Transport system for portable patient care apparatus
US4945592A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 1988 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/80
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for transporting a patient care device comprises a vertically adjustable first horizontal flange secured to a patient transport device, a patient care apparatus having an elongate vertical member supporting a patient care device, and a second horizontal flange disposed on an upper portion of the vertical member of the patient care apparatus. The upper portion of the vertical member may be detachable from the base portion thereof. In order to secure the patient care device to the patient transport apparatus, a mating means on the first horizontal flange is aligned directly below a mating means on the second horizontal flange. The first horizontal flange is then elevated until it interlockingly engages the second horizontal flange. The first flange is further elevated until the upper portion of the vertical member detaches from the base portion and becomes freely supported by the patient transport device.
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