Abstract:
An exemplary storage arrangement can be provided, which can include a first section and a second section. The first section can be moveable between a first configuration and a second configuration and can have at least one slot. The second section can be coupled to the first section and comprising at least one protrusion configured and dimensioned to mate with the slot(s) to facilitate movement of the first section. In the exemplary storage arrangement, the space formed by the first and second sections can receive a portable transportation arrangement, and at least one of the first section or the second section can be coupled to a configuration provided at or near a patient. Alternatively or in addition, the exemplary storage arrangement can include a locking mechanism which can be configured to secure at least one portion of the first section to the second section.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) 
     The present disclosure relates to and claims priority from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 61/730,644, filed Nov. 28, 2012, and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 61/839,949, filed Jun. 27, 2013, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     The present disclosure relates generally to storage arrangements) for medically-related transport or evacuation device(s). More specifically, according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the storage arrangement(s) can be provided to hold transport and/or evacuation sheet stretchers that can be stored and/or placed in close proximity to a patient. 
     BACKGROUND INFORMATION 
     Accelerated or emergency preparedness in the hospital setting is necessary, particularly in the event of an unscheduled transport or an evacuation. One important aspect of such preparedness is having appropriate evacuation equipment readily available especially if the staff has to evacuate non-ambulatory patients from the hospital. 
     Portable transportation units, such as evacuation sheet stretchers, can be important when it comes to evacuating patients, particularly non-ambulatory patients, from the hospital. Evacuation sheet stretchers facilitate a quick and safe evacuation or transport because they can increase patient safety and prevent a patient from injuring themselves or staff during transportation. 
     Because of the importance of evacuation sheet stretchers, they should be kept in close proximity to the patient for easy access. Storage, however, is limited in hospitals and the evacuation sheet stretcher cannot be kept in a location that is not easily accessible during time of emergency. For example, if the evacuation sheet stretcher is maintained in a storage closet or basement, staff members would have to go to the storage closet or basement, find the evacuation sheet, and retrieve it. This could be problematic because it would create a delay in providing the emergency equipment to the patient, and retrieving the equipment can be dangerous to the staff if the storage closet is near the source of danger, i.e. a fire. 
     Preferably, the evacuation sheet stretcher should not be placed under hospital mattresses because it could cause a shift in pressure, which can lead to patient bed sores. Additionally, on certain types of bed, the evacuation sheet could potentially cause an interference with electronic devices which can be connected to the hospital bed. Another problem with storing the evacuation sheet stretcher under the hospital bed or mattress is that the evacuation sheets would be unprotected, and thus, could potentially become soiled, and/or lost during bed repairs. Because the sheet stretcher may not be clearly visible under the hospital mattresses, it would be difficult to determine whether the sheet stretcher is cleaned, soiled, or even present. 
     There are several devices available for sheet stretchers. However, one limitation of these devices is they are not necessarily provided in a fixed or set location in the hospital room or in near proximity to the patient. Another limitation of these devices is that they do not account for patient&#39;s being moved or transported to other locations during an evacuation. For example, if a patient is being transported by gurney or other similar transportation device, the sheet stretcher may not be moved along with the patient (i.e., if the sheet stretcher is stored in a closet), and thus, is not readily available in case of an emergency during transport. Further, the devices presently used with the sheet stretchers do not account for whether the sheet stretcher has been compromised due to unauthorized handling or use, which would make the sheet stretcher unfit for use during an actual emergency. 
     Thus, there may be a need for a storage arrangement that is readily accessible, secure, visible, and sanitary while also not interfering or impeding the work-flow of hospital operations and staff, and which can overcome at least some of the deficiencies described herein above. 
     SUMMARY OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS 
     These and other objects of the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can be achieved by an exemplary storage arrangement, which can include a first section and second section. 
     According to one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an exemplary storage arrangement can be provided, which can include a first section and a second section. The first section can be moveable between a first configuration and a second configuration and can have at least one slot. The second section can be coupled to the first section and comprising at least one protrusion configured and dimensioned to mate with the slot(s) to facilitate movement of the first section. In the exemplary storage arrangement, the space formed by the first and second sections can receive a portable transportation arrangement, and at least one of the first section or the second section can be coupled to a configuration provided at or near a patient. 
