Carrier for patient fluids

A carrier for carrying medication to be delivered intravenously to a patient includes a carrying frame, a support base, and a container holder for holding a container of medication attached to the carrying frame. The support base and carrying frame are sized, shaped, and mutually positioned such that the carrying frame extends from the support base so as to be supported above the floor from the support base. The carrying frame has at least one location configured for attaching the medication delivery device and at least one ledge, positioned adjacent to the at least one location for resting the medication delivery device, the ledge is positioned between the container holder and the support base, while attaching the medication delivery device to the carrying frame.

Carrier for Patient Fluids

A carrier for carrying medication to be delivered intravenously to a patient includes a carrying frame, a support base, and a container holder for holding a container of medication attached to the carrying frame. The support base and carrying frame are sized, shaped, and mutually positioned such that the carrying frame extends from the support base so as to be supported above the floor from the support base. The carrying frame has at least one location configured for attaching the medication delivery device and at least one ledge, positioned adjacent to the at least one location for resting the medication delivery device, the ledge is positioned between the container holder and the support base, while attaching the medication delivery device to the carrying frame. 1. A carrier for carrying medication to be delivered intravenously to a patient , the carrier comprising:a carrying frame;a support base, the support base and carrying frame being sized, shaped and mutually positioned such that the carrying frame extends from the support base so as to be supported above the floor by the support base;at least one location configured for attachment of a medication delivery device to the carrying frame;a container holder, attached to the carrying frame, for holding a container of medication;at least one ledge, positioned adjacent to the at least one location, for supporting a medication delivery device, the ledge being positioned between the container holder and the support base;whereby a medication delivery device may be rested on the ledge while being attached to the carrying frame.2. A carrier as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ledge is movable between an extended position for supporting a medication delivery device claim 1 , and a retracted position.3. A carrier as claimed in claim 2 , where the ledge is pivotally mounted to the carrying frame.4. A carrier as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the carrying frame comprises a pole and the ledge is pivotally mounted to the pole ...

Connection tool for use with patient carrying systems

Provided herein is a connection tool for connecting to an object a carabiner that has an internal space and a carabiner opening for admitting the object to the internal space. The connection tool includes a support structure and a handle connected to the support structure. The support structure defines a support opening sized and shaped to permit the carabiner to be received and withdrawn from the support structure. The support structure is sized and shaped to hold the carabiner while leaving the carabiner opening unobstructed such that the object can be admitted to and removed from the internal space through the carabiner opening such that the carabiner can be connected to and disconnected from an object not reachable by hand using the tool.

Support Frame Assembly for Patient Lifts

A patient lift support frame assembly, comprising a patient-lift-carrying member, and first and second support members for carrying the patient-lift-support member. The support members are telescopically configured, and can be extended manually, with an actuator to push a ceiling pad against a ceiling for greater stability. The support member are selectively lockable against being shortened, using gears and a cam, or other lock. The ceiling bearing element is spring loaded. 1. A patient lift support frame assembly , comprising: a patient-lift-carrying member , and first and second support members for carrying said patient-lift-carrying member , the support members being configured to bear on a floor and support the patient-lift-carrying member above the floor; the first support member comprising a first support element and a second support element slidably engaged with one another such that the length of the first support member is adjusted as the first and second support elements slide relative to each other , one of the first and second support elements being positioned as an upper element of the first support member when the patient lift support frame is assembled , and the other of the first and second support elements being positioned as a lower element when the patient lift support frame is assembled; a driven gear associated with the first support element; a drive gear actuator movably coupled to the second support element and positioned in meshing engagement with the driven gear such that when the actuator is moved , the first and second support elements are urged to slide relative to one another; a lock , movably coupled to the second support element , and engaged with the driven gear , the lock being biased so as to lock against the driven gear to prevent the first and second support elements from sliding so as to shorten the first support member , but configured to permit the first and second support elements to slide so as lengthen the first support ...

