Supporting apparatus for intravenous containers or the like

A supporting apparatus for containers comprising:

• a. a track adapted to be fastened to a ceiling, said track having a generally C-shaped cross section, said track having mitered joints to provide right angle turns;
• b. a square carriage mounted for non-rotational movement in said track;
• c. a support member having a shaft extending into said track through the opening in the C-shaped cross section, said shaft rotatably mounting said member on said carriage below said track, said shaft having an external thread;
• d. a nut having a braking surface, said nut engaging said thread, said nut being connected to said carriage for non-rotational motion therebetween;
• e. a first rod movably connected to said support member by a universal joint;
• f. a second rod releasably connected to said first rod;
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• g. a container holder having at least one container support mounted thereon, said holder being connected to said second rod for rotation therewith, said holder upon rotation also rotating said first and second rods and said support member to raise said nut to move said braking surface against said track to lock said carriage to said track, and opposite rotation lowering said braking surface from said track and allowing movement of said holder and square carriage via said universal joint through the right angle turns in said track.