Abstract: A compact stretcher usable to transport a body having a sheet with a first surface and a second opposite surface. The first surface of the sheet possesses sufficient area to underlie and support a body being transported. The peripheral edge between the first and second surfaces which serves as a place for location of handles. A flange having a pocket is connected to the sheet and is of sufficient size to accommodate the sheet in a rolled configuration.

Abstract: A manual stretcher includes a frame, a shaft, a ratchet, a claw, a joint and a crank. The frame includes two lateral plates, an intermediate plate interconnecting the lateral plates and a hole defined in each of the lateral plates. The frame can be attached to an external structure so that the manual stretcher can be retained in position in operation. The shaft includes a slot defined therein for receiving a portion of a strip of work to be stretched. The shaft is inserted through the holes. The ratchet is mounted on an end of the shaft. The claw is pivotally mounted on one of the lateral plates of the frame for engagement with the ratchet. The joint is mounted on another end of the shaft for engagement with the crank for rotation of the shaft. The shaft includes two halves. The ratchet includes two meniscus holes defined therein for receiving the halves of the shaft. The joint includes two meniscus recesses defined in an end thereof for receiving the halves of the shaft.

Abstract: A pair of carabiner mounting members are rigidly mounted or mountable to each top rail of a basket rescue stretcher. The carabiner mounting members are mounted or mountable spaced longitudinally apart along the each top rail. Each carabiner mounting member extends into the stretcher cavity and defines a carabiner receiving opening which lies in a first plane which is perpendicular both to a vertical second plane containing the corresponding top rail to which the carabiner mounting member is mounted or mountable and to a horizontal third plane which contains the pair of top rails on opposite sides of the stretcher.

Abstract: An device for transporting an injured or disabled person from a building in an emergency situation including a source of pressurized fluid, such as a compressed air canister or cartridge, and an inflatable stretcher connected to the pressurized fluid source. The inflatable stretcher includes one or more handles to allow someone assisting the injured or handicapped person down a stairwell of the building. The stretcher includes means for securing the person to the stretcher, and further include air pockets configured to support, secure and cushion the injured or disabled person.

Abstract: A rescue device is disclosed which comprises a foldable stretcher which is adapted to encompass a human form. A cinch cord extends about a periphery of the stretcher and is slidably captured by a plurality of passageways. The plurality of passageways create one or more cutouts about the periphery. Each cutout provides hand access to the cinch cord whereby pulling the cinch cord causes the stretcher to encompass a human form contained thereon.

Abstract: A patient transport device is disclosed which includes a seat member, a back member, a leg supporting member, and a head supporting member. The device may be unfolded to a position wherein the patient may be transferred thereon in a supine position. The back member may be selectively adjustably positioned with respect to the seat member so that the patient may be transferred thereon in a sitting position with either the patient's legs hanging downwardly from the seat member or extending outwardly therefrom in a horizontal position. Various carrying straps are provided on the device to enable the patient to be easily transported in either the supine position or in a seated position. Restraining straps are also provided.

Abstract: A patient transport device is disclosed which includes a seat member, a back member, a leg supporting member, and a head supporting member. The device may be unfolded to a position wherein the patient may be transferred thereon in a supine position. The back member may be selectively adjustably positioned with respect to the seat member so that the patient may be transferred thereon in a sitting position with either the patient's legs hanging downwardly from the seat member or extending outwardly therefrom in a horizontal position. Various carrying straps are provided on the device to enable the patient to be easily transported in either the supine position or in a seated position. Restraining straps are also provided.

Abstract: The wheel brake includes a crank arm mounted on the patient support. An elongate first link is pivotally connected at one end to a first pivot pin provided on the distal end of the aforesaid crank arm. An elongate second link is pivotally secured to the patient support for movement about a second axis of rotation and is pivotally secured on one side of the second axis of rotation to the first link by a second pivot pin. A wheel engaging brake member is swingably suspended from the bed frame and above an outer periphery of a wheel rotatably and swivelably supported on the bed frame and for movement into and out of engagement with the aforesaid outer periphery. An elastically yieldable resilient member and an elongate third link are interconnected between the wheel engaging brake and the second link.

