IP Library Granted Patent US 11,517,486
Granted Patent B2
US 11,517,486 · App. 16/307,451 · Granted Dec 6, 2022

Multi-functional stretcher

Inventor: André Plass (Zurich, CH)
Assignee: PLASS RESCUE TECHNOLOGIES AG
A61G1/048A61G1/013
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Patent No.
US 11,517,486
App. No.
16/307,451
Granted
Dec 6, 2022
Kind
B2
Abstract

A stretcher ( 1 ) for transporting individuals ( 2 ) requiring medical care, comprising main bars ( 11 ) and a collapsible lying surface ( 12 ) arranged between the main bars ( 11 ), wherein the main bars ( 11 ) comprise at least one accommodation compartment for accommodating medical instrumentation ( 114, 1141, 1142, 1143, 1144, 115, 116 ) and/or drugs.

Claims (27)

1. A stretcher for transporting an individual requiring medical care, comprising:

a first main bar and a second main bar, wherein the first main bar and the second main bar are at least partially hollow tubes having a gripping section on each end, wherein the first main bar and the second main bar comprise:

at least one accommodation compartment for accommodating medical instrumentation and/or drugs;

at least one door which allows access to the at least one accommodation compartment; and

an infusion system positioned inside the at least one accommodation compartment, wherein the infusion system comprises pumps or gas patrons; and

a collapsible lying surface attached to and extending between the first main bar and the second main bar along substantially an entire length of each of the first main bar and the second main bar.

2. The stretcher according to claim 1 , wherein the first main bar and the second main bar comprise lighting devices.

3. The stretcher according to claim 2 , wherein the lighting devices comprise first lighting devices arranged at an end of the lying surface for illuminating the head of the individual requiring medical care.

4. The stretcher according to claim 3 , wherein the first lighting devices are arranged at respective ends of the first main bar and the second main bar.

5. The stretcher according to claim 4 , wherein the lighting devices further comprise second lighting devices arranged at lower areas of the first main bar and the second main bar for illuminating a ground under the stretcher or at the respective ends of the first main bar and the second main bar.

6. The stretcher according to claim 1 , wherein the first main bar and the second main bar are at least partially coated with a luminescent material.

7. The stretcher according to claim 1 , wherein the first main bar and the second main bar comprise heating elements arranged at the respective ends of the first main bar and the second main bar.

8. The stretcher according to claim 1 , wherein the stretcher further comprises an independent power supply arranged in one of the first main bar and the second main bar.

9. The stretcher according to claim 8 , wherein the independent power supply is a rechargeable battery.

10. The stretcher according to claim 1 , wherein the stretcher comprises a belt apparatus for carrying the stretcher.

11. The stretcher according to claim 1 , wherein the first main bar and the second main bar are at least partially made of a carbon reinforced polymer material.

12. The stretcher according to claim 1 , wherein the gripping section on each end of the first main bar and the second main bar includes a handle.

13. The stretcher according to claim 1 , wherein the first main bar and the second main bar further comprise a sensor system for measurement of vital parameters, the sensor system arranged inside the at least one accommodation compartment.

14. The stretcher according to claim 13 , wherein the first main bar and the second main bar further comprise a monitor connected to the sensor system.

15. A stretcher for transporting individuals requiring medical care, comprising:

a first main bar and a second main bar, wherein the first main bar and the second main bar are at least partially hollow tubes having a gripping section on each end, wherein the first main bar and the second main bar comprise:

at least one accommodation compartment for accommodating medical instrumentation and/or drugs;

at least one door which allows access to the at least one accommodation compartment;

an infusion system positioned inside the at least one accommodation compartment; and

a sensor system for measurement of vital parameters, the sensor system arranged inside the at least one accommodation compartment; and

a collapsible lying surface attached to and extending between the first main bar and the second main bar along substantially an entire length of each of the first main bar and the second main bar.

16. The stretcher according to claim 15 , wherein the first main bar and the second main bar further comprise a monitor connected to the sensor system.

Assignments (1)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded May 20, 2019
From: PLASS MEDTECH AG
To: PLASS RESCUE TECHNOLOGIES AG
Reel/Frame 049226/0301 →
Priority Claims (2)
CH 729/16 · Jun 8, 2016 · national
WO PCT/EP2017/064049 · Jun 8, 2017 · international
Continuity (1)
Related Publication 20190192360A1 · Jun 27, 2019