     The first section can include at least one side portion, and the at least one slot can extend vertically along the side portion(s). The second section can comprise of at least one side panel, and the protrusion(s) can extend from the side panel(s). The slot(s) can be mated with the protrusion(s), and the first section can be pivotable about the protrusion(s) to facilitate a movement of the first section with respect to the second section. 
     The exemplary storage arrangement can comprise a locking mechanism that can be configured to secure at least one portion of the first section to the second section. The locking mechanism can include a removable pin and pin holes. The pin holes can be on at least one of the first section or second section, and can be configured to receive the pin when the first section is in the first configuration. In some exemplary configurations, the exemplary storage arrangement can further comprise an indicator that can indicate whether the storage arrangement had been previously opened. 
     The exemplary storage arrangement can also include a securing bracket that can be affixed to the second section, and can be configured to secure the storage arrangement to a wall. In some further exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the exemplary storage arrangement can further comprise a securing bracket that can be affixed to the second section, and can be configured to secure the storage arrangement to a bed. 
     According to yet another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an exemplary storage arrangement can be provided, which can include a first section and second section. The first section can be moveable between a first configuration and a second configuration. The second section can be coupled to the first section and facilitate movement of the first section. The exemplary storage arrangement can further include a locking mechanism that can be configured to secure at least one portion of the first section to the second section. In the exemplary storage arrangement, the space formed by the first and second sections can receive a portable transportation arrangement, and the at least one of the first section or the second section can be coupled to a configuration provided at or near a patient. 
     In one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the first section of the exemplary storage arrangement can also include a top panel that is affixed to and disposed generally perpendicular to the at least one portion of the first section. In other exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the locking mechanism can include a removable pin and pin holes on at least one of the first section or the second section configured to receive the pin when the first section is in the closed configuration. 
     In yet other exemplary configurations of the exemplary storage arrangement, the exemplary storage arrangement can also include an indicator that can indicate whether the storage arrangement had been previously opened. 
     In other exemplary configurations, the exemplary storage arrangement can include a third section affixed to the first and second sections. In certain exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the exemplary storage arrangement can include a fourth panel affixed to the second section, and disposed opposite and parallel to the first section. 
     The exemplary storage arrangement can also include a securing bracket affixed to the second section, and configured to secure the storage arrangement to a wall or in other configurations, a bed. 
     According to a further exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a method can be provided for providing a storage arrangement that is that can be situated near a patient. For example, a storage arrangement is configured to receive and/or store a portable transportation arrangement, and can comprise a first section of the storage arrangement which can be moved with respect to a second section of the storage arrangement in an upward and/or outward direction. The first section can have at least one slot configured to mate with at least one protrusion coupled to the second section to facilitate the movement of the first section with respect to the second section. In an exemplary operation, the first section can pivot about the protrusion(s) in a second direction which is different from the first. Indeed, an open area can be formed or availed within the second section to receive or remove the portable transportation arrangement. 
     These and other objects, features and advantages of the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will become apparent upon reading the following detailed description of the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, when taken in conjunction with the appended claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Further objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying Figures showing illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure, in which: 
         FIG. 1  is an illustration of an exemplary storage arrangement with an article inserted in the storage arrangement according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 2  is an illustration of the exemplary storage arrangement of  FIG. 1  without an article inserted therein; 
         FIG. 3  is an illustration of the exemplary storage arrangement of  FIG. 1  in an open configuration; 
         FIG. 4  is a side view of the exemplary storage arrangement of  FIG. 1  in an open configuration; 
         FIG. 5  is a side view of the exemplary storage arrangement of  FIG. 1  in a closed configuration; 
         FIG. 6  is an illustration of the exemplary locking mechanism of the exemplary storage arrangement of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 7  is an illustration of the exemplary locking mechanism of the exemplary storage arrangement according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 8  is the exemplary storage arrangement of  FIG. 7  in the open configuration; 
         FIG. 9  is an illustration of another exemplary storage arrangement according to a further exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure in an exemplary closed configuration; 
         FIG. 10  is the exemplary storage arrangement of  FIG. 9 ; 
         FIG. 11  is the exemplary storage arrangement of  FIG. 9  in an open configuration; 
         FIG. 12  is the side view of the exemplary storage arrangement of  FIG. 9 ; 
         FIG. 13  is the side view of the exemplary access door of the exemplary storage arrangement of  FIG. 9 ; 
         FIG. 14  is the side view of the exemplary storage arrangement of  FIG. 9  without the exemplary access door; and 
         FIG. 15  is the front view of the exemplary access door of the exemplary storage arrangement of  FIG. 9 . 