Abstract: A medical backboard apparatus for providing improved patient care. The medical backboard apparatus includes a board assembly including a board member having a top, a bottom, a head portion, and a foot portion, and also having a plurality of hand-hold slots being spaced along a perimeter thereof and being disposed therethrough; and also includes a board support member being attached to the board member; and further includes a head fastening assembly being connected to the board member for restraining a person's head upon the board member; and also includes an elongate intravenous feeding support member being pivotally attached to the board member; and further includes heating elements including a power line being disposed in the board member; and also includes a defibrillating assembly being attached to the board member.

Abstract: An emergency stretcher kit is used in the treatment of certain bone and joint injuries. The kit includes a mat formed with an absorbent layer and an impermeable layer. A pocket attached to the absorbent layer contains a dual compartment packet having a thermal composition inside. The seal between the compartments is broken and the thermal composition is mixed to create an endothermic reaction to cool the pocket. The mat has Velcro straps and contact adhesive patches to secure the mat on a backboard and about the patient.

Abstract: A backboard having mounting members disposed along the board side edges. The invention provides a number of adjustable straps adapted to being releasably attached to the mounting members. One strap is extended over a patient's lower extremities and attached to the mounting members on each side of the patient. Another strap is positioned over the forehead of a patient and attached to mounting members on each side of the patient's head. Another strap is positioned over the chin area of a patient and attached to mounting members on each side of the patient's head. The chin strap mounting members are positioned closer to the board top than the forehead strap mounting members.

Abstract: A rescue apparatus includes at least one flexible support member and a plurality of handles and an attachment member extending outwardly therefrom. The support member includes a mesh portion formed with a plurality of openings that together form a open area that constitutes a major portion of the support area of the support member. The rescue apparatus is flexible, foldable, and collapsible, and may be stored during periods of non-use in a flexible container. The rescue apparatus is used by positioning it underneath a person such that the rescue apparatus underlies and at least partially wraps around the person being rescued. The handles are then lifted, allowing water or debris to drain or fall away from the person being rescued to reduce the lifting effort required.

Abstract: A stretcher for the non-traumatic transport and lifting of people including a frame with a pair of longitudinal beams that each have a toothed bars. Further, included is a plate positioned between the frame, the plate has a flexible sheet placed completely around the plate. The flexible sheet is retained around the plate by a piece that is fixed to a base that is positioned over the frame. Contained within the base is a driving axle that has dented wheels that correspond to the tooth bars of the frame. The rotation of the driving axle moves the dented wheels which will move the tooth bars and causes the base to move the inclined plate with the flexible sheet.

Abstract: A bed for a person is provided. The bed includes a frame, a deck, a mattress, a pair of head end siderails, and a pair of foot end siderails. The bed further includes a controller configured to be coupled to the head and foot end siderails.

Abstract: A reclinable ambulance cot used to load a patient into the back of an ambulance is provided. The cot includes a wheeled collapsible undercarriage carrying an articulated bed frame comprised of a leg segment, seat segment, and wheeled back segment. The articulated bed frame may be moved between an inclined, fully-reclined position, a chair position, and a plurality of positions therebetween. A lockable biasing device assists in the transition by urging the bed frame segments from the chair position to the fully-reclined position. The back segment further includes a pair of loading wheels at the ends of side extensions such that when the cot is in the inclined, fully-reclined position the loading wheels are at height sufficient to facilitate loading the reclined cot into the back of an ambulance, and in particular, into the back of an ambulance having a high transport deck.

Abstract: A mobile patient stretcher is provided and particularly adapted for additional use as a pain clinic treatment table designed to accommodate a C-arm of a fluoroscopic or like imaging apparatus. The stretcher litter top or patient support surface is radiolucent and includes selectively removable lateral side rail sections so that the litter top can be selectively converted into an hourglass shape without side rails as required for treatment procedures and/or C-arm access and imaging. On the other hand, with the lateral side rail sections in place, the stretcher includes a full-width patient support surface, and also includes a radiolucent fowler back rest, selectively deployable side rails, and a hydraulically or otherwise controlled conventional wheeled stretcher base that is adapted to place the patient support surface in a raised, lowered, Trendelenburg, or reverse Trendelenburg orientation.

Abstract: The invention provides inexpensive and disposable strapping devices for fixedly binding a supine subject to a rigid board, such as a body board. The invention strapping devices are adaptable to the girth and length of a subject in the range from about 40 pounds to 350 pounds, having straps of adjustable length and adjustable position along the length of the subject and are suitable for use with a subject whose head and/or neck is immobilized in a head block to prevent a potential shearing point at the neck of the subject. In another embodiment, the invention provides heavy duty reusable strapping devices for securely strapping a patient into a litter, such as a Stokes basket, for transport. The heavy duty litter strapping devices are adjustable to the size of the subject and are quick and easy to apply, but are of sufficient strength to be utilized in emergency rescue situations.

