US4225104A
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Handle for mobile intravenous stand
Assignee: RMH FOUNDATION A NON-PROFIT CORP OF
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Filing: 1978-11-20
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Granted: 1980-09-30
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Expires: 1998-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A handle for propelling and steering a mobile stand for holding containers of liquid for intravenous administration, particularly for ambulatory patients. The handle comprises an elongated tiller rod or bar pivotally connected to a clamp which is adapted for engagement with the vertical standard of the intravenous stand. The clamp is constructed so as to be readily disengageable from the stand. The pivot joint between the clamp and the tiller bar or rod is constructed to hold the tiller rigidly in a horizontal position for use, while permitting it to be lowered into vertical position generally parallel to the standard when not in use. A hand grip is desirably provided at the free end of the tiller.
Inventors
- 👤 Godfrey R. Larson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 00:14
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/05; A61G7/0503; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/041; F16M11/043; F16M11/046; F16M11/20; F16M11/24; F16M11/26; F16M11/28; F16M11/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
A mobile stand for supporting suspended inverted containers of liquid for intravenous administration to patients, said stand comprising: (A) a base having casters in the under surface thereof, (B) a vertical standard secured to said base, (C) a liquid container holder adapted for engagement with said vertical standard and having a generally horizontal container-supporting cross bar, (D) means for rigidly securing said container holder and said standard, and (E) a handle for propelling and steering said stand, said handle rigidly engaging the standard and comprising: (1) an elongated tiller bar or rod, (2) a tube or pipe clamp rigidly secured to the vertical standard of said stand, (3) a pivotal connection between one end of said tiller and said clamp, (a) the axis of rotation of said pivotal connection intersecting and being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tiller, and (b) the axis of rotation of said pivotal connection being spaced from and perpendicular to the center line axis of said clamp, and (4) means for maintaining said tiller in a first position rigidly perpendicular to the center line axis of said clamp and permitting said tiller to be moved to a second position generally parallel to the center line axis of the clamp.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
A mobile stand for supporting suspended inverted containers of liquid for intravenous administration to patients, said stand comprising: (A) a base having casters in the under surface thereof, (B) a vertical standard secured to said base, (C) a liquid container holder adapted for engagement with said vertical standard and having a generally horizontal container-supporting cross bar, (D) means for rigidly securing said container holder and said standard, and (E) a handle for propelling and steering said stand, said handle rigidly engaging the standard and comprising: (1) an elongated tiller bar or rod, (2) a tube or pipe clamp rigidly secured to the vertical standard of said stand, (3) a pivotal connection between one end of said tiller and said clamp, (a) the axis of rotation of said pivotal connection intersecting and being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tiller, and (b) the axis of rotation of said pivotal connection being spaced from and perpendicular to the center line axis of said clamp, and (4) means for maintaining said tiller in a first position rigidly perpendicular to the center line axis of said clamp and permitting said tiller to be moved to a second position generally parallel to the center line axis of the clamp.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
A combination according to claim 1 wherein said handle clamp comprises: (A) a fixed arcuate jaw secured through said pivotal connection to said tiller and engaging the vertical standard of the IV stand, (B) a movable arcuate jaw pivotally connected at one side to one side of said fixed jaw and engaging said standard, and (C) fastening means for securing the opposite sides of said jaw together in rigid engagement with said standard.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A combination according to claim 2 wherein said means for positioning said tiller relative to said clamp and standard is a friction joint in said pivotal connection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A combination according to claim 1 wherein said tiller is provided with a hand grip at its free end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A combination according to claim 4 wherein said hand grip is formed from rubber or a rubber-like material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
A combination according to claim 1 wherein: (A) said vertical standard is hollow, (B) said liquid container holder includes a vertical rod adapted for telescopic engagement with said hollow standard, and (C) said handle engages the upper end of said standard immediately below said means for securing the container holder.
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