Abstract

An inflatable support strap for positioning and rotating a horizontally laying subject on a support surface, the inflatable support strap includes an elongate body comprising a first end and a second end spaced a distance apart from the first end, the first end and the second end each comprising at least one loop extending therefrom, and the elongate body defining a cavity. The inflatable support strap also includes one or more bladders disposed within the cavity, the one or more bladders configured to be selectively inflated or deflated.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61G 7/00 - Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons

Abstract

A weight scale for a patient lift system includes a frame assembly. A plurality of force sensors are coupled to the frame assembly. Each of the plurality of force sensors is configured to generate a signal indicative of a measured weight force, A foot rest panel is coupled to the frame assembly. The foot rest panel is configured to support a patient. An angle sensor is operatively coupled to the frame assembly. The angle sensor is configured to generate a signal indicative of an angle of the frame assembly with respect to a horizontal reference plane. A controller is coupled in signal communication with each force sensor and the angle sensor. The controller includes one or more processers configured to receive signals from each force sensor and the angle sensor to determine an actual weight force of the patient.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01G 19/44 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups for weighing persons
• G01G 23/00 - Auxiliary devices for weighing apparatus
• A61G 7/10 - Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto

Abstract

A weight scale for a patient lift system includes a frame assembly. A plurality of force sensors are coupled to the frame assembly. Each of the plurality of force sensors is configured to generate a signal indicative of a measured weight force. A foot rest panel, is coupled to the frame assembly. The foot rest panel is configured to support a patient. An angle sensor is operatively coupled to the frame assembly. The angle sensor is configured to generate a signal indicative of an angle of the frame assembly with respect to a horizontal reference plane. A controller is coupled in signal communication with each force sensor and the angle sensor. The controller includes one or more processors configured to receive signals from each force sensor and the angle sensor to determine an actual weight force of the patient.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01G 19/44 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups for weighing persons
• G01G 23/00 - Auxiliary devices for weighing apparatus
• A61G 7/10 - Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto

Abstract

A lift system comprises a lift assembly and a control system. The lift assembly is configured to assist a person in moving between a first position and a second position. The control system is configured to change the amount of assistance provided by the lift assembly as a function of a change in a characteristic of the person.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61G 7/10 - Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto

Abstract

A safety locking device (1) for a lifting hook (2) comprising a lifting part (3) and a hook part (4) having a first and a second shank (5, 6) arranged in the same plane, the first shank (5) being attached to the lifting part (3) . The safety- locking device (1) is pivotably attached to either of the shanks or the lifting part (3) and comprises a spring means (7) formed integrally with the safety locking device, one end of which is attached to the safety locking device (1) diametrically opposed its fastening point to either shank or the lifting part and the other end is arranged to bear on the opposite shank or the lifting part (3) , to which the safety locking device is pivotably attached to automatically bring the safety locking device (1) to bear on the lifting part (3) or the opposite shank so as to prevent unhooking of a hoisting cable or similar means introduced into the hook part.

IPC Classes  ?

• B66C 1/36 - Crane hooks with means, e.g. spring-biased detents, for preventing inadvertent disengagement of loads

Abstract

Apparatus for transportation of a disabled person in standing position by which apparatus the person is able by his own strength to rise himself from a sitting position to a standing position, including a wheeled base (1) in the form of an U- shaped frame provided with a footrest (3) and a post (2) , which supports at least one support frame (5) . The support frame (5) comprises two legs (6a, 6b) , which each at its end support through locking means (7a, 7b) an arm (8a, 8b) , which is fixed in the longitudinal direction but pivotally arranged in the locking means, and that each arm (8a, 8b) has a supporting means (9) arranged in such a way that, when a person is standing, it can be pivoted behind the person, so that the person will be enclosed by the post (2) , the support frame (5) , the legs (8a, 8b) , and the supporting means (9) .

IPC Classes  ?

• A61G 7/10 - Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto