Medical device carrier

Abstract

According to the present invention, the mobile medical device carrier is a wheeled, human-operated cart designed to assist the operator by providing a place to secure a medical apparatus such as a Vacuum Assisted Closure (V.A.C.) device, as well as store assorted dressings, cords, and other personal effects that may be convenient to have on the cart as well. The cart is easily maneuverable, permitting those individuals using such medical devices to be mobile, despite having to be in close proximity to these types of devices. Further, the handle is designed so that the operator of the cart does not have to stoop over to reach the handle, as well as being ergonomically designed to permit the cart to be easily pushed or pulled, depending upon the user's current need.

The invention claimed is:  
     
         1 . A mobile medical device carrier comprising a platform having first and second opposite faces, wherein said first opposite face is shaped to hold a medical device and wherein said second opposite face has an array of wheels operatively attached thereto, configured to permit mobility with the surface below said platform, said platform also comprising first and second opposite ends, said first opposite end having a handle operatively attached thereto to permit a user of said carrier to guide said carrier and wherein said handle is configured to be at least 15 degrees above the plane of said platform in order to prevent said handle from contacting said surface beneath said platform.  
     
     
         2 . A mobile medical device carrier as in  claim 1  further comprising flexible straps operatively attached to said platform and positioned to secure said medical device.  
     
     
         3 . A mobile medical device carrier as in  claim 2  further comprising a repository on said second opposite end of said platform sized to fit small articles for storage on said platform.  
     
     
         4 . A mobile medical device carrier as in  claim 3  wherein said array of wheels comprise three pairs of wheels, wherein at least one pair of said wheels are configured to swivel about their position on said platform, permitting steering and ease of propulsion of said mobile medical device carrier.  
     
     
         5 . A mobile medical device carrier as in  claim 4  wherein said handle further comprises two opposite ends, said first opposite end being operatively connected to said platform, said second opposite end operatively connected to a gripping means, further comprising a hinge intermediate between said first opposite end and said second opposite end.  
     
     
         6 . A mobile medical device carrier as in  claim 5  wherein said hinge of said handle is configured to prevent said hinge from traveling in an arc greater than 75 degrees.  
     
     
         7 . A mobile medical device carrier as in  claim 6  wherein said hinge intermediate along said handle is disposed midway between said first opposite end and said second opposite end.  
     
     
         8 . A mobile medical device carrier as in  claim 1  further comprising a propulsion device operatively attached to at least one of said wheels to permit self-propulsion of said mobile medical device carrier.