Transesophageal probe with improved control panel

US6547739B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC · US

Inventors

• Dag Jordfald · Horten, NO
• Jon Ronander · Sogndal, NO
• Jonathan E. Snyder · Whitefish Bay, US
• Jiayu Chen · Palo Alto, US
• Joseph E. Piel, Jr. · Scotia, US
• Karl Jonsberg · Lyngdal, NO

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 8, 2001
• Grant date: Apr 15, 2003
• Expiry date: Apr 2, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B8/12
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A multiplane transesophageal probe (20) includes a transducer (28) and a handle (30). The handle incorporates a control (40) mounting switches (51-58). The switches and control panel are covered with foil (43). A seal (70) couples the control panel and foil to the handle.