Patient Lift Device

A patient lift device comprising: a patient carrier for carrying to a patient to be lifted; a support element sized, shaped and positioned to couple the patient lift device to an upper support; an unmotorized lifting mechanism, operatively connected to the patient carrier and support element so as to raise or lower the patient carrier when the unmotorized lifting mechanism is actuated; and a power tool coupling, operatively connected to the unmotorized lifting mechanism such that when a power tool is coupled to the power tool coupling and actuated, the unmotorized lifting mechanism is actuated, the power tool coupling being configured to detachably mate with a driven power tool head. 1. A patient lift device comprising:a patient carrier for carrying a patient to be lifted;a support element sized, shaped and positioned to couple the patient lift device to an upper support;an unmotorized lifting mechanism, operatively connected to the patient carrier and support element so as to raise or lower the patient carrier when the unmotorized lifting mechanism is actuated;a power tool coupling, operatively connected to the unmotorized lifting mechanism such that when a power tool is coupled to the power tool coupling and actuated, the unmotorized lifting mechanism is actuated, the power tool coupling being configured to detachably mate with a driven power tool head.2. A patient lift device as claimed in claim 1 , the patient lift device further comprising a manual actuator configured and positioned to actuate the unmotorized lifting mechanism.3. A patient lift device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the manual actuator comprises a chain.4. A patient lift device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the unmotorized lifting mechanism includes a sprocket having teeth configured to be gripped by the chain.5. A patient lift device as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the chain comprises a plurality of joined links claim 4 , each link including a hole sized claim 4 , shaped and positioned to ...

CARRIER FOR PATIENT FLUIDS

A carrier for carrying patient fluids comprising a carrying frame, a support base, at least one container holder, attached to the carrying frame distal from the floor, configured to receive a container of medication, the container holder being movable between an upward position and a downward position, a holder activator spaced from the container holder and positioned between the container holder and the floor, coupled to the container holder, and configured such that the container holder moves toward a downward position in response to a first movement of the holder activator, and toward an upward position in response to a second movement of the holder activator. 1. A carrier for carrying patient fluids , the carrier comprising:a carrying frame;a support base, the support base and carrying frame being sized, shaped and mutually positioned such that the carrying frame extends from the support base so as to be supported above the floor by the support base;at least one container holder, attached to the carrying frame distal from the floor, the container holder being configured to receive a container of medication, the container holder being movable between an upward position and a downward position;at least one holder activator spaced from the container holder and positioned between the container holder and the floor, the holder activator being coupled to the container holder and configured such that the container holder moves toward a downward position in response to a first movement of the holder activator, and toward an upward position in response to a second movement of the holder activator, wherein the first movement and second movement each comprise a pivoting movement.2. A carrier as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the container holder comprises a hanger and wherein the container comprises a bag.3. A carrier as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the container holder is pivotally movable between the upward position and the downward position.4. A carrier as claimed in ...

Patient lift system

A patient lift system helps to lift and mobilize a disabled person in a home or in an institution with minimal effort from a caregiver. The patient lift system includes a lift, a carry bar and a hand control. The lift, the carry bar and the hand control have shapes and features that may be seen to facilitate quick and easy cleaning. Notably, gaps have been minimized for infection control purposes. Typically, a patient lift system includes an integral trolley for connecting the patient lift system to a track. For the patient lift system described herein, the trolley and lift system are separate pieces that are easily and quickly either attached or detached.

WORK MATERIAL CLAMP FOR USE WITH CUTTING MACHINES

A clamp for use with a cutting machine, the clamp comprising: a clamp frame; a low profile clamp head operatively connected to the clamp frame, wherein the clamp head has a clamping surface for pressing on a work surface of a work piece to hold said work piece; and a fixing element, operatively connectable to the clamp frame, for providing a clamping force to the clamp head by fixing the clamp to a support base for the work piece. In embodiments, the clamp head may have a low profile clamp head, made of plastic to prevent damage to a cutting bit. 2. A clamp as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the clamp frame comprises a pair of metal pins claim 1 , and a frame stiffening element connecting the two pins.3. A clamp as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fixing element comprises a screw claim 1 , and the support base comprises a threaded insert wasteboard.4. A clamp as claimed in claim 1 , the clamp further comprising a lever operatively coupled to the fixing element for actuating the fixing element.5. A clamp as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the support base comprises a T-track wasteboard claim 1 , and wherein the fixing element comprises a nut for attaching to a screw that is attached to the T-track wasteboard.7. A clamp as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the frame comprises a pair of metal pins claim 6 , and wherein the clamp head is slidable on to and off of the pins.8. A clamp as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the clamp head is composed of plastic.9. A clamp kit comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00006', 'claim 6'}, 'the clamp of ; and'}a second clamp head, operatively connectable to the clamp frame, for replacing said clamp head.106. A clamp kit as claimed in claim 6 , wherein said fixing element operates with threaded insert wasteboards claim 6 , the kit further comprising a second fixing element which operates with t-track wasteboards.11. A clamp for use with a cutting machine claim 6 , the clamp comprising:a clamp frame;a clamp head operatively connected to the clamp ...

