IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
|
국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
|
출원번호 |
UP-0375536
(2006-03-14)
|
등록번호 |
US-7578012
(2009-09-08)
|
발명자
/ 주소 |
- Palay, Frederic
- Burak, Jr., William E.
|
출원인 / 주소 |
- Ergo Asyst Technology LLC
|
대리인 / 주소 |
DuBois, Bryant & Campbell, LLP
|
인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
7 인용 특허 :
39 |
초록
▼
The invention is directed to a patient transfer system with associated patient support frames, lift carts, lifts, carts, and other accessories for use therewith. The support frames of the present invention as depicted in the exemplary embodiments are designed to: (a) provide rigidity (exoskeleton) t
The invention is directed to a patient transfer system with associated patient support frames, lift carts, lifts, carts, and other accessories for use therewith. The support frames of the present invention as depicted in the exemplary embodiments are designed to: (a) provide rigidity (exoskeleton) to the human body for positioning to provide stability for purposes of transferring, lifting and/or transporting the subject via a mobile device, such as a powered lift device; (b) a male/female coupling for coupling to a tine or other carriage mechanism of a lifting device thereto for the purpose of moving or lifting the subject; and/or (c) be used as a support or frame that will interact with the body as an exoskeleton to aid with the activities of daily living.
대표청구항
▼
What is claimed is: 1. A patient transfer system comprising: a patient support frame, including a substantially rigid framework adapted to provide support for at least a portion of the patient's torso and the patient's thighs; and a patient transfer device including a vertical lift mechanism; where
What is claimed is: 1. A patient transfer system comprising: a patient support frame, including a substantially rigid framework adapted to provide support for at least a portion of the patient's torso and the patient's thighs; and a patient transfer device including a vertical lift mechanism; wherein the patient support frame includes at least two first coupling components and the vertical lift mechanism includes a complimentary coupling component for releasably coupling to either of the at least two first coupling components of the patient support frame; wherein, when the complimentary coupling component is releasably coupled to the first of the at least two first coupling components, the patient support frame may face, with respect to the patient transfer device, in at least a first orientation selected from the group consisting of: forward-facing, backward-facing, left-facing, and right-facing; and wherein, when the complimentary coupling component is releasably coupled to the second of the at least two first coupling components, the patient support frame may face, with respect to the patient transfer device, in at least one orientation other than the first orientation. 2. The patient transfer system of claim 1, wherein the complimentary coupling component includes at least one tine of the vertical lift mechanism and the at least two first coupling components include at least one receptacle for receiving the tine. 3. The patient transfer system of claim 1, wherein the complimentary coupling component includes at least one tine of the vertical lift mechanism, the at least two first coupling components include at least one receptacle for receiving the tine, the substantially rigid framework includes a seat portion, and the at least one receptacle is connected to the underside of the seat portion. 4. The patient transfer system of claim 1, wherein the complimentary coupling component includes at least one tine of the vertical lift mechanism, the at least two first coupling components include at least one receptacle for receiving the tine, and the at least one receptacle receives the at least one tine by insertion of the at least one tine into the at least one receptacle. 5. The patient transfer system of claim 1, wherein the first of the at least two first coupling components has an orientation that is substantially perpendicular to the second of the at least two coupling components. 6. The patient transfer system of claim 1, wherein the complimentary coupling component includes at least two tines of the vertical lift mechanism and the at least two first coupling components include at least two receptacles for receiving the two tines. 7. The patient transfer system of claim 1, wherein the at least two first coupling components and the complimentary coupling component include a releasable lock for locking during transport of the patient support frame. 8. The patient transfer system of claim 1, wherein the vertical lift mechanism is a powered lift mechanism. 9. The patient transfer system of claim 8, wherein the patient transfer device is adapted to permit operation by the patient and by a caregiver. 10. The patient transfer system of claim 1, wherein the patient transfer device rests on wheels for wheeled transport. 11. The patient transfer system of claim 10, wherein the wheels are operatively coupled to a powered drive system. 12. The patient transfer system of claim 10, further comprising at least one leg extending generally horizontally from proximate a lower end of the lift mechanism, wherein at least one of the wheels is mounted to the leg. 13. The patient transfer system of claim 12, wherein the at least one leg includes two legs extending generally horizontally from proximate the lower end of the lift mechanism, each of the two legs having at least one of the wheels mounted thereto. 