Fujifilm Sonosite, Inc.

Spectrum Brands, Inc.

Patrick Nally

Craig Chamberlain

Ben Dekock

Tyler Dawson

Ken Dickenson

James A Young

Gina Kelly

Michael Pinch

Roger Swezey

Andrew Lundberg

David H Roland

Daniel Teteak

Trevis Kurz

Christopher Howard

Saeed Aliakbari

Kenji Kimura

Matthew Lider

Trevor Rogers

John Fogelberg

Embodiments of ultrasound utility station and methods for using the same are disclosed. In some embodiments, the method includes displaying a status of the ultrasound machine that indicates a location of the ultrasound machine and an amount of charge of a battery of the ultrasound machine, and displaying an additional status that indicates an additional location of the ultrasound utility station and one or more available ultrasound probes on the ultrasound utility station. After receiving a selection of an ultrasound probe of the available ultrasound probes and a user input that determines a schedule for said configuring the ultrasound machine, the method instructs the ultrasound utility station to charge the battery of the ultrasound machine and provide the ultrasound probe for transfer to the ultrasound machine.

Ultrasound utility station

Systems and methods to provide an ultrasound scanner with a display interface are described. An ultrasound system includes an ultrasound scanner having an interface configured to display a visual representation, and a first transceiver configured to communicate over a communication link. The ultrasound system includes a display device having a reader configured to read the visual representation displayed by the ultrasound scanner, and a second transceiver configured to, responsive to the reader reading the visual representation, initiate communication with the first transceiver of the ultrasound scanner over the communication link to pair the ultrasound scanner and the display device.

Ultrasound scanner with display interface

Apparatuses and methods are disclosed herein for securely docking portable ultrasound imaging devices and/or other medical equipment to stand heads and other support structures. In some embodiments, a portable imaging device can include a movable carrying handle that enables the user to easily secure the imaging device to a stand head by rotating the handle to engage one or more latch mechanisms on the stand head. The user can quickly remove the imaging device from the stand head for transport to another location by disengaging the one or more latches and rotating the handle in the opposite direction. If the new location lacks a stand head or other docking structure, the user can rotate the handle downwardly to act as a stand that elevates the rear portion of the device to facilitate use on a desktop or other surface.

Handle system for transport, dock retention and desktop positioning of a portable medical device

Ultrasound device

Ultrasound imaging systems for automatically adjusting settings according to an position and/or orientation of one or more interfaces. The ultrasound imaging systems can include a probe configured to send and receive ultrasound signals for performing a medical exam, a medical procedure, or both; and a processor configured to: select a diagnostics mode or a procedural mode based on an operating orientation of the ultrasound imaging system or a portion thereof, and adjust one or more settings of the imaging system according to the selected diagnostics mode or the selected procedural mode.

Ultrasound imaging system with automatic configuration management and hinge mechanism

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Bothell, WA, United States of America

Patrick Nally