Anti-tip bracket

Abstract

An anti-tip stand for a medical device can include a base having casters and an upright support having a mounting portion for a medical device. The stand for a medical device can resist tipping to enhance stability by having a gravity center of mass substantially vertically aligned with a geometric center of mass of the base, where the gravity center of mass is defined as the combined center of gravity of the medical device stand and any medical device mounted thereto, and the geometric center of mass is defined as the horizontal plane area with the casters as apexes. The gravity center of mass can be substantially vertically aligned with the geometric center of mass due to a horizontal offset between the mounting portion and the geometric center of mass.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority and benefit to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 63 / 238,678, filed August 30, 2021, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes, including priority. Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure generally relates to ambulatory stents. In particular, this disclosure relates to ambulatory stents for use in medical devices, including patient monitors and other devices for providing medical care. Background Technology

[0004] This section of the document introduces information about and / or from the present technology that provides context or relevance to the subject matter described herein and / or claimed below. It provides background information to facilitate a better understanding of the various aspects of the claims made below. This is a discussion of “related” technology. The relevance of such technology in no way implies that it is also “prior” technology. Related technology may or may not be prior art. The discussion in this section of the document should be interpreted in this light, and not as an admission of prior art.

[0005] In hospitals or other patient care settings, monitoring and tracking a patient's condition (including vital signs, respiratory information, etc.) is crucial for providing timely and appropriate medical care. Various types of sensors have been developed that detect one or more aspects of a patient's condition and transmit signals representing the detected condition to monitoring devices. These devices can then display the patient's condition via visual readings and / or indicate a specific condition via audible alarms. Additionally, devices for providing medical care to patients (such as through assisted breathing, dispensing fluids, gases, medications, and other medically relevant substances) are commonly used in hospitals and other patient care settings.

[0006] Because medical devices are connected to patients via tubes, sensor wires, or other cables, they may need to remain close to the patient. When patients move within the medical facility, such as walking along hospital corridors, it is common practice to mount the medical device on a caster-equipped stand, allowing the stand to move with the patient. This allows patients to move around without unnecessarily disrupting care and monitoring. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Exemplary embodiments of the claimed subject matter will now be disclosed. For clarity, not all features of actual implementations are described in this specification. It should be recognized that in the development of any such actual implementation, many implementation-specific decisions must be made to achieve the developer's specific objectives, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which will vary from implementation to implementation. Furthermore, it should be recognized that such development work, however complex and time-consuming, will be routine for those skilled in the art who will benefit from this disclosure.

[0008] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a mobile medical device holder on which a medical device is mounted, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0009] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Side view of a mobile medical device support.

[0010] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 and Figure 2 A view of a mobile medical device support frame.

[0011] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a mobile medical device support on which multiple medical devices are mounted, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] Figure 5 It is equipped with multiple medical devices. Figure 4 A view of a mobile medical device support frame.

[0013] Figure 6 It is equipped with multiple medical devices. Figure 4 and Figure 5 Side view of a mobile medical device support.

[0014] Figure 7 This is a view of a mobile medical device support with multiple medical devices mounted on it, each with a different orientation.

[0015] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of a mobile medical device support frame on which medical devices and utility baskets are mounted.

[0016] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of a medical device support base with three casters.

[0017] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of a medical device support base with five casters.

[0018] While the invention is readily adaptable to various modifications and alternatives, the accompanying drawings illustrate specific examples described in detail herein by way of example. However, it should be understood that the description of specific examples herein is not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed, but rather is intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Detailed Implementation

[0019] Exemplary examples of the claimed subject matter will now be disclosed. For clarity, not all features of actual implementations are described in this specification. It should be recognized that in the development of any such actual implementation, many implementation-specific decisions must be made to achieve the developer's specific objectives, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which will vary from implementation to implementation. Furthermore, it should be recognized that such development work, however complex and time-consuming, will be routine for those skilled in the art who will benefit from this disclosure.

