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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 25, 2022
Filed:
Aug. 30, 2019
Sage Products, Llc, Cary, IL (US);
Michael J. Rigoni, Cary, IL (US);
Garret W. Sweetwood, Cary, IL (US);
Gregory T. Davis, Cary, IL (US);
Paul M. Fowler, Cary, IL (US);
Sage Products, LLC, Cary, IL (US);
Abstract
A patient support device includes a sheet configured to be placed beneath the patient in use and a plurality of straps connected to the sheet and configured for use in moving, lifting, turning, and/or positioning the patient. The straps may include one or more retractable straps that each have a stretchable retraction strap connected thereto and configured for retracting the retractable strap. The straps may also include one or more central support straps connected to the sheet in an area positioned between the legs of the patient. The sheet may also include a head support for supporting the patient's head, which head support may also include one or more straps. The straps may be connected to a hoist, which is then used to lift the patient.