Fujifilm Sonosite, Inc.

Sonosite, Inc.

Other

Joshua M Hansen

Bradley J Sliger

Scott Harold Wilson

Craig Chamberlain

Stephen Christopher

Evan McCormack

Richard A Fine

Daniel Davidson

Ultrasound device

Ultrasound device display

A device has been designed that allows for modular rearrangement of groups of controls such that a user can shift control 'pods' from left to right on the face of the device without changing the functionality of the device in any manner. The pods are electrically and mechanically movable from one port to another and thus pods can be designed having different control types for controlling the same function. Thus, an operator can select the operator's preferred control types for a particular set of functions and can then adapt the control panel with the operator's preference of both control type and control function location. This then allows the same device to be used by different operators one after the other with each operator being able to customize the control panel according to that operator's preferences. In one embodiment operators can rearrange the control panel in the hot mode so that the device need not be turned off.

User configurable control panel layout for medical device

The present invention is directed to a system and method which establishes physically fixed charger stations that work in conjunction with a medical cart, such as an ultrasound cart. The medial cart contains a power supply, such as a large battery, with the capacity to keep the system going for a full day's use. Each docking station provides a fixed location for one or more carts and allows each cart to plug directly into a source of premises power. The docking stations allow the plugged-in cart to recharge while the cart is not in use. In one embodiment, a large Class C battery capable of powering not only the medical device but its associated peripherals as well. Thus, when the cart is removed from the docking station and taken to a patient's location, the equipment on the cart can be operated without the need for plugging the cart into a wall outlet thereby eliminating the need for a long power cord. The fixed locations of the docking station also eliminates the need for hunting 'misplaced' carts.

Charging station for cordless ultrasound cart

Medical device stand docking head

Medical device stand docking station

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Everett, WA, United States of America

Joshua M Hansen