TRANSPORT DEVICE

Abstract

A transport device having a layer of resilient material with ends and sides. A hook is attached to each end of the layer of resilient material and alternating rings and straps are attached along the sides. An adjustable strap is attached to one side of the resilient material at a first end of the strap and has a clip at the opposite end of the strap. Attached to a bottom surface of the layer of resilient material is a layer of plastic that is positioned inwardly of the ends and sides of the layer of resilient material.

Claims

1. A transport device, comprising: a layer of resilient material having ends and sides; a hook attached to each end of the layer of resilient material; alternating rings and straps attached along the sides; an adjustable strap attached to one side at one end of the strap and has a clip at the opposite end of the strap; and a layer of plastic attached to a bottom surface of the layer of resilient material that is positioned inwardly of the ends and sides of the layer of resilient material.

2. The transport device of claim 1 further comprising a strap attached at each end of the resilient material that form a loop of sufficient length to allow one to drag the device up stairs without the need to bend over.

3. The transport device of claim 2 wherein the straps attached at each end of the resilient material have a first Velcro strip that selectively aligns with second Velcro strip on an opposite side of the strap attached to each end of the resilient material.

4. The transport device of claim 1 wherein the layer of resilient material is rectangular with angled corners.

5. The transport device of claim 1 wherein the ends of the resilient material are symmetrical.

6. The transport device of claim 1 wherein the straps along the sides are made of a continuous loop that extends across a bottom surface of the layer of resilient material and beyond the sides.

7. The transport device of claim 1 wherein the layer of plastic is made of a high-density polyethylene.

8. The transport device of claim 1 wherein the layer of plastic is stitched to the layer of resilient material and a strip of material is attached to cover the stitching.

9. The transport device where the strip of material is made of Kelvar.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a transport device; and

[0014] FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of a transport device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] Referring to the Figures, a transport device 10 has a layer of resilient material 12 that in one example is generally rectangular with angled corners 14. The layer of material 12 has ends 16 and sides 18. Attached to each end 16 is a hook or clip 20, and attached along the sides are alternating rings/clasps 22 and straps 24. In one example the hook/clip is easily connected to the rings/clasps 22 while wearing gloves, and in particular, fire or heat resistant gloves. An adjustable strap 26 is attached to one side 18 at one end and has a hook/clip 28 at the opposite end. The straps 24 are made of a continuous loop and extend across a bottom surface 30 of the material 12 and beyond the sides 18 so that they can be gripped by an individual for lifting. A strap 32 is attached at each end 34 to the end 16 of the material 12 and to form a loop that extends a length sufficient to allow one to drag the device up stairs without the need to bend over. The straps 32 have a Velcro strip 36 positioned to selectively align with a Velcro strip 38 on an opposite side of the strap 32. Both ends 16 of the device 10 are symmetrical so that during use the ends 16 are identical.

[0016] Attached to the bottom surface 30 of the material 12 is a layer of plastic 40 that permits the device 10 to be dragged over uneven or difficult terrain. In one example the layer of plastic is made of a high-density polyethylene. The layer of plastic 40 is positioned inwardly of the ends 16 and sides of material 12. In one example the layer of plastic 40 is stitched to the layer of material 12 and a strip of material 42 is attached to cover the stitching and prevent damage when the transport device is dragged. In one example, the layer of material 42 is made of Kevlar.

[0017] In a storage position, the layer of fabric 12 and layer of plastic 40 are rolled up and straps 32 are connected to hold the device in a storage position. In use, the layer of material 12 and layer of plastic 40 are unrolled. A patient is placed on the upper surface 44 of the device 10. The clasps 22 adjacent the end 16 of the patient's feet are drawn together and are connected together by a hook 20 to form a pocket that receives and holds the patient's feet. Then, the adjustable strap 24 is pulled over the patient and connected to a clasp 22 on the opposite side 110 to hold the patient within the device. Once the patient is secured the device is either drug by grasping one or both of the straps 32 and/or lifted by grasping the plurality of handles 26 on the sides 18 of the device 10.

[0018] From the above discussion and accompanying figures and claims it will be appreciated that the transport device 10 offers many advantages over the prior art. It will be appreciated further by those skilled in the art that other various modifications could be made to the device without parting from the spirit and scope of this invention. All such modifications and changes fall within the scope of the claims and are intended to be covered thereby. It should be understood that the examples and embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and that various modifications or changes in the light thereof will be suggested to persons skilled in the art and are to be included in the spirit and purview of this application.