Transformable intravenous pole

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2008-09-17

2010-06-15

Wujciak, III, A. Joseph (Department: 3632)

Supports

Stand

Receptacle

C248S171000, C248S170000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07735789

ABSTRACT:
An intravenous (IV) pole having a shaft, a base and at least two legs is provided. Each of the legs has at least one joint wherein each of the legs is pivotably engaged to the shaft. Each of the legs includes at least one wheel. The IV pole further includes a raising mechanism engaged to the shaft; the raising mechanism is constructed to raise the wheels in relationship to the shaft and to a surface. The raising mechanism may have a crank and a rod attached to the crank. When the crank is rotated, a portion of the legs is raised or lowered. The legs of the IV pole may have a first segment and a second segment. The first and second segments are attached to one another with a hinge.

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