Method and apparatus for enabling the battery pack size of an ultrasound device to be independent of the physical design of the ultrasound device
US6695777B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for enabling battery packs of different sizes to be used with an ultrasound device. The apparatus of the present invention comprises an ultrasound device having a battery pack installment apparatus configured to be capable of being coupled with battery packs of different sizes. The method comprises the step of providing the ultrasound device with a battery pack installment apparatus that is configured to couple with battery packs of different sizes.
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