Title: Safety attachment for invalid lift and transport apparatus

Abstract: The flexible patient supporting sling of an invalid lift and transport device is equipped with a safety strap attachment having a separable buckle. A lower section of the safety strap attachment is permanently stitched to the sling near the forward edge of the sling and a suspension loop on the upper section of the safety strap engages the overhead sling hanger carried by the lift. The attachment makes the sling more secure, prevents the patient from falling out of the front of the sling during transport and suspends the patient safely in the event that the sling suspension hooks at the front of the sling become disconnected.

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Inventors: Stasko, William (Johnstown, PA, US)

Application Number: 735444
Filing Date: 1976-10-26
Publication_date: 1978-01-31
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Primary Class(es): 5/89.1
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US Patent Ref:

1641952	Sep, 1927	Abraham	297/385.
2793768	May, 1957	Schaedler	5/89.
2846745	Aug, 1958	Lathrop	297/385.
3137011	Jun, 1964	Fischer	5/86.
3234568	Feb, 1966	Fischer	5/89.
3321247	May, 1967	Dillender	182/3.

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Primary Examiner: Nunberg, Casmir A.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Fishburne, Jr.; B. P.