Medical examination system enabling interchangeable instrument operating modes

US11096627B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• WELCH ALLYN, INC. · US

Inventors

• David G. Perkins · Tully, US
• Raymond A. Lia · Skaneateles Falls, US
• Robert L. Vivenzio · Auburn, US
• John R. Strom · Moravia, US
• Ervin Goldfain · Syracuse, US
• Steven R. Slawson · Camillus, US
• Michael T. McMahon · Syracuse, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 24, 2017
• Grant date: Aug 24, 2021
• Expiry date: May 11, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16B2200/83
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An examination system having separate enabled interchangeable operating modes includes at least one medical device having a housing retaining an optical system. The examination system further includes an adapter that is configured for aligning a plurality of disparate smart devices with the optical system of the medical device when the adapter is attached to the medical device, thereby enabling multiple operating modes without modification to the device. In at least one version, common engagement features are provided on a plurality of medical devices to permit the adapter and an attached smart device to be used therewith interchangeably.