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June 18, 1823
The Massachusetts Spy
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
John C. Jenckes of Providence invents a machine to easily lift bedridden patients for bed-making and refreshment, praised by local mechanics association for its utility.
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[From the Providence Gazette.]
USEFUL INVENTION.
A machine for removing the sick, has been invented by Mr. John C. Jenckes, of this town, which, where it has been in operation, is pronounced to be of great utility. A person confined to his bed, may by this machine be raised, with perfect ease to himself, and with little effort or labour on the part of attendants, to such a height and for such a time, as to give an opportunity for making the bed, and for changing the linen; and in warm weather the patient may be much refreshed by being raised and kept at a distance from the bed. The motion is so regular and easy that it is stated a person asleep may be raised without being awakened. A committee of the Association of Mechanicks and Manufacturers of this town, having examined the machine, made a favourable report respecting it; and by the recommendation of that committee, the Association have ordered one to be procured for the use of the members.
USEFUL INVENTION.
A machine for removing the sick, has been invented by Mr. John C. Jenckes, of this town, which, where it has been in operation, is pronounced to be of great utility. A person confined to his bed, may by this machine be raised, with perfect ease to himself, and with little effort or labour on the part of attendants, to such a height and for such a time, as to give an opportunity for making the bed, and for changing the linen; and in warm weather the patient may be much refreshed by being raised and kept at a distance from the bed. The motion is so regular and easy that it is stated a person asleep may be raised without being awakened. A committee of the Association of Mechanicks and Manufacturers of this town, having examined the machine, made a favourable report respecting it; and by the recommendation of that committee, the Association have ordered one to be procured for the use of the members.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Invention
Medical Machine
Bedridden Patients
Patient Lifting
What entities or persons were involved?
John C. Jenckes
Committee Of The Association Of Mechanicks And Manufacturers
Where did it happen?
This Town
Story Details
Key Persons
John C. Jenckes
Committee Of The Association Of Mechanicks And Manufacturers
Location
This Town
Story Details
A machine invented by Mr. John C. Jenckes allows bedridden persons to be raised easily for bed-making, linen changing, and refreshment; it is regular and gentle enough not to wake sleepers; examined and recommended by local association.