Fluid container holding device, fluid delivery system and method of use therefor
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1. An apparatus for holding a fluid container, said apparatus comprising:
- (a) a primary base defining a region adapted to engage at least a portion of the fluid container;
(b) a platform operatively connected to said primary base and adapted to engage at least a portion of the fluid container; and
(c) a closure operatively connected to said primary base for holding at least a portion of the fluid container against said primary base, wherein said closure includes;
(d) a first support arm adjustably connected to said primary base;
(e) a second support arm connected to said primary base; and
(f) a gate operatively connected to said first support arm and therein enabled to be moved between a closed position in which said gate interlinks said first and said second support arms to enable the fluid container to be securely held against said primary base and an open position in which access and egress to said primary base is provided to the fluid container;
wherein said closure further includes;
(g) a channel defined within said first support arm; and
(h) a screw lock for anchoring said first support arm into said primary base via said channel, with said first support arm and said gate therewith being enabled to be both extendible from and retractable towards said primary base via said channel when said screw lock is loosened.
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Abstract
An apparatus for holding a fluid container, such as a syringe or a vial, is provided for securing the container in an upside down or other suitable position for use in various medical procedures such as those of the type that involve use of a medical pump. The fluid container holding apparatus is capable of operatively connecting to any of a number of support structures including a wall, ceiling, desk, table, post, hangar, or IV stand. A fluid delivery system including such a fluid container, and a fluid conduit, such as IV tubing, may include the fluid container holding apparatus of the present invention.
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1. An apparatus for holding a fluid container, said apparatus comprising:
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(a) a primary base defining a region adapted to engage at least a portion of the fluid container; (b) a platform operatively connected to said primary base and adapted to engage at least a portion of the fluid container; and (c) a closure operatively connected to said primary base for holding at least a portion of the fluid container against said primary base, wherein said closure includes; (d) a first support arm adjustably connected to said primary base; (e) a second support arm connected to said primary base; and (f) a gate operatively connected to said first support arm and therein enabled to be moved between a closed position in which said gate interlinks said first and said second support arms to enable the fluid container to be securely held against said primary base and an open position in which access and egress to said primary base is provided to the fluid container;
wherein said closure further includes;(g) a channel defined within said first support arm; and (h) a screw lock for anchoring said first support arm into said primary base via said channel, with said first support arm and said gate therewith being enabled to be both extendible from and retractable towards said primary base via said channel when said screw lock is loosened. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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