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A wheeled attachment for a litter for transportation of a litter via a single operator. The wheeled attachment generally includes a traverse frame extending across one end of the litter, first and second receiver tubes pivotally connected to opposing ends of the frame, the first and second receiver

A wheeled attachment for a litter for transportation of a litter via a single operator. The wheeled attachment generally includes a traverse frame extending across one end of the litter, first and second receiver tubes pivotally connected to opposing ends of the frame, the first and second receiver tubes pivoting between a first position against the frame and a second position perpendicular with the frame to receive the handle ends of the litter, and including first and second wheels pivotally connected to opposing ends of the frame and coupled to the receiver tubes to also pivot between the first and second pivotal positions parallel to and perpendicular with the frame. The receiver tubes also include an opening and coupler assembly for fixing the handles within the respective coupler. The frame further preferably extends above the netting of the litter to provide a foot stop for the patient upon the litter.

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1. A wheeled attachment for a stretcher, comprising: a traverse frame having a first end and a second end;a first receiver tube extending from said first end of said frame;a second receiver tube extending from said second end of said frame;wherein said first and second receiver tube are adapted to r

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A wheeled attachment for a stretcher, comprising: a traverse frame having a first end and a second end;a first receiver tube extending from said first end of said frame;a second receiver tube extending from said second end of said frame;wherein said first and second receiver tube are adapted to receive a first and second handle of a litter to be mounted to one end of said litter;a first wheel pivotally connected with respect to said first end of said frame; anda second wheel pivotally connected with respect to said second end of said frame;wherein said first and second wheel each pivot to a first position and a second position, wherein a rotational axis of said first and second wheel is perpendicular to said traverse frame in said first position so that said first and second wheel are positioned parallel to said traverse frame and wherein said rotational axis of said first and second wheel is parallel to said traverse frame in said second position so that said first and second wheel are positioned perpendicular to said traverse frame;wherein said first and second receiver tubes each include at least one coupling opening to receive a coupler;wherein said at least one coupling opening of said first and second receiver tubes each comprises: a pair of first openings having a first upper opening and a first lower opening;said first upper opening and said first lower opening located on an upper and lower end of a first side of said first and second receiver tubes; anda pair of second openings having a second upper opening and a second lower opening;said second upper opening and said second lower opening located on an upper and lower end of a second side of said first and second receiver tubes. 2. The wheeled attachment of claim 1, wherein said first and second receiver tube are each pivotally connected with respect to said traverse frame. 3. The wheeled attachment of claim 1, wherein each said coupler comprises: an inner locking portion comprising a first member extending through said pair of first openings and a second member extending through said pair of second openings; andan outer locking portion connected to said inner locking portion and comprised of a circular shape, said outer locking portion extending substantially around a perimeter of said respective receiver tube. 4. The wheeled attachment of claim 3, wherein said outer locking portion includes a handle. 5. The wheeled attachment of claim 3, wherein said outer locking portion includes angled ends. 6. The wheeled attachment of claim 1, wherein said first receiver tube pivots with said first wheel and wherein said second receiver tube pivots with said second wheel. 7. The wheeled attachment of claim 1, wherein said traverse frame includes a first segment and a second segment, wherein said first segment adjusts along said second segment. 8. The wheeled attachment of claim 7, wherein said first segment and said second segment telescopically adjust. 9. A wheeled attachment for a stretcher, comprising: a litter having a first end and a second end;said litter having a first elongated handle, a second elongated handle spaced apart from and parallel to said first elongated handle, said first and second elongated handle extend from said first end of said litter to said second end of said litter;wherein said litter includes a netting extending between said first and second elongated handle;a traverse frame having a first end and a second end, said frame extending across said first end of said litter;a first receiver tube pivotally connected with respect to first end of said frame;a second receiver tube pivotally connected with respect to said second end of said frame;wherein said first and second receiver tube are adapted to receive said first and second elongated handles of said litter to be mounted to said first end of said litter;a first wheel pivotally connected with respect to said first end of said frame; anda second wheel pivotally connected with respect to said second end of said frame;wherein said first and second wheel each pivot to a first position and a second position, wherein a rotational axis of said first and second wheel is perpendicular to said traverse frame in said first position so that said first and second wheel are positioned parallel to said traverse frame and wherein said rotational axis of said first and second wheel is parallel to said traverse frame in said second position so that said first and second wheel are positioned perpendicular to said traverse frame. 10. The wheeled attachment of claim 9, wherein said first and second receiver tube slidably receive by said first and second elongated handle. 11. The wheeled attachment of claim 9, including: a first coupler to secure said first receiver tube to said first elongated handle; anda second coupler to secure said second receiver tube to said second elongated handle. 