Abstract: A neutral buoyancy recovery device (NBRD) for retrieving an immobile object or incapacitated individual from a liquid area which utilizes neutral buoyancy to assist a rescuer. The NBRD is easily submerged under the surface of the liquid and placed under an object to be recovered. At least one bladder attached to the NBRD is inflated to create positive buoyancy and propel the object to the liquid surface. The bladder(s) is located in a space between two panels, which are connected to form one unit. The bladder(s) inflated manually or by using compressed gas canisters. Various straps and ropes are used to stabilize the object or individual as the NBRD is maneuvered through the surface of the liquid.

Abstract: A large body stretcher dimensioned to accommodate large-bodied persons and foldable to conserve space. The stretcher provides a patient support surface comprising a first board and a second board that are secured together and foldable along a longitudinal axis. The stretcher may conveniently be secured, via a securing arrangement, to a host cot. The stretcher further provides rotatable backrest portions that permit the backrest of the host cot to be raised in order to assist patients who can benefit from being transported in an upright or seated position. The stretcher further provides a plurality of retaining channels so that the restraining straps of the host cot are available for use with a patient placed upon the large body stretcher. Handholds are provided to allow convenient use of the stretcher as a standalone apparatus.

Abstract: A vehicular seat for use in extracting a driver from a vehicle driver compartment of, for example, a racing vehicle. The seat includes a shell having a seat bottom and seat back. The seat further includes a securing strap for securing the driver to the seat. A plurality of receptacles are attached to the seat and are adapted to receive a lifting member, such as a plurality of straps. To extract the seat from the driver compartment the driver is secured to the seat by the securing strap. The lifting member is then secured to the seat. The lifting member is then raised to simultaneously extract the driver and seat from out of the driver compartment.

Abstract: An apparatus (20) operable as both a vestment (22) and a litter (24) is provided. The apparatus (20) has a flexible back panel (26) serving as a back (28) for the vestment (22) and as a bed (30) for the litter (24). A front (40) of the vestment (22) is made up of a flexible left front panel (42), a flexible right front panel (44), and a fastener (46). The apparatus (20) includes a pair of sectioned support poles (54). When the apparatus (20) is configured as a litter (24), a cross member (58) is removably coupled between the support poles (54), and a support device (112) supports the bed (30) of the litter (24) from the support poles (54). A safety strap (60) secures a victim (124) to the bed (30) for transport.

Abstract: A patient's transportation device has a support provided with handles and wheels on which the support is supported, the wheels being vertically adjustable.

Abstract: A fitting is provided which facilitates the loading of a stretcher onto a platform, such as the bay of an ambulance. The fitting includes a pivotable mounting having a trailing larger diameter wheel and a leading smaller diameter wheel. Pivoting is such that the leading wheel is adapted to ride up onto the platform and then pivot downwardly allowing the trailing wheel to ride up over the rear edge of the platform as the stretcher is pushed into the ambulance. A skid block is preferably formed integrally with the mounting.

Abstract: A patient transport bag includes a fabric base having a bottom and four sides which define an interior cavity. The base is securable to a stretcher. A top cover is detachably secured to the base. Straps are provided for securing the top cover as a roll along one of the four sides. The patient transport bag, as described, is attachable to a stretcher in such a manner that it is ready for immediate use.

Abstract: An ambulance cot having a wheeled base, a horizontally oriented patient litter support disposed on the base and having an elongate guide extending lengthwise thereof. A support mechanism is provided for supporting the patient litter support for vertical movement relative to the base while being maintained in the generally horizontal orientation. A device for selectively locking the patient litter support at selectively different vertical elevations is provided.

Abstract: A disposable backboard for carrying a patient is formed from a folded blank. The blank is stored flat and can be folded to form the backboard. The backboard has a planar center panel and a pair of tubular shaped strengthening support members extending along the bottom face of the center panel adjacent the longitudinal side edges. The strengthening support members have a substantially triangular-shaped cross-section and extend the length of the center panel. A support panel is connected to each of the strengthening members and are positioned along the bottom face of the center panel. The support panels are generally attached to the center panel to further strengthen the backboard.

