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Granted Patent B2
US 7,458,743 · App. 10/279,926 · Granted Dec 2, 2008

Critical care platform for litters

Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
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Patent No.
US 7,458,743
App. No.
10/279,926
Granted
Dec 2, 2008
Kind
B2
Abstract

An accessory clip for attaching medical equipment and the alike to a litter stand that is for attaching to a litter. The accessory clip preferably includes at least one attachment for a piece of medical equipment such as medical monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, and IV bags. The accessory clip preferably includes components that allow it to be attached to the litter stand.

Claims (57)

1. An accessory clip for use with a litter stand comprising:

a base,

at least one tab depending from said base, each of said at least one tab having an opening passing therethrough, and

at least one medical device interface member connected to said base, said medical device interface member includes

a monitor platform,

a disc in communication with said platform,

a first bearing,

a first washer in communication with said disc and said first bearing,

a second washer in communication with said first bearing and said base,

a second bearing,

a third washer in communication with said base and said second bearing,

a hub,

a fourth washer in communication with said second bearing and said hub, and

a bolt passing through and in communication with said second bearing, said base, and said first bearing, said bolt connected to said hub and said disc.

2. The accessory clip according to claim 1 , wherein said platform includes a plurality of straps adapted for holding a monitor on said monitor platform.

3. The accessory clip according to claim 1 , further comprising

at least one lanyard attached to said base, and

an accessory pin attached to each of said at least one lanyard.

4. An accessory dip for use with a litter stand comprising:

a base,

at least one tab depending from said base, each of said at least one tab having an opening passing therethrough, and

at least one medical device interface member connected to said base, said medical device interface member includes

a monitor platform,

a disc in communication with said platform,

a first bearing,

a second bearing,

a hub,

a bolt passing through and in communication with said second bearing, said base, and said first bearing, said bolt connected to said hub and said disc, and

a locking system having

a plurality of holes passing through said disc, and

a plunger mechanism for communicating with one of said plurality of holes.

5. The accessory clip according to claim 4 , wherein said platform includes a plurality of straps adapted for holding a monitor on said monitor platform.

6. The accessory clip according to claim 4 , further comprising

at least one lanyard attached to said base, and

an accessory pin attached to each of said at least one lanyard.

7. An accessory clip for use with a litter stand comprising:

a base,

at least one tab depending from said base, each of said at least one tab having an opening passing therethrough,

at least one medical device interface member connected to said base, said medical device interface member includes

a monitor platform,

a disc in communication with said platform,

a first bearing,

a second bearing,

a hub, and

a bolt passing through and in communication with said second bearing, said base, and said first bearing, said bolt connected to said hub and said; and

at least one lanyard attached to said base, and

an accessory pin attached to each of said at least one lanyard, said accessory pin capable of engaging one of the said at least one tab through the opening of said tab.

8. The accessory clip according to claim 7 , wherein said medical device interface member further includes

a first washer in communication with said disc and said first bearing,

a second washer in communication with said first bearing and said base,

a third washer in communication with said base and said second bearing, and

a fourth washer in communication with said second bearing and said hub.

9. The accessory clip according to claim 7 , wherein said platform includes a plurality of straps adapted for holding a monitor on said monitor platform.

10. The accessory clip according to claim 7 , wherein said medical device interface member further includes a locking system having

a plurality of holes passing through said disc, and

a plunger mechanism for communicating with one of said plurality of holes.

11. The accessory clip according to claim 7 , wherein said medical device interface member further includes a pair of straps with each strap attached to opposite ends of said base.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 7, 2008
From: SMEED, ERIC M.
To: UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY
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Continuity (6)
Continuation In Part 0996140500 · Sep 25, 2001
Provisional Application 6023476000 · Sep 25, 2000
Provisional Application 6025415600 · Dec 11, 2000
Provisional Application 6028215200 · Apr 9, 2001
Provisional Application 6029196300 · May 21, 2001
Related Publication 20030046764A1 · Mar 13, 2003