12. The wheeled attachment of claim 11, including: at least one first opening extending through said first receiver tube;a first receiver portion extending within said first elongated handle, said first receiver portion aligned with said at least one first opening;wherein said first coupler extends through said at least one first opening and at least partially within said first receiver portion to secure said first elongated handle within said first receiver tube;at least one second opening extending through said second receiver tube; anda second receiver portion extending within said second elongated handle, said second portion aligned with said at least one second opening;wherein said second coupler extends through said at least one second opening and at least partially within said second receiver portion to secure said second elongated handle within said second receiver tube. 13. The wheeled attachment of claim 12, wherein said at least one first opening includes a pair of first upper openings and a pair of first lower openings, said first upper openings aligning with said first lower openings, and wherein said at least one second opening includes a pair of second upper openings and a pair of second lower openings, said second upper openings aligning with said second lower openings. 14. The wheeled attachment of claim 13, wherein said first coupler comprises a first inner locking extending through said first upper openings and said first lower openings and a first outer locking portion extending from an end of said first inner locking portion, said first outer locking portion extending around a substantial perimeter of said first receiver tube, and wherein said second coupler comprises a second inner locking extending through said second upper openings and said second lower openings and a second outer locking portion extending from an end of said second inner locking portion, said second outer locking portion extending around a substantial perimeter of said second receiver tube. 15. The wheeled attachment of claim 9, wherein said first receiver tube collectively pivots with said first wheel and wherein said second receiver tube collectively pivots with said second wheel. 16. The wheeled attachment of claim 9, wherein said frame telescopically adjusts. 17. The wheeled attachment of claim 9, wherein said traverse frame is positioned above said netting of said litter. 18. A wheeled attachment for a stretcher, comprising: a litter having a first end and a second end;said litter having a first elongated handle, a second elongated handle spaced apart from and parallel to said first elongated handle, said first and second elongated handle extend from said first end of said litter to said second end of said litter;wherein said litter includes a netting extending between said first and second elongated handle;a traverse frame having a first segment and a second segment, said second segment slidably adjustable within said first segment to adjust a length of said traverse frame;a first pivotal connector pivotally connected to a first end of said frame;a second pivotal connector pivotally connected to a second end of said frame;a first receiver tube horizontally extending from a lower end of said first pivotal connector;a second receiver tube horizontally extending from a lower end of said second pivotal connector;wherein said first and second receiver tube are adapted to receive said first and second elongated handles of said litter to be mounted to said first end of said litter;a first wheel rotationally connected to an upper end of said first pivotal connector, said rotational axis of said first wheel vertically offset from said first receiver tube;a second wheel rotationally connected to an upper end of said second pivotal connector, said rotational axis of said second wheel vertically offset from said second receiver tube;wherein said first and second wheel along with said first and second receiver tube each pivot to a first position and a second position via said first and second pivotal connector, wherein said first and second wheel and said first and second receiver tube are parallel to said traverse frame in said first position and wherein said first and second wheel and said first and second receiver tube are perpendicular to said traverse frame in said second position;a first coupler to secure said first receiver tube to said first elongated handle;a second coupler to secure said second receiver tube to said second elongated handle;at least one first opening extending through said first receiver tube;a first receiver portion extending within said first elongated handle, said first receiver portion aligned with said at least one first opening;wherein said first coupler extends through said at least one first opening and at least partially within said first receiver portion to secure said first elongated handle within said first receiver tube;at least one second opening extending through said second receiver tube; anda second receiver portion extending within said second elongated handle, said second portion aligned with said at least one second opening;wherein said second coupler extends through said at least one second opening and at least partially within said second receiver portion to secure said second elongated handle within said second receiver tube;wherein said at least one first opening includes a pair of first upper openings and a pair of first lower openings, said first upper openings aligning with said first lower openings, and wherein said at least one second opening includes a pair of second upper openings and a pair of second lower openings, said second upper openings aligning with said second lower openings;wherein said first coupler comprises a first inner locking extending through said first upper openings and said first lower openings and a first outer locking portion extending from an end of said first inner locking portion, said first outer locking portion extending around a substantial perimeter of said first receiver tube, and wherein said second coupler comprises a second inner locking extending through said second upper openings and said second lower openings and a second outer locking portion extending from an end of said second inner locking portion, said second outer locking portion extending around a substantial perimeter of said second receiver tube;wherein said traverse frame is positioned above said netting of said litter.