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Holding device for medical instruments at a patient's bed

US6941597B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2003
Grant dateSep 13, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G7/05
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A holding device for medical instruments at a patient's bed, which are accommodated in suspension components. Holding devices for various medical instruments, such as respirators and accessories, infusion and secretion bags, measuring instruments and disposable articles, are used at patients' beds in many areas. A frequent drawback of prior-art holding devices is that the support at the patient's bed is unstable because the holding devices are suspended only loosely in a rail or handle. The holding device according to the present invention guarantees stable fastening at the patient's bed. It comprises a horizontal crossbeam (1), which is fixed on the sides of a peripheral strap (9) at the foot end of the patient's bed via, e.g., fixing means (3) designed as metal claws. Two vertical suspension carriers (2) with openings (6) for receiving suspension components have suspension sections (5) at their upper ends for suspension on the straps (9). It would also be possible to suspend the suspension sections (5) on a wall rail or cabinet rail.

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