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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2012
Filed:
May. 23, 2011
Melvin C. Biersteker, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Melvin C. Biersteker, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Joerns Healthcare, LLC, Stevens Point, WI (US);
Abstract
A patient lift includes a base with one or more casters supporting the base for movement relative to a support surface. A mast is supported by the base and extends generally upwards. An elongated boom is mounted for pivotal movement relative to the mast and extends in a forward direction. The boom is adapted to support a patient. An actuator is operatively connected to the boom, and the actuator is adapted to be driven to move the boom relative to the mast in order to move the supported patient relative to the support surface. The patient lift also includes a handle assembly mounted to the mast. The handle assembly includes a first side handle that extends to a position on the forward side of the mast.