Chris C Neumeyer

US Patent:

20080155746, Jul 3, 2008

Filed:

Jan 25, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/657969

Inventors:

Chris Chester Neumeyer - Whitelaw WI, US

International Classification:

A61G 7/10

US Classification:

5 811R, 5625

Abstract:

The present invention is a method and device for use by EMTs, or paramedics in the process of moving patients, particularly obese patients, onto another support structure, such as a cot, bed, stretcher, gurney or the like. The device is may be formed of rigid PVC or plastic and has a plurality of hand holds. The method and device include dimensions and features which prevent injury to the EMTs, and which provide comfort and support to the patient during the moving process. The device is adapted to be placed under a patient after turning the patient on their side from an initial position, sliding the patient over the device, placing the patient onto the other support structure, and removing the device from under the patient after moving is completed.