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Bottle holder for mobile medical device

US8888118B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 27, 2012
Grant dateNov 18, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 5, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61J1/16
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An oxygen, or other type of, bottle holder is attached to a medical device and includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion includes a cylindrical recess into which the bottom of the bottle is inserted. The upper portion includes a clamp that may include either a movable arm or movable fingers. The movable fingers pivot about a common pivot axis and are retractable into, and extendable out of, a housing. The movable arm includes different sections with different levels of curvature. A trigger may be included that automatically opens the clamp upon the insertion of the bottle therein, as well as automatic closing of the clamp thereafter, thereby relieving the user from having to manually manipulate the clamp for it to secure the upper end of the bottle. The device may be wheeled chair, cot, stretcher, bed, or other device that holds an oxygen bottle.

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