Invention Publication
- Patent Title: Patient Turner-Puller & Attachments for improved patient care
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Application No.: US18655272Application Date: 2024-05-05
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Publication No.: US20240285456A1Publication Date: 2024-08-29
- Inventor: Mammen Thomas , Sarah Peter , Elizabeth Thomas
- Applicant: Mammen Thomas , Sarah Peter , Elizabeth Thomas
- Applicant Address: US WA Seattle
- Assignee: Mammen Thomas,Sarah Peter,Elizabeth Thomas
- Current Assignee: Mammen Thomas,Sarah Peter,Elizabeth Thomas
- Current Assignee Address: US WA Seattle
- The original application number of the division: US17017577 2020.09.10
- Main IPC: A61G7/10
- IPC: A61G7/10

Abstract:
A system using a motor, and a rolling tube or rod of sufficient strength to apply a pull force on one side of a sheet on the bed with the patient lying on the sheet to help pull up the patient on his bed or turn patients on his side, to make the patient comfortable. A slide-sheet used for pull-up has a slidable underside to reduce the friction. The sheets used comprise a plurality of loops on the sides to connect to pull straps. The loops to which the pull straps are connected are chosen to apply equal force to pull or turn the patient on the sheet. Patients having mobility issues have to be routinely pulled up or turned on their sides to make them comfortable and avoid formation of bed sores. The mechanized system disclosed enables a single care giver to handle these operations.
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