ELIZABETH A BRITZ
Nursing at Alcea St, New Port Richey, FL

License number
Florida 1137062
Issued Date
Mar 31, 1980
Effective Date
Oct 10, 2006
Expiration Date
Jul 31, 2004
Category
Health Care
Type
Registered Nurse
Address
Address
4943 Alcea St, New Port Richey, FL 34652

Professional information

Elizabeth Britz Photo 1

Invalid Chair

US Patent:
4393529, Jul 19, 1983
Filed:
Sep 24, 1980
Appl. No.:
6/190468
Inventors:
Elizabeth Britz - New Port Richey FL
International Classification:
A61G 102, A61G 104, A61G 702
US Classification:
5 81R
Abstract:
A two-part invalid chair is disclosed which enables a patient to be easily transferred from a lying position on a bed to a seated position on a chair, or vice versa. The first part of the chair consists of an elongated, tubular frame within which a body supporting web is suspended. The second part of the chair consist of troughs mounted to a support base, each having a semi-circular cross section which conforms to the shape of the tubular frame of the first part of the chair. This enables the frame to be readily mounted to or removed from the base portion. Both the tubular frame and the base portion are articulated at hinged joints to enable the patient, while seated in a chair, to assume a variety of body inclinations. The frame can be removed from the base with the patient seated therein and can be readily transferrred to a bed where the frame can unfold to a completely flat position enabling the easy transfer of the patient to the bed. Several embodiments are disclosed having features which complement the basic function of the invalid chair.


Elizabeth Britz Photo 2

Invalid Chair

US Patent:
4654904, Apr 7, 1987
Filed:
Sep 30, 1985
Appl. No.:
6/783046
Inventors:
Elizabeth A. Britz - New Port Richey FL
International Classification:
A61G 708
US Classification:
5 81R
Abstract:
An invalid chair is disclosed which has four legs of tubular material with lockable castors mounted in the bottom of the legs. The two rear legs extend upwardly beyond the seat support area and then backwardly to be interconnected for support of a semi-reclining back which is rotatably mounted at its back on the cross member which connects the tops of the two back legs at the seat support area. Two outwardly swingable arm rests are attached at an appropriate position on the upward extensions of the rear legs. The front ends of the arm rests are detachably latched at the front of the chair. An adjustable leg support is pivotally mounted between the stanchions. An opening is provided with a hingeably mounted trap-door in the middle of the seat for toilet use. The horizontal portions of the arm rests can accommodate a hospital tray. A handlebar may be attached to the back support.