Transformable intravenous pole
US7918422B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/80
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intravenous (IV) pole system for supporting medical equipment having a base with legs, a mast engaged to the base, and a lifting mechanism including a gas spring engaged to the base and the mast. Each of the legs includes at least one wheel. The lifting mechanism is constructed to position the legs in an extended configuration and a retracted configuration. The lifting mechanism is further constructed to raise the legs and wheels relative to the base and relative to a surface. The lifting mechanism is configured to position the wheels proximate to the mast in the retracted configuration.
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