Supports – Brackets – Specially mounted or attached
Patent
1994-10-05
1996-03-12
Foss, J. Franklin
Supports
Brackets
Specially mounted or attached
296 19, A47B 9606
Patent
active
054979684
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are provided for securing medical equipment within an interior of an emergency vehicle, the apparatus including an elongated suspension bar (23) positioned within the emergency vehicle relative to a substantially planar surface (27) (25), and an equipment fastener (53) (110) for attaching thereto medical equipment (51). The equipment fastener (53) (110) for securing the medical equipment (51) to the elongated suspension bar (23) is preferably slidable along the longitudinal length of the elongated suspension bar (23). The equipment fastener (53) (110) includes a base block (77) (116) and a slider pinch block (79) (127), wherein the slider pinch block (79) (127) can be moved toward and away from the base block (77) (116) thereby releasing and securing the equipment fastener (53) (110) to the elongated suspension bar (23). Further aspect of the present invention include a stretcher bridge (500) for being secured to a stretcher (21), the stretcher bridge (500) for receiving medical equipment and accessories (51), and the equipment fastener (53) (110). Using the present invention equipment may be released from the elongated suspension bar (23), secured to the stretcher bridge (500) and carried to the patient's side or along with the patient into a medical facility.
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Foss J. Franklin
Vancouver Island Helicopters Ltd.
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