Abstract: A device for supporting a patient on a lift apparatus includes a generally rigid seat portion foldably connected to the lower end of a generally rigid back portion. A main support yoke has an upper cross bar adapted for connection to a lift apparatus and a pair of depending yoke arms connectable to the back portion at a medial position thereon. A pair of dual arm hangers are pivotally suspended from the upper cross bar for supporting opposite sides of the seat portion. Both the yoke arms and hangers may be rigid members which are length adjustable to retracted positions for transferring a patient into confined quarters such as an automobile. Whereas the device is connectable to a lift apparatus by a single connection to facilitate lifting and lowering of a patient, a pair of stabilizer bars are provided for securing the device during transport.

Abstract: A patient transfer apparatus comprising a wheeled base having a vertically disposed post extending upwardly therefrom. A tubular support is vertically slidably movable on the post and has a pair of pivotal arms extending therefrom in a spaced apart relationship. A third arm is secured to the tube and extends upwardly and outwardly therefrom between the pair of arms. Power means is provided for raising and lowering the tube relative to the post. The post is selectively rotatably mounted on the base to permit the precise positioning of the arms. The arms are adapted to support the chair means for transferring the patient.