Patient transport apparatus with cable connected brake and steer lock assemblies

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12064378
APP PUB NO 20240000640A1
SERIAL NO

18244348

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A patient transport apparatus comprises a support structure. The support structure comprises a base, a frame, and a patient support surface to support a patient. The patient transport apparatus also includes a first and a second caster assembly respectively coupled to the support structure to facilitate movement of the support structure along a floor surface, with the first caster assembly comprising a first brake assembly and the second caster assembly comprising a second brake assembly. The patient transport apparatus also includes an actuator assembly operatively coupling the first and second brake assemblies, with the actuator assembly comprising a first and second actuator respectively operatively coupled to the first and second brake assemblies. The actuator assembly further comprises a cable assembly interconnecting the first and second actuator that places the operatively coupled first and second brake assemblies in the braked state or the unbraked state.

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  • STRYKER CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Van, Loon Mackenzie Mattawan, US 18 15

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