Supports – Stand and bracket – Having adjustable bracket
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-09
2010-12-07
Shriver, II, J. Allen (Department: 3632)
Supports
Stand and bracket
Having adjustable bracket
C248S125800, C248S176100, C248S911000, C248S912000, C280S035000, C005S600000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07845601
ABSTRACT:
A medical equipment transport system for supporting medical equipment while a patient is transported. The system comprises an equipment rack, such as an IV stand. While in the hospital room, the rack is mounted on a bracket supported on a mobile tower. When the patient is moved, the rack is transferred to a similar bracket on the bed. Transfer of the rack between bed and tower brackets is accomplished using a lift mechanism in the tower. The lift mechanism includes a bogie stabilized by radially-arranged bearings, enabling the tower to accept omni directional loading and moment forces. The rack is supported on each of the brackets by two vertically-aligned conical pins nested in tapered bushings, providing additional stability. A self-locking, self-releasing latch assembly prevents inadvertent dislocation of the rack. A customized adapter enables attachment of the bracket to any model bed without structurally altering it, simplifying installation and preserving warranties.
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Brown Marcus J.
Culpepper Taylor C.
Pierson John R.
Walker James A.
Walker James J.
Duckworth Bradley H
Lee Mary M.
Modular Services Company
Shriver II J. Allen
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