Abstract: A releasable hinge clamp can provide multiple functions including clamping a first releasable member adjacent a second member, holding the releasable member in a secondary position away from the second member such that generally unobstructed access to the second member is enabled, and enabling full separation of the adjacently held members. The releasable hinge clamp can have a first end rotatably attachable to the first member, a second end releasably attachable to the second member, such as by slidably capturing a cooperating portion of the second member in a slot in the second end which defines a plurality of positions whereat said second member is clamped against the first member, held at the secondary position, or positioned to be separated from the first member via an opening provided in the slot.

Abstract: A universal bracket has affixed to it a raceway system, a three conduit gas rail sub-assembly, and high and low voltage electrical conductors. The raceway system includes various "knock outs" which permit access to the internal passageways of the system to facilitate installation of wiring and flow passageways. The gas rail sub-assembly may be mounted on the universal bracket in any one of two diverse orientations. In the preferred embodiment, the universal bracket is mounted on a vertical surface of a hospital room.

Abstract: A gas rail includes, preferably, three conduits designed to convey vacuum, pressurized oxygen and air, respectively, for a fluid flow system designed to be located in a hospital room. The gas rail includes a fluid coupling for each conduit so that each conduit may be coupled to its respective source as well as to its ultimate destination. The gas rail is mounted on a wall in the hospital room by virtue of a bracket mount with the gas rail and the bracket mount having interengaging portions permitting the gas rail to be mounted to the bracket mount in any one of two distinct, diverse orientations. The bracket mount also has the provision of structure permitting installation of a clip designed to retain electrical conductors which may be mounted in the bracket mount.