14. The patient transfer system of claim 1, wherein the patient transfer device is a patient mobility device taken from a group consisting of: a wheel-chair device, a scooter device, and a motorized vehicle, the patient mobility device adapted to receive and couple to the patient support frame. 15. The patient transfer system of claim 14, wherein the patient support frame includes at least one second coupling component adapted to be coupled to a complimentary coupling component of the patient mobility device. 16. The patient transfer system of claim 14, wherein the patient mobility device is adapted to permit operation by the patient and by a caregiver. 17. The patient transfer system of claim 14, wherein the patient mobility device includes a steering handle bar, the steering handle bar being pivotable between at least 2 orientations. 18. The patient transfer system of claim 14, wherein the patient mobility device includes a steering handle bar, the steering handle bar being pivotable between at least 2 orientations; and wherein the at least 2 orientations of the steering handle bar include a caregiver control orientation and a patient control orientation to permit operation of the patient mobility device by the patient or by a caregiver. 19. The patient transfer system of claim 1, wherein the substantially rigid framework comprises a seat adapted to support a patient in a sitting position, the seat including the at least two first coupling components adapted to be coupled to the complimentary component of the vertical lift mechanism. 20. The patient transfer system of claim 19, wherein the seat further comprises a thigh support portion and a torso support portion. 21. The patient transfer system of claim 1, wherein the patient support frame includes: a first patient support frame component including at least a first substantially rigid framework; a second frame component, including at least a second substantially rigid framework, releasably coupled to the first frame component. 22. The patient transfer system of claim 1, wherein the patient support frame further includes: a substantially rigid framework including a pair of longitudinally extending, rigid vertical supports; at least one of a webbing and a strap releasably coupled to, and laterally extending between the rigid vertical supports. 23. The patient transfer system of claim 1, wherein an angle of the patient support frame relative to the vertical lift mechanism is adjustable to vary the patient's posture. 24. The patient transfer system of claim 1, further comprising a vertical support platform that may be removably mounted to the vertical lift mechanism; wherein the patient may be suspended beneath the vertical support platform, the patient's torso being supported by a first support strap and the patient's thighs being supported by a second support strap; wherein the first support strap and the second support strap are releasably coupled to the vertical support platform. 25. The patient transfer system of claim 1, wherein the patient transfer device includes a control device, the control device being pivotable between at least 2 orientations. 26. The patient transfer system of claim 25, wherein the at least 2 orientations of the control device include a caregiver control orientation and a patient control orientation. 27. A patient transfer system comprising: a lift cart including a vertical support platform; a lift column operable to raise and lower the vertical support platform relative to a supporting surface; at least one coupling component mounted to the vertical support platform; and wheels interposed between the lift column and the supporting surface and operable to allow movement of the lift cart on the supporting surface; at least two support straps including at least one complimentary coupling component that is releasably couplable to the at least one coupling component; at least one back support strap; at least one thigh support strap; and a patient support pallet adapted to seat a patient thereon; wherein the patient support pallet includes a seating surface, the patient support pallet supporting a patient and including at least one laterally oriented recess extending into the seating surface, the recess being aligned with at least one of the back support strap and the thigh support strap. 28. The patient transfer system of claim 27, wherein: the vertical support platform is removably mounted to the lift column; and the patient support pallet is adapted to be removably mounted to the lift column after the vertical support platform is removed from the lift column. 29. The patient transfer system of claim 27, further comprising a set of wheeled legs, the patient support pallet being releasably mountable to the wheeled legs. 30. The patient transfer system of claim 27, wherein the vertical support platform includes a tabletop. 31. The patient transfer system of claim 27, wherein the vertical support platform comprises a support beam. 32. The patient transfer system of claim 31, wherein the support beam includes a pair of arms adapted to flank a patient being supported thereunder. 33. The patient transfer system of claim 27, further comprising at least one leg extending generally horizontally from proximate a lower end of the lift column, wherein at least one of the wheels is mounted to the leg. 34. The patient transfer system of claim 33, wherein the at least one leg includes two legs extending generally horizontally from proximate the lower end of the lift column, each of the two legs having at least one wheel mounted thereto. 35. The patient support system of claim 27, wherein an angle of the vertical support platform relative to the lift column is adjustable.
※ AI-Helper는 부적절한 답변을 할 수 있습니다.