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Abstract

A system for transporting a person including a top mattress panel having longitudinal sides, a separate detachable bottom panel having longitudinal sides, and a head end edge. The top mattress panel includes a plurality of adjustable securing straps as to adequately fasten a person to the mattress for safe transportation. Pull straps with built-in two stage handles are located along the head end edge of the mattress. Side handles are also located on both sides of the mattress. The head end pull straps are pulled to drag the person, or the side handles are used for carry. In the preferred embodiment the mattress is sufficiently lightweight and flexible to permit the mattress to be compactly rolled and carried on the person, facilitating faster evacuation. The invention is particularly suited to first-responders arriving to a scene where the timeliness of evacuation is essential.

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First Claim