Diagnostic ultrasound system cart with movable probe holders
US6821250B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/4209
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasound system has a plurality of locations around the control panel at which a probe holder may be located. The probe holder may be mounted by the user on the left or right side of the control panel to accommodate left-handed or right-handed users. The illustrated embodiments show different mechanisms by which a probe holder may be movably mounted to the ultrasound system. In one embodiment a plurality of probe holders swing or slide out for use, and stow inside the system when not in use.
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