ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 28 -- United States Patent no. 12,447,073, issued on Oct. 21.
"Gurney system for transporting injured persons" was invented by Miguel Zepeda-Rosales (Santa Barbara, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A motorized stretcher system designed for efficient and secure transport of injured individuals across uneven surfaces. The system comprises a litter secured to a suspension frame, which is connected to a central hub housing a motor, tire, brake rotor, and caliper. The litter is contoured to safely hold an injured person, with adjustable ratchet straps and side rails providing additional security. The motor, controlled via a throttle and directional switch, drives the tir...