The present invention relates to a motorized patient transfer device used for transferring bedridden patients. The device is primarily comprised of a base with at least one wheel, at least one tower, at least one tower covering, at least one support arm, at least one seat, at least one footrest, and at least one motor. The support arm, footrest, and seat can be positioned over or near a hospital bed such that a bedridden patient can then be transferred to the seat in a seated position. Then, the device can be rotated from over and/or away from the bed to easily transfer the patient to a chair or other location.

A patient assisting system includes a frame having a sling assembly attachment point and a lifting arm which is movable relative to the frame and which includes a receptacle. When the sling assembly is attached to the attachment point and extends through the receptacle, a portion of the sling travels through the receptacle as the lifting arm moves relative to the frame. Another embodiment includes exactly one four bar linkage comprised of a frame having an attachment point for a sling assembly, a lifting arm having a receptacle, a lower cross arm and an upper cross arm. The lifting arm is adapted to be movable between a person-seated position and a person-standing position. The receptacle is located along the lifting arm so that motion of the lifting arm causes the receptacle to move along a curved path having a concave side which is person-facing.

A portable patient turning device is provided comprising an inflatable mattress cover having a planar surface configured to substantially cover the surface of a bed, and a control unit connected to the inflatable mattress cover by one or more air hoses. The inflatable mattress cover further comprises a first inflatable chamber proximate to and extending along a left edge of the planar surface, a second inflatable chamber proximate to and extending along a right edge of the planar surface, and a spine cushion positioned between the first inflatable chamber and the second inflatable chamber and extending along a middle portion of the planar surface for at least a portion of the length of the first inflatable chamber and second inflatable chamber.

The invention relates to a nursing bed (10) comprising a first frame (34) which supports a first mattress part (18a). The first frame (34) has a central section (40), a back section (44) and an upper leg section (46) and a lower leg section (47). The nursing bed (10) also comprises a second frame (35) having a foot section (57), wherein the second frame (35) supports a second mattress part (18b). The first frame (34) and the second frame (35) of the nursing bed (10) according to the invention are supported by a base (20) of the nursing bed (10). In a nursing bed according to the invention, the second frame (35) is supported separately from the first frame (34) on the base (20). The nursing bed (10) according to the invention is characterised, in particular, in that the second frame (35) being supported separately from the first frame (34) by the base (20) is height-adjustable relative to the base (20). When the vertical position of the second frame (35) relative to the base (20) and/or relative to the central section (40) can be adapted to the position of the lower leg section (47), the nursing bed (10) can be adjusted such that the heels of the patient are supported by the second mattress part (18b) on the foot section (57), and thereby supported by the second frame (35), when the lower leg section (47) is arranged in a position for elevating the legs of the patient. This leads to relief for the patient and to an improvement in leg elevation for therapeutic and preventative purposes.

A medical lift-assistance device includes a bracket, a variable assist mechanism, a lifting arm, and a pad sub-assembly. The variable assist mechanism has a strut attached to the bracket and a height-adjustment feature including a lower end, an upper end, and an attachment location between the lower end and the upper end. Here, the distal end of the strut is attached to the height-adjustment feature at the attachment location. The variable assist mechanism also includes a first gear, a first axle, a first rotational axis extending along the first axle, and a first rotational direction. The first gear is rotatably attached to the first axle. The variable assist mechanism also includes a second gear, a second axle, a second rotational axis extending along the second axle, and a second rotational direction. Here, the second gear is rotatably attached to the second axle and engages the first gear.

A bathing system, includes a transfer system having a carrier base and a transfer seat. A sliding of the transfer seat relative to the carrier base may facilitate transfer of the transfer seat toward or away from the tub. A first arm and a second arm of the carrier base extends into and overlaps with a first support surface and a second support surface of the tub respectively. A controller may be in operative communication with a plurality of sensors and determine whether the bathing system is in a state where it is permissible to transfer the transfer seat toward or away from the tub and if so, actuate components of the transfer system to permit the transfer of a patient in the transfer system.

Disclosed is a low profile rolling support assembly useful for supporting loads above a supporting surface where at least one end of the rolling support assembly is positionable beneath a structure having minimal clearance above the supporting surface. The rolling support assembly includes a load bearing member and a caster assembly containing a wheel where the load bearing member extends laterally away from the caster assembly at substantially the same height or less as the caster assembly.

A rotating support stand for an individual with limited mobility is provided in which a pivoting base supports a platform. The base and platform are able to pivot when a release pin that is actuated by a pedal is disengaged from the platform. Following a rotation of the platform, the pin will engage into a locked position and allows the individual supported on the platform to be in a new second position.

Disclosed is a low profile rolling support assembly useful for supporting loads above a supporting surface where at least one end of the rolling support assembly is positionable beneath a structure having minimal clearance above the supporting surface. The rolling support assembly includes a load bearing member and a caster assembly containing a wheel where the load bearing member extends laterally away from the caster assembly at substantially the same height or less as the caster assembly.

A stander device with improvements to facilitate and/or make more convenient the adjustment and/or repositioning of various elements of the stander device for sizing and comfort of a patient/user, as well as making the folding, storage, and transportation thereof more convenient.