Mobile ultrasound diagnostic instrument and docking stand

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20020143256A1
SERIAL NO

10159230

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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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SONOSITE INC21919 30TH DRIVE SE BOTHELL WA 98021

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bunce, Steven Sedro Wooly, WA 9 497
Dunn, Andrew T Redmond, WA 2 96
Epps, Brian Seattle, WA 18 169
Stevens, Paul Kirkland, WA 79 1523
Wing, Gregory Carnation, WA 4 340

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