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James E. Ernst0
Brian W. Mellies0
Duwayne E. Karmer, Jr.0
Timothy F. Dunfee0
Date of Patent
December 4, 2007
0Patent Application Number
111679900
Date Filed
June 27, 2005
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A bariatric transport is provided. The transport includes a bed area for use by a bariatric patient. The transport further includes a drive assembly that is operable to selectively drive the transport in forward and rearward directions and permit turning of the transport with little or no lateral movement of the transport. Leading and trailing stabilizing wheel assemblies are provided that are selectively moveable into and out of engagement with a supporting floor. Drive devices are also provided to provide selective elevating and lowering of various components of bariatric patient supports.
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