Mobile ultrasound diagnostic instrument and docking stand
First Claim
1. A docking stand for a portable ultrasound diagnostic instrument comprising:
- a) a sleeve for slidably receiving a console of the instrument, the sleeve configured to expose a visual display and manual controls on the console, b) a vertical support for positioning the sleeve in a raised position, and c) a base for the vertical support.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a mobile ultrasound diagnostic instrument including a self-powered ultrasound console having electronics for driving a transducer array and processing reflected ultrasound waves, and a visual display for processed ultrasound waves. A docking stand is provided for the console and includes a sleeve for slidably receiving the console of the instrument, the sleeve being configured to expose the visual display and manual controls of the console. A vertical support positions the sleeve in a raised position above the base, which preferably includes wheels for moving the docking stand and diagnostic instrument during use. The sleeve preferably includes a signal connector for mating with a connector of the console and receiving video signals for auxiliary display. A power connector can be provided for mating with a power connector of the console for operating the console and for charging batteries in the console. The sleeve is attached to the vertical support by universal motion joint whereby the sleeve can be rotated and tilted during use, and the vertical support is extendible to vary height of the sleeve.
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1. A docking stand for a portable ultrasound diagnostic instrument comprising:
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a) a sleeve for slidably receiving a console of the instrument, the sleeve configured to expose a visual display and manual controls on the console, b) a vertical support for positioning the sleeve in a raised position, and c) a base for the vertical support. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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14. A mobile ultrasound diagnostic instrument comprising:
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a) an ultrasound console including electronics for driving a transducer array and processing reflected ultrasound waves, and a visual display for processed ultrasound waves, and b) a docking stand including 1) a sleeve for slidably receiving the console of the instrument, the sleeve configured to expose the visual display and manual control on the console, 2) a vertical support for positioning the sleeve in a raised position, and 3) a base for the vertical support.
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