Patent ID: 8397647

Claim:
A system to accommodate a medical device comprising: a stand configured to support a positive airway pressure machine; wherein the stand is adjustable in height with respect to the user for proper functioning of the positive airway pressure machine the stand including: a platform having a top surface with a substantially level top portion to support the medical device and a bottom surface opposed to the top surface; the top surface having a recess to receive fluid released by the medical device, the recess having a plurality of openings extending through a bottom surface of the recess, and wherein the recess divides the top surface into a first central surface region and a second peripheral surface region; a receptacle releasably engaged with and beneath the platform to collect fluid discharged from the medical device and directed to the receptacle through the plurality of opening wherein the plurality of openings are positioned above an opening of said receptacle; and a collapsible support system comprising a plurality of modular members connectable to the platform, wherein at least some members are releasably connected to one another, and wherein the collapsible support system is adjustable in height.