Patent ID: 6228064
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
An intravenous (IV) anchor assembly, comprising:IV line clamp means for clamping an IV line;attach means for receiving and holding said IV line clamp means in a free-floating condition, said attach means comprising:a base plate;a friction interface coupled to said base plate, said friction interface includes a high friction material located on at least one side for contacting a patient;a first rotatable cinching member, coupled to said base plate, for receiving a first end of said securing means;a first beam latch member, connected to said first rotatable cinching member, for latching said first end of said securing means;a second rotatable cinching member, coupled to said base plate and located opposite said first rotatable member, for receiving a second end of said securing means;a second beam latch member, connected to said second rotatable cinching member, for latching said second end of said securing means; andlatching means, attached to said attach means, for latching said IV line clamp means; andsecuring means, coupled to said attach means, for securing said attach means to the patient, said securing means comprising a strap.