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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 04, 2007
Filed:
Jun. 27, 2005
Duwayne E. Karmer, Jr., Lake Quivera, KS (US);
James E. Ernst, Kansas City, KS (US);
Timothy F. Dunfee, Lake Quivera, KS (US);
Brian W. Mellies, Stillwell, KS (US);
Duwayne E. Karmer, Jr., Lake Quivera, KS (US);
James E. Ernst, Kansas City, KS (US);
Timothy F. Dunfee, Lake Quivera, KS (US);
Brian W. Mellies, Stillwell, KS (US);
Burke, Inc., Kansas City, KS (US);
Abstract
A bariatric transport is provided. The transport includes a bed area for use by a bariatric patient. The transport further includes a drive assembly that is operable to selectively drive the transport in forward and rearward directions and permit turning of the transport with little or no lateral movement of the transport. Leading and trailing stabilizing wheel assemblies are provided that are selectively moveable into and out of engagement with a supporting floor. Drive devices are also provided to provide selective elevating and lowering of various components of bariatric patient supports.