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A carrying device has an elongate body with a handle toward a first end, a pair of wheels toward a second end, and a moveable end member toward the second end. A latch hooks the moveable member in either an opened or closed position. In one form, a wheel is positioned below the handle at the first e

A carrying device has an elongate body with a handle toward a first end, a pair of wheels toward a second end, and a moveable end member toward the second end. A latch hooks the moveable member in either an opened or closed position. In one form, a wheel is positioned below the handle at the first end with the elevation of the handle being vertically adjustable. In one form, a flexible carrier is retained over the elongate body and cushions at the ends of the flexible carrier aid in carrying an injured person.

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1. A carrying device comprising an elongate central body defining an elongated axis and having a first end and a longitudinally spaced second end, a handle arranged toward the first end of said elongate central body, a pair of wheels rotatably mounted toward said second end of said central body,an e

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A carrying device comprising an elongate central body defining an elongated axis and having a first end and a longitudinally spaced second end, a handle arranged toward the first end of said elongate central body, a pair of wheels rotatably mounted toward said second end of said central body,an end member defining a plane toward said second end of said central body, with said end member being pivotally moveable in a predetermined path of travel between a first position, wherein said plane includes a vector perpendicular to said central body, and a second position in which said plane is substantially parallel to said central body,a latch assembly carried toward the second end of said central body and including an actuator operably connected to first and second spring biased latches, with a portion of said first and second latches selectively extending into the predetermined path of said end member so as to releasably retain said end member in either said first position or second position. 2. The carrying device of claim 1 and further comprising a removable carrying member having a first end attachable toward said first end of said central body and a second end attachable toward an outer end of said end member. 3. The carrying device of claim 1 wherein said elongate central body includes a series of tubular nested elongate members arranged in interlocking relationship relative to each other between the first and second ends thereof so as to allow the central body to be telescopically collapsible whereby changing an overall length of said carrying device between an operative position and a storage position. 4. The carrying device of claim 1 further including a movable support positioned between the first and second ends of the elongate central body. 5. The carrying device of claim 1 wherein said end member has a first crossbar arranged toward a free end thereof and extending generally perpendicular to the elongated axis of said central body, with said first crossbar having retaining elements thereon. 6. The carrying device of claim 1 wherein said central body carries a second crossbar extending generally perpendicular to the elongated axis of said central body and arranged in longitudinally spaced relation relative to said first crossbar, with said second crossbar having retaining elements thereon. 7. The carrying device of claim 1 further including handle structure carried by said end member for facilitating maneuvering and movement of said carrying device. 8. A collapsible carrying device movable between a storage position and an operative position, said carrying device comprising an elongate central body having a first end and a second end,an end member arranged toward the second end of said elongate central body, with said end member being pivotally movable between an upstanding operative position and a storage position,a latch assembly for positively maintaining said end member in said operative position or allowing said end member to be moved into said storage position,a pair of wheels rotatably mounted at said second end of said elongate central body,a handle at said first end of said elongate central body, with said handle including a bar extending generally perpendicular to a length of said elongate central body, and wherein said bar is vertically adjustable, and a lock for locking said bar at a desired vertical adjustment; anda carrying member releasably attachable to and supported toward the first end of said elongate central body and releasably attachable to and supported by said end member toward the second end of said elongate central body such that when said end member is in the upstanding operative position and said carrying device is in an operative position said carrying member is arranged in elevated relation relative to said elongate central body. 9. The device of claim 8 further including at least one wheel mounted toward the first end of said elongate central body, and wherein said at least one wheel at said first end includes a lock for releasably locking said at least one wheel against rotation. 10. The carrying device of claim 8 wherein said elongate central body includes a series of tubular nested elongate members arranged in interlocking relationship relative to each other between the first and second ends thereof so as to allow the central body to be telescopically collapsible whereby changing an overall length of said carrying device between said operative position and said storage position. 11. The carrying device of claim 8 further including a movable support positioned between the first and second ends of the elongate central body. 12. The carrying device of claim 8 further including handle structure for facilitating maneuvering and movement of said carrying device. 13. The carrying device of claim 8 wherein said end member has a first crossbar arranged toward a free end thereof and extending generally perpendicular to the elongated axis of said central body, with said first crossbar having retaining elements thereon. 14. The carrying device of claim 13 wherein said central body carries a second crossbar extending generally perpendicular to the elongated axis of said central body and arranged in longitudinally spaced relation relative to said first crossbar, with said second crossbar having retaining elements thereon. 