Patient lifting device

1 . A patient lifting device comprising

a first non-euclidean supporting structure, a second non-euclidean supporting structure, and a pivot structure;

wherein the pivot structure attaches the second non-euclidean supporting structure to the first non-euclidean supporting structure;

wherein the first non-euclidean supporting structure and the second non-euclidean supporting structure are each rigid structures;

wherein the first non-euclidean supporting structure is adapted to hook onto a right shoulder of a patient as well as a right shoulder of a caregiver;

wherein the second non-euclidean supporting structure is adapted to hook onto a left shoulder of the patient as well as a left shoulder of a caregiver;

wherein the first non-euclidean supporting structure comprises a first extension structure and a first handle structure;

wherein the second non-euclidean supporting structure comprises a second extension structure and a second handle structure;

wherein the first extension structure is adapted to secure the right shoulder of the patient to the right shoulder of the caregiver in order to transfer the load from the right shoulder of the patient to the right shoulder of the caregiver;

wherein the second extension structure is adapted to secure the left shoulder of the patient to the left shoulder of the caregiver in order to transfers the load from the left shoulder of the patient to the left shoulder of the caregiver.

2 . The patient lifting device according to claim 1

wherein the patient lifting device is a therapeutic device;

wherein the patient lifting device is adapted for use with the caregiver;

wherein the patient lifting device is adapted for use with the patient;

wherein the patient lifting device is a mobility assistance device;

wherein the patient lifting device increases the mobility of the patient by transferring a portion of the load of the patient to the caregiver.

3 . The patient lifting device according to claim 2

wherein the first non-euclidean supporting structure transfers a portion of the load of the patient to the caregiver;

wherein the second non-euclidean supporting structure transfers a portion of the load of the patient to the caregiver;

wherein the pivot structure allows for the adjustment of the patient lifting device to accommodate changes in the relative sizes between the caregiver and the patient.

4 . The patient lifting device according to claim 3

wherein the first non-euclidean supporting structure is a load bearing structure;

wherein the first non-euclidean supporting structure transfers a portion of the load of the patient to the caregiver;

wherein the first non-euclidean supporting structure has a non-euclidean structure;

wherein the first non-euclidean supporting structure transfers a portion of the load of the patient from the right shoulder of the patient to the right shoulder of the caregiver.

5 . The patient lifting device according to claim 4

wherein the second non-euclidean supporting structure is a load bearing structure;

wherein the second non-euclidean supporting structure transfers a portion of the load of the patient to the caregiver;

wherein the second non-euclidean supporting structure has a non-euclidean structure;

wherein the second non-euclidean supporting structure transfers a portion of the load of the patient from the left shoulder of the patient to the left shoulder of the caregiver;

wherein the second non-euclidean supporting structure is geometrically identical to the first non-euclidean supporting structure.

6 . The patient lifting device according to claim 5

wherein the pivot structure is a fastening structure;

wherein the pivot structure secures the second non-euclidean supporting structure to the first non-euclidean supporting structure to form an offset lateral structure;

wherein the pivot structure secures the second non-euclidean supporting structure to the first non-euclidean supporting structure such that the second non-euclidean supporting structure rotates relative to the first non-euclidean supporting structure;

wherein the rotation of the second non-euclidean supporting structure relative to the first non-euclidean supporting structure allows for the adjustment of the cant between the center axis of the non-euclidean structure of the second non-euclidean supporting structure and the center axis of the non-euclidean structure of the first non-euclidean supporting structure.

7 . The patient lifting device according to claim 6

wherein the first handle structure attaches to the first extension structure;

wherein the second handle structure attaches to the second extension structure.

8 . The patient lifting device according to claim 7

wherein the first extension structure is a rigid structure;

wherein the first extension structure is a load bearing structure;

wherein the first extension structure forms the primary shape of the first non-euclidean supporting structure;

wherein the first extension structure is formed with an s-hook structure;

wherein the second extension structure is a rigid structure;

wherein the second extension structure is a load bearing structure;

wherein the second extension structure forms the primary shape of the second non-euclidean supporting structure;

wherein the second extension structure is formed with an s-hook structure.

9 . The patient lifting device according to claim 8

wherein the first extension structure further comprises a first caregiver hook and a first patient hook;

wherein the first caregiver hook secures the first extension structure to the right shoulder of the caregiver;

wherein the first caregiver hook is a curvature that is formed in a first congruent end region of the non-euclidean structure of the first extension structure;

wherein the curvature of the first caregiver hook is formed such that the first caregiver hook hooks around the right shoulder of the patient;

wherein the first patient hook secures the first extension structure to the right shoulder of the patient;

wherein the first patient hook is a curvature that is formed in a second congruent end region of the non-euclidean structure of the first extension structure;

wherein the curvature of the first patient hook is formed such that the first patient hook hooks around the right shoulder of the patient;

wherein the second extension structure further comprises a second caregiver hook and a second patient hook;

wherein the second caregiver hook secures the second extension structure to the left shoulder of the caregiver;

wherein the second caregiver hook is a curvature that is formed in a third congruent end region of the non-euclidean structure of the second extension structure;

wherein the curvature of the second caregiver hook is formed such that the second caregiver hook hooks around the left shoulder of the patient;

wherein the second patient hook secures the second extension structure to the left shoulder of the patient;

wherein the second patient hook is a curvature that is formed in a fourth congruent end region of the non-euclidean structure of the second extension structure;

wherein the curvature of the second patient hook is formed such that the second patient hook hooks around the left shoulder of the patient.

10 . The patient lifting device according to claim 9

wherein the first handle structure is a mechanical structure used by the caregiver to gain a secure grip on the first non-euclidean supporting structure;

wherein the first handle structure is a mechanical structure used by the patient to gain a secure grip on the first non-euclidean supporting structure;

wherein the second handle structure is a mechanical structure used by the caregiver to gain a secure grip on the second non-euclidean supporting structure;

wherein the second handle structure is a mechanical structure used by the patient to gain a secure grip on the second non-euclidean supporting structure.