Universal I.V. stand mounting system
US5322253A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/1415
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A universal mounting system for attaching any of a variety of I.V. devices to an I.V. pole. The mounting system has both a C-clamp and a spring-actuated clamp. The C-clamp attaches to the I.V. pole with a threaded stud that is manually adjustable with a knob. The spring-actuated clamp secures the I.V. device and is pivotally connected to the C-clamp by a pivot-screw that extends through both a spring and a non-threaded bore that is formed in the C-clamp, and exits at a recess area on the C-clamp. The pivot-screw is threaded into a threaded bore that extends through a projection on the spring-actuated clamp. The projection fits within the recess to prevent pivoting of the spring-actuated clamp relative to the C-clamp. The spring-actuated clamp has two aligned, opposing and spring-loaded clips for holding I.V. devices. The clips pivot and fulcrum together at a pivot point between the ends of each clip so as to bring the clip ends together to a clamped position on an I.V. device.
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