     
    
    
     Throughout the drawings, the same reference numerals and characters, unless otherwise stated, are used to denote like features, elements, components, or portions of the illustrated embodiments. Moreover, while the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the figures, it is done so in connection with the illustrative embodiments and is not limited by the particular embodiments illustrated in the figures or the appended claims. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS 
     The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may be further understood with reference to the following description and the related appended drawings. The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure relate to storage system to facilitate expedited and/or emergency evacuation procedures. The exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the storage system for a portable transportation article, arrangement or unit, such as an emergency sheet stretcher, although those having ordinary skill in the art will understand that the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented to store other medically-related devices and portable transportation units. 
       FIG. 1  shows an exemplary embodiment of an exemplary storage arrangement  110  having a front panel  112 , two side panels  118 ,  120 , a top panel  116 , and a bottom panel  114 . In the exemplary storage arrangement  110  shown in  FIG. 1 , as well as in  FIGS. 1-8 , the arrangement  110  does not include a back panel. Instead, the exemplary storage arrangement  110  can be mounted on a support unit/arrangement, such as a wall, device, or a hospital bed, and the support unit/arrangement can act as a back panel for the exemplary storage arrangement  110 . In other exemplary configurations, the exemplary storage arrangement  110  can include a back panel that can have generally the same dimension as the front panel  112  to house the portable transportation unit/arrangement  122 . 
     The exemplary storage arrangement  110  can be dimensioned and/or configured to house and/or enclose the portable transportation unit/arrangement  122 , such as an emergency evacuation sheet. In one exemplary embodiment, the width  124  of the exemplary storage arrangement  110  can be approximately at least 10 inches and approximately at most 20 inches. The height  126  of the exemplary storage arrangement  110  can be approximately at least 7 inches and approximately at most 17 inches. The depth  128  of the exemplary storage arrangement  110  can be approximately at least 1 inches and approximately at most 10 inches. In the exemplary storage arrangement shown, the width  124  can be approximately 15 inches, the height  126  can be approximately 12 inches, and the depth  128  can be approximately 2.5 inches. It should be understood that other suitable dimensions can also be used. 
     The exemplary storage arrangement  110  can be composed (e.g., in part or wholly) of a clear or lucite material, such as plastic or acrylic, so that the material does not interfere with nearby electronic devices and the portable transportation unit/arrangement  122  is easily visible through the exemplary storage arrangement  110 . In other exemplary configurations, the exemplary storage arrangement  110  can be composed (e.g., in part or wholly) from an opaque material, rather than clear. In yet other exemplary configurations, the exemplary storage arrangement  110  can be composed (e.g., in part or wholly) from an opaque material except for certain panels, such as the front panel  112 , to facilitate partial viewing of the portable transportation unit/arrangement  122 . The exemplary storage arrangement  110  can also be composed (e.g., in part or wholly) of any other suitable material. 
     The exemplary storage arrangement  110  can be configured such that the front panel  112  can be moved from a closed position, as shown in  FIG. 1 , to an open configuration, as shown in  FIG. 3 .  FIG. 2  shows the exemplary storage arrangement  110  of  FIG. 1  without the unit/arrangement  122  inserted therein. In a closed configuration, the exemplary storage arrangement  110  can securely hold a portable transportation unit/arrangement  122 . In the open configuration, the exemplary storage arrangement  110  can facilitate easy removal and/or insertion of the portable transportation unit/arrangement  122 . 
