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Portable lift

a portable, lifting technology, applied in medical science, nursing beds, ambulance services, etc., can solve the problems of inability to lift the same weight as before, joints that do not operate as smoothly, and so on

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-09-13
BOGER BOBBY E +1
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[0008] The stationary base has a general “U” shape that allows the base to be slid around the bottom of the toilet, which allows the flexible chair frame to surround the bowl of the toilet. The stationary base optionally includes a foot rest that is attached to and extends from the front portion of the base. The stationary base preferably includes adjustable footings that allow the level of the base to be adjusted.

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As people age, muscles are no longer able to lift the same weight they used to, and joints do not operate as smoothly as they once did.
However, in regards to assisting devices used in the bathroom for helping a person to the standing position, the choices have thus far been limited to bars or rails on the wall, or the impromptu use of a cane or walker.

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[0017]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment 100 of the present portable lift in its operational position, around a toilet 105. The present portable lift is designed to assist a person seated on the toilet 105 to a standing position. The base 155 of the portable lift has a “U” shape that allows the preferred embodiment 100 to slide around the bowl portion of the toilet 105. The preferred embodiment 100 can be added to almost any toilet by detaching the toilet seat from the toilet, sliding the potable lift around the bowl portion of the toilet, and re-attaching the toilet seat to the portable lift. The preferred embodiment 100 includes a flexible chair frame that surrounds the bowl portion the toilet 105. The flexible chair frame includes two vertical support legs 110&115, three horizontal support pieces 120, 125&130, and an up-side-down “U” shaped backrest 135. The back legs of the flexible chair frame are actually two long screws, including screw 145. Each screw i...

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Abstract

A personal assisting device that helps a person return to the standing position after they have been seated on a toilet. The assisting device is adapted for attachment to almost any toilet. The toilet's seat is removed, the assisting device is slid around the toilet's bowl, and the seat is re-attached to the device. A control switch is provided that allows the user to move the device's flexible chair frame from the seated position to the raised position. When the flexible chair frame is in the raised position, the user is assisted to the standing position. Two electric motors are used to move the device between the seated and raised positions, in the preferred embodiment.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to the field of personal assisting devices and more specifically to a lifting device for assisting a person off of a toilet and to a standing position. [0002] Injuries and old age are two reasons why a person may need assistance in getting up from a seated position. Injuries to a person's foot, leg or hip can prevent the person from being able to stand on his own. Other reasons include the natural aging process. As people age, muscles are no longer able to lift the same weight they used to, and joints do not operate as smoothly as they once did. For any of these reasons, or for a combination of them, many people need help in the process of standing from a seated position. [0003] Home therapy has come a long way in recent years. There are many assisting devices, such as walkers with wheels, and benches that can be placed in bathtubs. However, in regards to assisting devices used in the bathroom for helping a p...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47K13/10
CPCA61G5/14A61G7/1007A61G2200/36A61G2200/34A61G7/1098
Inventor BOGER, BOBBY E.BOGER, DONALD E.
Owner BOGER BOBBY E
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