Medical diagnostic ultrasound imaging system with a patient support surface
US6716167B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The preferred embodiments described herein provide a medical diagnostic ultrasound imaging system with a patient support surface. In one preferred embodiment, a medical diagnostic ultrasound imaging system is provided that is integrated with a base coupled with a patient support surface. In another preferred embodiment, a medical diagnostic ultrasound imaging system is carried by a medical diagnostic ultrasound imaging system cart that is detachably coupled with a base coupled with a patient support surface. In yet another preferred embodiment, a first medical diagnostic ultrasound imaging system assembly is provided that is integrated with a base coupled with a patient support surface. A medical diagnostic ultrasound imaging system cart is also provided that carries a second medical diagnostic ultrasound imaging system assembly and is detachably and electrically coupled with the base. Other preferred embodiments are provided, and each of these preferred embodiments can be used alone or in combination with one another.
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