Abstract: The rescue device comprises a first sheet member and two second sheet members that are disposed on each side of the first sheet member. The second sheet members are angled relative to the first sheet member to define an angle alpha. The rescue device has a plurality of carrying means enabling the device to be carried. The first and second sheet members each has a stable first sheet and a resilient and thermally insulating second sheet that has closed pores and a third sheet that is disposed adjacent ot the second sheet.

Abstract: A prone patient apparatus for engaging the front of a body of a patient comprising a unitary support board having a longitudinal medial axis; a first aperture opening extending through the board and on the medial axis sized to receive a face of the patient; a second aperture opening extending through the board and spaced from the first aperture along the medial axis to expose an abdomen of the patient when the head is in the first aperture; and a third aperture opening extending through the board and spaced from the second aperture along the medial axis to expose a groan of the patient when the head is in the first aperture.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a padded and thermally insulated patient carrier/rescue stretcher, with an outer surface of fairly stiff plastic or similar with good sliding and wear properties. The stretcher has transverse grooves (4) and longitudinal grooves (2) acting as hinges permitting the stretcher and its sides to be folded. In the sides there are carrying openings (7) and tubular carrying handles (8). The sides are supported by tubes (6) of metal or reinforced plastic, supporting the grooves (5) along the edge, and pushed into the tubular carrying handles (8).

Abstract: A flexible patient transporter including an oblong PVC fabric sheet having two substantially parallel side edges and two substantially curved end edges. An edge reinforcing web is attached to the sheet with monofilament stitching so that it extends substantially around all edges of the sheet. A pair of end handles is attached to each of the curved end edges of the sheet and a plurality of side handles attached to the side edges of the sheet. Each of the handles is equally spaced around the perimeter of the sheet and includes a PVC tube with a strap extending through the tube and attached at each end to an edge of said sheet. A loop is attached near an apex of at least one of the end edges, and at least one fastener, is secured to each of the side edges of the sheet, said fasteners being adapted to be releasably secured to at least one of the loops, to thereby form a foot pocket at an end of the sheet, which pocket would prevent a patient from sliding out of the transporter.

Abstract: A sliding device for transporting patients from a first location to a second location, with an endless band which is wrapped around a substantially board-form body. The cross-sectional circumference of the board-form body corresponds substantially to the cross-sectional circumference of the endless band. In addition, the board-form body is hollow and filled with a fluid and at least large area sides of the board-form body are flexible.

Abstract: A dolly type apparatus, which would include a body portion having four wall portions, and defining a substantially rectangular opening therein, into which a typical spine board may be slid into the opening.

Abstract: This invention relates to rescue boards that are constructed of several individual pieces. Such structures of this type, generally, allow the rescue personnel to extricate an unconscious or injured person from a confined space through a small opening and onto a backboard for transport to a medical facility.

Abstract: The present invention is a critical care transport system comprising a transport frame, a transport wrap, and a restraining belt system which is especially useful in inter-hospital transport of infants and children, or retrieval and transport of critically ill children from remote locations. The transport frame further comprises an upper frame divided into a lower tray and a hingedly adjustable upper tray which allows elevation of the patient's head even when the belt restraining system is fully engaged. The transport frame further comprises various apparatus for securing air and oxygen tanks, instrumentation, and medical care devices for use during transport. The transport wrap further comprises a series of contiguous flaps which, when engaged in a specified order, serve to restrain, comfort, and protect the patient.

Abstract: The rescue shuttle of the present invention includes upper and lower elongate cowlings. The lower enclosure cowling is adapted for carrying a patient. The lower enclosure cowling has a generally horizontal aperture defined by an upper edge thereof. The elongate upper enclosure cowling is releasably mountable on to the lower enclosure cowling around the upper edge of the lower enclosure cowling so as to cover the lower enclosure cowling. The lower enclosure cowling has laterally opposed first and second sides. The first side and the second side have a corresponding first rigid member and second rigid member extending longitudinally there along, rigidly mounted to the first side and second side respectively. The first and second sides have a plurality of channels, pockets, grooves or apertures in spaced longitudinal array there along so as to provide corresponding strap mounting locations on the first and second rigid members for mounting of straps thereto.

Abstract: The following invention describes padding for a long spinal board. The padding consists of a polyurethane or polyvinyl chloride foam core that has a waterproof covering. The shape of the pad allows it to fit onto any adult size long spinal board currently on the market. Additional padding at one end of the board elevates the head of the patient to an anatomically neutral position. Slots within the padding running longitudinally and transversely permit straps to slide freely inside the padding. These straps secure the pad to the board and the patient to the pad.

