Abstract

The invention involves a folding patient transfer apparatus with a material top layer and a material bottom layer. A plurality of inserts has handhold openings that are formed in the inserts that are positioned between the material top layer and the material bottom layer utilizing a sewn plurality of insert seams. The seams form enclosed material chambers containing the inserts. The materials can be disposed of due to contamination; however the inserts can be sterilized reducing hospital waste and cost. The apparatus is configured to slide and/or lift and/or carry a patient from a non-planer surface to a second planer or non-planer surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61G 1/003 - Stretchers with facilities for picking up patients or disabled persons, e.g. break-away type or using endless belts
• A61G 7/10 - Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto