Universal adapter for ultrasonic probe connectors
US9525257B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2107/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device for selectively establishing an electrical connection between an array of electrical contacts of a connector of an ultrasound system and an electrical apparatus (e.g., testing apparatus). The device includes a tray including a floor and a wall extending away from and surrounding the floor to define a receptacle of the tray, a shaft non-movably fixed to the floor within the receptacle and including a longitudinal axis that extends away from the floor, and an electrical connection assembly rotatably secured about the shaft within the receptacle to selectively establish an electrical connection between the electrical contact array of the connector and the electrical apparatus. The device is configured to accept ultrasound connectors of a wide variety of shapes, sizes, electrical contact array configurations, and the like.
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