[0020] Medical device stands may have one or more medical devices mounted several feet above the floor. Therefore, these stands pose a risk of tipping over. To reduce this risk, typical medical device stands use a wide, heavy base. The width of the base, which distributes the casters relatively far apart, reduces the risk of tipping. Similarly, the weight of the base with a relatively low center of gravity reduces the risk of tipping. However, heavy medical device stands with wide bases can be cumbersome and difficult to move. The width of the base can pose a tripping hazard to patients and / or others walking past the stand. The weight of the base can also cause fatigue for patients or caregivers when moving the medical device stand.

[0021] According to various embodiments, this disclosure relates to a mobile medical device support. Specifically, the mobile medical device support can hold one or more medical devices mounted thereon. In this disclosure, the term "medical device" can refer to a patient monitor and monitoring device used to monitor, track, display, and / or record any number of patient vital signs or other data. Examples of such data may include data from various tests or monitoring, including but not limited to: heart rate, electrocardiogram (ECG), respiration, ST-segment analysis of an ECG, end-tidal CO2, oxygen saturation, electroencephalogram (EEG), temperature, blood pressure, arrhythmias, other data related to the patient's care, condition, or status, and / or other relevant information that may be useful or relevant to a healthcare provider. The monitor may further display laboratory data, scans (such as X-ray scans, MRI scans), and other data related to the patient and / or the patient's medical care.

[0022] One embodiment of this disclosure includes a mobile medical device support for a medical device. The medical device support includes an upright support, a base, and at least three casters. The upright support defines a mounting portion on which the medical device can be mounted. The upright support has a center of gravity that defines the combined center of gravity of the upright support and the medical device. The upright support extends vertically from the base. The casters are structurally engaged with the base. The casters define a horizontal plane and a geometric center of gravity. The geometric center of gravity is substantially vertically aligned with the center of gravity of the upright support.

[0023] Another embodiment of this disclosure includes a method of assembling a medical device. The method includes providing a mobile medical device support for the medical device, and a mounting portion for mounting the medical device to the medical device support. The medical device support includes an upright support, a base, and at least three casters. The upright support defines the mounting portion on which the medical device can be mounted. The upright support extends vertically from the base. The casters define a horizontal plane and a geometric center of mass. The mounting portion is horizontally offset from the geometric center of mass. The medical device is mounted to the mounting portion in such a manner that the medical device and the upright support together form a center of gravity. The center of gravity is defined as the combined center of gravity of the upright support and the medical device. The geometric center of mass is substantially vertically aligned with the center of gravity.

[0024] Another embodiment of this disclosure includes a mobile medical device support assembly. The medical device support assembly includes: an upright support defining a mounting portion on which a medical device is mounted; the medical device; a first center of gravity; a base; at least three casters; and the medical device mounted at the mounting portion. The first center of gravity is defined as the combined center of gravity of the upright support and the medical device. The upright support extends vertically from the base. The casters are structurally engaged with the base. The casters define a horizontal plane and a geometric center of gravity. The geometric center of gravity is substantially vertically aligned with the center of gravity of the upright support.

[0025] In this disclosure, the term "medical device" may further refer to a device used to provide medical treatment to a patient. Such medical devices may include, but are not limited to, ventilators or other respiratory support devices, gas delivery systems, anesthesia or drug delivery systems, fluid delivery systems, and other devices that healthcare providers or hospital staff may use in the medical care, treatment, and therapy of a patient.

[0026] It should be understood that, in this disclosure, the term "medical device" can refer to any number and type of patient monitoring device or system and / or medical device and / or medical therapy device capable of being mounted onto a medical device holder as described herein, and capable of providing patient mobility and / or mobile treatment, therapy, or monitoring. Generally, such medical devices may be small and light enough to be easily portable. However, medical devices can be much larger or much smaller than those depicted in the accompanying drawings.

