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A patient transfer system is provided which enables a single operator to transfer a patient from a first horizontal surface to a second horizontal surface. The transfer is accomplished with minimal risk of injury to the operator and patient. The patient transfer system includes a transfer caddy, tra

A patient transfer system is provided which enables a single operator to transfer a patient from a first horizontal surface to a second horizontal surface. The transfer is accomplished with minimal risk of injury to the operator and patient. The patient transfer system includes a transfer caddy, transfer bridge and transfer rod. The transfer caddy is mobile and contains means for storing the transfer bridge and transfer rod. The transfer bridge and transfer rod are foldable for storage and transport.

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1. A system for enabling a person to singly and ergonomically transfer a patient disposed on a sheet, the system comprising a caddy, the caddy comprising:means for enabling the person to transport the caddy from a first location to a second location, the transport means being operably disposed proxi

1. A system for enabling a person to singly and ergonomically transfer a patient disposed on a sheet, the system comprising a caddy, the caddy comprising:means for enabling the person to transport the caddy from a first location to a second location, the transport means being operably disposed proximate the caddy; a power train; a hook and web assembly including one or more webs attachable to the power train and one or more transfer hooks attachable to the one or more webs and releasably attachable to the sheet; a power and switching system in electrical communication with the power train; and means for adjusting a vertical position of the hook and web assembly including an actuator assembly operably adjoined to the hook and web assembly.