15. A collapsible carrying device movable between a storage position and an operative position, said carrying device comprising an elongate central body having a first end and a second end,a pair of wheels rotatably mounted at said second end of said elongate central body,at least one wheel toward said first end of said elongate central body,an end member arranged toward the second end of said elongate central body, with said end member being pivotally movable between an upstanding operative position and a storage position,a latch assembly for positively maintaining said end member in said operative position or allowing said end member to be moved into said storage position,a handle toward said first end of said elongate central body, wherein said handle includes a bar perpendicular to a length of said elongate central body, with said bar being vertically adjustable with respect to said at least one wheel, and a lock for locking said bar at a desired elevation above said at least one wheel; anda carrying member releasably attachable to and supported toward the first end of said elongate central body and releasably attachable to and supported by said end member toward the second end of said elongate body such that when said end member is in the upstanding operative position and said carrying device is in an operative position said carrying member is arranged in elevated relation relative to said elongate central body. 16. The carrying device of claim 15 wherein said at least one wheel pivots about a vertical axis. 17. The carrying device of claim 15 wherein said elongate central body includes a series of tubular nested elongate members arranged in interlocking relationship relative to each other between the first and second ends thereof so as to allow the central body to be telescopically collapsible whereby changing an overall length of said carrying device between said operative position and said storage position. 18. The carrying device of claim 15 further including a movable support positioned between the first and second ends of and below the elongate central body. 19. The carrying device of claim 15 further including handle structure for facilitating maneuvering and movement of said carrying device. 20. The carrying device of claim 15 wherein said end member has a first crossbar arranged toward a free end thereof and extending generally perpendicular to the elongated axis of said central body, with said first crossbar having retaining elements thereon. 21. The carrying device of claim 20 wherein said central body carries a second crossbar extending generally perpendicular to the elongated axis of said central body and arranged in longitudinally spaced relation relative to said first crossbar, with said second crossbar having retaining elements thereon. 22. A carrying device comprising an elongate central body defining a longitudinal axis for said carrying device and having a first end longitudinally spaced from a second end,a handle at a first end,a pair of wheels at said second end,an end member defining a plane toward said second end of said central body, with said end member being pivotally moveable in a predetermined path of travel between a first position, wherein said plane includes a vector perpendicular to said central body, and a second position in which said plane is substantially parallel to said central body,a latch assembly carried toward the second end of said central body and including an actuator operably connected to first and second spring biased latches, with a portion of said first and second latches selectively extending into the predetermined path of said end member so as to releasably retain said end member in either said first position or second position,a removable carrying member having a first end attachable toward said first end of said central body and a second end attachable toward an outer end of end member, anda first cushion at said first end of said carrying member and a second cushion at said second end of said carrying member. 23. The carrying device of claim 22 wherein said elongate central body includes a series of tubular nested elongate members arranged in interlocking relationship relative to each other between the first and second ends thereof so as to allow the central body to be telescopically collapsible whereby changing an overall length of said carrying device between an operative position and a storage position. 24. The carrying device of claim 22 further including a movable support positioned between the first and second ends of the elongate central body. 25. The carrying device of claim 22 wherein said end member has a first crossbar arranged toward a free end thereof and extending generally perpendicular to the elongated axis of said central body, with said first crossbar having retaining elements thereon. 26. The carrying device of claim 25 wherein said central body carries a second crossbar extending generally perpendicular to the elongated axis of said central body and arranged in longitudinally spaced relation relative to said first crossbar, with said second crossbar having retaining elements thereon. 27. The carrying device of claim 22 further including handle structure carried by said end member for facilitating maneuvering and movement of said carrying device. 28. A carrying device comprising an elongate central body having a first end and a second end, a handle at a first end of said elongate central body,a pair of wheels rotatably mounted toward said second end of said elongate central body,a moveable end member defining a plane at said second end, said end member being moveable between a first position, wherein said plane includes a vector perpendicular to said central body, and a second position in which said plane is substantially parallel to said central body,a first latch between said central body and said end member, wherein said latch will releasably retain said end member in said first position, anda second latch between said central body and said end member wherein said second latch will releasably retain said end member in said second position,a removable carrying member having a first end attachable toward said first end of said central body and a second end attachable toward an outer end of said end member;a first cushion toward said first end of said carrying member and a second cushion toward said second end of said carrying member,at least one wheel toward said first end,said at least one wheel being pivotable about a vertical axis,said at least one wheel including a lock for releasably locking said at least one wheel against rotation,said handle including a bar perpendicular to a length of said elongate central body,said bar being vertically adjustable with respect to said at least one wheel, anda lock for locking said bar at a desired elevation above said at least one wheel. 29. The carrying device of claim 28 wherein said elongate central body includes a series of tubular nested elongate members arranged in selectively interlocking relationship relative to each other between the first and second ends thereof so as to allow the central body to be telescopically collapsible whereby changing an overall length of said carrying device between an operative position and a storage position. 30. The carrying device of claim 28 further including a movable support positioned between the first and second ends of the elongate central body. 31. The carrying device of claim 28 wherein said end member has a first crossbar arranged toward a free end thereof and extending generally perpendicular to the elongated axis of said central body, with said first crossbar having retaining elements thereon. 32. The carrying device of claim 31 wherein said central body carries a second crossbar extending generally perpendicular to the elongated axis of said central body and arranged in longitudinally spaced relation relative to said first crossbar, with said second crossbar having retaining elements thereon. 33. The carrying device of claim 28 further including handle structure carried by said end member for facilitating maneuvering and movement of said carrying device.