公开(公告)号：US5924992A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-20

申请号：US980979

申请日：1997-11-26

Applicant: William J. Park ,  Randal J. Bertuccelli ,  Robert Mesaros ,  Brian S. MacInnes ,  Richard W. Henderson ,  Kathleen A. Ruvolo ,  Richard Lyon ,  Nancy A. Cheadle ,  John William Sliwa, Jr.

Inventor： William J. Park ,  Randal J. Bertuccelli ,  Robert Mesaros ,  Brian S. MacInnes ,  Richard W. Henderson ,  Kathleen A. Ruvolo ,  Richard Lyon ,  Nancy A. Cheadle ,  John William Sliwa, Jr.

IPC: A61B8/08 ,  A61B17/34 ,  A61B8/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/3403 ,  A61B2017/3413 ,  A61B8/0833

Abstract: A needle guide having a semi-compliant shell design and locating means for attachment to an ultrasound transducer. The needle guide improves over the prior art in its reduced complexity, its low-profile formed fit to the transducer, a positive guide locking feature when the needle holding pin is in the closed position, and its ease of attachment over a sterile cover. The improved design is conducive to low-cost manufacturing methods which employ materials that can be autoclaved, gas-sterilized, or liquid disinfected.

Abstract translation: 具有半顺应性壳体设计的针引导件和用于附接到超声换能器的定位装置。 针引导器以其降低的复杂性改进了现有技术，其低调形状适合于换能器，当针保持销处于关闭位置时，引导锁定特征，以及其在无菌盖上的容易性。 改进的设计有利于低成本的制造方法，其使用可被高压灭菌，气体灭菌或液体消毒的材料。

公开(公告)号：US5801345A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-01

申请号：US667194

申请日：1996-06-21

Applicant: Anastasia M. Mikula-Curtis ,  Richard W. Henderson ,  Randal J. Bertuccelli ,  Gary A. Arndt

Inventor： Anastasia M. Mikula-Curtis ,  Richard W. Henderson ,  Randal J. Bertuccelli ,  Gary A. Arndt

IPC: H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H9/16

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/03 ,  H01H2207/032 ,  H01H2215/008 ,  H01H2219/014 ,  H01H2219/039 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2219/064 ,  H01H2227/034 ,  H01H2229/014 ,  H01H2300/014

Abstract: A keyboard assembly incorporating multiple lighting modalities is disclosed herein. In one lighting mode, discrete indicator lights are embedded in the actuator keys to signify the state of an associated function. In a second mode, a plurality of legends, each sufficiently proximate to an associated function actuator key, are illuminated. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, function indicator lights in the actuator keys provide real-time user feedback such that scrolling through numerous display screen menus to determine availability of a desired function may be eliminated. Further, the backlit actuator legends enhances usability of system in low light clinical environments during ultrasound exams making the function actuator keys easy to locate. In addition, the backlit legends increases the contrast in high ambient light environments for improved readability. The combination of design features disclosed provides a relatively inexpensive, long lasting keyboard assembly that provides improved user feedback for more efficient operation.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种结合多个照明模式的键盘组件。 在一个照明模式下，离散指示灯嵌入到执行器键中以表示相关功能的状态。 在第二模式中，每个充分接近相关联的功能致动器键的图例被照亮。 根据本发明的一个实施例，致动器键中的功能指示灯提供实时用户反馈，从而可以消除滚动多个显示屏幕菜单以确定期望功能的可用性。 此外，背光执行器图例增强了在超声波检查中的低光临时环境中的系统的可用性，使得功能致动器键易于定位。 此外，背光传说增加了高环境光环境中的对比度，从而提高了可读性。 所公开的设计特征的组合提供了一种相对便宜的，持久的键盘组件，其提供改进的用户反馈以用于更有效的操作。