US4045044A
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Patient transport with oxygen supply
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-08-28
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Granted: 1977-08-30
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Expires: 1995-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A patient transport has a tubular frame, a plurality of wheels attached to the frame to permit movement thereof, a pair of oxygen bottles held on opposite sides of the frame, and a patient's seat attached to the frame between the oxygen bottles. Preferably, the oxygen bottles are in an upright position with their centers of gravity below and approximately in the same vertical plane as the loaded center of gravity of the transport.
Inventors
- 👤 William F. Bierer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G5/00; A61G5/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A patient transport comprising: a tubular frame including two oppositely disposed sides; a plurality of wheels attached to the frame to permit movement thereof; first and second means for holding a pair of oxygen bottles on the respective two oppositely disposed sides of the frame outboard of the sides of the frame; and horizontally extending patient support means attached to the frame between the first and second holding means, the first and second holding means lying below the horizontally extending patient support means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A patient transport comprising: a tubular frame including two oppositely disposed sides; a plurality of wheels attached to the frame to permit movement thereof; first and second means for holding a pair of oxygen bottles on the respective two oppositely disposed sides of the frame outboard of the sides of the frame; and horizontally extending patient support means attached to the frame between the first and second holding means, the first and second holding means lying below the horizontally extending patient support means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The transport of claim 1, in which the holding means each comprise a rod basket welded to the frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The transport of claim 2, in which the tubular frame has four corners at which vertical members are located, the wheels are attached on the bottom ends of the vertical members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The transport of claim 3, in which the support means comprises a horizontal seat located within the tubular frame, and a vertical back.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The transport of claim 1, in which the first and second holding means are oriented to hold the oxygen bottles in an upright position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The transport of claim 1, in which the holding means each comprise a rod basket welded to the frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The transport of claim 1, in which the tubular frame has four corners at which vertical members are located, the wheels are attached on the bottom ends of the vertical members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The transport of claim 1, in which the support means comprises a horizontal seat located within the tubular frame, and a vertical back.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
A patient walker comprising: a box-shaped frame; a plurality of wheels attached to the frame to permit movement thereof; a patient seat including a horizontal patient supporting surface disposed within and attached to the frame; a pair of oxygen bottles and means for supporting the pair of oxygen bottles on opposite sides of the frame outboard of the frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
59 words
A patient walker comprising: a box-shaped frame; a plurality of wheels attached to the frame to permit movement thereof; a patient seat including a horizontal patient supporting surface disposed within and attached to the frame; a pair of oxygen bottles and means for supporting the pair of oxygen bottles on opposite sides of the frame outboard of the frame.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The patient walker of claim 9, in which the supporting means comprises means for holding the bottles in an upright position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
59 words
A patient walker comprising: a box-shaped frame; a plurality of wheels attached to the frame to permit movement thereof; a patient seat including a horizontal patient supporting surface disposed within and attached to the frame; a pair of oxygen bottles; and means for supporting the pair of oxygen bottles on opposite sides of the frame in an upright position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
59 words
A patient walker comprising: a box-shaped frame; a plurality of wheels attached to the frame to permit movement thereof; a patient seat including a horizontal patient supporting surface disposed within and attached to the frame; a pair of oxygen bottles; and means for supporting the pair of oxygen bottles on opposite sides of the frame in an upright position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-08-29 | 1981-02-28 | 1981-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-29 | 1985-02-28 | 1985-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-29 | 1989-02-28 | 1989-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |