Patents Assigned to EZ Way, Inc.
  • Support and transfer apparatus for transport of an incapacitated individual
    Patent number: 7694360
    Abstract: A patient lift and extraction apparatus includes adjustable, generally parallel legs connected by a cross member having a support member with a projecting boom. The support member may be adjustably located between the legs. A patient lift strap in the boom supports a patient in combination with a patient sling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: EZ Way, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin L. Tally
  • Support and transfer apparatus for transport of an incapacitated individual
    Patent number: 7657951
    Abstract: A patient transport apparatus includes a sling for movement of a person from or into a vehicle seat supported by a dual legged horizontal frame mounted on rollers or wheels with a generally vertical, telescoping post having a cantilever arm extending therefrom. A cable or strap supported by the cantilever arm is attached to the adjustable body sling which designed to securely hold a patient during transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: EZ Way, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin L. Tally
  • Support and transfer apparatus for transport of an incapacitated individual
    Publication number: 20070006381
    Abstract: A patient lift and extraction apparatus includes adjustable, generally parallel legs connected by a cross member having a support member with a projecting boom. The support member may be adjustably located between the legs. A patient lift strap in the boom supports a patient in combination with a patient sling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Applicant: EZ Way Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Tally
  • Hospital bed with means for positioning a patient
    Publication number: 20050217023
    Abstract: A patient care bed includes a windlass mechanism for engaging and movement of an elongate sheet to thereby transport or move a patient supported on the sheet. The windlass mechanism includes a hollow tube with a slot into which a retainer mechanism may be fitted to hold the end of the sheet to the hollow tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Applicant: Home Hospital Equipment Company d/b/a EZ Way, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Tally
  • Patient lift and scale
    Patent number: 6806430
    Abstract: An apparatus for weighing a person having an inner mast attached to a base and an outer mast slidably disposed over the inner mast. A platform is attached to the outer mast wherein the platform accepts the feet of the person. The apparatus includes a load cell attached to the inner and outer mast proximate the top end of the outer mast such that when the person stands on the platform the platform transfers the weight of the person from the outer mast to the load cell such that the person's weight can be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: EZ Way, Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Downing
  • Extension device for patient lift
    Publication number: 20040163173
    Abstract: A boom extension for a patient lift device is attached to the boom arm of the patient lift device and functions to extend the cantilever support of a patient in a harness or sling which is attached to the boom extension of the patient lift device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: EZ Way Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Downing
  • Patient lift and scale
    Publication number: 20020153176
    Abstract: An apparatus for weighing a person having an inner mast attached to a base and an outer mast slidably disposed over the inner mast. A platform is attached to the outer mast wherein the platform accepts the feet of the person. The apparatus includes a load cell attached to the inner and outer mast proximate the top end of the outer mast such that when the person stands on the platform the platform transfers the weight of the person from the outer mast to the load cell such that the person's weight can be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Applicant: EZ Way Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Downing
  • Spare wheel assembly for trailers
    Patent number: 6164679
    Abstract: An auxiliary wheel assembly for temporarily supporting one side of a trailer frame wherein the assembly includes a wheel carried by a support tube and wherein clamping elements are used for securing the tube to and directly beneath the frame without interfering with the structural integrity of the frame. The assembly also includes a flexible reinforcing member which is adapted to extend between frame members on opposite side of the trailer to prevent twisting of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: EZ Way, Inc.
    Inventor: Alvin Loise Lay
  • Adjustable walker handles
    Patent number: 6135131
    Abstract: A device for use in cooperation with an apparatus for lifting a person from the seated position to a standing position wherein the apparatus has at least one hollow handle extending downwardly when the person is in a standing position. The device includes an extension portion for at least partial insertion within the hollow handle and an engaging mechanism for frictionally engaging an inner surface of the hollow handle and a handle portion extending outwardly from the extension portion for gripping by the person when in a standing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: EZ Way Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Downing
  • Spare wheel assembly for trailers
    Patent number: 5813687
    Abstract: An auxiliary wheel assembly for temporarily supporting one side of a trailer frame wherein the assembly includes a wheel carried by a strut which is vertically adjustable relative to a support tube. The assembly also includes clamping elements for securing the tube to and directly beneath the frame without interfering with the structural integrity of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: EZ Way, Inc.
    Inventors: Alvin Loise Lay, Charles E. Benedict