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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 2011
Filed:
Sep. 07, 2007
Alexander M. Diener, San Diego, CA (US);
Bradley J. Sliger, Seattle, WA (US);
Tom Lorusso, Seattle, WA (US);
Jerry J. Van Eyck, Mill Creek, WA (US);
Alexander M. Diener, San Diego, CA (US);
Bradley J. Sliger, Seattle, WA (US);
Tom Lorusso, Seattle, WA (US);
Jerry J. Van Eyck, Mill Creek, WA (US);
SonoSite, Inc., Bothell, WA (US);
Abstract
An enhanced ultrasound housing and enhanced ultrasound platform facilitates a technician-friendly layout by providing a beneficial ergonomic layout. Control switches may also be configured to provide convenient implementation of ultrasound techniques. Further, an enhanced ultrasound housing and enhanced ultrasound platform provides physical protection to the device. Physical protection may come in the form of an exoskeletal member, or from a covering which inhibits liquid penetration.