GB2313538A

GB2313538A - Ultrasound transducer wall bracket

Info

Publication number: GB2313538A
Application number: GB9611109A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Robert Fowler
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1996-05-28
Filing date: 1996-05-28
Publication date: 1997-12-03
Also published as: GB9611109D0

Abstract

A ultrasound transducer wall bracket, has a support body 1 with a shelf attached or fixed to it 2. For normal use the bracket comprises of two shelves, that is the top shelf 2 and the bottom shelf 3, these shelves can either be fixed or detachable to the and each shelf may have apertures which inserts can be placed. Each insert 6 can be varied in size shape and form to accommodate any size make shape and design of ultrasound transducer 7. Each shelf 2,3,4,5 can be varied in size shape or form to accommodate any size shape or form of insert 6 to support any size make or shape of ultrasound transducer 7.

Description

ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER WALL BRACKET This invention relates to a ultrasound transducer wall bracket.

Ultrasound transducers are electronic devices used in conjunction with ultrasound imaging machines to obtain ultrasound images of for example: Inside the human body,inside the body of mammals,or even under the surface of metal casing and objects(stress testing)etc....

According to the present invention there is provided a bracket system comprising of a shelf or shelves for supporting all ends of the ultrasound transducer (usually two) when in storage.

The bracket system being adapted to enable all types,makes and forms of ultrasound transducer (whether a single transducer or many transducers) to be placed and supported with ease and to be attached in such a way to be safe from damage or droppage.

This ultrasound transducer wall bracket has a multi-support function,supporting all types,makes and sizes of ultrasound transducer at the same time.

It comes in a basic form ie.without inserts or with alternative types of inserts.

It can also be possible for alternative types of top and bottom shelf units to be fixed or detachable to the main body.

A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: - Figure 1 shows in perspective,the insert type ultrasound transducer wall bracket.

Figure 2 shows in perspective,the basic type ultrasound transducer wall bracket.

Figure 3 shows the side view of the basic type ultrasound transducer wall bracket.

(with a ultrasound transducer in situation) Figure 4 shows the side view of the insert type ultrasound transducer wall bracket.

(with a ultrasound transducer in situation) Figure 5 shows example of the basic type top shelf unit.

Figure 6 shows example of the insert type top shelf unit.

Figure 7 shows example of the basic type bottom shelf unit.

Figure 8 shows example of the insert type bottom shelf unit.

figure 9 shows example of a ultrasound transducer in situation in a basic type ultrasound transducer wall unit.

Referring to the drawing the ultrasound transducer wall bracket comprises of a support body 1,a top shelf unit 2 and a bottom shelf unit 3.

Each shelf unit can be either fixed or detachable also supplied with or without inserts 6 which are also detachable.

Each shelf unit and insert can come in a different form,size and shape to accommodate the different variety of ultrasound transducers 7.

The ultrasound transducer 7 is usually supported on the shelves with the ultrasound transducer head 8 on the top shelf 2 and the ultrasound transducer socket 9 on the bottom shelf 3.

The ultrasound transducer cable 10 is left hanging neatly between the two shelves 2 and 3 but is situated in the cable slots 11 provided on both shelves 2 and 3.

When using the shelf inserts 6 the ultrasound transducer 7 fits into the shelf inserts 6 for a secure fit.

When using the non insert shelf (basic form) 4 the ultrasound transducer 7 fits into the shelf itself 2 and 3 for a secure fit.

To mount the ultrasound transducer shelf unit onto the wall it must be secured by the support body 1 using suitable fixings not shown on diagram.

Claims

1 A ultrasound transducer wall bracket supports ultrasound transducers.

2 A ultrasound transducer wall bracket as claimed in claim 1 wherein the support means method of supporting all type,make, size and shape of ultrasound transducer.

3 A ultrasound transducer wall bracket as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the wall means any wall,side of room or any vertical face.

4 A ultrasound transducer wall bracket as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 or claim 3 wherein transducer means any number of transducer can be supported by the ultrasound transducer wall bracket.

5 A ultrasound transducer wall bracket as claimed in claim 4 wherein the bracket consists of any number of shelves (usually two) to support all ends of the ultrasound transducer.

6 A ultrasound transducer wall bracket as claimed in claim 5 wherein the shelves may be fixed or detachable.

7 A ultrasound transducer wall bracket as claimed in claim 5 or claim 6 wherein each individual shelf can be in any form size or shape,to accommodate different form size or shape of individual transducers 8 A ultrasound transducer wall bracket as claimed in claim 5 or claim 6 or claim 7 wherein each shelf can take the form of inserts or no inserts.

9 A ultrasound transducer wall bracket as claimed in claim 8 wherein the individual inserts can be in any form size or shape, to accommodate different form size or shape of individual transducers.

10 A ultrasound transducer wall bracket as described herein with reference to figures 1-9 of the accompanying drawing.

Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows 1. An ultrasound transducer wall bracket is a means of supporting ultrasound transducers and their associated connectors when not in use in such a manner that they are protected from damage but are conveniently available for use when required.

2. An ultrasound transducer wall bracket as claimed in claim 1 wherein the support means method of supporting any make or type of ultrasound transducer which could reasonably be expected to be stored in such a manner.

3. An ultrasound transducer wall bracket as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the wall means any wall, side of room or any vertical or near vertical face.

4. An ultrasound wall bracket as claimed in any previous claim wherein ultrasound transducer means an assembly consisting of one or more transducers and commonly known as an ultrasound probe.

5.An ultrasound transducer wall bracket as claimed in any of the previous claims wherein transducer means any number of transducer(s) can be supported by the ultrasound transducer wall bracket.

6.An ultrasound transducer wall bracket as claimed in claim 5 wherein the bracket consists an assembly with any number of horizontal supports such that all ends of the transducer(s) are supported and that the transducer heads are always supported by a protective insert fitted into the horizontal support from above.

7. An ultrasound transducer wall bracket as claimed in claim 6 wherein the horizontal supports may be individually attached to the wall or may be manufactured so as to be permanently fixed to or detachable from a support body which is itself attached to the wall.

8. An ultrasound transducer wall bracket as claimed in claim 6 or 7 wherein each horizontal support may be of any form , size, or shape to accommodate different form, size or shape of individual transducer or group of transducers.

9. An ultrasound transducer wall bracket as claimed in claim 6 or claim 7 or claim 8 wherein each horizontal support may be fitted with one or more inserts or no insert subject to the conditions of claim 6.

10. An ultrasound transducer wall bracket as claimed in claim 9 wherein the individual inserts can be in any form, size or shape to accommodate different form, size or shape of individual transducer or group of transducers.

11. An ultrasound transducer wall bracket substantially as described herein with reference to figures 1-4 of the accompanying drawing.

12. Any novel and inventive feature or combination of features specifically disclosed herein within the meaning of Article 4H of the international convention. (Paris Convention )