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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 13, 2001
Filed:
Jun. 22, 1998
Theresa Miale, Rancho Sante Fe, CA (US);
Gloria L. Miale, Rancho Santa Fe, CA (US);
Michael Molvaney, Del Mar, CA (US);
William Pantos, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
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.