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Movable and adjustable cooler stand

a cooler stand and adjustable technology, applied in the field of therapeutic cooling devices, can solve the problems of not being suitable, not suggesting the present inventive combination of component elements,

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-07
JOHNSON SHEILA ELAINE
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[0014] The cooler stand can be customized or adapted with various accessories. For instance, the height of the lateral sidewall of the container can be increased by use of a second sidewall, which is inserted within the lateral sidewall. The second or extensible sidewall engages the lateral sidewall in slight frictional engagement and can be raised or lowered as necessary to accommodate aircast coolers of varying size and capacity. Similarly, an aircast cooler can be secured in place within the container and prevented from moving or being relocated within the container by inserting one or more flexible, resilient pads within the container between the inside surface of the lateral sidewall and cooler. To aid the base in supporting the tubular assembly and container in upright alignment, an outrigger stand can be detachable positioned upon the lower tubular member. The outrigger stand is comprised of a central collar, which receives the lower tubular member, four leg members pivotally attached to the collar, and four foot members, each of which is pivotally attached to a cooperating leg member. The foot members extend beyond the cross members and make contact with a floor, ground, or support surface so that the outrigger stand can augment the base in stabilizing the cooler stand. A sensor with audible and visual alarm is attached to tubular assembly to signal a user should the cooler stand deviate from the upright or optimum position.
[0021] Accordingly, it is an object of my version of the invention to provide a low-cost, easy-to-manufacture, and easy-to-market movable and adjustable stand for aircast cooler.
[0022] A further object of my version of the invention is to provide an easy-to-use and versatile movable and adjustable stand for aircast cooler.
[0024] A final but very significant object of the invention is to provide a movable and adjustable stand for aircast cooler that contains and supports an aircast cooler above a floor, ground, or support surface so that the aircast cooler and stand can be moved relocated over the floor, ground, or support surface to accommodate the movement of a patient without the aircast cooler's being toppled or tipped over during use, and for the stand to be adjusted in height so that the aircast cooler can be aligned in the most optimum position with respect to an aircast while the aircast cooler is connected thereto.

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Even though these devices may be suitable for the specific individual purposes to which they address, they would not be suitable for the purposes of the present version of the invention, as such devices are generally intended to support an apparatus, such as a container for intravenous solution, connected to a patient who is generally immobile or stationary.
Additionally, the prior patents and commercial techniques do not suggest the present inventive combination of component elements arranged and configured as disclosed herein.

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[0103] Referring now to the drawings and, in particular, to FIG. 1 wherein there is illustrated a typical embodiment of the movable and adjustable stand for aircast cooler 10. The present version of the invention 10 is comprised of a cylindrical container 12 and a pedestal 14, the container 12 on the bottom side thereof attached to the top end of the pedestal 14. In this manner, the container 12 is maintained at some distance above a ground, floor, or support surface. The container 12 consists of a continuous, lateral sidewall 16 and a circular bottom sidewall 18 with a bottom edge of the lateral sidewall 16 located at the exterior edge of the bottom sidewall 18. The lateral sidewall 16 and bottom sidewall 18 enclose or form a cavity 20. The lateral sidewall 16 is further comprised of a first sidewall member 22 and a second sidewall member 24, said sidewall members 22, 24 generally identical in size and shape.

[0104] A first band 26 surrounds and is connected to the lat...

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a stand for a cooler containing cooling solution. The cooler further includes an attached flexible tubing outlet for draining the cooling solution through the flexible tube outlet into a medical cuff for reducing swelling of injured tissue. The stand further comprises a cylindrical container having a bottom side, a lateral sidewall, a bottom sidewall. The lateral sidewall is defined by an opened top edge and a bottom edge. The bottom sidewall is further defined by a top edge and a bottom edge. The bottom edge of the bottom sidewall is attached to the bottom side. The bottom edge of the lateral sidewall is attached to the top edge of the bottom sidewall, wherein a cavity is formed for receiving through the opened top end of the lateral sidewall the cooler. An elongated pedestal is further defined by a top end and a bottom end. The top end of the pedestal is attached underneath the bottom side of the container. A base is medially attached in a perpendicular relation to the bottom end of the pedestal, wherein the container is supported in an upright position a distance above the surface of the ground. An aperture is located in the lateral side wall for receiving the flexible tubing outlet therethrough.

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BACKGROUND [0001] This version of the invention is concerned with the field of therapeutic cooling devices. More specifically, this version of the invention is concerned with a movable and adjustable stand that houses an aircast cooler in proximity to an aircast worn by a user in order to provide the aircast with a continuous supply of cooling solution. PRIOR ART [0002] People who are recovering from various injuries, such as broken or fractured bones, trauma, tears, or sprains to muscles and other tissue, use an aircast to support the injured body area to aid in healing of the damaged body part. A typical aircast is wrapped around the damaged body part and is inflated to a specific pressure to provide resistance against the damaged body part as an aid in healing, such as ensuring proper alignment of a broken or fractured bone or to support damaged tissue and control swelling and inflammation. The aircast also contains means whereby a cooling solution can be introduced into the inte...

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IPC IPC(8): A47K1/04
CPCA61B19/26A61F2007/0056A61B90/50
Inventor JOHNSON, SHEILA ELAINE
Owner JOHNSON SHEILA ELAINE
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