[0027] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, a mobile medical device support can carry one or more medical devices mounted thereon, while allowing the mobility of a patient to whom one or more medical devices can be connected. Specifically, the medical devices can be connected to the patient via various types of tubing, sensor wires, etc. The medical devices can be mounted at a height at the mounting portion of the medical device support that can be customized and configured according to the circumstances and needs of the patient and / or healthcare provider, or can be adapted to each situation.

[0028] As a mobile medical device support, embodiments of this disclosure can be rolled by and / or alongside the patient as the patient moves around, for example, along a corridor within a hospital or other medical facility. The medical device support can accompany a patient who is walking, in a wheelchair, or being pushed to bed.

[0029] In embodiments of this disclosure, medical devices mounted to a medical device support may be configured such that each medical device and its corresponding upright support exhibit a combined center of gravity, which is positioned to provide stability to the medical device support. In other embodiments, medical devices mounted to a medical device support may be configured such that the combined center of gravity of all medical devices and their corresponding upright supports is positioned to provide stability to the medical device support. When one or more medical devices are mounted to a medical device support, the resulting assembly may be referred to herein as a "support assembly" or "medical device support assembly".

[0030] Embodiments of the medical device support according to this disclosure include a base. One or more upright supports, on which the mounting portion is located, extend vertically from the base. The base typically provides stability to the medical device support by providing multiple contact points with a floor or other surface. In embodiments, these contact points include casters that structurally engage with the base. Although any number of casters may be included, embodiments typically have three, four, or five casters because this number of casters provides sufficient stability to the base while maintaining a satisfactory degree of lightness in the medical device support. In some embodiments, three or five casters are preferred for stability and maneuverability purposes.

[0031] According to embodiments, the casters define a horizontal plane area. In some cases, the horizontal plane area comprises a polygonal shape with vertices corresponding to the casters. In this disclosure, the “geometric centroid” of the base is the arithmetic mean position of the vertices of this horizontal plane area. As will be understood by those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, a larger horizontal plane area can result in increased stability of the medical device support. However, some practical considerations may suggest that a medical device support base with a reasonably limited width is preferred. For example, it may be preferable that the medical device support base is not too wide so as not to obstruct or trip over patients, healthcare workers, or others walking beside the medical device support.

[0032] The stability of a medical device stent can be enhanced by aligning the center of gravity of all medical devices on the stent and the stent itself substantially vertically with the geometric center of gravity of the stent's base. In various embodiments, the corresponding center of gravity of each individual medical device on the stent is substantially vertically aligned with the geometric center of gravity of the stent's base.

[0033] In this disclosure, the term "vertically aligned" means that the objects in question are located on the same vertical axis. In other words, two vertically aligned objects are positioned such that one object is directly above the other, or the respective vertical axes of the objects in question overlap or intersect each other. In this disclosure, "substantially vertically aligned" means that the objects in question are vertically aligned with each other or nearly vertically aligned with each other.

[0034] See Figure 1 One embodiment of the medical device support 100 includes a base 110 and an upright support 130. A medical device 150 is mounted to the upright support 130, which extends vertically from the base 110 at one end of a vertical extension 115 that is part of the upright support 130. Figure 2 As shown, mounting portion 135 is located on upright support 130, and horizontally offset from the geometric center of mass 111 of base 110. This horizontal offset allows the combined center of mass 131 of the medical device 150 and upright support 130 to be substantially vertically aligned with the geometric center of mass of base 110. In one embodiment, a single mounting portion 135 is located on upright support 130. In other embodiments, multiple mounting portions 135 are located on upright support 130.

[0035] Embodiments of the upright support 130 further include a connecting member 137 and a mounting member 140. In various embodiments, the connecting member 137 connects the vertical extension 115 to the mounting portion 135. The connecting member 137 may be selected to provide a desired horizontal offset to accommodate the width, depth, and / or weight distribution of one or more medical devices 150. Thus, the connecting member 137 can maintain the combined center of gravity 131 substantially vertically aligned with the geometric center of gravity of the base 110, thereby maintaining the stability of the medical device support 100.