     For example, the exemplary front panel  112  of the exemplary storage arrangement  110  can include a door portion  130  and a panel portion  134 . The exemplary panel portion  134  can be affixed or attached to the bottom panel  114 , and can remain fixed as the door portion  130  is moved from a closed to an open position, and vice versa. To move the door portion  130  from a closed position to an open position, the door portion  130  can be pulled downward in a direction “A”, as shown in  FIGS. 3 and 4 . 
     The door portion  130  can be attached to the panel portion  134  at a hinge  132 . The exemplary hinge  132  can be a piano hinge made of plastic, such as polyvinyl chloride. In other exemplary configurations, the exemplary hinge  132  can be a living hinge, a butt hinge, a butterfly hinge, a flushing hinge, or another suitable hinge configuration. The exemplary hinge  132  can also be made of other suitable material, such as, e.g., metal or other types of plastic. 
     The exemplary door portion  130  and the panel portion  134  can be dimensioned and/or configured such that in the open configuration, the portable transportation unit/arrangement  122  can be easily inserted or removed from the exemplary storage arrangement  110 . In one exemplary embodiment, the exemplary door portion  130  and the panel portion  134  can be generally the same height  136 , 138 . In other exemplary embodiment, the exemplary door portion  130  and the panel portion  134  can have different suitable dimensions. For example, the exemplary door portion  130  can have a height  138  that is greater than the height  136  of the panel portion  134 . The exemplary hinge  132  can be positioned near or at the center of the front panel  112 . For example, in the exemplary storage arrangement  110  shown, the hinge  132  can be approximately 5.25 inches from the bottom of the front panel  110 . 
     The exemplary door portion  130  can also include the top panel  116  such that, when the exemplary door portion  130  is moved into an open configuration, as shown in  FIG. 3 , the top panel  116  can also be moved to facilitate the insertion and/or the removal of the portable transportation unit/arrangement  112 . In the exemplary storage arrangement  110 , the door portion  130  and the top panel  116  can be composed (e.g., in part or wholly) from unitary construction, or in other configurations, can be composed (e.g., in part or wholly) from separate construction. The exemplary door portion  130  and the top panel  116  can also form a right angle, although in other exemplary configurations, can form other suitable angles. The exemplary storage arrangement  110  can further include support brackets  150  that can be affixed between the door portion  130  and top panel  116 . The exemplary support bracket  150  can be disposed slightly inward from the sides of the door portion  130  and top panel  116  such that when in the closed configuration, the support bracket  150  can be positioned inward with respect to the side panels  116 ,  118 . 
     In a further exemplary embodiment of the exemplary storage arrangement  110 , the exemplary hinge  132  can be configured to create and/or provide a tight seal between the door portion  130  and the panel portion  134 , and thus, prevent the portable transportation unit/arrangement  122  inside the storage arrangement  110  from being soiled or broken. The exemplary door portion  130  can further include seals around the edges of the door and top panel  116  to keep the portable transportation unit/arrangement  122  in a clean and un-tampered state. 
     The exemplary storage arrangement  110  can also include a locking mechanism  140 . The exemplary locking mechanism  140  can be provided on one side panel  118  or  120 , or both side panels  118 ,  120 . The exemplary locking mechanism  140  can be, e.g., a pin-lock mechanism, as shown in  FIGS. 1-8 . The exemplary pin-lock mechanism can include a pin  142  and pin holes  146 ,  148  configured to receive the pin  142 . The exemplary pin  142  can be configured such that it is easily removable by a user, particularly in times of an emergency, but secure enough so that the pin  142  would not fall from the exemplary storage arrangement  110  by itself. In the exemplary pin-lock mechanism, a first pin hole  146  can be on at least one side panel  118 , and a second pin hole  148  can be on at least one support bracket  150  on the same side as the first pin hole  146 . When the exemplary storage arrangement  110  is provided in the closed configuration, as shown in  FIG. 5 , the first and second pin holes  146 ,  148  can be superimposed and aligned with respect to each other such that the pin  142  can be and/or remain inserted through both the first and second pin holes  146 ,  148  to lock and secure the exemplary storage arrangement  110 . 
