US 2026/0060770 A1Published application

Butterfly base workstation on wheels

AssigneeArizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University

InventorsErika GRIFFIN, Michael COLLINS, Darren GROZIER, David GROZIER, Karanraj GOVINDRAJ, Tanvi WAKNIS, Colin STAFFORD, Anushka MITBANDER, Wissem Fadia BABAGHAYOU, Sheetal JHA, Savannah REDMOND, Sasha SANTAMARIA, Abigail BAKER, Tanvi SONAWALE, Angelica CASAS, Jarizbeth GUERRERO MENDIVIL

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Abstract

A mobile workstation configured to enhance workflow and accessibility is disclosed. The workstation includes a base that supports and stabilizes the unit in an upright position and may have a butterfly-style shape. A rechargeable battery is positioned in the base and powers the workstation, which is configured for battery replacement without turning off the workstation. The base may comprise a base light to illuminate surrounding areas and may be configured to slide partially beneath objects such as a hospital beds. A stem extends from the base, comprising a lower portion, a storage attachment that may include compartments for medical supplies and a storage light, and an upper portion. A tabletop is positioned on the upper portion and may support a monitor with a table light. A keyboard tray may be suspended below the tabletop and may include a keyboard light. The monitor's position may be adjustable.

Claims20

Dependent claims

A mobile workstation, comprising:

a base configured to support and stabilize the mobile workstation in an upright position, wherein the base has a butterfly-style shape and comprises a base light configured to illuminate the surroundings of the base;
an extendable stem comprising:
a lower portion extending up from the base offset towards a front edge of the base;
a storage attachment mounted on the lower portion, the storage attachment having a plurality of compartments configured to store medical supplies and at least one storage light configured to illuminate an interior of the plurality of compartments;
and
an upper portion extending up from the storage attachment angled away from the front edge of the base;
a tabletop positioned on the upper portion of the extendable stem;
a monitor extending up from the tabletop and having a table light configured to illuminate the tabletop;
a keyboard tray suspended below the tabletop configured to support a keyboard operatively coupled to the monitor;
and
a rechargeable battery positioned in the base and configured to power the workstation, wherein the workstation is configured for battery replacement without turning off the workstation.

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Facts

Application: 19/318,267Filed 3 Sep 2025
Priority: 3 Sep 2024
Published: 5 Mar 2026
Term ends: Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification7 codes

A61B 50/13
Furniture specially adapted for surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments: trolleys, e.g. carts
A47B 21/02
Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards: with vertical adjustable parts
A61B 50/18
Furniture specially adapted for surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments: cupboards; Drawers therefor
A47B 2021/066
Characterised by means for holding, fastening or concealing cables: with power or communication connection interface

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Application63/690,272Us provisional application · filed 3 Sep 2024
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