Ultrasound system and transducer assemblies
US9301731B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/701
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasound system is disclosed. The ultrasound system includes an ultrasound device. The ultrasound device includes a housing, a control panel coupled to the housing, and a receiver assembly coupled to the housing, wherein the receiver assembly includes a first contact surface. The ultrasound system further includes a transducer assembly having an ultrasound probe and a cartridge, wherein the cartridge includes a second contact surface. The cartridge is configured to be removably received in a slot of the receiver assembly such that the cartridge is movable between a removed position, in which the transducer assembly is not connected to the ultrasound device, and an engaged position, in which the cartridge is positioned in the slot and the first contact surface is electrically coupled to the second contact surface.
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