     The exemplary pin  142  can further include a handle portion  144 . The handle portion  144  can facilitate a user to easily grab and/or hold the pin  142 , and also acts as a stop mechanism to prevent the pin  142  from going all the way through the pin holes  146 ,  148 . The pin  142  can also include a lanyard  152  (as shown in  FIG. 1 ) to facilitate securing the pin  142  to a bed, person, wall, or other location so as to reduce the likelihood of pin  142  from being lost. In other exemplary configurations, a connecting member  158 , such as a plastic string or plastic coated cable, can be used to connect the exemplary pin  142  to the respective side panel  118  or  120  (as shown in  FIGS. 7 and 8 ). The length and/or configuration of the connecting member  158  can be sufficient enough to facilitate the exemplary pin  142  to be removed and inserted into the pin holes  146 ,  148 . Other suitable locking mechanisms can also be used, such as a key, bracket, or other similar types of locks. More than one exemplary locking mechanisms can be used (i.e. more than one pin), and/or more than one type of locking mechanism used. 
     For example, in one exemplary embodiment of the exemplary locking mechanism  140 , the exemplary storage arrangement  110  can include two exemplary locking mechanisms  140  on both side panels  118 ,  120 . In one such exemplary configuration, as shown in  FIGS. 7 and 8 , the exemplary pin-lock mechanism (as described above) can be used on both side panels  118 ,  120 . For example, similarly to the exemplary pin-lock mechanism described above, a second panel  120  can include a pin hole  160  and the respective support bracket  150  on the front panel  112  can also include a pin hole  162 . When provided in the closed configuration, pin holes  160 ,  162  can be superimposed and aligned such that the exemplary pin  140  can go through. The exemplary pin  142  can be affixed to a connecting member  158 , such as a plastic coated cable, which is further affixed to the side panels  118 ,  120 , respectively. 
     In one exemplary configuration of the exemplary storage arrangement  110 , the exemplary storage arrangement  110  can include an indicator mechanism that can indicate to the user that the exemplary storage arrangement  110  had been previously opened. For example, the exemplary locking mechanism  140  can include a breakable seal, such that when the exemplary pin  142  is pulled from the pin holes  146 ,  148 , the seal is broken which indicates to the user that the exemplary storage arrangement  110  has been opened. The seal can be replaceable, such that when a new portable transportation unit/arrangement  122  is inserted into the exemplary storage arrangement  110 , a new seal can be placed on the exemplary pin-lock mechanism. Other suitable indicator means can also be used. 
     In other exemplary configurations of the exemplary storage arrangement  110 , the exemplary locking mechanism  140  can form a tight seal, and a tight seal can be further formed around the top panel  116  and door portion  130  to prevent the portable transportation unit  112  from being spoiled or broken. 
     The exemplary storage arrangement  110  can further include securing brackets  154 ,  156  that can be configured to secure the exemplary storage arrangement  110  to a unit, such as a wall, hospital bed, or other location. The exemplary securing bracket  154 ,  156  can be composed (e.g., in part or wholly) of metal, plastic, or other suitable materials. The exemplary securing brackets  154 ,  156  can be right-angle brackets, where on side of one of the securing bracket  154 ,  156  is affixed to one of the side panel  118 ,  120 , respectively. Each of the exemplary securing brackets  154 ,  156  can be affixed to one of the side panels  118 ,  120 , respectively, by screws, rivets, pins, glue, or other similar method. Each of the exemplary securing brackets  154 ,  156  can be further affixed to a unit, such as a wall, hospital bed, or other suitable location by screws, nails, rivets, pins, or other similar method. Other suitable brackets  150  can also be used. 
