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Ultrasound transducer connector

US9265482B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · US

Inventors

Robert A. Hewitt · Sammamish, US
Robert P. Hunt · Poteau, US
Robert N. Phelps · Fall City, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 18, 2013
Grant date	Feb 23, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 10, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B8/4444
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A reversible transducer connector allows the connector to be inserted within the receptacle in more than one orientation. The electrical connections between the receptacle and connector are reprogrammed based on the orientation. The connector is inserted in two or more stages, such as using zero-insertion or magnetic retention in a first stage to identify the connector and using an automated engagement to engage remaining channel connections in a second stage for use. Doors for protecting the connector and/or receptacle may be opened and/or closed magnetically.

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