Connection Tool for use with Patient Carrying Systems

A carabiner comprising a body having an opening, a closure movably coupled to the body, the closure being movable to an open position, and to a closed position in which the opening is closed by the closure such that the body and the closure define a closed shape, and an actuator, coupled to the closure and operatively connected to the body, the actuator being configured to cause the closure to move to the closed position in response to loading of the carabiner, and to cause the closure to move from the closed position to the open position in response to unloading of the carabiner. 1. A connection tool for connecting to an object a carabiner that has an internal space and a carabiner opening for admitting the object to the internal space , the tool comprising:a support structure having a support opening sized and shaped to permit the carabiner to be received and supported by the support structure and withdrawn from the support structure, the support structure being sized and shaped to hold the carabiner while leaving the carabiner opening unobstructed such that the object can be admitted to the internal space through the carabiner opening;a handle connected to the support structure, whereby the carabiner can be connected to or disconnected from an object not reachable by hand using the tool.2. A connection tool as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the handle is length-adjustable.3. A connection tool as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the length-adjustable handle is telescopically extendible and contractable.4. A connection tool as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the handle further includes a stopper for selectively fixing the length of the handle.5. A connection tool as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the stopper comprises a threaded ring tightener.6. A connection tool as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the support structure includes a connector opening therein for receiving a connector depending from the carabiner claim 1 , whereby a strap or other connector depending from the ...

Work material clamp for use with cutting machines

A debris control apparatus is provided for selective assembly and disassembly with a cutting tool. The debris control apparatus includes a debris control enclosure and a mounting assembly for mounting the enclosure to the cutting tool. The enclosure comprises a vacuum opening assembled and in fluid communication with a vacuum conduit, the vacuum conduit connected to a vacuum source, for extracting the debris from the enclosure. The enclosure and vacuum conduit may be sized, shaped, and contoured to reduce recirculation of debris within the enclosure.

DEBRIS CONTROL APPARATUS FOR CUTTING MACHINES

A debris control apparatus is provided for selective assembly and disassembly with a cutting tool. The debris control apparatus includes a debris control enclosure and a mounting assembly for mounting the enclosure to the cutting tool. The enclosure comprises a vacuum opening assembled and in fluid communication with a vacuum conduit, the vacuum conduit connected to a vacuum source, for extracting the debris from the enclosure. The enclosure and vacuum conduit may be sized, shaped, and contoured to reduce recirculation of debris within the enclosure. 1. A debris control apparatus for a cutting machine , wherein the cutting machine includes a cutting tool for cutting a work material , the apparatus comprising:a debris control enclosure shaped to admit the cutting tool to the work material while containing, within the enclosure and on the work material, debris from the cutting of the work material, as the cutting tool moves along the work material, the enclosure further comprising a debris shield for maintaining the debris at the work material and a vacuum opening in said enclosure, the vacuum opening being sized, shaped and positioned to receiving a vacuum conduit, connected to a vacuum source, for extracting the debris from the enclosure;a mounting assembly for mounting the enclosure to the machine such that during operation the enclosure moves along the work material as the cutting tool moves along the work material, the enclosure being mounted independent of movement of the cutting tool in and out of the work material;the mounting assembly comprising a depth adjuster for adjusting the operating depth of the enclosure;the debris shield comprises a cutting tool access opening through the shield, the cutting tool access opening being contiguous with an edge of the shield, the debris shield further comprising a gate for selectively opening and closing the cutting tool access opening; the depth of the enclosure can be adjusted prior to operation such that the debris ...

Debris control apparatus for cutting machines

A debris control apparatus comprising a debris control enclosure, the enclosure further comprising a vacuum opening in the enclosure. The vacuum opening being sized, shaped and positioned to receiving a vacuum conduit, connected to a vacuum source, for extracting the debris from the enclosure. The debris control apparatus further comprising a mounting assembly for mounting the enclosure to a machine, such that, during operation, the enclosure moves along the work material as the cutting tool moves along the work material, the enclosure being mounted independent of movement of the cutting tool in and out of the work material. The mounting assembly comprises a depth adjuster for adjusting the operating depth of the enclosure. The depth of the enclosure can be adjusted such that the debris will be contained in the enclosure during operation.