Abstract: A patient support fashioned of a core of carbon-fiber material and a synthetic material for binding the carbon-fiber material. The carbon-fiber core has a greater proportion of carbon fibers oriented substantially in lengthwise directions than in other directions. As a result of this construction, the patient support is substantially inflexible along its longitudinal axis yet flexible along its lateral axis. The sides of the support can be drawn up and around the patient, to hold the patient immobile within the support, which is especially helpful when transporting trauma patients and those with back and neck injuries. The support is also transparent to radiation, making it particularly suited to use with radiation imaging devices. Finally, the exterior surface of the support is formed of low-friction material, further facilitating practical use thereof. The support can be fashioned as a backboard or a patient transfer device and has a wide range of advantageous applications in a hospital environment.

Abstract: A scoop type patient carrier having separable halves to facilitate placement of the halves beneath a patient, and configured to enable radiographic examination. The joint between the halves, and the points where the pivot and latch mechanisms are located, are laterally offset from the midline or longitudinal centerline of the assembled carrier. This arrangement results in the absence of any joint or line of separation in the upper and lower sections that are aligned with the carrier centerline, and which support the head and feet. This enables the carrier halves to be joined or separated without any accompanying movement of the head and feet of the patient.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved portable litter for the transportation of a patient from the field to a hospital. The litter has devices for monitoring and responding to the condition of the patient, including blood pressure, temperature, blood oxygen, heart rate, and mass. At least one device for assisting the patient's breathing and for stabilizing the heart are provided with the litter. The litter can be folded to reduce its length and provide for ready maneuverability in constricted quarters. Electronic equipment provided with the litter includes an electronic central processing unit and a visual display to permit emergency personnel to maintain a close watch on the patient's condition, and for real-time communication with hospital personnel. The litter has provisions for connection with external air and electrical power, and has lights for operation under conditions of reduced illumination.

Abstract: This invention relates to rescue boards that are constructed of several individual pieces. Such structures of this type, generally, allow the rescue personnel to extricate an unconscious or injured person from a confined space through a small opening and onto a backboard for transport to a medical facility.

Abstract: A stretcher for moving, particularly in narrow spaces, injured and sick persons is constructed with a minimum of fastening elements, and with advantageously located hand holds. A flexible sheet material has a first portion with a width greater than a patient's breast area and a second portion with a width greater than a patient's leg area, but less than the breast area portion. At least one bottom stiffener is attached to the sheet, and reinforcing straps are attached to the bottom surface of the sheet. Longitudinal support elements (preferably with stiffeners) are connected along the longitudinal edges of the sheet, and fastening straps (as least some of which are adjustable) extend between the longitudinal straps and the longitudinal support elements. A minimum number of fasteners extend from the longitudinal support elements to be connected together and thereby hold the sheet wrapped around the person.

Abstract: A flexible stretcher (100) and a tubular carrying case (170) are included in a stretcher system (10). Flexible stretcher (100) is formed by a pliant body member (102) having a head support portion (104), a torso support portion (110) and a leg support portion (106). The torso support portion includes a stiffened section (112) disposed between a pair of flexible side sections (114, 116). The stiffened section (112) includes three pockets (118, 122 and 126), each pocket having a respective stiffening member (120, 124 and 128) disposed therein. The three pockets (118, 122 and 126) are provided with a detachable closure (155) through which any of the slats (120, 124 and 128) may be replaced. Detachable closure (155) is formed by a pair of complementary hook-and-loop type fastening elements (158 and 160).

Abstract: Stretcher consisting of a piece of material (1), said material being a semi-rigid material such as cellular plastics and having recesses (10, 11) forming handgrips for being carried. Longitudinal channels (4) extend on both sides of a middle part of the material piece (1), said channels being arranged to house stiffening elements (15, 16) having a flat cross-section with substantially larger width than thickness. The width of the middle part between the channels corresponds to the width of a body plus two times half the body thickness of persons to which the stretcher is adapted, so that when the material piece is folded around a person, the channels (4) will be located on the sides of the body. The material layers (1, 5) which delimit the channels will then be located substantially vertically when the stretcher is carried by the handgrips so that the stiffening elements are maintained held with their sections on edge when the arrangement is used for transport.

