Diagnostic ultrasound system cart with laterally articulating control panel
US6709391B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/467
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The control panel of an ultrasound system can be moved laterally from one side of the ultrasound system to the other, enabling an operator to more comfortably operate the ultrasound system while scanning a patient located to the side of the ultrasound system. The control panel locks in its central home position and can be moved linearly to either side of the home position. Detents serve to retain the control panel at different lateral locations. Preferably the control panel can swivel independently of its lateral articulation.
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