Patent ID: 7735789
Filing Date: 2010-06-15
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
1. An IV pole comprising: a shaft, the shaft comprising a hollow portion; a wheeled base comprising at least three legs, each of said legs comprising at least one joint wherein each of said legs is pivotably engaged to said shaft, each of said legs further comprising at least one wheel; and a raising mechanism engaged to said shaft, said raising mechanism being constructed and arranged to exert a mechanical force on each of said legs to pivot and to lift at least a portion of each of said legs to raise said wheels relative to said shaft, said raising mechanism comprising a crank, and a rod engaged to said crank, said rod being pivotally engaged to said at least two legs, said rod extending through said hollow portion of said shaft, wherein actuation of said crank raises said rod and imposes said mechanical force on at least a portion of said legs which pivots at least a portion of said legs.