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Theresa M Miale

Gloria L Miale

David Giuntoli

William P Pantos

Tom Bailey

Michael Molvaney

An animal lift apparatus comprises a lift. The lift includes a rigid support sheet, wherein the rigid support sheet is capable of supporting an animal. A lifting mechanism is capable of raising or lowering the rigid support sheet to a desired position. The rigid support sheet is supported in a raised or lowered position by at least one lift arm. At least two wheels are connected to the lift to allow the animal lift apparatus to be rolled to a desired location. A release is capable of being engaged to enable the rigid support sheet to be raised or lowered to the desired position. At least one belt is capable of strapping the animal to the rigid support sheet. The rigid support sheet may also include a waste portal. A waste container may also be included, wherein the rigid support sheet is sloped such that waste from the animal may be directed toward the waste portal via the sloped rigid support sheet. Waste then flows through the waste portal into the waste container. At least two I.V. pole receptacles located on opposite sides of the lift may be used to hold an I.V. pole.

Animal lift and transport apparatus and method for using the same

A method of transporting and lifting a large immobile animal for treatment of the animal includes transporting the animal with a transport cart and lifting the animal with a lift. The transport cart includes a generally rectangular collapsible frame having a front frame member pivotally attached to a rear frame member. A set of wheels are attached to the rear frame member for rolling movement of the cart. A handle is pivotally attached to the front frame member. A removable support sheet is carried by the frame. The lift includes a base supported by wheels for rolling movement of the lift, a lowered generally rectangular support frame, a generally rectangular support sheet carried by the generally rectangular support frame, a frame lifting mechanism disposed between the base and the frame, and a driving mechanism coupled to the lifting mechanism. The large immobile animal is transported with the cart by at least partially removing the support sheet from the frame of the cart, locating the support sheet under the animal, attaching the support sheet to the frame with the animal on the support sheet, and transporting the animal on the cart to a lift. At the lift, the support sheet is separated from the cart frame, the animal is transported onto the lift with the support sheet of the cart, and the driving mechanism is actuated to lift the animal to a height suitable for treatment or transferring the animal to a treatment table.

An apparatus for use in transporting and lifting immobile large animals. It has two major cooperating components: a cart and a lift. Both have tubular frame constructions with fabric releasably attached to the frames for supporting an animal. The cart has large wheels for maneuverability even over rough terrain to an animal needing care. The fabric can be unsnapped from the cart frame to more easily load the animal. The legs can be pivoted outward, allowing the cart to be lowered to the ground for greater ease in loading an animal. The cart, with the loaded animal, fits over a lowered lift. The lift has an upper frame which can be raised to bring the supported animal to a desired level. It has wheels on its base frame to allow it to be wheeled to a desired location. Two separate motor-driven lifting mechanisms are used to raise the upper frame, capable of lifting up to 300 pounds. Belts are provided to secure an animal on the lift. A quick-lift feature disengages the drive gears permitting the upper frame to be manually lifted to desired horizontal or tilted position. A resuscitation board can fit into a pocket beneath the lift's fabric sheet to provide a stiff backing for emergency CPR. In its lowered position the lift can be moved suitcase-style on wheels. A battery and battery charger are mounted with the lift motors on the lift base.

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