[0036] like Figure 2As depicted, embodiments of the connecting member 137 create a horizontal offset of the mounting portion 135 through the tilting of the connecting member 137. The tilt angle and length of the connecting member 137 can be selected to determine the horizontal offset of the upright support 130. Other embodiments include connecting members 137 having various sizes and shapes. Some embodiments of the connecting member 137 include a curved portion, while others do not have a tilted portion. One embodiment of the connecting member 137 includes one or more horizontal connecting members 137 (not shown) connecting the vertical extension 115 to the upright support 130. In embodiments, the upright support 130 and the connecting member 137 form a vertical span between the vertical extension 115. The size of the vertical span may be just large enough to accommodate one or more medical devices 150 located therein.

[0037] Some embodiments of the upright support 130 include a mounting member 140, instead of directly mounting the medical device 150 to the mounting portion 135 of the vertical extension 115. In embodiments, the medical device 150 is secured to the mounting portion 135 via the mounting member 140. Different embodiments of the mounting member 140 include a length adapted to the medical device; this length is adapted to position the medical device 150 such that the center of gravity 131 of the medical device 150 and the upright support 130 is substantially aligned with the geometric center of gravity 111 of the base 110. In some embodiments, the length of the mounting member 140 may be customized to match the weight distribution of the medical device 150. For example, a medical device 150 with a center of gravity closer to its front may require a shorter mounting member 140, while a different medical device 150 with a center of gravity closer to its rear may require a longer mounting member 140.

[0038] See Figure 3 The depicted embodiment shows a medical device 150 mounted to a medical device support 100 in a left / right orientation, generally centered on the base 110. However, in other embodiments, the medical device 150 may have an off-center center of gravity; in such cases, the medical device may be mounted further to the left or right relative to the medical device support 100 and the base 110 to compensate for the off-center center of gravity of that particular medical device 150, so that the center of gravity 131 of the medical device combined with its upright support is generally vertically aligned with the geometric center of gravity 111 of the base 110. Therefore, in various embodiments, the mounting hardware and / or mounting components 140 can be customized for various types of medical devices 150 to allow right / left mounting adjustments to compensate for the weight distribution of the medical device.

[0039] In various embodiments of this disclosure, Figure 2The mounting component 140 shown is removably attached to the upright support 130 at the mounting portion 135. Thus, one embodiment of the medical device support 100 includes modular components that can be assembled to meet the specifications of a particular medical device 150; in particular, the weight distribution of one or more medical devices may require a custom horizontal orientation relative to the base 110 so that the combined center of gravity 131 of the medical devices(s) 150 and the upright support 130 is substantially vertically aligned with the geometric center of gravity of the base 110.

[0040] Embodiments of mounting member 140 are configured to attach to upright support member 130 and provide mounting points for one or more medical devices 150. Various embodiments of mounting member 140 can be secured to upright support member 130 via various mechanisms, including but not limited to friction engagement, clamping mechanisms, and bolts or similar hardware. In other embodiments, mounting member 140 is held in place by gravity on a collar (not shown) on upright support member 130. In some embodiments, mounting member 140 includes mounting arms, plates, brackets, or frames secured to upright support member 130. Mounting plates, brackets, or frames can be secured to medical device 150 to position medical device 150 in place to result in a desired weight distribution. In some embodiments, medical device 150 can be mounted to mounting member 140 via fasteners such as bolts, nuts, and / or washers. In other embodiments, medical device 150 can be mounted to mounting member 140 via snap-fit ​​engagement.

