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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 29, 2005
Robert E. Weedling, Center Valley, PA (US);
James E. Weedling, Center Valley, PA (US);
Robert E. Weedling, Center Valley, PA (US);
James E. Weedling, Center Valley, PA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A pull member for a patient transfer mattress preferably includes a first portion attached to the inflatable mattress and a second portion attached to the first portion such that a pulling force applied to the second portion is transmitted to the first portion at a location that is substantially equidistant from the top and bottom sheets. The pull member may be T-shaped having a first portion extending along a side panel between the top and bottom sheets or may include a first portion having opposite end attached to the mattress to define a loop. The pull member may include a hand grip to facilitate grasping engagement. The pull member may include a pair of elongated straps and an attachment mechanism for releasable attachment between the strap pair. The pull member may include a connector lug and a clip member for releasable attachment between first and second portions.