered position the lift can be moved suitcase-style on wheels. A battery and battery charger are mounted with the lift motors on the lift base.

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[What is claimed is:] [1.](a) means for manually carting an animal using said litter, wherein said litter further comprises:(i) a framework comprising a plurality of connected frame members defining a polygon, wherein the polygon comprises a rectangle;(ii) flexible sheet means, stretched by the fram

[What is claimed is:] [1.](a) means for manually carting an animal using said litter, wherein said litter further comprises:(i) a framework comprising a plurality of connected frame members defining a polygon, wherein the polygon comprises a rectangle;(ii) flexible sheet means, stretched by the framework, for vertically supporting a prone animal;(iii) a plurality of collapsible means, connected to the framework, for vertically supporting the framework, wherein the plurality of collapsible means comprises:(1) a plurality of legs each of which is pivotally connected to a frame member, each leg being individually pivotable to at least three points: a first point being at which said each leg extends outwardly from the polygon and generally in the plane of the polygon to enable the framework to lie flat on a surface; a second point being at which said each leg extends normally from the polygon in a direction to vertically support the polygon; and a third point being at which said each leg extends into the polygon and abuts the sheet means;(2) means for releasably locking said each leg at its second point;(iv) a plurality of wheels, connected to the collapsible means, for rolling movement of the framework;(b) means for manually transporting said litter and said animal thereon, and for lifting said litter to a selected level within a range of levels;(c) joint means for folding the framework in half lengthwise; and(d) means for selectively preventing the framework from folding.