     During operation and/or use of the exemplary storage arrangement, a user can disengage the exemplary locking mechanism  140 , for example, by pulling and releasing the exemplary pin  142  from the pin holes  146 ,  148 . The user can then pull at the first and top panel  112 ,  116  in a generally downward angle direction (direction “A” as shown in  FIGS. 3  and  4 ). The user further can remove and/or insert a portable transportation unit/arrangement  122 . To close the exemplary storage arrangement  110 , the user can move the door portion  130  in a generally upward direction, and re-engage the locking mechanism  140 , for example, by placing the exemplary pin  142  back through the pin holes  146 ,  148 . It should be appreciated that there can be one or more locking mechanisms used (e.g., more than one pin), and/or more than one type of locking mechanism used. 
     According to further exemplary configurations of the exemplary storage arrangement  110  of the present disclosure, as shown in  FIGS. 9-15 , the exemplary storage arrangement  110  can include an access door  164 . The access door  164  can be configured for moving from a closed position, as shown in  FIG. 9 , to an exemplary open configuration, as shown in  FIG. 11 . In an exemplary closed configuration, the exemplary storage arrangement  110  can securely hold a portable transportation unit/arrangement  122 . In the exemplary open configuration, the exemplary storage arrangement  110  can facilitate an easy removal and/or insertion of the portable transportation unit/arrangement  122 . 
     In such exemplary configuration(s), the exemplary storage arrangement  110  can further include two or more side panels  168 ,  170 , a bottom panel  172 , a holding panel  166 , and in some configurations, a back panel  174 . As discussed above, it should be appreciated that in some configurations, the exemplary storage arrangement  110  may not include a back panel  194 . The holding panel  166  can be disposed adjacent the two side panels  168 ,  170 , and the holding panel  166 , two side panels  168 ,  170 , and back panel  174 , in some configurations, can together define an open area  176  for receiving the portable transportation unit/arrangement  112 . The exemplary holding panel  166  can facilitate holding the portable transportation unit/arrangement  112  within the open area  176 . The holding panel  166  can have a height that is less than the back panel  174  to define an open area  176  that facilitates easy insertion and removal of the portable transportation unit/arrangement  112 . In other exemplary configurations, the holding panel  166  can have other suitable dimensions. 
     Referring back to  FIGS. 9-11 , the access door  164  can have front portion  178 , two or more side portions  180 ,  182  and a top panel  184 . In the exemplary storage arrangement  112 , the access door  164  can be positioned such that the front portion  178  is adjacent the open area  176  and holding panel  164 , and the two side portions  180 ,  182  of the access door  164  are adjacent the two side panels  168 ,  170 , respectively. The top panel  184  can be configured such that when the exemplary access door  164  is moved into an open configuration, as shown in  FIG. 11 , the top panel  184  can also be moved to facilitate the insertion and/or the removal of the portable transportation unit/arrangement  112 . In one exemplary configuration of the exemplary storage arrangement  110 , the access door  164  and the top panel  184  can be composed (e.g., in part or wholly) from unitary construction, or in other configurations, can be composed (e.g., in part or wholly) from separate construction. The exemplary access door  164  and the top panel  184  can also form, e.g., a right angle, although in other exemplary configurations, can form other suitable angles. 
     The access door  164  can further include at least two slots  186 , 188  that can extend vertically along the side portions  180 , 182 , respectively, for example as shown in  FIG. 12 . The exemplary storage arrangement  110  can further include protrusions  190 ,  192 , which can protrude or extend from the side panels  168 ,  170 . In the exemplary storage arrangement  110 , each side panels  168 ,  170  can comprise at least one protrusion  190 ,  192 . In the exemplary storage arrangement  110 , the exemplary protrusions  190 ,  192  can be fixed onto the side panels  168 ,  170 . The exemplary protrusions  190 ,  192  are dimensioned and configured to fit within or mate with the slots  186 , 188  such that the access door  164  can have vertical movement upward and downward with respect to the protrusions  190 ,  192 . The movement of the access door  164  can be limited by the placement of the protrusions  190 ,  192 . The protrusions  190 ,  192  can also be configured to allow other movement, such as pivoting movement, of the access door  164 . One example of such other movement is described further below. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 9-11 , during operation and/or use of the exemplary storage arrangement  110  shown therein, a user can open the exemplary storage arrangement  110 , for example, by moving the access door  164  upward. As the access door  164  is moved upward, the slots  186 , 188  of the door  166  can slide with respect to the protrusions  190 ,  192 . As discussed above, the movement of the door  166 , in some exemplary configurations, can be limited by the position of the protrusions  190 ,  192 . For example, the movement of the access door  164  can have an upward limit and/or an outward limit, as shown in  FIG. 10 , and a downward limit, as shown in  FIG. 11 , which can depend on the positions of the protrusions  190 ,  192 . For example, at the upward limit position, the protrusion  190 ,  192  can be positioned at a bottom-most portion of the slot  186 , 188 , and in the downward limit position, the protrusions  190 ,  192  can be positioned at a top-most portion of the slot  186 , 188 . In other configurations, the movement of the access door  164  can be limited by other suitable structures or arrangements. 
