Pole and topper for mobile medical device
US9033349B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J1/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wheeled medical device—such as a cot, stretcher, bed, wheeled chair, or other medical device—includes a pole on which is mounted a removable topper. The topper may include a plurality of IV hooks used to support an IV bag. The hooks may be defined in an endless ribbon that is circular, or that is another closed shape. No prongs, hooks, or other projections extend outwardly from the topper, thereby reducing the potential dangerousness of accidental impacts with the topper. Whether the topper includes hooks or not, it may also be used as an information communication medium, such as through the use of colors, shapes, or other structures that signify certain information. The information may identify characteristics of the patient associated with the medical device or characteristics of the medical device itself, or still other information.
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