Mounting arrangement for a pressurized irrigation system

• US 8,136,779 B2
• Filed: 07/27/2010
• Issued: 03/20/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 07/27/2010
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Alcon Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Alcon Research Limited (Nestle SA)
• Inventors: Wilson, Daniel J., Chon, James Y.
• Primary Examiner(s): RAMIREZ, RAMON O
• Application Number:
  US12/844,257
• Publication Number:
  US 20120025047A1
• Time in Patent Office: 602 Days
• Field of Search: 248/312, 248/311.3, 248/312.1, 248/313, 248/314, 248/316.7, 604/31, 604/131, 604/153, 222/105, 222/148, 134/166.C
• US Class Current: 248/312
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 9/00736 Instruments for removal of intra-ocular material or intra-ocular injection, e.g. cataract instruments A61F9/008 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 35/02 for the eyes
• CPC Class Codes: A61J 1/16 Holders for containers
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2209/082 Mounting brackets, arm supports for equipment
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2210/0612 Eyes
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 3/0266 Stands, holders or storage means for irrigation devices containers with storage means for cannula A61M3/0245
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/14 Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravity; Blood infusion; Accessories therefor
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/1417 Holders or handles for hanging up infusion containers
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/1418 Clips, separators or the like for supporting tubes or leads

Abstract

An irrigation mounting arrangement for an irrigation container that is defined by a body portion, a neck member, and a stopper, is disclosed. The irrigation mounting arrangement comprises an upwardly extending base member and a mounting arm mechanism that extends away from the base member. The mounting arm mechanism includes at least one mounting aperture configured to selectively receive a portion of the irrigation container such that the neck member of the irrigation container is oriented above the body portion.

Claims

1. An irrigation mounting arrangement for an irrigation container defined by a body portion, a neck member, and a stopper, the irrigation mounting arrangement comprising:

an upwardly extending base member; and

a mounting arm mechanism extending away from the base member;

wherein the mounting arm mechanism further comprises at least one mounting aperture configured to selectively receive a portion of the irrigation container such that the neck member of the irrigation container is oriented above the body portion during delivery of fluid from the irrigation container.

2. The irrigation mounting arrangement of claim 1, wherein the mounting arm mechanism is configured as a generally planar platform and the mounting aperture is formed therein.

3. The irrigation mounting arrangement of claim 2, further comprising an opening formed on an edge of the platform, the opening in communication with the mounting aperture.

4. The irrigation mounting arrangement of claim 3, wherein the opening is formed in an edge that is oriented so as to oppose the base member.

5. The irrigation mounting arrangement of claim 3, wherein the opening is formed in an edge that is oriented so as to be generally perpendicular to the base member.

6. The irrigation mounting arrangement of claim 2, further comprising a groove disposed around the mounting aperture.

7. The irrigation mounting arrangement of claim 1, wherein the mounting arm mechanism further comprises first and second laterally opposing mounting arms, each mounting arm including the mounting aperture formed therein.

8. The irrigation mounting arrangement of claim 7, wherein the first and second mounting arms are pivotally connected to the base member.

9. The irrigation mounting arrangement of claim 8, further comprising a biasing member connecting first and second mounting arms together.

10. The irrigation mounting arrangement of claim 1, further comprising a post member, wherein the post member is fixedly connected to the base member and the mounting arm mechanism is connected to the post member.

11. The irrigation mounting arrangement of claim 1, further comprising a clip member that is configured to attach to the neck member of the irrigation container, wherein the clip member engages the mounting aperture to suspend the irrigation container such that the neck member is disposed above the body portion of the irrigation container.

12. The irrigation mounting arrangement of claim 11, wherein the clip member has a contoured shape that includes a tapered conical, elliptical, or tear drop shape.

13. The irrigation mounting arrangement of claim 1, further comprising at least one plate member against which a portion of irrigation container is compressed.

14. The irrigation mounting arrangement of claim 13, wherein the plate member has a generally curved shape defining a mounting face.

15. The irrigation mounting arrangement of claim 14, further comprising a groove formed in the mounting face that is sized to receive the neck member.

16. The irrigation mounting arrangement of claim 14, further comprising a compressing band that is selectively moved toward the mounting face to compress the irrigation container between the compressing band and the mounting face.

17. The irrigation mounting arrangement of claim 16, wherein the compressing band is connected to a take-up reel that is operatively connected to a motor.

18. The irrigation mounting arrangement of claim 13, further comprising first and second plates, wherein the first plate is configured to be generally stationary and the second plate is configured to be selectively moved toward the first plate, wherein the mounting arm mechanism is oriented to suspend the irrigation container forward of a front face of the first plate.

19. The irrigation mounting arrangement of claim 18, wherein the second plate is connected to an actuation arm that is operatively connected to a motor.

20. The irrigation mounting arrangement of claim 1, wherein the irrigation container is mounted to the mounting arm mechanism such that the irrigation container may selectively articulate.