Patents by Inventor Robert R. Dennis

Robert R. Dennis has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4886237
    Abstract: A device for attaching a column of an intravenous stand to a frame of a patient support apparatus comprises a bracket attached to the frame, a bar mounted in the bracket and a clamping means on the second end of the bar. The bar may be folded substantially flat against the frame and it may be extended outwardly to at least one position. Preferably, the brakcet has an arcuate slot therein with a threaded bolt passing therethrough to engage the bar. The bar may be extended approximately 180.degree. and secured in all desired intermediate positions therebetween. The clamping means is a clip hingably connected to the second end of the bar with an intermediate portion and a second end. The intermediate portion has a configuration complementary to the column of the intravenous stand. A spring latch is mounted on the bar adjacent to the clip. The spring latch has a latch hook to engage the hook on the clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1989
    Inventor: Robert R. Dennis