Supports – Stand and bracket – Having vertically adjustable stand
Reexamination Certificate
1999-12-15
2001-05-01
Ramirez, Ramon O. (Department: 3632)
Supports
Stand and bracket
Having vertically adjustable stand
C248S129000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06224027
ABSTRACT:
RELATED APPLICATIONS
The present invention was first described in Disclosure Document Number 457,928 filed on Apr. 21, 1999. There are no previously filed, nor currently any co-pending applications, anywhere in the world.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to adjustable and retractable oxygen tube supply devices and, more particularly, to a telescoping, flexible, portable oxygen supply tube support stand.
2. Description of the Related Art
In an all too familiar hospital or extended care facility scene, the patient that requires oxygen or other similar gases, is often seen constantly fighting with the air tubing to keep it from becoming tangled or trapped when they move. Should the line become trapped under them or wrapped around an arm, the risk of the line becoming yanked away is great. Should the patient roll over while sleeping, the chances are even greater since they are not aware of it. If the mask becomes dislodged while sleeping, the patient is not afforded the medical benefits of the oxygen or gas. This may also present a constant worry to the patient, again resulting in a decrease of health. Accordingly, there is a need for a means by which air tubing used with patients on oxygen or other gases, can be kept from becoming tangled or trapped while in a bed. The development of the Telescoping Flexible Oxygen Tube Support Stand fulfills this need.
Within the related art, numerous applications exist for devices allowing patients to undergo oxygen therapy employing tubular recoil mechanisms for entanglement prevention. However, these devices limit the mobility of the patient who is connected wearing an oxygen mask connected to the oxygen tubing. Accordingly, there is a need for a means by for providing a patient wearing an oxygen mask much greater mobility, such as when rolling over in bed, while preventing the oxygen hose from becoming entangled.
In the related art, the following patents disclose a patient ventilating apparatus with a flexible tubular catheter. These include U.S. Pat. No. 5,645,048, issued in the name of Brodsky et al., and U.S. Pat. No. 5,355,876, issued in the name of Brodsky et al. U.S. Pat. No. 5,752,511, issued in the name of Simmons et al. describes an adjustable medical tube retainer and nasal dilator. U.S. Pat. No. 5,392,808, issued in the name of Pierce discloses a retractable tubing reel device for an oxygen supply tank. U.S. Pat. No. 4,739,757, issued in the name of Edwards describes a headband for supporting a nasal oxygen administering tube. U.S. Pat. No. 4,654,026, issued in the name of Underwood discloses an intravascular tube assembly with separators preventing entanglement. U.S. Pat. No. 4,593,688, issued in the name of Payton describes an adjustable and movable headpiece for providing a nebulized oxygen-enriched fog. U.S. Pat. No. 4,480,639, issued in the name of Peterson et al. discloses a medical tube restraining device.
Consequently, the development of present invention fulfills these cited needs in a manner not otherwise addressed in the art. A search of the prior art did not disclose any patents that read directly on the claims of the instant invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an improved oxygen tube support stand that allows bed ridden patients receiving oxygen the ability to roll over and/or move without worrying about the oxygen tubing becoming entangled or trapped.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an improved oxygen tube support stand device that is adjustable for different sized bed and patients.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a flexible telescoping shaft that flexes and bends as the patient moves allowing the patient exceptional mobility.
It is an advantage of the present invention that it has multiple uses with either hospital beds, beds in the home, or nursing home beds.
It is another advantage of the present invention that it provides a portable weighted base preventing the present invention from tipping over and can be easily moved from one bed to another.
Briefly described according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the Telescoping Flexible Oxygen Tube Support Stand, as its name implies, is an apparatus to aid in the holding and retention of oxygen tubing used with patients in hospital beds. A large weighted base on the order of ten pounds is used as a counterweight on the floor next to the bed. A series of fiberglass rods extends up from the base to a height of approximately four to five feet. The rods form a structure that cantilevers over the center of the bed using a system of lockable angle adjusters. The tubing is then routed along these fiberglass rods from the oxygen tank or similar device. The tubing then hangs down from the end of the invention where the patient may utilize it through a mask or similar medical equipment. As the patient moves and rolls, the invention flexes and moves with the patient in a manner similar to that of a fishing pole. When the patient rolls back, the slack is taken up by the invention. The use of the Telescoping Flexible Oxygen Tube Support Stand allows patients on oxygen and who are confined to a bed, the ability to roll over and/or move without worrying about the oxygen tubing becoming entangled or trapped.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4480639 (1984-11-01), Peterson et al.
patent: 4593688 (1986-06-01), Payton
patent: 4654026 (1987-03-01), Underwood
patent: 4739757 (1988-04-01), Edwards
patent: 5236160 (1993-08-01), Sechelski
patent: 5355876 (1994-10-01), Brodsky et al.
patent: 5392808 (1995-02-01), Pierce
patent: 5421548 (1995-06-01), Bennett et al.
patent: 5470037 (1995-11-01), Willis
patent: 5645048 (1997-07-01), Brodsky et al.
patent: 5752511 (1998-05-01), Simmons et al.
patent: 5772162 (1998-06-01), Lin
Johnson Dean L.
Johnson Lynn D.
Gugliotta John D.
Ramirez Ramon O.
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