Patient transport apparatus having powered drive system utilizing dual mode user input control

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12239582
APP PUB NO 20240016672A1
SERIAL NO

18374059

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Systems for facilitating movement of a patient transport apparatus are provided and include user input control device that includes a mode switch selectable between a longitudinal transport mode and a multidirectional mode and a driving assist device actuatable between at least one engaged state and a non-engaged state. The mode switch generates signals based on the selected mode and the driving assist device generates engaged or non-engaged signals which are received by a controller. The controller is configured to generate an output signal sent to a lift actuator, swivel actuator, and/or a powered drive system to assist a user in propelling the apparatus in a desired manner.

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  • STRYKER CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bhimavarapu, Krishna Sandeep Kalamazoo, US 137 1082
Dunfee,, II Jeffrey S Kalamazoo, US 22 100
Hopper, Christopher J Kalamazoo, US 16 807
Meng, Fanqi Bentonville, US 11 97
Patmore, Kevin M Plainwell, US 49 441
Puvogel, Thomas A Kalamazoo, US 7 79
Ross, Ryan New Carlisle, US 27 388
Taylor, Gregory S Kalamazoo, US 35 259

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