POWER PRODUCTIVITY SOLUTIONS

Levo Mobility	Vertran Mobility	WheelChair Mover

Healthcare professionals recognized the advantage Dane Technologies could bring to them after seeing our QuicKART® Power Cart Return Systems in the Retail sector. Dane Technologies responded first with the PowerPal® 1000 and 3100 for medical applications. Health care facilities of all types need employees of diverse physical stature and strength to transport heavy equipment throughout ever expanding floor space. In fact, it is often the case that they must make multiple trips across long distances. The PowerPal® series are powerful, compact, highly maneuverable power assist machines that increase productivity and decrease injuries involved in transporting wheeled loads around workplaces. By mechanizing the process of transporting wheeled loads, a single employee can safely and efficiently transport substantially larger loads then before. Saves time, reduces injuries and improves morale!

Vertran®, is a power wheelchair giving the wheelchair bound the ability to stand, and easily navigate through their home, office or outdoors. Many studies and ongoing research has indicated that giving the wheelchair bound the ability to stand can have a dramatic affect on their lives.

In addition to creating greater independence, giving them the ability to communicate eye to eye, and allowing them to work and shop like most of the population; physicians & therapists recommend standing for many reasons:

• Pressure relief
• Normalizing of kidney and bladder functions
• Improving digestive and bowel function
• Maintenance of bone density
• Improving flexibility and decreasing spasticity
• Greater circulation
• Improving respiration

Most recently, advancement for Dane Technologies in the Healthcare sector has come from the challenges of transporting patients in wheelchairs that can include ramps and carpeting increasing the strain and exertion necessary to complete the task. Dane Technologies has responded by providing a mobility solution in the form of a WheelChair Mover®, the first power assist wheelchair mobility solution that protects caregivers from debilitating repetitive stress injuries while maximizing their productivity.”

Designed by hospital safety experts for use by hospital personnel, the WheelChair Mover® fits all standard wheelchair sizes and models in any healthcare facility, easily transporting patients safely and securely around hallways, in elevators, and up and down ramps while reducing potential injury or physical strain to the caregiver.

The WheelChair Mover® uses a simple hand lever design that activates secure hitching to the frame of the wheelchair. The ergonomic design of the machine makes it easy for the operator who controls the speed with easy and controlled throttle acceleration. With the unit securing the frame at a low center of gravity, turning the wheelchair in a circle is smooth and effortless. Compact and quiet, the Dane WheelChair Mover® is the ideal device to fit within hospital rooms and hallways while meeting the objectives of safe patient handling and moving programs.

LEVO USA

Reaching an agreement with Levo USA to take over the responsibilities of LEVO within the USA was a logical extension of our increasing presence in Healthcare mobility solutions.

On November 3, 2006 LEVO Switzerland and Dane Technologies Inc. have partnered together to bring a better quality of life to more wheelchair users of every age across the United States.

By combining LEVO’s innovative standing technologies with Dane’s strong service network the LEVO/Dane Team will offer the U.S. market a complete range of standing solutions backed by seamless service. That will create more opportunities for people to experience the mobility, independence and health benefits achieved through the use of standing wheelchairs.

LEVO invented the standing wheelchair in 1975. Since that time they have continued to innovate and deliver leading solutions that combine Swiss engineering and precision with great design and reliability. We are very proud to be associated with LEVO’s tradition of excellence and leadership in standing technologies.

Through a strong commitment to continuous innovation, LEVO’s current product range includes a full range of manual and powered stand-up wheelchairs for adults and children. LEVO continues its tradition of innovation with the introduction of the first integrated monitor, which allows the user to measure the daily positioning activities.