[0041] As depicted in the figures, embodiments of this disclosure include casters 117 structurally engaged with a base 110. In some embodiments, casters 117 include swivel wheels. In other embodiments, casters 117 include rigid wheels. In various embodiments, casters 117 are mounted to the underside of the base 110. Casters 117 define the geometric center of mass of the base 110, which is the center of mass of the base region with casters 117 as vertices. The stability of the support 100 can be determined by the extent of the casters 117 relative to the center of mass 131.

[0042] By substantially aligning the center of gravity 131 with the geometric center of gravity 111 of the base 110, the moment of inertia of the medical device support 100 and any components or medical devices 150 attached thereto can be maximized. The moment of inertia of the medical device support 100 can be defined as the amount of torque required to tilt the medical device support 100 by rotating it about one or more casters 117.

[0043] Now see Figure 4-6Embodiments of this disclosure include a plurality of medical devices 450A, 450B mounted to a medical device support 400. Upright supports 430A, 430B extend vertically from a base 410 at the ends of vertical extensions 415. Mounting portions 435A, 435B are located on the respective upright supports 430A, 430B and provide positions on which the medical devices 450A, 450B can be mounted. In embodiments, each mounting portion 435A, 435B can hold a plurality of medical devices. In embodiments, each upright support 430A, 430B is horizontally offset from the geometric center of mass 411 of the base 410 such that the first center of mass 431A of the medical device 450A and the upright support 430A, and the second center of mass 431B of the medical device 450B and the upright support 430B, are substantially vertically aligned with the geometric center of mass 411 of the base 410. The upright support member 430A includes a mounting portion 435A, a connecting member 437A, and a mounting member 440A. The upright support member 430B includes a mounting portion 435B, a connecting member 437B, and a mounting member 440B. (As mentioned above...) Figure 1-3 What is being described Figure 4-6 The embodiments depicted enhance or maintain the stability of the medical device support 400 by keeping the respective centers of gravity 431A, 431B substantially vertically aligned with the geometric center of gravity 411 of the base 410. In some embodiments, the upright support 430A and / or the upright support 430B includes a plurality of mounting portions 435A, 435B, wherein a plurality of medical devices 450A, 450B can be mounted. When a plurality of medical devices 450A, 450B are mounted to the corresponding mounting portions 435A, 435B, the respective centers of gravity 431A, 431B are defined as the combined center of gravity of the respective upright support 430A, 430B and all the respective medical devices 450A, 450B mounted thereon.

[0044] In other embodiments, the combined center of gravity is defined as the combined center of gravity of the medical devices 450A, 450B and the upright supports 430A, 430B. The combined center of gravity is substantially vertically aligned with the geometric center of gravity 411 of the base 410.

[0045] Embodiments of this disclosure include modular components that allow a medical device support to be assembled with components that result in a medical device support having desired characteristics, such as stability, weight distribution, height, number or size of medical device placement and mounting portions. The stability of the modular medical device support can be customized by selecting connecting and mounting components that cause a horizontal offset of each mounting portion relative to the base of the medical device support, such that the center of gravity of the medical device, combined with the center of gravity of the corresponding upright support, is substantially vertically aligned with the geometric center of gravity of the base. In some embodiments, multiple medical devices are mounted to each mounting portion. In some embodiments, each upright support includes multiple mounting portions.

[0046] like Figure 7 As shown, some embodiments of the medical device support 700 include medical devices 750A, 750B mounted with orientations at different azimuth angles. In some embodiments not shown, the orientation at the elevation angle may be different. In some embodiments not shown, the orientation at both the azimuth and elevation angles may be different. In the depicted embodiments, each medical device 750A, 750B is mounted to a corresponding mounting portion 735A, 735B and is correspondingly horizontally offset from the geometric centroid 711 of the base 710.

[0047] In some cases, power cords, conduits, electrical communication wires, and other similar cables may extend from various medical devices mounted on a medical device support. In some embodiments of this disclosure, catheters, cable organizers, etc., are integrated into the medical device support.

