Bedside storage structure
a storage structure and bedside technology, applied in the field of medical furniture, can solve the problems of not being able to meet the needs of patients, not being able to arrange and organize her personal matters in an orderly and organized manner, and furniture is not designed for patients' needs, so as to facilitate patient or person movement and maneuvering.
Inactive Publication Date: 2007-06-07
BRANDON JOHN
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[0006] In yet another embodiment of the present invention there is provided one or more grab bars that are connected between the bottom storage structure and the fixed top. When the storage structure of the present invention is employed in the hospital or other medical care facility, the grab bars facilitate a patient or person moving and maneuvering around the storage structure.
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In many cases, with the exception of a hospital bed, the furniture is not designed for the needs of patients and individuals inhabiting the facility.
This is often difficult for patients to reach, and even after gaining access to the drawer a patient may find his or her personal matters all jumbled-up and not in an orderly and organized manner.
For some patients this is particularly problematic because they have mobility limitations and reaching across and sometimes downwardly to gain access to a draw can be difficult.
Other patients face a challenge when it comes to maintaining their personal belongings in an organized manner where a patient can easily locate their belongings.
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[0013] With further reference to the drawings, the storage structure of the present invention is shown therein and indicated generally by the numeral 10. Storage structure 10 can be utilized in various ways, but it is contemplated that one application for the storage structure would be as a storage or utility structure that is particularly useful in hospitals, nursing homes, rest homes, and other medical care facilities. It will be appreciated however, that the storage structure 10 has a wide range of utility and could be utilized in many environments.
[0014] Turning to a more detailed discussion of the storage unit 10, the same includes a bottom storage structure or base unit indicated generally by the numeral 12. Bottom storage unit 12 includes a bottom, back, front, and a pair of opposed sides 14 and a top 16. Formed interiorly of the bottom storage structure 12 a storage area. Access to this storage area can be gained through drawers 18 (FIG. 1) or doors 18A (FIG. 1A).
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A bedside storage structure for use in hospitals, nursing homes, rest homes, and other medical care facilities wherein the storage structure includes a bottom storage unit or structure having one or more drawers or doors for permitting access thereto. Rotatively mounted on the bottom storage structure is a storage unit that includes a series of compartments that are disposed around the vertical axis. A top is fixedly secured over the rotating unit. A series of grab bars extend between the top and the bottom storage structure to assist individuals or patients in moving and maneuvering around the bedside storage structure.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to furniture, and more particularly to medical furniture used in hospitals, nursing homes, rest homes, and other medical care facilities. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Examining the furniture in a hospital room or any medical care facility for that matter will reveal something noteworthy about the nature and functionality of the furniture. In many cases, with the exception of a hospital bed, the furniture is not designed for the needs of patients and individuals inhabiting the facility. Bedside furniture, for example, is seldom designed with the patient in mind or taking into account particular limitations of patients. Bedside furniture, of course, should serve numerous functions including the storage of particular personal items and effects such as clothing, glasses, jewelry, and even medications. Often personal items must be stored in a drawer in a bedside cabinet or nightstand. This is often difficult for patients t...
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CPCA47B23/00A47B23/04A47F5/02
Inventor BRANDON, JOHN BRADFORD
Owner BRANDON JOHN