     When the movement of the exemplary storage arrangement  110  is at an upward limit, for example as shown in  FIG. 10 , the exemplary access door  164  can be moved about, for example pivoted about, the protrusions  190 ,  192  such that the access door  164  can be tilted outward and/or away from the open area  176  to allow the portable transportation unit/arrangement  112  to be removed. For example, at the exemplary upward limit, the user can tilt or move the access door  164  forward, outward, and/or away from the open area  176 , as shown in  FIG. 11 . The user can then access the open area  176  to either remove or insert the portable transportation unit/arrangement  112 . To close the exemplary storage arrangement  166 , a user can align the side portions  180 ,  182  of the access door  164  with the side panels  168 ,  170  by moving the access door  164  toward the open area  176 . The user can then slide or move the access door  164  in a downward direction. In the closed position, the open area  176  can be covered by the access door  164  and holding panel  166 . 
       FIGS. 12-15  illustrate other exemplary views of the exemplary storage arrangement shown in  FIG. 9 . It should be noted that the exemplary storage arrangement  110  shown in  FIGS. 9-15  can include the exemplary features described in  FIGS. 1-8 . For example, the exemplary storage arrangement  110  shown in  FIGS. 9-15  can include the exemplary locking mechanisms and/or securing brackets described herein. 
     The exemplary storage arrangement  110  according to various exemplary embodiments described herein can have rounded corners, straight corners, or other suitable configurations. For example, as shown in  FIG. 15 , the access door  164  and/or side panels  168 ,  170  can have rounded corners. The exemplary panels and portions of the exemplary storage arrangement  110  can be affixed together to form the exemplary storage arrangement  110  as described herein by bonding, welding, or other suitable methods. 
     While the exemplary storage arrangement  110  according to various exemplary embodiments described herein can be configured to hold portable transportation units  122 , it should be appreciated that in other exemplary configurations, the exemplary storage arrangement  110  can be configured to hold other medically-related devices, drugs, etc. 
     The foregoing merely illustrates the principles of the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. Various modifications and alterations to the described embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings herein. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise numerous systems, arrangements, and procedures which, although not explicitly shown or described herein, embody the principles of the disclosure and can be thus within the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Various different exemplary embodiments can be used together with one another, as well as interchangeably therewith, as should be understood by those having ordinary skill in the art. In addition, certain terms used in the present disclosure, including the specification, drawings and claims thereof, can be used synonymously in certain instances. Further, to the extent that the prior art knowledge has not been explicitly incorporated by reference herein above, it is explicitly incorporated herein in its entirety. All publications referenced are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties. 
     Various components of the exemplary storage arrangement can include any number of dimensions, and  FIGS. 1-16  illustrate exemplary sets of dimensions for certain exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. Other dimensions, e.g. for other exemplary embodiments, are also possible. 
     Any and all references specifically identified in the specification of the present application are expressly incorporated herein in their entirety by reference thereto. The term “about” and “approximately” as used herein, should generally be understood to refer to both the corresponding number and a range of numbers. Moreover, all numerical ranges herein should be understood to include each whole integer within the range.