PATIENT LIFT SYSTEM

A patient lift system helps to lift and mobilize a disabled person in a home or in an institution with minimal effort from a caregiver. The patient lift system includes a lift, a carry bar and a hand control. The lift, the carry bar and the hand control have shapes and features that may be seen to facilitate quick and easy cleaning. Notably, gaps have been minimized for infection control purposes. Typically, a patient lift system includes an integral trolley for connecting the patient lift system to a track. For the patient lift system described herein, the trolley and lift system are separate pieces that are easily and quickly either attached or detached. 1. A patient lift system for connecting to a track , the system comprising:a trolley arranged to form a mechanical and electrical connection to the track; a strap hub;', 'a hub gear attached to the strap hub;', 'a plurality of gear shafts;', 'a plurality of gears; and', 'a plurality of motors, each motor of the plurality of motors arranged to drive a respective gear shaft among the plurality of gear shafts, each gear shaft of the plurality of gear shafts connected to a respective gear among the plurality of gears, the plurality of gears arranged such that the hub gear rotates responsive to rotation of the gear shafts by the motors;, 'a lift unit chassis operable to form an electrical connection and a mechanical connection with the trolley, the chassis enclosinga strap extending external to the lift unit chassis, attached, at a first end, to the strap hub and attached, at a second end, to a connector; anda carry bar connected to the connector;wherein the rotation of the hub gear acts to gather or release the strap, thereby raising or lowering the carry bar.2. The patient lift system of further comprising a light emitting device for providing a visual confirmation of connection between the lift unit chassis and the trolley.3. The patient lift system of further comprising a device for providing an audio confirmation ...

Portable patient lift system

A patient lift system helps to lift and mobilize a disabled person in a home or in an institution with minimal effort from a caregiver. The patient lift system includes a housing enclosing a frame, a geared spool mounted within the frame, a strap, a first carry bar and a second carry bar. The first carry bar attaches to the frame and extends external to the housing. The first carry bar encloses an electric motor having a drive shaft. The dive shaft is associated with a gear arranged to cooperate with the geared spool to, responsive to activation of the motor, turn the geared spool, thereby altering an amount of strap on the geared spool, thereby altering a distance between the housing and the connector. The second carry bar attaches to the frame and extends external to the housing. The second carry bar encloses a battery to provide electrical power to the electric motor.

Carrier for patient fluids

A carrier for carrying patient fluids comprising a carrying frame, a support base, at least one container holder, attached to the carrying frame distal from the floor, configured to receive a container of medication, the container holder being movable between an upward position and a downward position, a holder activator spaced from the container holder and positioned between the container holder and the floor, coupled to the container holder, and configured such that the container holder moves toward a downward position in response to a first movement of the holder activator, and toward an upward position in response to a second movement of the holder activator.

Ceiling lift

Patient lift system

A patient lift system helps to lift and mobilize a disabled person in a home or in an institution with minimal effort from a caregiver. The patient lift system includes a lift, a carry bar and a hand control. The lift, the carry bar and the hand control have shapes and features that may be seen to facilitate quick and easy cleaning. Notably, gaps have been minimized for infection control purposes. Typically, a patient lift system includes an integral trolley for connecting the patient lift system to a track. For the patient lift system described herein, the trolley and lift system are separate pieces that are easily and quickly either attached or detached.

Portable patient lift system

Disclosed herein is a patient lift system. The patient lift system includes a housing enclosing a frame, a geared spool mounted within the frame, a strap, a first carry bar and a second carry bar. The first carry bar attaches to the frame and extends external to the housing. The first carry bar encloses an electric motor having a drive shaft. The drive shaft is associated with a gear arranged to cooperate with the geared spool to, responsive to activation of the motor, turn the geared spool, thereby altering an amount of strap on the geared spool, thereby altering a distance between the housing and the connector. The second carry bar attaches to the frame and extends external to the housing. The second carry bar encloses a battery to provide electrical power to the electric motor.

Patientløftesystem

Patient lift system

Patient lift system

A patient lift system helps to lift and mobilize a disabled person in a home or in an institution with minimal effort from a caregiver. The patient lift system includes a lift, a carry bar and a hand control. The lift, the carry bar and the hand control have shapes and features that may be seen to facilitate quick and easy cleaning. Notably, gaps have been minimized for infection control purposes. Typically, a patient lift system includes an integral trolley for connecting the patient lift system to a track. For the patient lift system described herein, the trolley and lift system are separate pieces that are easily and quickly either attached or detached.