[0048] Now see Figure 8 One embodiment of the medical device support 800 includes, in addition to the medical device 850, a mounting location for an auxiliary item (such as a utility basket 810). Other embodiments may include similar items such as shelves, trays, push / pull handles, or other items that may be useful and / or suitable. As used in this disclosure, such an auxiliary item is considered a medical device when attached to the medical device support for the purpose of determining the center of gravity as described throughout this disclosure.

[0049] Figure 9 and Figure 10Variations of bases for medical device supports according to embodiments of the present disclosure are depicted. One embodiment of the medical device support 900 includes a base 910 having three casters 917. Another embodiment of the medical device support 1000 includes a base 1010 having five casters 1017. Bases 910, 1010 are defined by base stabilization regions with casters 917, 1017 as apexes. In one embodiment, vertical extensions 915, 1015 extend vertically from the geometric center of mass of the base stabilization region. The respective centers of gravity of the upright supports mounted on the medical device supports 900, 1000 and the medical device (not shown) may be substantially vertically aligned with the geometric center of mass of each base 910, 1010.

[0050] According to embodiments of this disclosure, one or more components of the medical device stent described herein, including a base, vertical extension, upright support, connecting component, and mounting component, are made of selected materials having sufficient strength, stiffness, durability, and density to perform their respective functions as described herein. As an example, components of the medical device stent may be made of steel, aluminum, other metals, alloys, or combinations thereof. Some embodiments include one or more elements made of thermoplastic or other polymeric materials. In some embodiments, one or more components of the medical device stent described herein, including a vertical extension, upright support, connecting component, and mounting component, comprise hollow tubular elements. In some embodiments, components of the medical device stent may be coated with chromium or other protective layers.

[0051] As will be understood by those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the embodiments disclosed herein offer advantages over prior art medical device stents. In particular, the embodiments disclosed herein exhibit increased stability for a given medical device stent weight and base width. Therefore, the embodiments of this disclosure can result in medical device stents that are less cumbersome to handle and less likely to tip over or tilt.

[0052] This concludes the detailed description. The specific examples disclosed above are merely illustrative, as the invention can be modified and practiced in different but equivalent ways that will be apparent to those skilled in the art who benefit from the teachings herein. Furthermore, the details of the constructions or designs shown herein are not intended to be limiting, except as described in the appended claims. Thus, it is apparent that the specific examples disclosed above can be altered or modified, and all such variations are considered to be within the scope and spirit of the invention. Therefore, the protection sought herein is as set forth in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A mobile medical device support for a medical device, the medical device support comprising: At least three casters, which define a horizontal plane and a geometric center of mass; An upright support member, defining a mounting portion on which a medical device can be mounted, the upright support member having a center of gravity substantially vertically aligned with the geometric center of gravity, the center of gravity being defined as the combined center of gravity of the upright support member and the medical device, the mounting portion being bent or angled and horizontally offset from the geometric center of gravity to align with the center of gravity and the geometric center of gravity; as well as A base from which the upright support extends vertically, the base structurally engaging the casters and the upright support, the point where the upright support engages the base being substantially vertically aligned with the center of gravity and the geometric center of gravity.

2. The medical device stent according to claim 1, wherein, The mounting portion of the upright support is substantially vertical.

3. The medical device stent according to claim 1, wherein, The mounting portion of the upright support is horizontally offset from the geometric center of mass.

4. The medical device support of claim 1, further comprising a second upright support defining a second mounting portion on which the second medical device can be mounted, the second upright support having a second center of gravity defined as the combined center of gravity of the second upright support and the second medical device, the geometric center of gravity being substantially vertically aligned with the second center of gravity of the second upright support.

5. The medical device stent according to claim 4, wherein, The second mounting portion is horizontally offset from the geometric centroid.

