Daniel C Davidson

US Patent:

D625014, Oct 5, 2010

Filed:

Mar 12, 2010

Appl. No.:

29/357524

Inventors:

Joshua M. Hansen - Everett WA, US
Daniel Davidson - Seattle WA, US
Richard A. Fine - Mercer Island WA, US

Assignee:

SonoSite, Inc. - Bothell WA

International Classification:

2401

US Classification:

D24186

US Patent:

D625015, Oct 5, 2010

Filed:

Mar 12, 2010

Appl. No.:

29/357526

Inventors:

Joshua M. Hansen - Everett WA, US
Daniel Davidson - Seattle WA, US
Richard A. Fine - Mercer Island WA, US

Assignee:

SonoSite, Inc. - Bothell WA

International Classification:

2401

US Classification:

D24186

US Patent:

8398408, Mar 19, 2013

Filed:

Nov 11, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/616642

Inventors:

Joshua M. Hansen - Everett WA, US
Daniel Davidson - Seattle WA, US
Richard A. Fine - Mercer Island WA, US

Assignee:

SonoSite, Inc. - Bothell WA

International Classification:

H01R 33/00

US Classification:

439 34, 320109, 36167941

Abstract:

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.