Secure equipment transfer system
US9528536B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M13/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a transfer system for a patient care apparatus, the transfer system including: a transfer device including a first docking cup and a second docking cup, each of the first docking cup and the second docking cup sized to accept a receiver; and a security mechanism enclosed within the transfer device and including a first security lever and a second security lever, the first security lever positioned to disengage a first receiver in the first docking cup when a second receiver is received within the second docking cup, and the second security lever positioned to disengage the second receiver in the second docking cup when the first receiver is received within the first docking cup.
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