Janet S Parker

US Patent:

60125853, Jan 11, 2000

Filed:

Feb 24, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/805354

Inventors:

Janet Marie Parker - Yonkers NY

International Classification:

A47B 7300

US Classification:

206570

Abstract:

A caddie for sickroom use for storing medicine containers, thermometers, cups and the like comprising a base, a back panel which supports the rear edge of a solid lower shelf, a second, upper shelf having multiple apertures formed therein which are preferably of annular cross-section having diameters slightly greater than the diameter of the standard size medication containers, but less than the diameter of the threaded caps which are placed upon the medicament containers. Apertures also can be provided suitable for placing a standard size thermometer in an upright position, and a larger one to hold a drinking cup and such. Below the apertured shelf is the solid shelf and below that is the base of the container which base is bordered on the sides by upwardly extending panels, and on the back by the upwardly extending back of panel, and a low front panel. The rear wall of the caddie on the rear face may have hooks for mounting the caddie on a wall or the like. The device can be made from cardboard or plastic blanks.