Title:
CADAVER MANIPULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2004061381
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A system and method for storing and manipulating cadavers in a storage compartment includes a frame erected within the storage compartment having a plurality of trays supported on the frame so as to project inwardly into the storage compartment. Each of the trays is supported upon a pair of spaced-apart telescoping arms so that each tray can be moved between (i) a first position wherein the telescoping arms supporting the tray are fully erected, and (ii) a second position wherein the telescoping arms are fully extended. A hoist assembly is arranged so as to raise one of the cadavers when the tray is in the first position, and lower the cadaver onto the tray when the telescoping arms are in the second position. A method for manipulating a cadaver is also provided in which a cadaver is first positioned on a pallet or morgue tray for transportation to a storage compartment.
Inventors:
DAVIS DAVID T (US)
DUDONIS MATTHEW (US)
DUDONIS MATTHEW (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2003/039066
Publication Date:
December 02, 2004
Filing Date:
December 10, 2003
Export Citation:
Assignee:
DAVIS DAVID T (US)
DUDONIS MATTHEW (US)
DUDONIS MATTHEW (US)
International Classes:
B66C1/12; A61G7/10; (IPC1-7): B66C1/66
Foreign References:
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Other References:
ACCURIDE model 9301 extra heavy duty full extension drawer slide up to 500 lb. load rating, 23 Aug. 2002
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