Patent ID: 8336839
Filing Date: 2012-12-25
Classification: A61G,A61M

Abstract:
1. An arrangement for transferring medical equipment between first and second supports, said arrangement comprising: a positioning arm having a first end configured for connection to a first support and a second end spaced from said first end and mounting thereon a generally sleeve-shaped connector element, said positioning arm including first and second articulated arm segments disposed between said first and second ends; and a medical equipment support assembly including a generally upright post having upper and lower vertically-spaced ends and for mounting medical equipment thereon, said medical equipment support assembly further including a post connector element connected to said post, disposed between said upper and lower ends of said post, and removably engaged within said sleeve-shaped connector element, said sleeve-shaped connector element opening sidewardly to permit sideward insertion or removal of said post during transfer of said equipment support assembly between the first support and the second support.