Abstract: A stretcher for immobilizing a patient or casualty has a wrap-around flexible sheet member with a longitudinally extending medial portion positionable under a patient or casualty and side panel portions extending laterally outwardly from opposite sides of the medial portion. One side panel portion is foldable across the top of a patient or casualty and the other side panel portion is foldable across the top of the patient or casualty and the top of the one side panel portion. Each side panel portion has at least one slit which is substantially vertically aligned with a corresponding slit in the other side panel portion, when the side panel portions are folded across the top of a patient or casualty, to provide access to the patient or casualty through the aligned slits. Longitudinally spaced adjustable fastening devices are provided to secure the other side panel portion in place across the top of the patient and the one other side panel portion.

Abstract: A pad is located on a bed between a human patient and the bed sheet. The pad has a slick, smooth bottom wall, such as satin. The bottom wall reduces the friction between the pad and the bed sheet, whereby the patient together with the pad can be smoothly moved on the bed or off of the bed and onto a waiting gurney. The pad has a top wall and padding interposed between the top and bottom walls, the layers joined together with channels of quilting stitches and digital eyelets which prevent caregivers accidentally dropping a patient when the patient is being moved to or from a bed/gurney, or turned, the pad is made of materials which are permeable to air and dissipate body perspiration and bodily fluids, thus promoting sanitation and can be position under the patient for indefinite periods of time to reduce the incidence of bed sores.

Abstract: A fitted sheet for use as a disposable stretcher/gurney linen, comprising an elongated sheet having a length and a width adapted to accommodate and be placed onto a stretcher/gurney to cover a mattress carried by the stretcher/gurney and prevent the mattress from being soiled, the length dimension being greater than the width dimension, at least one end of the length dimension is protected for temporary connection with the mattress for retaining the sheet on the mattress when the sheet is placed onto the mattress, and a flap on each side of the sheet extends along the length dimension for use as carriers to lift the sheet and move it with an individual thereon from one place to another.

Abstract: This stretcher allows the removal of a person from an area contaminated with hazardous materials, decontamination of the person and stretcher, and further transportation of the person to medical facilities, without removing the person from the stretcher. The stretcher is constructed of materials which are resistant to or protected from hazardous material and weathering, and in particular, the stretcher bed is constructed using a large honeycomb web and mesh which allows decontamination of the patient while supported by the stretcher.

Abstract: The invention comprises a novel stretcher frame clamp, which allows standard hospital-style traction components to be used in conjunction with ambulance cots or the like. In the preferred embodiment, the clamp comprises two clamp halves, which when joined together define an octagonal outer shaped clamping area. The octagonal outer shape of the clamping area is sized to adapt to octagonal tubing-based traction components. Each clamp half also has a recessed channel cut therein, which is of a shape and size so that when the clamp halves are joined together around a stretcher frame rail, the frame rail passes through the center of the frame clamp assembly and contacts the clamp assembly along the entire length of the frame rail section which passes therethrough. The clamp halves are held together to create the clamp assembly in a compressive fashion, so as to squeeze the stretcher frame rail as it passes through the clamp assembly.

Abstract: A stretcher comprises an upper sheet and a lower sheet selectively joined together to form a plurality of transverse sleeves. In combination, a plurality of slats having a length greater than the transverse dimension of the sleeves are removably retainable within the transverse sleeves. The slats are provided at their end portions located outside said sleeves with handles to permit transporting of the stretcher. Alternatively, the stretcher comprises a sheet having on one of its surfaces strips (16) of hook and loop type elements, in combination with a plurality of slats that are longer than the width of the sheet. The slats have hook and loop type fasteners adapted to cooperate to removably attach the slats to the hook and loop type fastener strips on the sheet. The said slats have handles at their end portions, spaced from the edges of the sheet, to permit transporting of the stretcher.

Abstract: The transfer device of this invention comprises a sled means 10 and a handle means 12. The sled means 10 comprises a generally rectangular, relatively thin and flat-surfaced transfer board 20. Transfer board 20 has two parallel sides and two transverse ends. Each side is provided with a plurality of loops 22 which conjoin with mating fasteners 24 of the handle means. Loops may be spaced equidistantly from the transverse ends along the sides of the transfer board 20. Handle means 12 comprises a grip bar 26, a tension bar 28, a plurality of fastener means 24, and a plurality of straps 30 which are attached to the grip and tension bars as shown.