Title: Invalid hoists

Abstract: A hoist for lifting and weighing a disabled person comprises a chassis supporting an upstanding column from which a lifting arm projects. The arm can be raised and lowered by means of elevating mechanism associated with the column, and a patient to be lifted, transported and/or weighed can be supported by a patient support member fitted at the end of the arm remote from the column. Weighing means fitted at the top of the column are responsive during weighing to the weight of the arm, including the supported load, at the column.

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Inventors: James, David Richard (Hasfield, EN)

Application Number: 592270
Filing Date: 1975-07-01
Publication_date: 1976-12-21
Assignee: Mecanaids Limited (EN)
Primary Class(es): 177/147 5/86.1, 177/140, 177/144
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US Patent Ref:

2419217	Apr, 1947	Isenberg	177/210.
2450281	Sep, 1948	Hudson	177/147.
3032131	May, 1962	Schmerl	177/129.
3109179	Nov, 1963	Miller et al.	5/81.
3310816	Mar, 1967	James et al.	5/83.

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Primary Examiner: Hartary, Joseph W.
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Attorney: Cushman, Darby & Cushman