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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 23, 2001
Filed:
Jul. 30, 1999
Reza Hakamiun, Charleston, SC (US);
Douglas P. Genereux, North Charleston, SC (US);
Michael D. Falin, Summerville, SC (US);
Michael J. Mutka, North Charleston, SC (US);
Jason Conard Brooke, Mount Pleasant, SC (US);
Hill-Rom, Inc., Batesville, IN (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for assisting a person in achieving a standing position. The apparatus include a base, a frame extending upward from the base, a lifting arm pivotally coupled to the frame, a platform upon which a person can stand, and an actuator which is controlled to raise and lower the lifting arm. The apparatus also includes a sling assembly which is removably attachable to the lifting arm. The sling assembly includes matched sets of attachment loops for attaching the sling assembly to the lifting arm. The sling assembly also includes at least one caregiver handle on an outer back portion thereof.