Patient transfer board

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-12-06
RAK JAMES
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[0009] It is another object of the invention to provide a patient transfer board that allows an assistant to more easily mo

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Most boards are rectangular and do not have designs that ease the gripping of the board.
U.S. Patent Application 2003-0,093,858 shows a board generally rectangular in shape with various cutouts to clear one of the wheel chair's wheels, but the cutouts do not assist the user's gripping of the board.
Many boards have sha

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[0020] In the following detailed description of the invention of exemplary embodiments of the invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings (where like numbers represent like elements), which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific exemplary embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, but other embodiments may be utilized and logical, mechanical, electrical, and other changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined only by the appended claims.

[0021] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. However, it is understood that the invention may be practiced without these speci...

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Abstract

The patient transport board is a device that aids in the mobility of individuals who may be handicapped, patient recovering from surgery, undergoing physical therapy, or a number of other reasons. The patient transport board is slid under the individual. The patient transport board forms a bridge to the next location, which the individual slides across to. The individual can use the patient transport board on his or her own or with the help of an assistant or assistants. The patient transport board is a structure that can be made out of a number of suitable materials such as but not limited to wood, plastic, carbon fiber, fiberglass, composite covered honeycomb.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 646,274, entitled “Patient Transfer Board”, filed on Jan. 24, 2005.FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH [0002] Not Applicable SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM [0003] Not Applicable TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0004] The present invention relates generally to patient transfer boards that are used in physical therapy. More specifically the present invention relates to a patient transfer board that is ergonomically shaped and has T-shaped handhold cut outs to aid in transferring a patient from one location to the next. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0005] Individuals undergoing physical therapy or who may have various handicaps often require use of special equipment to aid in their mobility. A board is often required to help an individual move from his or her bed into a wheel chair, and from the wheel chair to a physical therapy mat. The board is used again in the ...

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IPC IPC(8): A47B1/00
CPCA61G7/103A61G2200/34A61G2200/32
Inventor RAK, JAMES
Owner RAK JAMES
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