6. The medical device stent according to claim 4, wherein, The second mounting section is substantially vertical.

7. The medical device support of claim 1, further comprising a second upright support defining a second mounting portion on which a second medical device can be mounted, the center of gravity further defining the center of gravity of the upright support, the medical device, the second upright support, and the second medical device, the geometric center of gravity being substantially vertically aligned with the center of gravity.

8. The medical device stent according to claim 1, wherein, The medical device stent is part of a medical device stent assembly, which includes: The medical device bracket, and The medical device is mounted to the mounting portion of the medical device bracket.

9. A method for assembling a medical device, comprising: A mobile support for a medical device is provided, the support comprising: A first upright support member defines a mounting portion on which the medical device can be mounted, the mounting portion being bent or angled. A base, from which the first upright support extends vertically, and the first upright support is attached to the base at an attachment point; and At least three casters, structurally engaged with the base, the casters defining a horizontal plane and a geometric center of mass, the mounting portion being horizontally offset from the geometric center of mass; and The medical device is mounted to the mounting portion such that the medical device and the first upright support are combined to form a center of gravity, which is defined as the combined center of gravity of the first upright support and the medical device mounted to the curved or angled mounting portion, and the geometric center of gravity is substantially vertically aligned with the center of gravity and the attachment point of the first upright support to the base.

10. The method according to claim 9, wherein, The mobile support provided for the medical device includes: The mounting portion and the base are arranged with a horizontal offset between the mounting portion and the geometric center of mass, the horizontal offset being such that when the medical device is mounted to the mounting, the center of gravity and the geometric center of mass are substantially vertically aligned.

11. The method according to claim 9, wherein: The mobile support for the medical device further includes: providing a second upright support assembled to the first upright support, the second upright support defining a second mounting portion on which the second medical device can be mounted, and The method further includes: mounting the second medical device to the second mounting portion such that the second medical device and the second upright support are combined to form a second center of gravity, the second center of gravity being defined as the combined center of gravity of the second upright support and the second medical device, the geometric center of gravity being substantially vertically aligned with the second center of gravity.

12. The method according to claim 9, wherein: The mobile support for the medical device further includes: providing a second upright support assembled to the first upright support, the second upright support defining a second mounting portion on which the second medical device can be mounted, and The method further includes: mounting the second medical device to the second mounting portion such that the medical device, the upright support, the second medical device, and the second upright support are combined to form a second center of gravity, the second center of gravity being defined as the combined center of gravity of the medical device, the upright support, the second medical device, and the second upright support, the geometric center of gravity being substantially vertically aligned with the second center of gravity.

13. A mobile medical device support assembly, comprising: An upright support member that defines a mounting portion on which a medical device can be mounted, the mounting portion being bent or angled and horizontally offset from the geometric center of mass of the base; A medical device, which is installed at the mounting portion; The first center of gravity is defined as the combined center of gravity of the upright support and the medical device, and the first center of gravity is aligned with the geometric center of gravity through the mounting portion; The base, wherein the upright support extends vertically from the base from an attachment point, the upright support being attached to the base at the attachment point, the attachment point being substantially vertically aligned with the first center of gravity; At least three casters are structurally engaged with the base, the casters defining a horizontal plane and the geometric center of mass, which is substantially vertically aligned with the first center of gravity and the attachment point of the upright support to the base.

14. The medical device stent assembly according to claim 13, wherein, The mounting section is substantially vertical.

15. The medical device stent assembly according to claim 13, wherein, The mounting portion is horizontally offset from the geometric centroid.

16. The medical device support assembly of claim 13, further comprising a second upright support defining a second mounting portion on which the second medical device can be mounted, the second upright support having a second center of gravity defined as the combined center of gravity of the second upright support and the second medical device, the geometric center of gravity being substantially vertically aligned with the second center of gravity of the second upright support.

17. The medical device stent assembly according to claim 16, wherein, The second mounting portion is horizontally offset from the geometric centroid.

18. The medical device stent assembly according to claim 16, wherein, The second mounting section is substantially vertical.

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