Packable Airworthy Combat Stretcher (PACS) Patient Litter System Navy SBIR FY2014.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2014.2 Topic No.: N142-089 Topic Title: Packable Airworthy Combat Stretcher (PACS) Patient Litter System Proposal No.: N142-089-0512 Firm: ROCCOR, LLC 500 S Arthur Ave Unit 300 Louisville, Colorado 80027-3000 Contact: Will Francis Phone: (303) 587-7467 Abstract: In response to the need for high G-force resistant foldable patient litters, Roccor proposes to develop the Packable Airworthy Combat Stretcher (PACS). PACS utilizes an innovative structural design coupled with advance composite materials that results in an advanced military patient litter that will survive all crash and acceleration testing required for military transport airworthiness certifications. In addition, the efficient structural design allows for reductions in weight and stowed cube, as compared to the current USMC foldable litter. Benefits: Roccor proposes to address a critical USMC need by developing the Packable Airworthy Combat Stretcher (PACS) patient litter system. PACS is an advanced patient litter that can fold for one-man carry, is lightweight, and is resilient enough to withstand the G-force of a rotary wing and tilt-rotor aircraft while transporting a patient and their associated medical equipment. Meeting the air transport acceleration standards will prevent failure during flight, which ultimately prevents loose components that could induce further damage. PACS also provides a reduced weight and transport cube (when folded), which benefits the USMC by improving the transportability and man-portability. The increased transportability and the increased strength makes PACS an attractive rescue device to other branches of the military, as well as Firefighters, EMT's, and Search and Rescue teams across the nation. Return