Patent ID: 7624953
Filing Date: 2009-12-01
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. An infusion stand for supporting an IV bag comprising: a base member comprising a centrally disposed opening; a gas spring comprising an actuation pin extending thru said centrally disposed opening; an extension arm comprising a lower end portion engaged with said gas spring and an upper end portion; at least one support hook engaged with said extension arm; a foot pedal engaged with said base and said actuation pin of said gas spring; depression of said foot pedal causes depression of said actuation pin and movement of said extension arm; an outer post support substantially disposed about said gas spring and said lower end portion of said extension arm; said outer post support comprising a lower end portion engaged with said base and an upper end portion; said upper end portion of said extension arm extending outward from said upper end portion of said outer post support; and a handle assembly comprising first and second elongated supports each having lower and upper end portions; said handle assembly further comprising first and second clamps secured to said upper end portion of said extension arm; said upper end portions of said first and second elongated supports are connected to said first and second clamps, respectively; said handle assembly further comprising a lower handle support disposed about and freely movable along said outer post support with said movement of said extension arm; said lower end portions of said first and second elongated supports are connected to said lower handle support; said first and second elongated supports are substantially parallel to said extension arm and said outer post support; said handle assembly further comprising first and second handles engaged with said first and second elongated supports, respectively.