초록 ▼

A medical support structure is disclosed, which comprising a framework having a main axis and comprising at least one supporting member and a plurality of leg members, and a top surface locatable atop the framework and adapted to support one or more refuse containers each having an aperture and a bo

A medical support structure is disclosed, which comprising a framework having a main axis and comprising at least one supporting member and a plurality of leg members, and a top surface locatable atop the framework and adapted to support one or more refuse containers each having an aperture and a bottom portion. The supporting member is locatable intermediate the top surface and a lower portion of the plurality of leg members, and is adapted to support at least one medical waste container having an aperture and a bottom portion. At least a first longitudinal portion of the supporting member forms an obtuse angle relative to a second longitudinal portion of the supporting member so as to angle the or each medical waste containers in a position in which its aperture is higher than its bottom portion but not orthogonal to the top surface.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A medical support structure comprising a framework having a main axis and comprising at least one supporting member and a plurality of leg members; anda top surface locatable atop the framework, adapted to support one or more refuse containers each having an aperture and a bottom portion;wherein

1. A medical support structure comprising a framework having a main axis and comprising at least one supporting member and a plurality of leg members; anda top surface locatable atop the framework, adapted to support one or more refuse containers each having an aperture and a bottom portion;wherein the at least one supporting member is locatable intermediate the top surface and a lower portion of the plurality of leg members, and adapted to support at least one medical waste container having an aperture in an upper portion thereof;wherein at least a first longitudinal portion of the supporting member forms an obtuse angle relative to a second longitudinal portion of the supporting member so as to angle the or each supported medical waste container-non-orthogonally relative to the top surface in use; andwherein a portion of the top surface area is recessed above the or each supported medical waste container. 2. A medical support structure according to claim 1, wherein the or each supporting member supports a plurality of medical waste containers to facilitate streaming of medical refuse. 3. A medical support structure according to claim 1, wherein corners at opposed ends of the top surface have a substantially curvilinear shape. 4. A medical support structure according to claim 1, wherein the or each supporting member further comprises a drip tray located substantially underneath the aperture of the or each medical waste container. 5. A medical support structure according to claim 1, wherein a surface of the or each supporting member comprises at least one lodgement for accommodating a lower portion of a medical waste container therein. 6. A medical support structure according to claim 1, wherein at least one end of the top surface comprises a downwardly-angled flange, and a portion of a refuse container wall adjacent the aperture thereof is secured to the downwardly-angled flange with releasable securing means in use. 7. A medical support structure according to according to claim 1, further comprising a base locatable intermediate the or a lowest supporting member and the lower portion of the plurality of leg members. 8. A medical support structure according to claim 1, wherein a height of each leg members is adjustable. 9. A medical support structure according to claim 1, wherein at least one leg member extends through and above the top surface. 10. A medical support structure according to claim 9, wherein a portion end of the at least one leg member extending through and above the top surface, projecting above the top surface, is adapted to support a medical or non-medical device, apparatus or container above and clear of the top surface. 11. A kit of parts for a medical support structure comprising a framework having a main axis and comprising at least one supporting member and a plurality of leg members; anda top surface locatable atop the framework, adapted to support one or more refuse containers each having an aperture and a bottom portion;wherein the at least one supporting member is locatable intermediate the top surface and a lower portion of the plurality of leg members, and is adapted to support at least one medical waste container having an aperture in an upper portion thereof;wherein at least a first longitudinal portion of the supporting member forms an obtuse angle relative to a second longitudinal portion of the supporting member so as to angle the or each supported medical waste non-orthogonally relative to the top surface in use; andwherein a portion of the top surface area is recessed above the or each supported medical waste container. 12. A kit of parts according to claim 11, further comprising releasable securing means for securing refuse containers to the top surface. 13. A kit of parts according to claim 11, further comprising a base locatable intermediate the or a lowest supporting member and the lower portion of the plurality of leg members. 14. A kit of parts according to claim 11, further comprising a plurality of wheels, each attachable to a respective one of the plurality of leg members. 15. A kit of parts according to claim 11, packaged for self-assembly by a user.