US 5,290,058 A · Mobile pediatrics cart

Abstract

A mobile cart used for effecting a plurality of pediatric functions is disclosed. The cart is constructed of stainless steel and has a substantially rectangular frame and walls which form an enclosed housing having a plurality of storage shelves and drawers therein. The housing is mounted on four casters for mobility. A combination examining, weighing, measuring, and treating table for receiving infants thereon is slidably mounted on the upper surface of the housing and is movable between a closed position on the upper surface and an open position completely removed from the upper surface. In the open position, the table is supported on a handle attached to the housing. A bath basin is positioned below the upper surface of the housing, and is accessible through an opening in the upper surface when the table is in the open position. A digital scale is positioned in the housing and connected to the table for weighing the infants. Water and cleaning agent handling equipment are provided within the housing to supply water and cleaning agents to and remove them from the bath basin.

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Dependent claims

A mobile pediatrics cart comprising:

a housing having a substantially horizontal upper wall, wherein said upper wall has a pair of opposed side edges and an access opening therethrough;
wheel means secured to said housing for enabling rolling movement of said housing;
bathing means positioned within said housing at a location below said horizontal upper wall in alignment with said access opening;
handle means attached to said housing for moving and maneuvering said cart, said handle means extending laterally outwardly from one of said opposed side edges in alignment with said upper wall;
an infant-receiving examining and treating table;
and,
first mounting means for slidably mounting said examining and treating table on said upper wall and said handle means, said first mounting means being constructed and arranged to enable movement of said examining and treating table between a closed position in overlying and coextensive relationship with said upper wall and said access opening for covering said bathing means, and an open position wherein said examining and treating table is completely removed from said upper wall and is supported solely on said handle for exposing said bathing means through said access opening.

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Mobile pediatrics cart

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