A - Human Necessities – 61 – G
Patent
A - Human Necessities
61
G
201/0.5
A61G 7/10 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 1320927
ABSTRACT Methods and apparatus are provided for transporting a disabled person in a carrying means. One embodiment of the apparatus includes a dual-track structure for supporting a hoist and trolley which are controlled by the disabled person. In a further embodiment, the structure is designed to be supported by a floor and ceiling together, or by a floor alone, and is adjustable to accommodate rooms of different dimensions. A still further embodiment of the invention includes mechanical and electronic safety means for the hoist which senses a malfunction and provides an appropriate response thereto, such as sounding an alarm and/or lowering the hoist at a specific pre-programmed location and at a controlled descent rate. The embodiments may be used independently or in concert in accordance with the invention. One method of the invention comprises transporting the disabled person utilizing the dual-track structure controlled by the disabled person. Another method comprises utilizing the structure supported by a floor and ceiling together, and still another method comprises providing safety for the disabled person being transported by sensing a malfunction and providing an appropriate response to the malfunction. The methods may be used independently or together.
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Broyden Robert Hughes
Dayton David Willard
Dearstyne Robert C.
Gephart Randall Jay
Magner Joseph Lee
Gowling Lafleur Henderson Llp
The Research Foundation Of State University Of New York
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