Abstract: A lifting mechanism for invalid patients, confined to wheel chairs is disclosed. The device is integrally connected to the wheelchair rather than being fixed in one place. This permits the patient to be moved within a home, doctor's office or hospital without having to bring the patient to such a fixed-in-place lifting device. The invention uses an outrigger support to ensure stability of the wheel chair while the device is in operation. The device is typically powered by the battery commonly found on self propelled wheelchairs. Of course, for manual wheelchairs, a battery can be installed if needed. The device uses a sling to cradle the patient. The sling is attached to a lifting bar, which is placed at the end of the lift cable. A motor is used to retract or extend the cable as needed and to lift and hold the patient. The patient is lifted to a safe height above the chair, and the motor is slid along a track to the end of a cantilever beam.

Abstract: A motorized card dispenser is disclosed that consists of a case with a hinged lid. The lower part of the case has a card storage area and a sealed motor-drive area. The cards are dispensed through a small slot in the front of the case. A dispensing pad, which is driven by a motor is used to dispense the cards. The motor is powered by a small battery located within the case. Three different types of control circuits are disclosed. All three circuits are controlled by a button which is located on the top of the device. A pressure bail, which is spring loaded and hinged, is used to maintain pressure on the cards from the top of the stack. Cards are dispensed from the bottom of the stack. An optional storage case that can be attached to the device to hold business cards that are received by the user is also disclosed.