Ultrasound coupling medium warmer and storage means
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1. A method for storing a container of ultrasound coupling medium used in conjunction with an ultrasound imaging system having a monitor for visually outputting data to a sonographer, the method comprising the steps of:
- identifying at least one location on the ultrasound imaging system having a predetermined thermal profile; and
storing the container at the at least one identified location to maintain the coupling medium at a desired temperature.
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A container of ultrasound coupling medium, used in conjunction with an ultrasound imaging system, is stored for operator convenience and patient comfort. Initially, at least one location on the ultrasound imaging system is identified, which has a predetermined thermal profile. The container of coupling medium is then stored at any of the identified locations to maintain the coupling medium at a desired temperature.
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1. A method for storing a container of ultrasound coupling medium used in conjunction with an ultrasound imaging system having a monitor for visually outputting data to a sonographer, the method comprising the steps of:
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identifying at least one location on the ultrasound imaging system having a predetermined thermal profile; and storing the container at the at least one identified location to maintain the coupling medium at a desired temperature. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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